LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—03/07/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Life on the Canals
Greg Jenner explores a fragment of archive revealing life on narrowboats in the 1960s.
00:30
From Fact to Fiction—Mary
Kerry Hudson creates a fictional response to the week's news.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—03/07/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Bells on Sunday—Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
05:45
Profile—Clarence Thomas
The Supreme Court Justice at the centre of overturning the right to abortion in the US.
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Morning
06:00
News Summary—03/07/2022
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:05
Something Understood—The Unresolved
Poet Stewart Henderson contemplates the unresolved.
06:35
On Your Farm—Jimmy's Farm
Anna Louise Claydon meets Jimmy Doherty - known to many from the TV series Jimmy's Farm.
06:57
Weather—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
News and Papers—03/07/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10
Sunday—Hajj Pilgrimage Bookings Chaos, Racial Justice in the Church of England, Wedding Fees
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Country Trust
Sheila Dillon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Country Trust.
07:57
Weather—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
08:00
News and Papers—03/07/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
08:10
Sunday Worship—03/07/2022
Father Brian D’Arcy considers what changes the Church might make post pandemic
08:48
A Point of View—Billionaire Bashing
Zoe Strimpel on why we need more billionaires - the richer the better.
08:58
Tweet of the Day—Woodlark
Bill Oddie presents the woodlark.
09:00
Broadcasting House—03/07/2022
News with Paddy O'Connell. This programme has been edited since broadcast.
10:00
The Archers Omnibus—03/07/2022
Things aren’t going Ben’s way, and Adil gets a very warm welcome.
10:15
Test Match Special—England v India, The rearranged 5th Test from Edgbaston.
Test Match Special. England v India. Commentary on the rearranged 5th Test from Edgbaston
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
Test Match Special—England v India, The rearranged 5th Test from Edgbaston.
Test Match Special. England v India. Commentary on the rearranged 5th Test from Edgbaston
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Evening
19:00
The Archers—03/07/2022
Pat gets a surprise.
19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Sudden Death
Comedian, producer and writer Jon Harvey presents a stand-up show about sports and grief.
19:45
Accidents and Emergencies—4: Something In Your Eye
4/5The next story in a powerful new series set on one hospital ward over a long weekend.
20:00
More or Less—Covid climb, childcare costs and why can't the French count properly?
How accurately are official figures picking up the new covid wave?
20:30
Last Word—Dame Deborah James (pictured), Yves Coppens, Revel Guest OBE, Samuel Bhima
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a palaeontologist, a film producer and a doctor.
21:00
Money Box—What do National Insurance changes mean for you?
How will changes to National Insurance affect you?
21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The Country Trust
Sheila Dillon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Country Trust.
21:30
Analysis—Cashing in on the green rush
Some countries have legalised cannabis - but how lucrative has it really been?
22:00
Westminster Hour—03/07/2022
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
23:00
Loose Ends—Indira Varma, Craig Reedie, Joy Gregory, Jon Holmes, Vieux Farka TourĂ©, Anna Phoebe, Annie MacManus, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
23:30
Something Understood—The Unresolved
Poet Stewart Henderson contemplates the unresolved.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—04/07/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Rewinder—Giant Superbeings Really
Greg James unearths audio gems from the BBC's enormous archives.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/07/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—04/07/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/07/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Richard Oppong Boateng
05:45
Farming Today—04/07/2022 - Trade Commission, Highland deer, Rural tourism
The Trade and Agriculture Committee report, Highland deer, and rural tourism.
05:56
Weather—04/07/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Grey Partridge
Bill Oddie presents the Grey partridge.
































