LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—22/02/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Je T'Aime: The legendary love story of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, Episode 4
4/5Gainsbourg offers Birkin one of the most iconic songs of the decade, Je T'Aime.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/02/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/02/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/02/2019
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—22/02/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/02/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rachel Mann.
05:45
Farming Today—Brexit and fishing; global biodiversity; rural work experience.
How might the UK's fishing sector fare in a no-deal Brexit?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bittern
Kate Humble presents the bittern.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—22/02/2019
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—22/02/2019
The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Ann Cleeves, writer
Ann Cleeves, writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45
Daily Service—22/02/2019
A space for spiritual reflection, led by the Rev Richard Littledale.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women In Film, Female MP's joining the Independent Group, Mariam Khan
Women in Film, female MPs joining the Independent Group, Mariam Khan, living with Herpes.
10:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 7: Devil's Bridge, Part 5
5/5Giant footsteps shake the village of Glan Don, as Hadrian’s secret is revealed.
11:00
The Opportunity of Divorce
Why migration to Europe has led to increased divorce rates amongst refugees.
11:30
Agendum—Series 1, Threat
4/4Current affairs parody and stupidly feasible visit to the 24-hour Hall Of Opinion Mirrors.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—22/02/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
12:04
A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 10
10/10Maurice realises he’s made a mistake.
12:18
You and Yours—Legal aid, plastic surgery, satnav meltdowns.
Tenants may struggle to take landlords to court because of cuts to legal aid.
12:57
Weather—22/02/2019
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—22/02/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
13:45
Ladder To Nowhere—Episode 5
The dramatic story of one woman's escape from a life blighted by gang culture.
14:00
The Archers—21/02/2019
Will struggles as Nic's anniversary approaches(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—Sick
Funny and dark 'vom com' about hyperemesis gravidarum by Annalisa Dinnella.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—The Charterhouse, London
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from The Charterhouse in London.
15:45
Short Works—Flowers In Water by Cathy Sweeney
A story about a man who makes films without a camera.
16:00
Last Word—Lady Falkender, Karl Lagerfeld, John Stalker, Andrea Levy, Peter Tork
A political secretary, a designer, a police officer, an author and a pop star.
16:30
Feedback—Job Vacancy: Radio 4 Controller
What it takes to be controller of Radio 4, and James Runcie on arts programming.
16:55
The Listening Project—Crossing the Street
Teenage sisters Jess and Megan on creeps, clothes and crossing the street.
17:00
PM—22/02/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/02/2019 Ninth Labour MP resigns
A ninth Labour MP - Ian Austin - has resigned from the party.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 1
1/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—22/02/2019
Lily fears for the future
19:15
Front Row—Phyllida Barlow, Jonathan Freedland, The decline of foreign language films
Phyllida Barlow's new exhibition and Jonathan Freedland's latest Sam Bourne thriller.
19:45
Curious Under the Stars—Series 7: Devil's Bridge, Part 5
5/5Giant footsteps shake the village of Glan Don, as Hadrian’s secret is revealed.(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Robert Buckland MP, Baroness Smith, Chuka Umunna MP, Sir Roger Scruton
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire.
20:50
A Point of View—Cookery shows...and hungry people
AL Kennedy on TV's tendency to focus on disappearing parts of our national life.
21:00
Archive on 4—Good Luck Professor Spiegelhalter
The certainty of chance. Professor David Spiegelhalter investigates Luck.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—22/02/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
A Ladder to the Sky by John Boyne—Episode 10
10/10Maurice realises he’s made a mistake.(R)
23:00
A Good Read—Tracey Thorn and Maggie O'Farrell
Tracey Thorn and Maggie O'Farrell join Harriett Gilbert to talk favourite books.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—22/02/2019
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
23:55
The Listening Project—Into the Sea
Rachel and Helen on their love of swimming in the cold waters off the County Down coast.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—23/02/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Je T'Aime: The legendary love story of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, Episode 5
5/5At the height of their fame, the couple must deal with being part of the in-crowd.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/02/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/02/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/02/2019
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—23/02/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/02/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Jenny Wigley
05:45
iPM—My secret NDA
A listener describes how she felt after she signed a non-disclosure agreement.
