LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—02/12/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa—Episode 4
4/5The founders of Rappler determine to democratise activism in the Philippines.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/12/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—02/12/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/12/2022
Reflection with Fr Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Scottish Episcopal Church, Melrose.
05:45
Farming Today—02/12/2022 - Cost of food production, free-range turkeys, equine stud
The cost of food production, falling turkey sales, and an IVF clinic for horses.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Coal Tit
Presenter Dermot O'Leary gazes into his garden to watch busy coal tits on the bird feeders
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Morning
06:00
Today—02/12/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—02/12/2022
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Baz Luhrmann, director
Baz Luhrmann, director, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45
Daily Service—02/12/2022 Advent 1: Gifts of Grace 1 - Appeasing God
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Holly Adams.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Anoushka Shankar, UTIs, Sad Beige Children
A new test which could diagnose the exact type of urinary tract infection in 40 minutes.
11:00
Britain's Communist Thread—The Party's Over
Historian Camilla Schofield explores a century-long thread of communism in Britain.
11:30
Unite—Series 1, The Party and the Proposal
2/4Tony organises a weekend away to propose to Imogen, leaving the boys home alone.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
Archive on 4—FDR's Four Freedoms
Professor David Reynolds on what Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech means today.
12:57
Weather—02/12/2022
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—02/12/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
13:45
Understand—The Economy, 10. Inequality
Why are the rich, rich and the poor, poor, and was it always this way?
14:00
The Archers—01/12/2022
Tracy is given something to think about.
14:15
Limelight—Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall, Episode 1
1/8Thrilling drama based on the video game, Splinter Cell. A new recruit tests Sam Fisher.
14:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 1, 6. Why can't we all be morning people?
Ella Al-Shamahi explores how our Neanderthal DNA may influence our sleeping habits.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Banstead Downs
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team answer your questions from Banstead Downs.
15:45
From Fact to Fiction—State of the Union
State of the Union by Rachael Fulton, read by Sally Reid.
16:00
Last Word—Doddie Weir, Hebe de Bonafini, Irene Cara, Cornelia Schroeder
Matthew Bannister on a rugby player, a campaigner, a singer and a virologist.
16:30
Feedback—02/12/2022
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
17:00
PM—02/12/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/12/2022 Fresh Strikes Target Transport
Three unions announce strike dates in a dispute about pay and conditions.
18:30
The Now Show—Series 61, Episode 6
6/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—02/12/2022
A calming voice is needed in a crisis.
19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 4, Isobel Waller-Bridge and Mikey J Asante round off the series
Isobel Waller-Bridge and Mikey J Asante help add the final five tracks to this playlist.
20:00
Any Questions?—Nazir Afzal, Baroness Chapman, David Davis MP, David Kerfoot
Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from the Plaza Cinema, Skipton.
20:50
A Point of View—On Being Tall
Will Self ponders the drawbacks of having a lofty stature.
21:00
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Omnibus 2
Greg Jenner dives into the BBC archive to explore changes over the past century.
22:00
The World Tonight—More rail strikes announced after union meets Government
Travellers facing more disruption in run-up to Christmas
22:45
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 10
10/10Can Eileen and Alice find happiness?
23:00
Americast—The Growing Legalisation of Marijuana in the US
How has America's relationship with cannabis changed?
23:30
Today in Parliament—02/12/2022
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—03/12/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Maria Ressa—Episode 5
5/5Maria becomes increasingly concerned about disinformation promoted via Facebook groups.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/12/2022
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/12/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:30
News Briefing—03/12/2022
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/12/2022
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Pastor Andrew Roycroft.
05:45
Four Thought—Piracy on the Page
Author Joe Nutt argues we need to fight back against what he calls 'linguistic piracy'.
