LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—13/04/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—The changing middle classes
Laurie Taylor explores the changing middle classes.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—Canterbury Cathedral in Kent
Bells on Sunday comes from Canterbury Cathedral in Kent
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/04/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/04/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley
05:45
Farming Today—13/04/20 Success and struggle in the Covid-19 era
Anna Jones talks to farm retailers who are changing their businesses to cope with lockdown
05:56
Weather—13/04/2020
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Corncrake
Steve Backshall presents the corncrake.
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Morning
06:00
Today—13/04/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—Nature worship
Andrew Marr with Sue Stuart-Smith and Jonathan Bate
09:45
Daily Service—13/04/2020 Back to Life
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rt Rev Chris Edmondson.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Sian Clifford, Caring for a person with dementia during lockdown
Sian Clifford, caring for a person with dementia, TV soaps, and the new podcast You'll Do.
10:45
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—6. The Red Deeps
6/10Four years have passed - Maggie reunites with a friend and Tom wants help his father.
11:00
The Untold—Ron and his Royal Medal
In the 1970s, Ron accidentally saved Princess Anne. Now he’s decided to sell his medal.
11:30
Loose Ends—Marcus Mumford, Ainsley Harriott, Spencer Jones, Glenn Tilbrook, Ady Suleiman, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—13/04/2020
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:03
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
12:06
American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins—La Migra
6/10Lydia learns some shocking news about El Jefe's daughter.
12:20
You and Yours—NHS volunteers, Vulnerable deliveries, Romace fraud
Hundreds of thousands volunteered to help the NHS, but many haven't heard a thing since.
12:57
Weather—13/04/2020
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—13/04/2020
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Mummy of Hornedjitef
1/5Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made
14:00
The Archers—12/04/2020
Harrison attempts to get to the bottom of recent events.
14:15
The Penny Dreadfuls—Richard III Rebothered
The Penny Dreadfuls return to right some wrongs for the much-maligned Richard III.
15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 2, 2020
Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz
15:30
The Food Programme—Takeaway transformed: Inside the food delivery revolution
Stepping into a 'dark kitchen', Sheila Dillon sees how takeaway is changing food culture.
16:00
Beyond Belief—Ethical Investing
Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world
16:30
PM—13/04/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/04/2020 Coronavirus: no UK lockdown change this week
Ministers don't expect to relax lockdown measures when they are reviewed later this week.
18:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 4, Milton Jones - Eco Worrier
4/6Milton goes under the sea to save the earth and stumbles across a mysterious Great Aunt.
19:00
The Archers—13/04/2020
Robert faces friction at the B&B.
19:15
Front Row—Roy Hudd
Speaking in 2015, the late music hall veteran on his seven-decade career.
19:45
George Eliot - The Mill on the Floss—6. The Red Deeps
6/10Four years have passed - Maggie reunites with a friend and Tom wants help his father.
20:00
China and the Virus
Has the Covid-19 epidemic weakened or strengthened the grip of China’s Communist Party?
20:30
Crossing Continents—Riding the 'Motel 22'
California's homeless take a ride on the 'Motel 22' - a bus route that provides shelter.
21:00
Blind Mind's Eye
Sue Armstrong hears the personal experience of people with aphantasia - no mind's eye.
21:30
Start the Week—Nature worship
Andrew Marr with Sue Stuart-Smith and Jonathan Bate
22:00
The World Tonight—UK lockdown enters 4th week
Raab confirms he expects no relaxation of measures for now
22:45
American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins—La Migra
6/10Lydia learns some shocking news about El Jefe's daughter.
23:00
Lights Out—Series 2, Prison Sentences
The things people say about prison.
23:30
The Voices of...—Series 4, Alison Goldfrapp
1/4An intimate portrait of the voice of electronic music duo Goldfrapp.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—14/04/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Restaurant: A History of Eating Out by William Sitwell—1. First Bite
1/5The history of the restaurant from AD79 to now.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/04/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:33
Shipping Forecast—14/04/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/04/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley
05:45
Farming Today—14/04/20 Yorkshire Shepherdess, lamb bacon, onions, Cornish veg boxes
Coronavirus is shutting Britain down, but farmers are still out producing food.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tree Pipit
Steve Backshall presents the tree pipit.
