LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/05/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Vesuvius: The Most Famous Volcano in the World, Episode 1
1/5 Pliny the Younger describes the 79AD eruption. Read by Emma Fielding.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/05/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/05/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Becky Harris
Prayer and reflection with Becky Harris.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/05/2011
FSA changes advice on products from the offspring of cloned animals in the food chain.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/05/2011
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Jam Generation Takes Power—Episode 3
3/3 How will this generation's life experiences shape our lives over the years to come?
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09:30
The Prime Ministers—Series 2, Harold Macmillan
6/8 Nick Robinson looks at how Harold Macmillan handled the top job in British politics.
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09:45
Daily Service—17/05/2011
Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Father Philip Sumner.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—17/05/2011
Presented by Jane Garvey. The future of work and the tyranny of gardening.
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10:45
Incredible Women—Series 1, Episode 2
2/5 Rebecca Front and brother Jeremy explore the genius of artist Lauren Bone.
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11:00
Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 4
4/30 The wildlife value of UK woods triggered a government U-turn in 2010, but is it over?
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11:30
The Chinese Nureyev
Li Cunxin, Madame Mao's favourite dancer, tells Darcey Bussell about his amazing journey.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—17/05/2011
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—Does the SNP victory in the Holyrood elections put Scotland in the departure lounge of the British Union?
What's the future for the England-Scotland Union after the Holyrood elections?
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12:57
Weather—17/05/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/05/2011
Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
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13:30
The Music Group—Series 5, Episode 4
4/5 Phil Hammond's guests are Betty Jackson, Dr Lucie Green and George Hinchliffe.
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14:00
The Archers—16/05/2011
Hayley can't believe Kate's latest news.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Lost Property, A Telegram From the Queen
3/3 For Alice's 100th birthday present, Ruthie sets out to put her family back together again.
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15:00
Making History—17/05/2011
Tom Holland with your stories that are changing the way we see the past.
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15:30
Ballads of Thin Men—Dig Yourself
1/3 By Nick Walker. It is 1965, and something odd is happening to Margaret at the Savoy Hotel.
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15:45
Russia: The Wild East—Series 1, The Centre Weakens
22/25 Martin Sixsmith describes the last chance of imperial Russia and the Tsar to survive.
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16:00
The Secret History of Social Networking—Episode 1
1/3 Rory Cellan-Jones traces the roots of social networking in the 70s and 80s. (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Jack Johnson
Matthew Syed chooses the first African-American world heavyweight boxing champion.
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17:00
PM—17/05/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—17/05/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/05/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 6, Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em
3/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker is now at the frontline as a sick bug hits colleagues. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—17/05/2011
Jamie's private life becomes public knowledge.
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19:15
Front Row—Paul Giamatti in Win Win; documentary maker Adam Curtis; Danger Mouse
Paul Giamatti in new film Win Win reviewed; documentary-maker Adam Curtis; Danger Mouse.
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 1, Episode 2
2/5 Rebecca Front and brother Jeremy explore the genius of artist Lauren Bone.
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20:00
The Bankers and the Bottom Billion
Will an explosion in financial services aimed at the world's poorest help, or hurt, them?
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20:40
In Touch—17/05/2011
Peter White asks: how easy is it to use the iPlayer if you can't see?
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21:00
All in the Mind—Earthquake Trauma Treatment - Placebo Power - Facial Mimicry
A look at earthquake trauma treatment, the power of placebo, and reading emotions.
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21:30
The Jam Generation Takes Power—Episode 3
3/3 How will this generation's life experiences shape our lives over the years to come?
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21:58
Weather—17/05/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/05/2011
Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Yacoubian Building, Episode 7
7/10 Local bigwig Hagg Azzam yearns for a second wife and a political career.
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23:00
Jon Ronson On—Series 6, Witch Hunts
4/5 Jon Ronson considers the moment when we follow the herd and make accusations.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/05/2011
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/05/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Vesuvius: The Most Famous Volcano in the World, Episode 2
2/5 The volcano ensnares Bishop Berkeley, and the Grand Tourists of the 18th century.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/05/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/05/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Becky Harris
Prayer and reflection with Becky Harris.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/05/2011
Anna Hill asks if enough is being done to reduce food poisoning from chicken.
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