LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/03/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure—Episode 4
4/5How from ancient times white bread became the preserve of the rich.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/03/2021
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—05/03/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/03/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Beverley Humphreys
05:45
Farming Today—05/03/03: Slurry ban; Bioethanol in petrol; Gene-edited tomatoes; Councils rewilding
The Welsh Parliament has voted to uphold strict new rules on spreading slurry.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—John McPherson on the Ptarmigan
Photographer John McPherson recalls the ptarmigan in this Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/03/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—05/03/2021
Yesterday in Parliament with Sean Curran.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Claire Horton, charity worker
Claire Horton, charity worker, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45
Daily Service—The Teachings of Jesus – Turn the Other Cheek
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Stef Benstead.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Isabel Allende, Erna Solberg, music with Madeleine Mitchell & Errollyn Wallen & post lockdown workwear with Emma Jacobs.
Isabel Allende, Erna Solberg, Madeleine Mitchell, Errollyn Wallen and Emma Jacobs.
10:45
Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 5
5/10Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic.
11:00
Britain's Fascist Thread—Episode 3
3/3Historian Camilla Schofield explores a century of British fascism.
11:30
For the Love of Leo—Series 3, The Clipper of Comely Bank
Widower Leo is surprised to meet a woman from his past - all he expected was a haircut.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—05/03/2021
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:03
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
12:06
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—10. Decision
10/10All is revealed to Jean and Howard makes a decision
12:20
You and Yours—Etsy Reselling, Virtual Viewings, Loofahs
How to grow your own loofah sponge.
12:57
Weather—05/03/2021
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—05/03/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond
13:45
Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—Blowfly Detectives
Erica McAlister uncovers how flies can thwart a crime through forensic entomology.
14:00
The Archers—04/03/2021
Alice finds herself under pressure.
14:15
Drama on 4—Holding Back the Tide, Walk On
Comedy by Nick Warburton. Philip Jackson stars as the most truculent man in Yorkshire.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Sweet Peas and Rusty Leaves
Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme with gardening experts.
15:45
Short Works—The Sultan's Box of Sparrows
A Sultan is forced to try and make amends after he abandons his wife.
16:00
Last Word—Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani (pictured), Sidney Alford, Alison Lurie, Chris Barber
Matthew Bannister on an oil minister, an explosives expert, an author and a jazz musician.
16:30
Feedback—05/03/2021
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
17:00
PM—05/03/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/03/2021 Nurses in England may strike over 1% pay rise
Ministers say they can't afford a bigger increase for NHS workers because of the pandemic
18:30
The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 2
2/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
19:00
Front Row—David Mamet; The Glorias and Moxie reviewed; Danielle Evans
David Mamet; The Glorias and Moxie reviewed; Danielle Evans' short story collection.
19:45
Gudrun—Series 7, Episode 5
5/10Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine’s Viking epic.
20:00
Any Questions?—Jesse Norman MP, Lucy Powell MP, Lord Bilimoria, Yanis Varoufakis
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
20:50
A Point of View—Sacred Cows and Sushi Rolls
John Connell reflects on how the pandemic is breaking the spell of cities.
21:00
Archive on 4—The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: Anarchy Must Be Organised
Neil Innes looks at the collision of art, humour, music and anarchy in the Bonzo Dog Band.
22:00
The World Tonight—Francis makes first ever papal visit to Iraq
Pope calls for an end to violence and extremism
22:45
Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers—10. Decision
10/10All is revealed to Jean and Howard makes a decision
23:00
Newsjack—Series 24, Episode 2
2/4Newsjack brings topical sketches and one liners written by you, the Great British public.
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/03/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/03/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Slow Rise: A Bread-Making Adventure—Episode 5
5/5Robert Penn explores how bread has been central to religion through the ages.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/03/2021
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—06/03/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/03/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishvapani.
05:45
Profile—Anas Sarwar
The former dentist who’s just been elected the new leader of the Scottish Labour party.
