LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—19/11/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino—I Thee Dread Part 2
Jia Tolentino takes on the excesses of the wedding industry.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/11/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/11/2021
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/11/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—19/11/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/11/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Paul Mason.
05:45
Farming Today—19/11/2021 Calls for Wales to become a 'forest nation', tenant farmers demand longer tenancies, pasture-raised eggs
Will tenant farmers end up as collateral damage in the rush to plant trees?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Woodcock
Environmentalist Tony Juniper describes the curious roding flight of the woodcock.
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Morning
06:00
Today—19/11/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—19/11/2021
Susan Hulme and team report on Thursday in Parliament.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Dame Jo da Silva, engineer
Dame Jo da Silva, engineer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45
Daily Service—19/11/2021 Tolerance - Ultimate Tolerance
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rev Dr Nick Bundock.
10:00
Woman's Hour—The UK’s only female arm-wrestling referee Kath Whitaker
Anita Rani talks to Kath Whitaker about her national championships debut on Saturday.
11:00
Green Inc—The Emperor's New Clothes
4/4Heydon Prowse unpacks the green rebranding of the fashion industry.
11:30
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 3, Tarquin and the Tiny Studio
1/4Kevin's back poking fun at beatniks, Blofeld, wine gums and castanets.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—19/11/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
The Last Resort—Lynette
10/10A surprising discovery halts the search party.
12:18
You and Yours—Clarice Cliff, TV Ads, Gambling
Clarice Cliff, TV Ads, Gambling
12:57
Weather—19/11/2021
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—19/11/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond
13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD), Solar-powered lamp and charger
5/5Neil MacGregor's last object in his world history - a solar-powered lamp and charger.
14:00
The Archers—18/11/2021
Tony lends his shoulder.
14:15
Limelight—Harland: Series 1, 4. Friday
4/5Missing teenager Evie Bennett has been found alive, but now her teacher is missing.
14:45
Witness History—In prison with Nelson Mandela
Ahmed Kathrada was jailed in South Africa alongside Nelson Mandela.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Becontree Estate: Postbag Edition
Peter Gibbs and the panel are at Becontree Estate answering your gardening questions.
15:45
From Fact to Fiction—I know how it sounds
"Sir says some man from 'Real Men Cry' is coming in to speak." By Vanessa Kisuule.
16:00
Last Word—Aaron Beck, Joan Carlyle (pictured), Etel Adnan, Anne Bradford
Kirsty Lang on a psychiatrist, a soprano, a writer and a crossword solver.
16:30
Feedback—19/11/2021
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations
17:00
PM—19/11/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—19/11/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/11/2021 Austria is to go into a full, nationwide lockdown from Monday because of soaring Covid infections
Austria is to go into a full lockdown from Monday because of soaring Covid infections
18:30
The Now Show—Series 59, Episode 4
4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
19:00
Four Thought—What's In a Name?
Helena Goodwyn challenges the practice of giving children their father's surname.
19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 1, Jamie Cullum and Mark Frost on a children's classic and the power of brass
Cerys and Jeffrey compile the next five tracks on the growing playlist.
20:00
Any Questions?—Michael Fabricant MP, Shabana Mahmood MP, Geoff Norcott, Frances O'Grady
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Stoke-on-Trent.
20:50
A Point of View—Annoying
AL Kennedy on why everything these days is... annoying.
21:00
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—The World of Our Making (AD 1914-2010)
Neil MacGregor completes his history of humanity, told through the objects it has made
22:00
The World Tonight—Exclusive BBC interview with Belarus President
Alexander Lukashenko admits border guards might have helped migrants reach Poland
22:45
Careless by Kirsty Capes—Episode 10
10/10Bess looks to the future.
23:00
A Good Read—Athena Kugblenu and Pope Lonergan
Friends, sisters and serial killers all feature in the book choices for this week.
23:30
Today in Parliament—19/11/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—20/11/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino—Always Be Optimizing
Jia Tolentino considers the pressure on women to be an ideal version of themselves.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/11/2021
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—20/11/2021
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/11/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Jaspreet Kaur
05:45
In My Head—The Deer Stalker
Gamekeeper Mike Holliday stalks an elusive deer on the Glenample Estate in Scotland







































