LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—06/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Changing Nature of Crime
The changing nature of crime and the impact of Covid on criminal opportunity.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester
Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/09/2021
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—06/09/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
05:45
Farming Today—06/09/21 Report suggests less regulation for gene edited crops, livestock selective breeding
Light touch regulation for gene edited crops in England.
05:56
Weather—06/09/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Asian Koel
Michael Palin presents the Asian koel's arrival to an Indian orchard.
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Morning
06:00
Today—06/09/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
How to Play—Elgar's Enigma Variations with Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé Orchestra
Eavesdropping on rehearsals, musicians give insiders' perspectives on preparing Elgar.
09:30
The Age of Denial—A New Conversation
Will children of the digital revolution tackle denialism differently? With Isabel Hardman.
09:45
Daily Service—06/09/2021 Water – Cleansing
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Canon Steve Williams.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Val McDermid on Miss Marple; Sarah Harding's death; Sam Quek; Japanese 'Womeneconomics'
The literary return of a much loved Agatha Christie creation - Miss Marple.
10:45
Test Match Special—England v India - 4th Test from Kia Oval
TEST MATCH SPECIAL: England v India. Commentary on the Fourth Test from the Oval.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/09/2021 The Prime Minister is coming under pressure over plans to overhaul the funding of social care in England
Jean-Paul Belmond, the celebrated French actor, has died at the age of 88.
18:30
Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 1
1/6Sue Perkins hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.
19:00
The Archers—06/09/2021
Susan comes to a terrible realisation.
19:15
Front Row—Cathy Brady, Mick Fleetwood, Jean Paul Belmondo
Cathy Brady's Wildfire, Mick Fleetwood on Peter Green, Jean Paul Belmondo obit.
19:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 2, The Duke of Wellington's Boots
David Cannadine explores how the Duke of Wellington's boots came to define his leadership.
20:00
Power to Which People?
What does it take to run an effective local political campaign?
20:30
Crossing Continents—Moria - After the Fire
Stories from people who survived the fire in the Greek refugee camp a year ago.
21:00
China's Great Science Leap—Satellites and Space
2/2Will China’s ambitions in space, quantum and biotech lead it to science superpower status?
21:30
How to Play—Elgar's Enigma Variations with Sir Mark Elder and the Hallé Orchestra
Eavesdropping on rehearsals, musicians give insiders' perspectives on preparing Elgar.
22:00
The World Tonight—Taliban claim to capture final Afghan province
Talib flag raised at governor's compound in Panjshir
22:45
The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 1
1/10An ordinary London family in the 1930s prepares for a seaside holiday in Bognor Regis.
23:00
Lights Out—Series 4, Fallout
1/4Documentary adventures that encourage you to take a closer listen.
23:30
Today in Parliament—Today in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—07/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 1
1/5The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/09/2021
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—07/09/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
05:45
Farming Today—07/09/21 Farmers welcome E10 biofuel at the petrol pumps, Hebridean sheep
E10 biofuel at pumps - but can the balance between growing for fuel or food be maintained?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Atlantic (Island) Canary
Chris Packham presents the Atlantic canary, singing in the Tenerife treetops.





























