LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—13/12/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—3. Decline
3/5Handel triumphs at the coronation of a new king, but his operatic fortunes fare less well.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/12/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—13/12/2018
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/12/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams
05:45
Farming Today—Plans for new farm inspection system, anger over men-only awards dinnera, salsify - the veg making a comeback
There is outrage as women are banned at an awards dinner.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Veery Thrush
The veery thrush has a remarkable song, if slowed down, as David Rothenberg explains.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—13/12/2018
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme, including Thought for the Day
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—13/12/2018
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as Theresa May wins a confidenc vote.
09:00
In Our Time—Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the greatest poems from medieval England
09:45
Daily Service—The Bethlehem Candle: Magnificat
Christian Worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Fr Andrew Martlew.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Natasha Gordon, Posh shops, Grandchildren
Actor and playwright Natasha Gordon. Posh shops and the business of browsing,
10:45
Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 9
9/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.
11:00
Crossing Continents—China's Hidden Camps
The BBC gains rare access to a region of China where Muslims are being held without trial.
11:30
Along the Peaceline
Two Northern Irish writers reflect on life alongside Belfast’s peacelines.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/12/2018
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
12:04
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 9
9/15Thatcher takes part in a public debate billed as Darwin versus Decency.
12:18
You and Yours—Retail rents, Rail review, Cashless pubs
Why some retailers are paying less, or nothing at all, in rent to their landlords.
12:57
Weather—13/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—13/12/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
A History of Delusions—Delusions of the body
Clinical psychologist Daniel Freeman explores cases of delusion.
14:00
The Archers—12/12/2018
There's a visitor at Lower Loxley.(R)
14:15
Tracks—Series 3: Chimera, Chimera: Episode Seven
7/9Part 7 of the conspiracy thriller. Written by Timothy X Atack and starring Hattie Morahan.
15:00
Open Country—Leicester’s hidden gem - Bradgate Park - bought for the locals, but where’s all the archive?
Bradgate park bought for the people of Leicester from the heirs of Lady Jane Grey.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Foundation UK
Chris Packham makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Foundation UK.(R)
15:30
Open Book—Donald S Murray, Lyrics and poetry, Publishing in Iceland and Greenland
Donald S Murray discusses his novel As the Women Lay Dreaming, set on the Isle of Lewis(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Pitch Battle: The Conclusion
Antonia Quirke and guests hear pitches for new candidates for biopics.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Control of AI, Deep carbon, ICESat-2, Autonauts in Antarctica, Rapid evolution in Khoe San
Vivienne Ming says be wary of how artificial intelligence is making decisions for us.
17:00
PM—13/12/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/12/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
19:00
The Archers—13/12/2018
Lily finds herself torn.
19:15
Front Row—Lee Mack, Magic Mike on stage, Prose poetry
Not Going Out's Lee Mack, and Magic Mike on stage
19:45
Gudrun—Series 5, Episode 9
9/10Viking epic of love, revenge and faith.(R)
20:00
The Briefing Room—Brexit: Where Next?
Theresa May has been back in Brussels to meet EU leaders. What's the future of Brexit now?
20:30
In Business—The Golden Opportunity
Will life sciences lead Britain towards a new economic future?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Control of AI, Deep carbon, ICESat-2, Autonauts in Antarctica, Rapid evolution in Khoe San
Vivienne Ming says be wary of how artificial intelligence is making decisions for us.
21:30
In Our Time—Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the greatest poems from medieval England(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—UN announces truce has been agreed in Yemen
Deal will allow vital humanitarian aid into the key port of Hodeidah.
22:45
Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 9
9/15Thatcher takes part in a public debate billed as Darwin versus Decency.(R)
23:00
TEZ Talks—Series 3, 13. What Are You Looking At?
Tez talks about confrontations and awkward situations he has found himself in.
23:15
The Pin—Series 2, Award
1/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—13/12/2018
Keith Macdougall reports from Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—14/12/2018
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Handel in London - The Making of a Genius by Jane Glover—4. Messiah
4/5Handel travels to Ireland to present a new work: Messiah(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/12/2018
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—14/12/2018
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/12/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams
05:45
Farming Today—Should newborn calves be kept in single pens? Plus, farmers are urged to plant more trees.
Supermarket says calves cannot be kept in pens on their own.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jane Smith on the Ringed Plover
Wildlife artist Jane Smith is captivated by a party of ringed plovers on a beach.
