LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/05/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Perspectives—futouristic.co.uk
2/3 By Christopher Priest. Replying to an email, Mr Frogle is sure nothing will be the same. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/05/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/05/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—01/05/2011
The bells of St Edward's, Egg Buckland, Devon.
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05:45
Four Thought—Series 2, Christina Patterson: Care to be a Nurse?
Christina Patterson says we should stop making excuses for bad nursing.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—01/05/2011
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Keeping Time
Irma Kurtz reflects on clocks and our need to measure time.
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06:35
Living World—Islay Birds
The island of Islay hosts spectacular birdlife from geese to eagles to the rare chough.
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06:57
Weather—01/05/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—01/05/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—01/05/2011
Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Self Help Africa
Pippa Greenwood presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Self Help Africa.
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07:57
Weather—01/05/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—01/05/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—01/05/2011
A service of the word from the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool.
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08:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Monsters
David Attenborough remembers puzzling over the Loch Ness Monster with Sir Peter Scott.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—01/05/2011
News, views and discussion ... with a difference.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—01/05/2011
Lilian's keen to welcome a new arrival. Meanwhile, worries mount about David.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Prof David Phillips
Professor of Chemistry David Phillips joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—01/05/2011
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 7, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
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12:32
The Food Programme—Royal Food
Simon Parkes explores the connection between royal wedding banquets and British food.
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12:57
Weather—01/05/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—01/05/2011
In-depth reporting of national and international events.
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13:30
David Hume and the Triumph of Reason
Allan Little profiles the philosopher David Hume, born in 1711.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Carrickfergus
Eric Robson leads a horticultural discussion in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.
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14:45
15 by 15—Series 1, Mattress
1/5 Hardeep Singh Kohli takes the word 'mattress' and sees where it leads him.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Jorrocks's Jaunts and Jollities, Episode 2
2/2 The gentry of Handley Cross are horrified as the fox hunting craze takes over their town.
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16:00
Bookclub—Andrew O'Hagan - Be Near Me
Andrew O'Hagan meets James Naughtie and readers to discuss his novel Be Near Me.
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16:30
Lost Voices—Series 3, Robert Service
4/4 Brian Patten explains why the work of Robert Service deserves to be more widely remembered
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17:00
Fallout: The Legacy of Chernobyl
Nick Ross investigates the health impact of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 10, Episode 1
1/8 Rebecca Lenkiewicz presents two lives affected by Endeavour's launch from Cape Kennedy.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—01/05/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/05/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—01/05/2011
Gerry Northam makes his selection from the week's radio.
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19:00
The Archers—01/05/2011
Kathy's treading on eggshells.
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19:15
Americana—01/05/2011
The American middle class defined, re-defined, sheltered, challenged and... eating SPAM.
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19:45
The Heart of Saturday Night—Come On Up to the House
1/3 By AL Kennedy. A man reaches out to a stranger for help in the small hours. (R)
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20:00
More or Less—29/04/2011
A cornucopia of wedding-related numbers, and AV explained.
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20:30
Last Word—John Sullivan, Sai Baba, Poly Styrene, Mike Campbell, Max Mathews
Matthew Bannister on John Sullivan, Sathya Sai Baba, Poly Styrene and Max Mathews.
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21:00
Money Box—30/04/2011
Paul Lewis asks what killed final salary pension schemes in this Money Box special.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Self Help Africa
Pippa Greenwood presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Self Help Africa.
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21:30
In Business—For Your Information
Peter Day finds out how we can use the growing amount of information we now generate.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—01/05/2011
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—Episode 50
Kevin Maguire of the Daily Mirror analyses how newspapers are covering the biggest stories
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23:00
The Film Programme—29/04/2011
Ray Winstone and Christian Carrion talk to Francine Stock about their new films.
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23:30
Something Understood—Keeping Time
Irma Kurtz reflects on clocks and our need to measure time.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/05/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Craft and Community
Laurie Taylor explores craft and community with Richard Sennett and David Gauntlett.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—01/05/2011
The bells of St Edward's, Egg Buckland, Devon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/05/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/05/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/05/2011
With the Rev Prof Peter Galloway.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/05/2011
12 months on since Gareth Barlow began farming, Caz Graham checks up on his progress.
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05:57
Weather—02/05/2011
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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