LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—20/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Material World by Ed Conway—Salt
2/5An epic journey through the six materials we rely upon to build our world.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2023
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—20/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—20/09/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/09/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rt Rev Mary Stallard.
05:45
Farming Today—20/09/23 Shooting businesses say they're being de-banked; Ukrainian students; Barley for beer
Shooting businesses say they're being de-banked. Ukrainian students in UK. Barley & beer.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Green Woodpecker
Kate Humble presents the green woodpecker.
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Morning
06:00
Today—20/09/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—20/09/2023
Susan Hulme reports as MPs discuss Birmingham's financial woes.
09:00
More or Less—Social housing, NHS workforce and Liz Truss debt claims
Have the Tories really built a record number of social rent homes since 2010?
09:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Have a Cup of Tea
How the bioactive ingredients in tea help you relax and give your brain and bones a boost.
09:45
Daily Service—20/09/23 Diocese in Europe: St George's Church, Lisbon
A service from St George's, Lisbon, led by Rev Elizabeth Bendrey and Rev Iain Bendrey.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Climate Change Policy, Girlhood, Feminisation of the workplace
Economist Kate Raworth gives her reaction to leaked climate change policy changes.
11:00
24 Hours in Snapchat
Living your life in Snapchat
11:30
Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 1, Bristol to Penzance
3/6Alexei Sayle chats to passengers on a rail journey from Bristol to Penzance.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
You and Yours—Gym Locker Theft; Weird Paints; Rental Market
Gym goers share experiences of locker theft - plus weird paints and why we love them.
12:57
Weather—20/09/2023
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—20/09/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45
Naturebang—Buff Geese and Gym Rats
How do animals maintain fitness? And do I really have to go to the gym?
14:00
The Archers—19/09/2023
Vince makes a surprising offer.
14:15
Drama on 4—You Must Listen
A new adaptation of a lost 1952 radio drama by science-fiction legend Nigel Kneale.
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: The Battle Against Rising Bills
There's price rise relief as inflation dips but what will it mean for your bills?
15:30
Inside Health—Why is syphilis making a comeback?
Syphilis is at its highest rate since 1948. So why aren't we talking more about it?
16:00
Thinking Allowed—Guns
Guns: from gun sellers in the US to the impact of the gun on human progress.
16:30
The Media Show—The Russell Brand allegations
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer on the Russell Brand allegations.
17:00
PM—20/09/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/09/2023 Ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars pushed back
The measure is part of the Government's easing of climate change policies
18:30
Please Use Other Door—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4Comic scenes from modern life.
19:00
The Archers—20/09/2023
There’s tension at Brookfield.
19:15
Front Row—Marina Abramovic and The Long Shadow reviewed, Dmitry Glukhovsky's The White Factory
Marina Abramovic and The Long Shadow reviewed; Dmitry Glukhovsky's play The White Factory.
20:00
Moral Maze—Adults, Children and Power
Lively debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
21:00
When It Hits the Fan—Russell Brand, BP and Britain's 'golden triangle'
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss Russell Brand, BP and Britain's 'golden triangle'.
21:30
The Media Show—The Russell Brand allegations
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer on the Russell Brand allegations.
22:00
The World Tonight—Government delays ban on new diesel and petrol cars
Rishi Sunak announces a "new approach" to achieving net zero by 2050
22:45
The Secret Hours by Mick Herron—Episode 3
3/10An envelope slipped into a shopping trolley is about to ignite the Monochrome Inquiry.
23:00
Influencers—Series 1, 4. Biscuits
4/6Ruth and Carla discover a new blog written by two familiar teenage girls.
23:15
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams—Self Esteem
Jayde Adams and Self Esteem dive into the world of community apps and messageboards.
23:30
One to One—Critics and the Criticised: Luke Jones meets Sarah Crompton
What's it really like being a critic? Dance and theatre writer Sarah Crompton tells all.
23:45
Today in Parliament—20/09/2023
Today's news from Parliament.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—21/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Material World by Ed Conway—Iron and Copper
3/5An epic journey through the six materials we rely upon to build our world.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/09/2023
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—21/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—21/09/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/09/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rt Rev Mary Stallard.
05:45
Farming Today—21/09/23 Lough Neagh pollution; Sustainable beef; Creating a vineyard.
Toxic algae on Lough Neagh. Supermarket's sustainable beef range. Vineyard creation.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Eider
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Eider.
