LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—26/05/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The West: A New History of an Old Idea by Naoíse Mac Sweeney—The West and Modernity
4/5As the west enters into the 19th century, questions about its own narrative are raised.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—26/05/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/05/2023
A reflection and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Dr Emma Whittick.
05:45
Farming Today—26/05/23 Bill dropped which bans animal exports; Increased payments for upland farmers; Dutch farmers
The government drops the bill which bans the live export of animals.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rhinoceros Auklet
Chris Packham presents the rhinoceros auklet - near the North American western seaboard.
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Morning
06:00
Today—26/05/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—26/05/2023
Susan Hulme reports as MPs question the government on the rise in migration figures.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Sharon Peacock, scientist
Sharon Peacock, scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45
Daily Service—Mission – Love one another
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Guvna B.
10:00
Woman's Hour—The Turkish elections and female voters
Voters in Turkey go to the polls for the second round of presidential elections on Sunday.
11:00
Burden of Proof
Experiences of LGBT+ people seeking asylum in the UK.
11:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, Elgar’s Nose
5/6Elgar, Ed’s trusty feline companion, develops a nasty sneeze.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
Archive on 4—The Socrates of San Francisco
The story of Howard Gossage, a remarkable ad man who tried to change the world.
12:57
Weather—26/05/2023
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—26/05/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
13:45
Taking Issue with Shakespeare—5. King Lear and Equality
5/5Emma Smith and Michael Gove discuss equality, King Lear and Twelfth Night.
14:00
The Archers—25/05/2023
Oliver makes a surprising offer.
14:15
Limelight—An Eye for a Killing, 5. The Reckoning
5/5A crowd of 25,000 people turn out to watch Burke hang.
14:45
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams—Nick Grimshaw
Jayde Adams and DJ Nick Grimshaw dive into the world of community apps and messageboards.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Chelsea Flower Show 2023: Postbag Edition
Kathy Clugston and the gardening experts are at the Chelsea Flower Show.
15:45
Short Works—Gwen's Silver Fox
Gwen's Silver Fox. New short fiction by John Sam Jones. Read by Richard Elfyn.
16:00
Last Word—Tina Turner, Martin Amis, Leroy Cooper, Rolf Harris, Marlene Bauer Hagge
Matthew Bannister on a singer, an author, a photographer and a golfer.
16:30
More or Less—NHS waiting lists, voter ID, and measuring divorce
A fall in those waiting longest for NHS treatment in England isn't telling the whole story
17:00
PM—26/05/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/05/2023 Parents of Finley Boden have been jailed for murder
The couple have been given life sentences for murdering their 10-month-old son
18:30
The News Quiz—Series 111, Episode 5
5/7Andy Zaltzman takes aim at the week's headlines, from the Hay Festival.
19:00
The Archers—26/05/2023
Helen seeks advice from an old friend
19:15
Screenshot—Sports movies and TV
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore sport on screen, from Field of Dreams to Ted Lasso.
20:00
Any Questions?—Lord Callanan, John Elliott, Bridget Phillipson MP, Professor Mona Siddiqui
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Felton Village Hall near Morpeth.
20:50
A Point of View—Taking Hammer to Gill
Howard Jacobson says an attack on Eric Gill's sculpture is a failure to understand art.
21:00
Archive on 4—Listen to Britain
The 1942 film Listen to Britain summed up our nation in sounds. How does it sound today?
22:00
The World Tonight—Former Met officer says she's been made scapegoat over Sarah Everard killing
Former Met officer says she's been thrown under the bus over Sarah Everard killing
22:45
The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks—10. Robby
It all comes back around, and to Robby Andersen.
23:00
Americast—Ron and Elon: A Failed Launch?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis gets his White House campaign off to a glitchy start.
23:30
Today in Parliament—26/05/2023
Mark D'Arcy reports on growing tensions between ministers and civil servants.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—27/05/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The West: A New History of an Old Idea by Naoíse Mac Sweeney—Rivals and Roots
5/5Examining the 'rivals' to the modern west and the challenge of new ideas on civilisation.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—27/05/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/05/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Romain
05:45
Please Protect Abraham—9. Inquest
Four years on… Abraham’s inquest takes place.
