LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
US Election Results Special—05/11/2008
The night's results as they come in, presented by James Naughtie and Shaun Ley.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/11/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
US Election Results Special—05/11/2008
The night's results as they come in, presented by James Naughtie and Shaun Ley.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/11/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00
Midweek—05/11/2008
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
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09:45
Daily Service—05/11/2008
Christian worship and music, led by Mark Coffey.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Malorie Blackman; Shoplifting; Africa's women
Writer Malorie Blackman on her books for young adults. Plus, penalties for shoplifting.
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11:00
Salt City
Allan Beswick explores one of Britain's last salt mines, 500 feet beneath Cheshire.
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11:30
The Casebook of Inspector Steine—On the Road
2/6 A day out in a singular vintage car turns out to be highly eventful. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/11/2008
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—05/11/2008
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—05/11/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/11/2008
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
The Media Show—05/11/2008
Steve Hewlett presents a new topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
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14:00
The Archers—04/11/2008
Hot to trot.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Zauberjackl
By Charlie Boucher. Two young men become involved with a gang in 17th-century Salzburg. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—02/11/2008
Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Jura: Writers in Residence, Tissue Sample
3/5 Will Self reflects on the creative process with passages from his Jura notebook.
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15:45
Beyond These Walls—Episode 3
3/5 Karen Gardner went into hiding after being targeted by animal rights extremists.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—US Elections and the Media - Tribute to Studs Terkel
Laurie Taylor considers if the printed press is in decline.
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16:30
All in the Mind—Race - Mental Health Act - Suicide and South Asian Women
Claudia talks to the president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Prof Dinesh Bhugra.
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17:00
PM—05/11/2008
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/11/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—05/11/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/11/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 4, Mother of all Mothers
1/6 Clare's mother piles pressure onto Clare and Brian's already faltering relationship. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—05/11/2008
Fireworks.
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19:15
Front Row—05/11/2008
With Mark Lawson. Scottish-born singer Lulu reflects on 45 years in showbiz.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Life of Chekhov, The Dead Pool
3/5 Anton becomes attracted to Natasha, the daughter of the family's landlord.
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20:00
Iconoclasts—Episode 2
2/3 Andrew Keen argues that Web 2.0 is an anarchic movement that destroys real culture.
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20:45
Classrooms to Power—Episode 2
2/2 Michael Dobbs on the influence of Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School on Margaret Thatcher
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21:00
World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—04/11/2008
Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals
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21:30
Midweek—05/11/2008
Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
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21:58
Weather—05/11/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—05/11/2008
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig in Washington DC.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Ruling Passion, Episode 8
8/10 Gaveston settles some old scores.
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23:00
15 Minute Musical—Series 5, Washington High School Musical
1/6 Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton compete to be President of Washington High.
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23:15
Self-Storage—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Dave tries to get his sister Judy to leave, after she moved in to the storage unit.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/11/2008
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/11/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Lady Worsley's Whim, Worsley v Bisset
3/5 Worsley v Bisset. The trial of George Bisset plays to a packed house.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/11/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/11/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/11/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Michael Piret.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/11/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Charlotte Smith.
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