LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—16/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant—Book of the Week: Ep 5 - Autumn 1812 - Luddism is on trial
5/5Autumn 1812 - events at Rawfolds Mill have far-reaching consequences for Luddism.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2024
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—16/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—16/03/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/03/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Abbot Mark-Ephrem Nolan OSB.
05:45
Lent Talks—Mary's Pain
Mary's Pain - Lent Talk by Dr Selina Stone.
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—16/03/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
06:07
Ramblings—The Wild Cliffs of St David's
A cliff edge walk in Pembrokeshire with artists Jackie Morris and Tamsin Abbott.
06:30
Farming Today—16/03/24 Farming Today This Week: Badger culls, food labelling, religious slaughter
The UK's Chief Vet discusses plans for more badger culling in England.
06:57
Weather—16/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—16/03/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—16/03/2024
Sean Curran reports from Westminster on a planned new law to stop pet smuggling.
09:00
Saturday Live—Julian Clary, Christopher Samuel, Zak Addae-Kodua and Jules Rowan, Natalie Cassidy
Comedic legend Julian Clary on his role as Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar.
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Ramesses the Great
Greg Jenner and his guests lift the lid on one of Ancient Egypt's greatest rulers.
10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 43, Bury St Edmunds
5/12Jay Rayner and his crew of culinary whizzes are in Bury St Edmunds.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—16/03/2024
George Parker of the FT assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Life after the Lord's Resistance Army
How forgotten victims of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo are trying to heal.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
12:04
Money Box—Crypto-Related Fraud and Mortgage Arrears
New figures show an increase in fraud involving cryptocurrency.
12:30
The Now Show—Series 64, Episode 1
1/6Marcus Brigstocke and Ria Lina join Punt and Dennis for first episode of the final series.
12:57
Weather—16/03/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News and Weather—16/03/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Simon Bird, Louise Haigh MP, Mark Spencer MP, Danny Sriskandarajah
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hougham & Marston Village Hall in Lincolnshire
14:00
Any Answers?—16/03/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week
14:45
Short Works—The Centaur's Spectacles
A specially commissioned story from the award-winning Katherine Rundell.
15:00
Drama on 4—Family Business
Alecky Blythe’s drama created from interviews recorded at John Lewis stores over 10 years.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Irish folk singer Cara Dillon, The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax, Maximalism
Cara Dillon on her new book and album, Coming Home.
17:00
PM—16/03/2024
Full coverage of the day's news
17:30
Sliced Bread—Tens machines and circulation boosters
How effective are tens machines and circulation boosters?
17:54
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—16/03/2024
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/03/2024 - Wales is set for a new First Minister
Vaughan Gething is set to become the First Minister of Wales
18:15
Loose Ends—Jonny Lee Miller, Ade Adepitan, Kimberley Chambers, Gary Stevenson, Kat Eaton, Bidisha Mamata, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19:00
Profile—Michael Gove
The Levelling Up Secretary - the ultimate political survivor?
19:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 29, Cats v Dogs
Brian Cox and Robin Ince claw through the science to find out if cats are better than dogs
20:00
Archive on 4—It Must Be Wonderful to Be Free
Novelist Megan Nolan goes in search of one of Ireland’s first true beatniks, Brendan Behan
21:00
Drama on 4—China Towns, Episode 9
9/11Neil Dudgeon stars in this epic tale of money, passion and defiance.
22:00
News—16/03/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
Add to Playlist—Series 8, Anne Dudley and Emily Sun are on a Mission
Anne Dudley and Emily Sun add the next five tracks to the playlist.
23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 1, 2024
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
23:30
Things Fell Apart—S2. How Things Fell Apart, with Jon Ronson and Adam Buxton
10/22Adam Buxton and Jon Ronson on the making of Things Fell Apart.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—17/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Tremolo
Musician Justin Currie reflects on the impact of Parkinson's on his work as a performer.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2024
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—17/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—17/03/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of Saints Peter and Paul in Hawkley, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of Saints Peter and Paul in Hawkley, Hampshire.
05:45
Profile—Michael Gove
The Levelling Up Secretary - the ultimate political survivor?
