LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—My Father's Places, Episode 1
1/5 Aeronwy and her parents move into the Boat House in Laugharne.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/08/2009
One hundred conservation groups want a review of how police handle wildlife crime.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/08/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Fry's English Delight—Series 2, Speaking Proper
2/3 Stephen Fry tries to navigate through a rather bumpy area of the English language.
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09:30
Lost, Stolen or Shredded—Series 2, The Lost Career of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
2/5 Rick Gekoski examines the life of architect, designer and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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09:45
Daily Service—18/08/2009
Christian worship and music led by Judy Merry.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cath Kidston on her success; Philippa Gregory on The White Queen
Designer Cath Kidston on retro chic. Plus, author Philippa Gregory on Elizabeth Woodville.
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11:00
Nature—Series 3, Episode 1
Brett Westwood encounters the large blue butterfly on the Somerset Downs.
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11:30
With Great Pleasure—Stuart Maconie
Writer and DJ Stuart Maconie presents a selection of favourite verse and prose.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—18/08/2009
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—18/08/2009
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—18/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/08/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Luting the Past
Emma Kirkby tells the story of a 400-year-old lute, recently restored to its former glory.
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14:00
The Archers—17/08/2009
Helen makes her excuses.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Highest Tide
Jim Lynch's coming-of-age adventure story set on the Pacific Coast. (R)
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Planet—18/08/2009
Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
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15:30
Pavilion Pieces—The Prince's Favourite
1/3 By Emma Barnes. In 1820s Brighton an elderly lady has a very particular story to tell.
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15:45
Tea and Biscuits—Episode 2
2/5 Hardeep Singh Kohli meets people about to give blood and enjoy tea and biscuits afterwards
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16:00
Word of Mouth—18/08/2009
Chris Ledgard talks to the founder of The Plain English Campaign.
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16:30
Great Lives—John Cornford
George Galloway chooses British poet and political activist John Cornford.
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17:00
PM—18/08/2009
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—18/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/08/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Laurence & Gus: Hearts and Minds—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Sketches on the theme of 'Remembering and Forgetting'.
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19:00
The Archers—18/08/2009
Post datem.
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19:15
Front Row—18/08/2009
Dialect coach Penny Dyer gives Mark Lawson a masterclass in speaking with an accent.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Katie Hims - Five Wedding Dresses, The Rescue
2/5 Lauren resorts to drastic measures to stop her sister getting married.
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20:00
It's My Story—Father Farewell
Tinu Adeniji Adele closes a chapter of her life in an emotional return to Nigeria.
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20:40
In Touch—18/08/2009
Why blind cricket's world champions have been denied entry to the UK from Pakistan.
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21:00
Case Notes—Blood Clots
Dr Mark Porter on how blood clots kill thousands of hospital patients in England each year
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21:30
Forbidden Families—Anne Askew
2/3 Tudor housewife Anne Askew's conversion to Protestantism tore her family apart. (R)
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21:58
Weather—18/08/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—18/08/2009
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Travels Through France and Italy, Episode 2
2/5 It seems impossible to find the right kind of coach in France.
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23:00
Heresy—Series 5, Episode 6
6/6 The panellists are Arthur Smith, Michael Bywater and David Mitchell. (R)
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23:30
The Hollow Men—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Sketch show by David Armand, Rupert Russell, Sam Spedding and Nick Tanner, with Katy Brand (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—My Father's Places, Episode 2
2/5 While her father composes Under Milk Wood in the garden shed, Aeronwy makes noise outside.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/08/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/08/2009
Charlotte Smith investigates claims of a 'Waitrose Effect' on high-end food businesses.
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