LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—13/08/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Where You Happened To Be
3/5A joyful celebration of school holidays in twentieth century Britain.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/08/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—13/08/2020
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/08/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi
05:45
Farming Today—13/08/20 - Neonicotinoids, Socially distanced Lairg livestock sale, Supporting rural tourism
Caz Graham hears from those for and against lifting the ban on neonicotinoids.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mya Rose Craig on the Nuthatch
Mya Rose Craig recalls the nuthatch for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
06:00
Today—13/08/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Rethink—Leadership
What sort of leadership do we need in order to recover and rebuild after covid-19?
09:45
Daily Service—13/08/2020
A meditation with the vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, the Rev Dr Sam Wells.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Women DJs in lockdown
Women DJs, A levels and home-education, Veronika Tsepkalo, and the scars of psoriasis.
10:25
Test Match Special—England v Pakistan. The Second Test from Southampton
Test Match Special. England v Pakistan. Commentary on the Second Test from Southampton.
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Evening
19:00
The Archers—13/08/2020
The pressure mounts for Alice
19:15
Front Row—Lyricist Don Black
Lyricist Don Black on writing songs like Diamonds are Forever and Born Free.
19:45
Bird in the Hand by Sarah Daniels—4. Worldly Goods
4/5Can Si learn anything from Mel's demanding mother?
20:00
The Briefing Room—Covid-19: the return to school
How should we balance the risks when reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic?
20:30
In Business—Keep up at the Back!
How healthy is the exercise industry?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Land use and zoonoses, California's earthquake risk and the Tuatara genome
Land use and zoonoses, Los Angeles’ earthquake risk and the Tuatara genome.
21:30
Rethink—Leadership
What sort of leadership do we need in order to recover and rebuild after covid-19?
22:00
The World Tonight—Israel and the UAE sign a peace treaty
Deal, brokered by the United States, is rejected by the Palestinians
22:45
And Other Stories: Katherine Mansfield—4: Poison
A classic tale of suspense by acclaimed New Zealand author Katherine Mansfield.
23:00
Jack & Millie—Series 1, Special Lunch
2/4Jack and Millie have a son. And Melvin has something very special he wants to show them.
23:30
Wireless Nights—Series 5, Berlin
Jarvis Cocker's nocturnal exploration of the human condition leads him to the Berlin Wall.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—14/08/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
British Summer Time Begins by Ysenda Maxtone-Graham—Domestic Departures
4/5A nostalgic celebration of summertime in twentieth century Britain.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/08/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—14/08/2020
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/08/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Tobi Olujinmi
05:45
Farming Today—14/08/20 Rural tourism in the Lake District; A-level results; Farm theatres
Caz Graham looks at the impact increased tourism is having in the Yorkshire Dales.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Paul Brook on the Water Rail
Paul Brook on the water rail.
