LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—07/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Price of Life by Jenny Kleeman—$2,000-3,000: Silicon Valley Philanthropy
3/5Jenny Kleeman makes an eye-opening journey into the world of Effective Altruism.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2024
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—07/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—07/03/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—G.O.D.
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Angad Kaur.
05:45
Farming Today—07/03/24 Spring budget and farming communities: Lambing
The spring budget and what is, or isn't, in it for rural communities.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Purple Sandpiper
David Attenborough presents the purple sandpiper.
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Morning
06:00
Today—07/03/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—07/03/2024
Susan Hulme reports on the Chancellor's Budget - and more.
09:00
In Our Time—The Mokrani Revolt
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss a major Algerian uprising against French rule in 1871.
09:45
Daily Service—Mothers in the Bible – ELIZABETH
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Rev Richard Littledale.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Nikki Haley, Pornography series, Author Liz Jensen
Why has Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican race for president now?
11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Nigeria’s growing economic crisis
Soaring food and fuel prices have provoked anger and protests across Nigeria.
11:30
A Good Read—Andrew McMillan and Kathryn Williams
A poet and a singer-songwriter share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders - David Lorenz
We talk to the man behind the idea to 'upcycle' cars – and bin lorries.
12:32
Sliced Bread—Milk Alternatives
Which is the cream of the crop for your health and the planet?
12:57
Weather—07/03/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—07/03/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45
Strike Boy—4. Flying Pickets
'I'm not saying I'm proud of what I did, but I reverted to guerrilla warfare.'
14:00
The Archers—06/03/2024
Denise has a heart to heart.
14:15
Drama on 4—Dragons of the Pool
Drama inspired by the true story of Chinese seamen, forcibly repatriated from Liverpool.
15:00
Ramblings—Kingfishers on the River Frome with Nadeem Perera
Clare joins wildlife presenter Nadeem Perera in Bristol.
15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Tree Aid
Actor Adjoa Andoh makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Tree Aid.
15:30
Bookclub—Ann Cleeves: Hidden Depths
James Naughtie and listeners are joined by crime writer Ann Cleeves
16:00
The Rise and Rise of the Microchip—Quantum Leaps and Future Chips
The story of the microchip's Cold War past, corporate present and quantum future.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—How pure is the water from your tap?
We look at the quality of water from your kitchen tap and check out some clever bees.
17:00
PM—07/03/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2024
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/03/2024 Government and Labour accused of "conspiracy of silence" on scale of tax rises and spending cuts needed
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said tough decisions would be needed
18:30
Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 5, 3. I'm Still Here
3/6Joanna witnesses a random act of kindness and helps a friend in need.
19:00
The Archers—07/03/2024
Alistair reveals his plans.
19:15
Front Row—Jordan Harvey in session, Nye and Copa 71 reviewed
The country singer sings live and the National Theatre play and football doc reviewed.
20:00
The Law Show—The Post Office scandal
What part did lawyers play in the Post Office miscarriage of justice?
20:30
The Bottom Line—In the eye of a crisis
Evan makes up crisis management scenarios to see how CEOs handle a business emergency.
21:00
BBC Inside Science—How pure is the water from your tap?
We look at the quality of water from your kitchen tap and check out some clever bees.
21:30
In Our Time—The Mokrani Revolt
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss a major Algerian uprising against French rule in 1871.
22:00
The World Tonight—Joe Biden’s State of the Union address
President to say US military will build new port in Gaza to bring more humanitarian aid
22:45
Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier—Episode 4
4/10A classic story of love, daring and a painted pirate ship in a hidden Cornish creek.
23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Hunt’s Budget - will it make a difference?
Amol and Nick ask whether the Budget will help change the political and economic weather.
23:30
Today in Parliament—07/03/2024
Susan Hulme reports as MPs dissect the chancellor's Budget.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Price of Life by Jenny Kleeman—£20-£30,000 per year: The National Health Service
4/5Who decides how the NHS budget is split between different health conditions?
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2024
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—08/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—08/03/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Occasions to celebrate
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Angad Kaur.
05:45
Farming Today—08/03/24 Farmer protests; Red Tractor / green tractor row; Learning to lamb.
AHDB and the National Farmers Union call on Red Tractor to drop its green tractor element.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Andy Clements on the Golden Plover
Andy Clements is entranced by the mournful spirit-rising sound of the golden plover.
