LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—29/02/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas—Episode 3
3/53/5 By Dimitris Xygalatas. Why seemingly senseless acts make life worth living.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/02/2024
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—29/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—29/02/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/02/2024
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4
05:45
Farming Today—29/02/24 Welsh farmers protest at Senedd; Natural flood management; Battery storage plans
Thousands of farmers protest outside the Welsh Senedd about plans for new subsidies.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Joe Acheson on the Starling
Musician Joe Acheson recalls recording starling to use in his work as Hidden Orchestra.
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Morning
06:00
Today—29/02/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—29/02/2024
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
09:00
In Our Time—Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Heisenberg's key role at the outset of quantum mechanics
09:45
Daily Service—Hymns: Amazing Grace – His word my hope secures
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Stewart Rapley.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Alabama IVF, Porn series, Tattoos
After an Alabama court casts doubt on the future of IVF, one woman shares her story.
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Trump edges closer to Republican nomination
Donald Trump gains momentum with victories in the South Carolina and Michigan primaries.
11:30
A Good Read—Paterson Joseph and Richard Coles
Actor Paterson Joseph and writer, broadcaster and musician Richard Coles select books.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—29/02/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders - Dave Fishwick
We talk to the man who found a gap in the banking industry.
12:32
Sliced Bread—Fitness trackers
How accurate are fitness trackers?
12:57
Weather—29/02/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—29/02/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45
The Political Butterfly Effect—Did one man from Iraq make Norway rich?
Jim Waterson asks whether one Iraqi man turned Norway into an incredibly wealthy country.
14:00
The Archers—28/02/2024
Jim hatches a cunning plan.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Listening Room
Emotional drama about meetings between victims and perpetrators of three violent crimes.
15:00
Ramblings—Walking at Night on the South Downs near Seaford
An unlit walk at night across the South Downs.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—EveryYouth
Sports broadcaster Ade Oladipo makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of EveryYouth
15:30
Open Book—Kate Davies
Kate Davies talks to Chris Power.
16:00
The Rise and Rise of the Microchip—When the Chips are Down
The story of the microchip's Cold War past, corporate present and quantum future.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Dimming the Sun
Should we even consider solar geoengineering?
17:00
PM—29/02/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/02/2024
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/02/2024 Palestinian leaders say Israel has killed more than 100 people surrounding aid lorries in Gaza
Officials in Gaza say 30,000 people have been killed there since Israeli offensive began
18:30
Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 5, 2. I Want to Break Free
2/6Tension mounts as the internet goes down, and Roger breaks a tooth.
19:00
The Archers—29/02/2024
Susan and Neil scale the heights.
19:15
Front Row—Dune 2, Brian Bilston, Angelica Kauffman RA, Nachtland
Dune 2, Brian Bilston, Angelica Kauffman RA, Nachtland
20:00
The Briefing Room—How is technology changing warfare?
What have we learnt from recent conflicts and how might things change in the wars to come?
20:30
The Bottom Line—Rethinking retirement
Should we think about stepping down the career ladder as we approach pension age?
21:00
BBC Inside Science—Dimming the Sun
Should we even consider solar geoengineering?
21:30
In Our Time—Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Heisenberg's key role at the outset of quantum mechanics
22:00
The World Tonight—Aid convoy tragedy - over 100 dead
More than a hundred Palestinians killed as they crowded around aid convoy
22:45
What You Can See from Here by Mariana Leky—Episode 9
9/10Luisa and Frederick have in theory broken up and Selma's health seems to be deteriorating.
23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Mob rule: Where should we draw the line on protest?
Amol and Nick on protests, prejudice and why many Tories won’t call out Lee Anderson.
23:30
Today in Parliament—29/02/2024
Sean Curran reports as MPs question the home secretary about the murder of Sarah Everard.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—01/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Ritual by Dimitris Xygalatas—Episode 4
4/54/5 By Dimitris Xygalatas. Fascinating exploration into the impact of ritual on our lives.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2024
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—01/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—01/03/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/03/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Fr Matt Roche Saunders.
05:45
Farming Today—01/03/24 AI Weather forecasts six weeks in advance; Trout farm; River pollution.
How AI could help farmers with weather forecasts six weeks ahead.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Corn Bunting
Environmentalist Tony Juniper describes the joy of seeing and hearing corn buntings.
