LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—04/10/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
How to Be a Renaissance Woman by Jill Burke—Episode 2
2/5Beauty, make-up, art, power: the hidden lives of Renaissance women behind the paintings.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2023
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—04/10/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—04/10/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/10/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Fr Dermot Preston
05:45
Farming Today—04/10/23 Hormone-treated beef row; Migration review; Carrots
Beef about beef at the Conservative Party Annual Conference. Migration review. Carrots.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Short-Eared Owl
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the short-eared owl.
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Morning
06:00
Today—04/10/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
More or Less—Vaccine claims, Alzheimer's treatment and Tim's Parkrun times
We debunk claims about excess deaths and the vaccine made by YouTuber John Campbell.
09:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cook Tomatoes
How cooked tomatoes could help your heart, your skin, and even reduce your risk of cancer.
09:45
Daily Service—04/10/23 St Francis of Assisi: Reconciliation
A service from the National Gallery exploring the life and work of St Francis of Assisi,
10:00
Woman's Hour—Mary McAleese, Isabel Hardman, Kitty Donaldson, Emma Reed Turrell, Viv Groskop, Dr Bernadette Jenner
The former Irish president Mary McAleese on the need for reform in the Catholic Church.
11:00
Redeeming Ricky
Ex-offender Ricky has a deeply troubled past. And now he's set to help others like him.
11:30
Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 1, London to Holyhead
5/6Alexei Sayle travels from London to Holyhead, talking to strangers on his train.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
You and Yours—04/10/2023
News and discussion of consumer affairs
12:57
Weather—04/10/2023
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—04/10/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45
Uncharted with Hannah Fry—8. In the Habit
What does a room full of nuns reveal about ageing with grace?
14:00
The Archers—03/10/2023
Usha attempts to resolve a difficult situation.
14:15
Fault Lines: Money, Sex and Blood—Series 3: Blood, Between Two Worlds
2/5Glenda Jackson stars in a series of linked plays seen through the lens of blood.
15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Cutting Energy Costs this Winter
Can you insulate yourself from big energy bills this winter?
15:30
Inside Health—Migraines and Headaches
As we enter a new era of migraine treatments, we answer your head pain questions.
16:00
Thinking Allowed—Sugar
Sugar: its social history and meaning in our lives.
16:30
The Media Show—The Tories, the message and the media
How journalists and ministers crossed swords at the Conservative party conference.
17:00
PM—04/10/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/10/2023 Rishi Sunak scraps HS2 as expected at Conservative Party conference
The Prime Minister said the money would be invested in hundreds of new transport schemes
18:30
Please Use Other Door—Series 2, Episode 4
4/4Comic scenes from modern life.
19:00
The Archers—04/10/2023
It’s a big day for Brad.
19:15
Front Row—The Streets, the British Textile Biennial, Kate Prince on her mentor
The Streets, the British Textile Biennial, Kate Prince on her mentor.
20:00
Moral Maze—Is impartiality a myth?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
21:00
When It Hits the Fan—The Taylor Swift effect, GB News and following Feargal
David and Simon discuss the Taylor Swift effect, GB News and Feargal Sharkey.
21:30
The Media Show—The Tories, the message and the media
How journalists and ministers crossed swords at the Conservative party conference.
22:00
The World Tonight—Sunak's pledge to break 'old consensus'
The prime minister turns on his Conservative predecessors.
22:45
Rizzio by Denise Mina—Episode 3
3/5In the aftermath of the assault on Rizzio, Mary begins to fear for her own life.
23:00
Influencers—Series 1, 6. Mushrooms
6/6Ruth and Carla experiment with micro-dosing. Revelations and home truths abound…
23:15
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams—Kate Bottley
Jayde Adams and Kate Bottley dive into the world of community apps and messageboards.
23:30
Lusus—2. Kappa
The tale of eco-worried parents, a curious toddler and a fatberg in the sewer below.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—05/10/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
How to Be a Renaissance Woman by Jill Burke—Episode 3
3/5An alternative history of the Renaissance, as told by the women behind the paintings.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2023
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—05/10/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—05/10/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/10/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Fr Dermot Preston
05:45
Farming Today—05/10/23 HS2 and farmers affected; Milk prices; Parsnips
The cancellation of HS2 and its impact on farmers. Milk prices. Scottish parsnips.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Greater Black-backed Gull
Presenter Dermot O'Leary hails the greater black-backed gull as an 'Alsatian of the skies'
