LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food by Fuchsia Dunlop—Cha sui pork and the story of roasting
1/5The history, philosophy and techniques of China's rich and ancient culinary culture.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2023
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—05/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—05/09/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/09/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
05:45
Farming Today—05/09/23 Invasive species report, herbs grown in the field and indoors
Thousands of invasive species around the world are a major part of biodiversity loss.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Will Young on the Woodland Kingfisher
Singer Will Young on the woodland kingfisher for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/09/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—05/09/2023
Yesterday in Parliament with Sean Curran.
09:00
The Life Scientific—Bahija Jallal on the biotech revolution in cancer therapies
Bahija Jallal on the biotech revolution in cancer therapies.
09:30
One to One—Aleighcia Scott's Reggae Heroes: Benji Webbe
Aleighcia Scott explores the story of Reggae in Wales with vocalist Benji Webbe.
09:45
Daily Service—Educating – in scripture
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Stef Benstead
10:00
Woman's Hour—Nick Fletcher MP, Rebuilding my life: Martine Wright, Food writer Bee Wilson, Filmmaker Celine Song
Nick Fletcher MP is calling for a Minster for Men
11:00
The Archbishop Interviews—Zarifa Ghafari
Archbishop Justin Welby has conversations with public figures about their inner lives.
11:30
The Chinese Reader
Writer and presenter Julie Tsang explores the world of Chinese literature.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What's your experience of vaping?
What's your experience of vaping for good and bad?
12:57
Weather—05/09/2023
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—05/09/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
13:45
Intrigue—The Immortals, 2. The Experiment
Does injecting the blood plasma from young people really reverse aging?
14:00
The Archers—04/09/2023
Paranoia sets in for Ruth.
14:15
This Thing of Darkness—Series 2, Part 4
4/7Why do we harm the thing we love the most?
15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 41, Masham
6/14Jay Rayner and his panel of food experts have a grand day out in Masham.
15:30
A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand—Series 2: Can I Change?, S2. Bonus - Live at Hay
From the Hay Festival, the van Tullekens reflect on their health and relationship.
16:00
Moving Pictures—The Flagellation of Christ by Caravaggio
A long, slow look at great artworks, photographed in extraordinary detail.
16:30
Great Lives—Ninette de Valois
‘The Godmother of English ballet’, Dame Ninette De Valois
17:00
PM—05/09/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/09/2023 Birmingham City Council says it can no longer balance its books
Europe's biggest local authority has said all but essential spending will stop
18:30
Suggs: Love Letters to London—Shoreditch and Spitalfields
A side of London you’ve never heard before, seen through the eyes of a national treasure.
19:00
The Archers—05/09/2023
It’s panic stations for Ben.
19:15
Front Row—Stephen Lawrence anniversary drama; small publishers; Pablo Larrain on his film El Conde; RAAC in theatres
A play on a bus marks the 30th anniversary of the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence.
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Crooked House
The Crooked House: The story behind the destruction of Britain’s wonkiest pub.
20:40
In Touch—STEP Training with Guide Dogs
We visited a Guide Dogs training centre to learn more about their STEP training method.
21:00
Political Animals—Sex-Switching Fish and Non-Binary Brains
3/3Lucy Cooke meets females from the animal world that smash the ‘dominant male’ stereotype
21:30
The Life Scientific—Bahija Jallal on the biotech revolution in cancer therapies
Bahija Jallal on the biotech revolution in cancer therapies.
22:00
The World Tonight—China's troubled economy
Could China's economic turbulence throw the global economy off course?
22:45
The Exhibitionist by Charlotte Mendelson—Episode 2
2/10Jess is full of apprehension as she returns home for her father’s art exhibition.
23:00
Call Jonathan Pie—Call Jonathan Pie Series 1, 3: Brexit
It’s the first night of Pie’s brand new show. He's not happy with the topic.
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/09/2023
Ministers relax onshore wind rules as Tory MPs threaten to revolt. Sean Curran reports.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food by Fuchsia Dunlop—Mrs Song's fish stew & The Miraculous Bean
2/5The humble soybean is transformed into versatile and richly flavoured delights.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2023
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—06/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—06/09/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/09/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan
05:45
Farming Today—06/09/23 Agroforestry show, keeping pigs cool, native herbs
How can trees be integrated into all types of farming?
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Woodlark
Bill Oddie presents the woodlark.
