LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 4
4/5 As Leonardo delights the court of Milan, Florence is changing beyond all recognition. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Russian export ban, Lairg sheep sale, Tree of the Year
Sybil Ruscoe looks at the effect the Russian trade sanctions are having on UK farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red Grouse
Brett Westwood presents the red grouse. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Malcolm Gladwell
Kirsty Young talks to writer Malcolm Gladwell. (R)
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09:45
Act of Worship—15/08/2014
An act of worship and music, led by the Rev Christopher Landau.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women Bollywood make-up artists; Lying to your partner; Lucy Beaumont; 80 years of Levi
After a long ban, women in India could soon work as Bollywood make-up artists.
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10:25
Test Match Special—England v India: Fifth Test, Oval- Day One
Commentary on the opening day of the fifth Test between England and India, from the Oval.
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Afternoon
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12:01
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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12:04
Test Match Special—England v India: Fifth Test, Oval- Day One
Commentary on the opening day of the fifth Test between England and India, from the Oval.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Test Match Special—England v India: Fifth Test, Oval- Day One
Commentary on the opening day of the fifth Test between England and India, from the Oval.
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19:00
The Archers—15/08/2014
Jennifer celebrates the kitchen.
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19:15
Front Row—New Doctor Who Reviewed; Simon Pegg
Damian Barr with a review of the new Doctor Who and actor Simon Pegg on his new film.
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19:45
Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—5. Return Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
5/5 After a decade, some of the Ramsay family and guests return to their holiday home on Skye. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Sir Robert Francis QC, Minette Batters, Val McDermid, John Cridland
Shaun Ley presents political debate from Broadcasting House Radio Theatre in London.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Affliction of Consumption
Will Self reflects on the power of modern-day consumption and the effect it has on us.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—11-15 August 1914
As Britain declares war on Austria-Hungary, Folkestone tries to rally flagging tourism.
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21:58
Weather—15/08/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—15/08/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Song for Issy Bradley, Episode 5
5/10 Claire has tried to carry on, putting a brave face on things. But she can't do it anymore.
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23:00
Summer Nights—Series 2, Comfort in others' shame
4/6 Are we secretly reassured by the shame and failure of others? With Jane Garvey.
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23:55
The Listening Project—June and Wayne - A Modern-Day Relationship
Fi Glover introduces a mother and her son's civil partner, who have formed a close bond.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 5
5/5 Leonardo returns to Florence and Francesco del Giocondo commissions a portrait of his wife (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/08/2014
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
iPM—16/08/2014
'Are you straining tired eyes towards the future and saying, what next?'.
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