LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—07/03/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus, The First World War
3/5Eleanor Bron reads Fiona McCarthy’s biography of the Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/03/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—07/03/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/03/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds
05:45
Farming Today—US food safety standards; farmland worm count; reactions to new farming minister.
The US says it's a leader in food safety - is that the case? Charlotte Smith finds out.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-necked Nightjar
Chris Packham presents the nocturnal red-necked nightjar of the Spanish countryside.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—07/03/2019
News and current affairs including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—07/03/2019
The latest news from Westminster - and beyond.
09:00
In Our Time—William Cecil
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the most powerful man in the court of Elizabeth I.
09:45
Daily Service—Perseverance
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Kylie Jenner's success, Kristalina Georgieva CEO of the World Bank
Kylie Jenner's success, Kristalina Georgieva - World Bank CEO, Michele Kirsch on Clean
10:45
A Small Town Murder—Series 13, Episode 4
4/5Peter reveals he knows Angela, the victim's wife, from the past. Starring Meera Syal.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—An American contradiction
Looking around a marijuana farm with a local leader of the far-right Proud Boys.
11:30
Singing the Stones
Locals guide listeners to 50,000-year-old rock carvings that form songlines, in Australia
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—07/03/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
12:04
Golden Child by Claire Adam—9. The Wrong Boy
9/10Finally the ransom demand comes for Paul. But have the kidnappers got the right boy?
12:18
You and Yours—Loot Boxes, CBD Skincare, Air Pollution
Should loot boxes in online games be classed as gambling?
12:57
Weather—07/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—07/03/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
13:45
The Secret History of a School—The Secret History of a School, Episode 9
Alan Johnson on 140 years of education through the prism of one school in Camberwell.
14:00
The Archers—06/03/2019
Kenton drops a bombshell and Emma finds herself caught in the middle.(R)
14:15
Drama on 4—First Do No Harm, 1. Elaine
1/2By Al Smith. The NHS in crisis. A man is dead. Who is to blame in a broken system?
15:00
Ramblings—Series 41, A Cow Parsley Tattoo - Cambridgeshire
A cow parsley tattoo, hibernating ladybirds, and a lurcher called Annie.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—FareShare
Food writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of FareShare.
15:30
Bookclub—Simon Mawer - Tightrope
Simon Mawer talks about Tightrope, an espionage thriller. With James Naughtie.(R)
16:00
The Film Programme—Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel, Pitch Battle and Chinatown
16:30
BBC Inside Science—A cure for HIV? Sleepy flies, Secrets of the Fukushima disaster, Science fact checking
A cure for HIV? Sleepy flies, secrets of the Fukushima disaster and science fact checking
17:00
PM—07/03/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/03/2019 Pressure mounts on Northern Ireland secretary over Troubles comments
Karen Bradley is facing calls to resign after saying police killings were not crimes
18:30
The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, You Can’t Do That Anymore
2/4Admiring music of the past creates ethical dilemmas for the family.
19:00
The Archers—07/03/2019
Roy expresses concern and Alice struggles to manage a social situation.
19:15
Front Row—Maggie Gyllenhaal, BalletBoyz
Maggie Gyllenhaal talks about her new film The Kindergarten Teacher.
19:45
A Small Town Murder—Series 13, Episode 4
4/5Peter reveals he knows Angela, the victim's wife, from the past. Starring Meera Syal.(R)
20:00
The Law Show—The Family Drug and Alcohol Court
How a court in Coventry tries to solve social problems via the law.
20:30
The Bottom Line—The personalisation revolution
Technology has made personalisation of goods and services easy. How far can it go?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—A cure for HIV? Sleepy flies, Secrets of the Fukushima disaster, Science fact checking
A cure for HIV? Sleepy flies, secrets of the Fukushima disaster and science fact checking(R)
21:30
In Our Time—William Cecil
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the most powerful man in the court of Elizabeth I.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—07/03/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
22:45
Golden Child by Claire Adam—9. The Wrong Boy
9/10Finally the ransom demand comes for Paul. But have the kidnappers got the right boy?(R)
23:00
Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 1
A lively, topical show with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.
23:30
Today in Parliament—07/03/2019
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/03/2019
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus, The Bauhaus
4/5Eleanor Bron reads Fiona McCarthy’s biography of the Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/03/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—08/03/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/03/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds
05:45
Farming Today—Farmers and activists, peatland restoration and rural services
Protests against farms: what's the impact and how should they be handled?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Whimbrel
David Attenborough presents the whimbrel.(R)
