LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—06/11/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Sideways—51. The One Star Chef
Is the customer always right? Matthew Syed delves into the world of online reviews.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Matthew’s Church in Ipswich, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from St Matthew’s Church in Ipswich, Suffolk
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2023
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—06/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—06/11/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/11/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Nadiyka Gerbish, a Ukrainian writer.
05:45
Farming Today—06/11/23 Future bleak for fruit and veg growers, bird flu prevention on farm
Future for fruit and veg growers is bleak, according to a report out today.
05:56
Weather—06/11/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Richard Jones on the Gyr Falcon
Avian vet Richard Jones introduces a strange tale involving the world's largest falcon.
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Morning
06:00
Today—06/11/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—China – its poetry and economy
Tom Sutcliffe with Noo Saro-Wiwa, Michael Wood and George Magnus
09:45
Daily Service—Remembrance - Peacemakers
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Richard Oppong Boateng.
10:00
Woman's Hour—MP rape allegations, Mothers' march, Melissa Caddick
An un-named Conservative MP has been accused of rape several times.
11:00
Fed with Chris van Tulleken—Series 1: Planet Chicken, 2. A Chicken and Egg Story
How human innovation turned chicken from backyard bird to multi-billion dollar industry.
11:30
The Bottom Line—The Age of the Train?
Could long-distance trains become a serious competitor to the plane?
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
You and Yours—Student landlords; NS& I woes; Holiday trends
The race to find student digs as more landlords sell up because of high mortgage rates.
12:57
Weather—06/11/2023
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—06/11/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45
Battle Grounds: Culture Wars in the Countryside—1. Vegans
Rural journalist Anna Jones meets a vegan who became a dairy farmer.
14:00
The Archers—05/11/2023
The Bull’s Bonfire Night goes with a bang.
14:15
This Cultural Life—Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench on her pivotal moments performing Shakespeare on stage and screen.
15:00
Brain of Britain—Semi-Final 1, 2023
The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
15:30
Food and Farming Awards—2023, Second Course
2/2Sheila Dillon presents more stories from the BBC Food and Farming Awards 2023.
16:00
How to Play—Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony with Anna Lapwood and the London Mozart Players
A musician’s-eye view of classical music’s best-loved works.
16:30
The Digital Human—Series 30, Permanence
Aleks Krotoski explores the durability of existence in the digital world.
17:00
PM—06/11/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/11/2023 The UN has urged Israel and Hamas to end the violence in Gaza
The secretary general said the territory has become a "graveyard for children"
18:30
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 10 - Bridgwater
10/10Paul Sinha tests a Bridgwater audience on the theme of 2023.
19:00
The Archers—06/11/2023
Relationships are tested at Grange Farm.
19:15
Front Row—Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem, Judi Jackson, the rise of the Ghanaian art scene
We take a detailed look at a new Arts Access Scheme.
20:00
Journey of a Lifetime—On the Trail of Algerian Exiles and Pacific Settlers
Chahrazade Douah follows in the steps of 19th century Algerian exiles to a Pacific Island.
20:30
Analysis—Can the UK afford a mental health crisis?
Is poor mental health amongst young people affecting the economy?
21:00
Young Again—5. Steve Coogan
Actor Steve Coogan and the advice he would give his younger self.
21:30
Start the Week—China – its poetry and economy
Tom Sutcliffe with Noo Saro-Wiwa, Michael Wood and George Magnus
22:00
The World Tonight—Pro-Palestinian protest march should go ahead as planned, says organiser
Director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign responds to the Met Police's concerns
22:45
The Lovecraft Investigations—The Haunter of the Dark: Episode 6
All roads are leading back to the Blake House.
23:00
Lights Out—Series 6, Crossings
Documentary adventures that invite a closer listen.
23:30
Military Ink
Can a tattoo capture the highs and lows of a life spent in the military?
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—07/11/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 3, Lord Rosebery's Race Horses
David Cannadine explores how an object or prop can come to define a political leader.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/11/2023
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—07/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—07/11/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/11/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Nadiyka Gerbish, a Ukrainian writer.
05:45
Farming Today—07/11/23 Raptor persecution, research in bird flu, high iron pea shoots
Police are afraid to investigate wild bird crimes for fear of being caught in the middle.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Helen Moncrieff on the Northern Wheatear
Helen Moncrieff reveals why her tummy 'flips with joy' at the sight of Northern Wheatears.




































