LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—06/11/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Sanest Guy in the Room by Don Black—4. Olympics
4/5Don Black talks about how he wrote the lyrics for the theme tune to the 1992 Olympics.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/11/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—06/11/2020
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/11/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier.
05:45
Farming Today—06/11/20 - Working dog theft, cheese makers in lockdown, future trade and Cornish saffron
Lockdown is being linked to an increase in dog thefts and working dogs are being targeted.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brent Geese
Chris Packham presents the brent goose.
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Morning
06:00
Today—06/11/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—06/11/2020
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Hilary McGrady, Director General of the National Trust
Hilary McGrady, National Trust DG, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne
09:45
Daily Service—06/11/2020 Do not lose heart
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer & music led by the Rev Canon Dr Rachel Mann
10:00
Woman's Hour—Carers and the pandemic, Blind pregnancy test, Suffrage Science Award
Caring for a loved one with dementia as the pandemic continues.
10:45
Cry Babies—Series 2, Episode Five - Cancelled
5/5EV Crowe's drama about female friendship in all its gruesome glory.
11:00
The Corrections—Trojan Horse: The anonymous letter
Revisiting the Birmingham Trojan Horse Affair to see what was really behind the headlines
11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Bedbugs and Drumsticks
Count Arthur auditions for a production of Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—06/11/2020
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
12:04
The Order of the Day by Eric Vuillard—Episode 5
5/55/5. By Éric Vuillard. Crowds cheer Hitler’s arrival in Vienna. Read by Henry Goodman.
12:18
You and Yours—New businesses; House share adverts; Stationery
Despite the pandemic there has been a rise in the number of new businesses opening.
12:57
Weather—06/11/2020
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—06/11/2020
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
13:45
One to One—Nikesh Shukla meets Hayley Campbell
Novelist Nikesh Shukla shares his fascination for boxing with Hayley Campbell.
14:00
The Archers—05/11/2020
Kirsty has some good news
14:15
Drama on 4—Meltdown
Comedy about a famous actress reaching the end of her tether.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Episode Thirty
Kathy Clugston is joined by a panel of experts to answer gardening questions.
15:45
Short Works—The McFeggan Offensive by William Boyd
John Sessions, the late great actor, reads William Boyd's wry new story for radio.
16:00
Last Word—Sir Sean Connery, Eavan Boland, Nobby Stiles MBE, Bobby Ball
Matthew Bannister on an actor, a poet, a footballer, a comedian.
16:30
Feedback—06/11/2020
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
17:00
PM—06/11/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/11/2020 Joe Biden on verge of being declared president-elect
The Democratic challenger overtakes Donald Trump in key states of Pennsylvania & Georgia
18:30
The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 2
2/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis try to track down the next president of the USA.
19:00
Front Row—Dame Judi Dench and Wendy Craig remember Geoffrey Palmer; Ruth Wilson; Graeae; Kylie and Little Mix albums; Ted Hughes's Crow
Ruth Wilson in His Dark Materials; Dame Judie Dench remembers Geoffrey Palmer
19:45
Cry Babies—Series 2, Episode Five - Cancelled
5/5EV Crowe's drama about female friendship in all its gruesome glory.
20:00
Any Questions?—Caroline Lucas, Mims Davies, Lord Falconer, Richard Tice
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
20:50
A Point of View—Don't Mention the War
Howard Jacobson with his personal reaction to a monumental week in US politics.
21:00
Archive on 4—The Problem of Leisure
The history of a phantom fear -that automation will end work and leave us nothing to do.
22:00
The World Tonight—Biden on the brink of victory
Former Vice President overtakes Donald Trump in Pennsylvania
22:45
The Order of the Day by Eric Vuillard—Episode 5
5/55/5. By Éric Vuillard. Crowds cheer Hitler’s arrival in Vienna. Read by Henry Goodman.
23:00
Americast—Big Boy Pants
Is it time for Donald Trump to get real?
23:30
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, Wedgwood
Josiah Wedgwood’s pottery was a precursor to the “trickle-down” theory of fashion.
23:45
Today in Parliament—06/11/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—07/11/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Sanest Guy in the Room by Don Black—5. Favourites
5/5Don Black talks about his favourite musicals.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/11/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—07/11/2020
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/11/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Tim Thornton
05:45
Four Thought—Seeing Differently
Adam Morse, who is registered blind, tells how he directed a film by seeing differently.
