LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—19/04/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Book of the Week—Michael Tippett, Episode 4
Britain is at war and Tippett’s pacifist beliefs land him in Wormwood Scrubs.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/04/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—19/04/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/04/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.
05:45
Farming Today—Growing behind the prison gates
Inmates at Erlestoke grow food for the prison kitchens and shop.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stone Curlew
Kate Humble presents the stone curlew.(R)
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Morning
06:00
Today—19/04/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
The Reunion—Parliamentary Expenses Scandal
Sue MacGregor brings together key figures caught up in the MPs' expenses scandal of 2009.(R)
09:45
Daily Service—19/04/19 Good Friday
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in K-Pop: the success of BLACKPINK
BLACKPINK, special guardianship orders, environmental living tips.
10:45
The Citadel—Series 5, Episode 5
5/5Can Manson hold the mine owner accountable for Denny's accident?
11:00
Out of Office—Episode 3
Ruth Barnes continues her exploration of working life with the Recruitment Revolution.
11:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, 4: Think Different
4/4Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives.(R)
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—19/04/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
12:04
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, Episode 5
Adrian tries to break up with Marigold, while finding himself drawn to her sister Daisy.
12:18
You and Yours—Stolen car parts, Pet insurance, Amazon Music
Calls for controls on online sales of stolen car parts. Pet insurance concerns.
12:57
Weather—19/04/2019
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—19/04/2019
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
13:45
One to One—MSN Messenger
Jack Dearlove talks to software developer Jonathan Kay about their love of MSN Messenger.
14:00
The Archers—18/04/2019
Lily offers an explanation(R)
14:15
First World Problems—Making Other Plans
1/5In this everyday story of British folk, the Fletcher family face the UK's next civil war.(R)
15:00
Good Friday Meditation
Bishop James Jones with a personal reflection for Good Friday on Psalm 22.
15:30
The Psalms—Episode 1
Jeremy Irons reads from the Book of Psalms - the most beautiful poetry in the Bible.
16:00
Last Word—David Thouless, Nadja Poderegin, Ian Cognito, Dr Michael O’Donnell, Les Reed
Julian Worricker on a scientist, an actress, a comedian, a journalist, a songwriter.
16:30
A Good Read—Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson
Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.(R)
16:55
The Listening Project—I’ll Speak About it All Day Long
Two 17-year-old girls talk about what it's like to be HIV positive. Fi Glover presents.
17:00
PM—19/04/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/04/2019 Police believe New IRA were behind journalist's killing
Police say they believe the dissident group, the New IRA, killed journalist Lyra McKee
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 99, Episode 2
Miles Jupp is joined by Zoe Lyons, John Robins, Hugo Rifkind and Danielle Ward.
19:00
The Archers—19/04/2019
Ed plays a dangerous game
19:15
Front Row—Golden Age of Children's Books?
Tom Gates author Liz Pichon and the quality of books for 6- to-12-year-olds.
19:45
The Citadel—Series 5, Episode 5
5/5Can Manson hold the mine owner accountable for Denny's accident?(R)
20:00
Any Questions?—Andrew Bridgen MP, Claire Fox, Stephen Gethins MP, Lisa Nandy MP
Shaun Ley presents topical debate from the Radio Theatre at London Broadcasting House.
20:50
A Point of View—After the Fire
Joanna Robertson reflects from Paris on the days after the Notre Dame fire.
21:00
Archive on 4—Long Road to Change
Zoe Williams asks what protests movements need to do to achieve long-term success.(R)
22:00
The World Tonight—19/04/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
22:45
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, Episode 5
Adrian tries to break up with Marigold, while finding himself drawn to her sister Daisy.(R)
23:00
Great Lives—Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, chosen by Tom Holland
Tom Holland chooses Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians(R)
23:25
The Untold—Jay-Z and Me
What happens when you accidentally write a song for a global superstar?(R)
23:55
The Listening Project—Alex and Joe - Sight Lost and Gained
Cousins talk about what it's like to suffer serious sight issues.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—20/04/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Book of the Week—Michael Tippett, Episode 5
'As I get older, in many ways I get younger!' The twists and turns of later years.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/04/2019
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—20/04/2019
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/04/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with youth pastor Juanita Francis.
05:45
Curious Cases—Series 13, An Instrumental Case
3/6Why do instruments sound different?(R)
