LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—14/11/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
An Unknown Warrior—Episode 5
5/5Readings to mark the centenary of the funeral of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/11/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—14/11/2020
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/11/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Jaspreet Kaur.
05:45
Four Thought—Coffee with an Imam
Sabah Ahmedi, one of Britain's youngest imams, is on a mission to overcome Islamophobia.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—14/11/2020
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
06:07
Open Country—The Sea
A cross-channel swimmer, a bird watcher, and an environmental artist reflect on the sea.
06:30
Farming Today—14/11/20 - Farming Today This Week: The Agriculture Act, farming wet peat, wool prices and young rural voices
In the week the Agriculture Act came into law, we hear from the Farming Minister.
06:57
Weather—14/11/2020
The latest weather forecast
07:00
Today—14/11/2020
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:45
Yesterday in Parliament—14/11/2020
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
09:00
Saturday Live—Gabriel Byrne
Courtney Act, Veep writer David Quantick, Hank Marvin and children's author Matt Flukes.
10:30
You're Dead to Me—Blackbeard
Greg Jenner and his guests learn about the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—14/11/2020
Anne McElvoy of The Economist and guests look back at the political week.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Diwali in India during the pandemic
Stories about Diwali in India, from Azerbaijan, Martinique, the Netherlands and Canada.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—14/11/2020
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
12:04
Money Box—Warm Home Discount 'lottery'
Covid-19 demand means receiving Warm Home Discount is like a lottery.
12:30
The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 3
3/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
12:57
Weather—14/11/2020
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News—14/11/2020
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Diane Abbott MP, Lord Darroch, Sir Ed Davey MP, Lucy Frazer MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
14:00
Any Answers?—Cummings, Vaccines and Exams
A vaccine for the coronavirus may be rolled out soon but who should be first to get it?
14:45
James Bond—Thunderball
James Bond v SPECTRE. Can the Western world be saved? Martin Jarvis directs a star cast.
16:15
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Anne-Marie, Princess Diana, The forgotten history of women slaves
Popstar Anne-Marie, Princess Diana's best friend Rosa Monckton, and women slaves.
17:00
PM—14/11/2020
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30
The Bottom Line—Sector Shutdown
How can industries like live music, travel, conferences and events survive?
17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
17:57
Weather—14/11/2020
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/11/2020 Next two weeks 'crucial' for ending England lockdown
The next two weeks are said to be crucial if England's lockdown is to end as planned.
18:15
Loose Ends—Stephen Fry, David Arquette, Bidisha, Matt Forde, Marika Hackman, Judi Jackson, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci
Mark Coles explores the lives and careers of the two doctors behind the Covid-19 vaccine.
19:15
My Dream Dinner Party—Series 1, Omid Djalili
Actor and comedian Omid Djalili in conversation with his heroes, brought back to life.
19:45
What Is a Story?—Why Write Stories?
2/12Marina Warner explores reasons for writing stories.
20:00
Archive on 4—14/11/2020
Steve Fielding explores how political parties have recovered from big election defeats.
21:00
Tracks—Series 5: Abyss, Abyss: Episode Three
3/9By Caroline Horton. Episode three of the conspiracy thriller's final series.
21:45
Rabbit Is Rich—Episode 5
5/10After another argument with his father, Nelson has wrecked one of his precious cars.
22:00
News—14/11/2020
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
Moral Maze—Democratic Legitimacy
Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
23:00
Quote... Unquote—Steven Isserlis, Anna Ptaszynski, Sophie Duker
Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.
23:30
My Muse—Series 2, The Young'uns on Graeme Miles
Award-winning folk group The Young'uns discuss the north-east songwriter Graeme Miles.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—15/11/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
A British History in Weather—10. Beginnings and Endings
10/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
00:30
Short Works—From Fact to Fiction: Four Seasons
Marcus Brigstocke’s satirical take on the Trump campaign’s post-election press conference.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/11/2020
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—15/11/2020
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Abergavenny
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Abergavenny
05:45
Profile—Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci
Mark Coles explores the lives and careers of the two doctors behind the Covid-19 vaccine.
