LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—01/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Wasteland by Oliver Franklin-Wallis—Control, Delete
4/5What can we do with all those old phones we hold on to 'just in case'...
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/12/2023
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—01/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—01/12/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/12/2023
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Quaker and writer Alastair McIntosh.
05:45
Farming Today—01/12/23 British baked beans, Cotswolds landscape recovery scheme, raising beef on the South Ayrshire coast
Baked beans on our toast could soon be British-grown.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bearded Tit
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the bearded tit.
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Morning
06:00
Today—01/12/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—01/12/2023
Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate the Chancellor's plan to cut National Insurance.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Dr Nicola Fox, head of science at Nasa
Nicola Fox, Nasa's head of science, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
09:45
Daily Service—Jesus shall reign - worthy of honour
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Alex Robertson.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Director Adura Onashile, Grieving and Christmas Shopping, Maria Callas's Centenary
Director Adura Onashile on the jewel colours and lush score of her debut film, Girl.
11:00
The Briefing Room—Net migration: What’s happening in the UK?
As UK net migration hits a record high, what's going on behind the numbers?
11:30
Disordered—Pilot Episode - The Health Assessment
Hector faces a health assessment. Stars Jamie Sives.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—01/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
AntiSocial—Is reality TV stereotyping black women?
A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity sparks a debate about racism and misogyny.
12:57
Weather—01/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—01/12/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45
Helen Lewis: Great Wives—Series 1, Out of the Shadows
4/4Helen looks at the myth of the solitary genius and finds out about Alma Mahler.
14:00
The Archers—30/11/2023
Fallon faces teething problems.
14:15
Limelight—English Rose: Series 2, 1. Go West Young Girl
1/5By Helen Cross. Rose has made a fresh start in LA. But the past is starting to bite.
14:45
Multitrack—My Mother's Tongue
Cat’s mother is Austrian. Cat can’t speak German. Does she really know her?
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
15:45
From Fact to Fiction—The Bag
Comedian, actor and writer Kieran Hodgson responds to a story in the news.
16:00
Last Word—Henry Kissinger, Terry Venables, Paul Watson, Rachel Heller
Matthew Bannister on a US diplomat, a football manager, a documentary maker and an artist.
16:30
Feedback—BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen responds to listener Feedback
The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
17:00
PM—01/12/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/12/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/12/2023 Leaders at COP28 agree to include farming and food production emissions in climate commitments
More than 130 world leaders attended the climate conference being held in Dubai
18:30
The Now Show—Series 63, Episode 5
5/6Jessica Fostekew joins Punt and Dennis for the week in topical stand-up and sketches.
19:00
The Archers—01/12/2023
Harrison faces an awkward meeting
19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 7, Natalie Duncan and Martin Phipps unpick a children's festive favourite
Singer Natalie Duncan and composer Martin Phipps help add the next five tracks.
20:00
Any Questions?—John Caudwell, Jess Phillips MP, Graham Stuart MP, Jeanette Winterson
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire.
20:50
A Point of View—On the Curiosity of Children
Rebecca Stott reflects on the importance of nurturing the curiosity of children.
21:00
Archive on 4—Knock Knock: 200 Years of Sound Effects
Crash! bang! wallop! Composer Sarah Angliss celebrates the power of sound effects.
22:00
The World Tonight—How does Israel choose its targets?
Hamas says 184 people have been killed in Gaza since the truce ended early today
22:45
Miss Buncle's Book by DE Stevenson—Episode 5
5/10‘Disturber of the Peace’ is influencing the lives of its author and her neighbours.
23:00
Americast—Rachel Maddow on Kissinger, Trump and Misinformation
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100
23:30
Today in Parliament—01/12/2023
Calls for nuclear test veterans to have full access to their medical records.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—02/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Wasteland by Oliver Franklin-Wallis—Precious
5/5What can we really do about our waste crisis and the legacy it leaves?
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/12/2023
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—02/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—02/12/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
05:45
New Storytellers—Harassment Architecture
Is it time to rethink urban architecture that potentially creates hostile environments?
