LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/12/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Afternoon Reading—Julia Blackburn - For the Love of a Child, Call Me and I'll Come to You
2/3 Julia rediscovers a letter her father wrote to her before his death and is comforted. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 5
5/5 The flop of 'Twang!' leaves Bart's reputation in tatters.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/12/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/12/2011
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/12/2011
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
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05:45
iPM—31/12/2011
Featuring Gareth Malone and the New Year Honour nominees.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—31/12/2011
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—31/12/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—29/12/2011
The coastal communities of Moray Firth discuss the importance of preserving the gansey.
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
Sarah Swadling finds out about life on an Exmoor farm in the depths of winter.
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06:57
Weather—31/12/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—31/12/2011
Guest editor Stewart Lee investigates myths, music, super-size comedy and Mark E Smith.
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09:00
Saturday Live—31/12/2011
Anita Anand with social entrepreneur Paul Twivy; singer Cyndi Lauper's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:00
Excess Baggage—England
John McCarthy looks at the traditional attractions of England and how they are changing.
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10:30
Cheers!
John Sergeant invites his guests to a musical celebration of the ancient art of toasting.
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11:00
Beyond Westminster—Controlling the Past
Anne McElvoy asks if politicians use memoirs and diaries to control our view of the past.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—31/12/2011
Kate Adie looks back at the revolution that swept Colonel Gaddafi from power in Libya.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—31/12/2011
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The News Quiz—Series 76, Oh No It Isn't... The News Quiz
2/8 Sandi Toksvig attempts to recover the stolen Pips from the mysterious Radio 4 Island.
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12:45
A Point of View—Glamour in Austerity
Lisa Jardine reflects on the historic power of royal glamour in times of austerity.
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12:57
Weather—31/12/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—31/12/2011
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Correspondents' Look Ahead—30/12/2011
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's leading foreign correspondents predict what is likely to be in the news in 2012.
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14:00
Punt PI—Series 4, Episode 4
4/4 Steve Punt searches for the site of the epic Battle of Watling Street. (R)
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14:30
Mark Twain - The Million Pound Bank Note
Can a man given a Β£1m banknote survive a month without spending a single penny of it?
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15:30
Beatles Christmas
Alexei Sayle explores The Beatles festive fan club recordings and Christmas concerts.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Remarkable Women of 2011
Jane Garvey celebrates remarkable women from 2011, including Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Carolyn Quinn presents a fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines.
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17:30
iPM—31/12/2011
Featuring Gareth Malone and the New Year Honour nominees.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—31/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—31/12/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/12/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—31/12/2011
Clive Anderson and guests bid farewell to 2011 from the Radio Theatre, London.
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19:00
Profile—Michael Acton Smith
Rory Cellan-Jones profiles Moshi Monsters founder Michael Acton Smith.
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19:15
Pick of the Year—31/12/2011
Martha Kearney chooses her favourite audio moments from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio in 2011.
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20:00
What the Papers Say—New Year's Eve Special
Kevin Maguire chairs a What the Papers Say review of 2011, with hackgate and beyond.
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21:00
Classic Serial—AG Macdonell - England, Their England
A Scot, invalided in 1918, writes a book about the eccentricities of the English.
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22:00
News and Weather—31/12/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Bringing Up Britain—Series 4, Consumer Children
3/4 Mariella and guests on what we buy our kids and who is choosing.
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23:00
Brain of Britain—26/12/2011
Chaired by Russell Davies. With contestants from South Wales, London and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Counties
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23:30
Stopping by Woods
Kenneth Steven explores Robert Frost's iconic poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/01/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Late Nights at the Blue Boar
Pete Paphides visits the M1's improbable 1960s music meeting place - Blue Boar Services. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/01/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/01/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—01/01/2012
The bells of St Petroc, South Brent, Devon.
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05:45
Profile—Michael Acton Smith
Rory Cellan-Jones profiles Moshi Monsters founder Michael Acton Smith.
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