LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—04/01/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Brief Answers to the Big Questions, Episode 4
Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/01/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—04/01/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/01/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking
05:45
Farming Today—Oxford farming conferences - Day 2
Charlotte Smith reports from day two of Oxford's annual farming conferences bonanza
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hugh Thomson on the Woodpigeon
Writer Hugh Thomson discusses his love of the wood pigeon song in an English woodland.
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Morning
06:00
Today—04/01/2019
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
09:00
As Others See Us—Programme 5. India
Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 5. India
09:45
Daily Service—A Meditation for Epiphany
Christian Worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rev Dr Sam Wells.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women lawyers, Sepsis, Diets
100 Years of Women Lawyers, Sepsis Campaigner, Diets and Healthy Eating
10:45
Curtain Down at Her Majesty's - A Play in Five Acts—Act V: Rest in Peace
5/5Michael Chaplin’s eyewitness drama about the death of Queen Victoria.
11:00
Perfect Husband, Pitiable Artist
A meditation on the tensions that can exist between an artistic and a domestic life.
11:30
Relativity—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4Return of Richard Herring’s sitcom about extended family.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—04/01/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
12:04
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, Episode 5
Homeless once again, Adrian moves back to Wisteria Walk.
12:18
You and Yours—Bus cuts, Tenants with pets, Being gorgeous
How to be gorgeous in 2019
12:57
Weather—04/01/2019
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—04/01/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs.
13:45
New Year Solutions—Space
Get rid of clutter, save the planet
14:00
The Archers—03/01/2019
Elizabeth attempts a brave face
14:15
Drama on 4—Deceit, Desire and the Viking Helmet
A musical love story with a twist, by poet and comic John Hegley.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Chelmsford
Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel show from Chelmsford, Essex.
15:45
Short Works—Wedding Speech by Big Tom Fallon
On his wedding day, a groom explains how he lost his sight but found a wife.
16:00
Last Word—Dame June Whitfield, Sir Jack Zunz, Thomas Baptiste, David Austin OBE, Karre Mastanamma
Matthew Bannister on an actress, an engineer, an actor, a rosarian and a cook.
16:30
A Good Read—Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson
Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
16:55
The Listening Project—Emily and Louise - Our Different Paths
Two friends who met at secondary school explore the different paths they chose to follow.
17:00
PM—04/01/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/01/2019 Russia warned about detained Brit
Russia rebuked about a British citizen arrested on spying charges
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 98, Episode 2
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp
19:00
The Archers—04/01/2019
Helen throws caution to the wind
19:15
Front Row—Robert Zemeckis, Poet Laureate, The Victorian House of Arts and Crafts
Robert Zemeckis on new film Welcome to Marwen
19:45
Curtain Down at Her Majesty's - A Play in Five Acts—Act V: Rest in Peace
5/5Michael Chaplin’s eyewitness drama about the death of Queen Victoria.
20:00
Archive on 4—A Brief History of Cunning
American satirist Joe Queenan explores cunning.
21:00
Art of Now—The Architecture of Incarceration
Britain is opening a series of large new jails, but why is the go-to design 250 years old?
21:30
As Others See Us—Programme 5. India
Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 5. India
22:00
The World Tonight—04/01/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, Episode 5
Homeless once again, Adrian moves back to Wisteria Walk.
23:00
Great Lives—Nikesh Shukla on the Great Gama
The Great Gama, the strongest man in the world, championed by author Nikesh Shukla.
23:25
The Persistence of Analogue
Leigh Alexander explores the growing popularity of analogue culture in a digital world(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Paula and Vivien - Friends Since University
Friends reflect on life since meeting on their first day at Aberdeen University in 1970.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—05/01/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Brief Answers to the Big Questions, Episode 5
Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/01/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/01/2019
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—05/01/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/01/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Stephen Cottrell.
05:45
iPM—'I didn't want to die wondering if I could'
A listener on how a diagnosis inspired her to reinvent her career. [email protected]
