LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/01/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Sylvia Townsend Warner - Winter in the Air and Other Stories, Shadwell
2/3 The death of Mrs Probus threatens a precarious future for her long-time servant. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/01/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/01/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—06/01/2013
The bells of St Lawrence's Church in Towcester.
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05:45
Four Thought—Series 3, Sally Kettle: Does hope help?
Adventurer Sally Kettle argues that hope is not helpful.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—06/01/2013
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Dignity
Mark Tully asks why dignity should be so important to us.
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06:35
On Your Farm—06/01/2013
Sarah Swadling investigates the benefits of getting a food product protected by the EU.
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06:57
Weather—06/01/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—06/01/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—06/01/2013
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme with Edward Stourton.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—St Giles Trust
Jenny Agutter presents an appeal for St Giles Trust.
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07:57
Weather—06/01/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—06/01/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—06/01/2013
Eye-Openers on God: A service for Epiphany live from the University Church, Oxford.
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08:50
A Point of View—American Ambivalence
Will Self reflects on the confused love-hate relationship between Britain and the US.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—06/01/2013
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—06/01/2013
Alice has the New Year blues, and things begin to add up for Ed.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Sir Howard Stringer
Chairman of Sony Sir Howard Stringer is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—06/01/2013
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 10, Episode 1
1/6 With panellists Tony Hawks, Ed Byrne, Lucy Porter and Charlie Higson.
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12:32
The Food Programme—From Our Own Food Correspondent
Sheila Dillon presents a special New Year show, with food stories from aroiund the world.
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12:57
Weather—06/01/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—06/01/2013
Global news and analysis with Norman Smith.
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13:30
Inside the Aid Industry—Episode 1
1/2 Edward Stourton reports from Nairobi on the impact and effectiveness of international aid.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Mercia
Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel kick-off the new gardening year in Mercia.
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14:45
Witness History—Fighting in the Iran-Iraq War.
An Iraqi doctor remembers serving in one of the longest wars of the 20th Century.
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15:00
Classic Serial—The Eustace Diamonds, Episode 3
3/3 As gossip and scandal intensify, Lizzie is driven to increasingly desperate behaviour.
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16:00
Bookclub—Ben Macintyre - Agent Zigzag
Ben Macintyre talks about his bestselling book Agent Zigzag, a true spy story from WWII.
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16:30
Poetry Please—06/01/2013
Roger McGough presents requests for some playful poems on a musical and satirical theme.
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17:00
Ben Goldacre's Bad Evidence
Ben Goldacre explores the idea of evidence-based policy.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 13, Zoo Trips
4/8 Award-winning writer AL Kennedy responds as the Sandy Hook Elementary survivors return.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—06/01/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/01/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—06/01/2013
Jon Holmes makes his selection from the week's radio.
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19:00
The Archers—06/01/2013
There's a new arrival at Blossom Hill Cottage.
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19:15
Nick Mohammed in Bits—Mr Swallow
4/5 Nick Mohammed stars as lifestyle guru Mr Swallow. (R)
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19:45
Fairy Tales Retold by Sara Maitland—The Gingerbread Business
A magical spin on Hansel and Gretel, a sumptuous tale of confectionery and cunning.
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20:00
More or Less—The Parable of the Ox
What the Parable of the Ox can tell us about a bloated and dysfunctional financial system.
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20:30
Last Word—An American General, a legendary radio producer, a former Times editor, a British composer, a cricket commentator
Matthew Bannister on General Norman Schwarzkopf, Charles Chilton, Lord Rees Mogg and more.
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21:00
Money Box—Hundreds of thousands not told of child benefit cuts, and how to cash in on cashback
Personal finance news. Paul Lewis asks why thousands are not told of child benefit cuts.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—St Giles Trust
Jenny Agutter presents an appeal for St Giles Trust.
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21:30
In Business—Sounds Familiar
Peter Day asks if voice recognition is a technology that has finally come of age.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—06/01/2013
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—06/01/2013
David Aaronovitch of the Times analyses how the papers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—How the Grey Pound Is Influencing the Film World
Francine Stock charts the rise of films aimed at older cinemagoers.
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23:30
Something Understood—Dignity
Mark Tully asks why dignity should be so important to us.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/01/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Consuming passions
Consumer pleasures - the origins and evolution of the 'shopping' experience.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—06/01/2013
The bells of St Lawrence's Church in Towcester.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/01/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/01/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/01/2013
With His Grace Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/01/2013
Thousands more cattle in England will be tested for TB under new rules. With Anna Hill.
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05:57
Weather—07/01/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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