LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 4
4/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/08/2014
Caz Graham looks back 40 years to a badger-gassing trial in South Gloucestershire.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Barred Warbler
Michaela Strachan presents the barred warbler. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—The Berlin Airlift
Sue MacGregor reunites British military personnel involved in the historic Berlin Airlift. (R)
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09:45
Act of Worship—22/08/2014
An act of worship and music led by the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ursula Le Guin; Holiday hunger; Meeting Dora Black; Women Mormons
Jenni Murray re-examines Ursula Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 5
Edna thinks Robert's return will make her happy, but events overtake them both.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 17, The Roman Way
Alan Dein tracks the fast-moving story of a squatter who takes over a pub in Luton.
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11:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 5, Janet Ellis
5/6 Janet Ellis's love of arts and crafts started long before Blue Peter. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—22/08/2014
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—22 August 1914 - Jessie Moore
An eclipse brings tourists and townsfolk flocking to the seafront.
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12:15
You and Yours—Mobile phone fraud; Airport charges; Ebooks; Safe to drive?
Police investigate a suspected mobile phone fraud that has affected more than 350 students
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12:57
Weather—22/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—22/08/2014
James Robbins presents national and international news.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—The Great Providers
Kathy Willis examines how we are building future resilience into our modern crops.
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14:00
The Archers—21/08/2014
Roy gives Elizabeth a fright. (R)
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14:15
Brief Lives—Series 7, Episode 2
2/6 Brief Lives Ep 2
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Cheshire
Eric Robson chairs the horticultural panel programme from Chester.
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15:45
If I Only Had...—If I Only Had the Nerve, by Colin Carberry
3/3 Brendan is stuck in a rut. If only he could find the courage to escape.
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16:00
Last Word—Albert Reynolds, Ronnie Stonham, Norman Cornish, Gerry Anderson, Licia Albanese
Remembering a former Taoiseach, a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ vetter, a painter, a broadcaster and a soprano.
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16:30
More or Less—Troubled families?
Tim Harford discusses so-called 'troubled families', CEO pay and the Gaza conflict.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Lesley and Ruth - Shared Memories
Fi Glover introduces a conversation about how best to face terminal illness in the family.
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17:00
PM—22/08/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/08/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Brig Society—Series 2, Farmer
4/6 Uh-oh - Marcus Brigstocke has grasped the bull by the horns and become a farmer.
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19:00
The Archers—22/08/2014
It's Loxfest, and Roy has got some news.
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19:15
Front Row—Jon Hamm, Crimes of Passion, Ed Stoppard
Razia Iqbal talks to Mad Men actor Jon Hamm about his new film, Million Dollar Arm.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 5
Edna thinks Robert's return will make her happy, but events overtake them both. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Anthony Seldon, Elaine C Smith, Hugh Pennington, Tony Banks
Shaun Ley presents political debate from the Corn Exchange in Melrose, Scotland.
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20:50
A Point of View—What's Funny?
Will Self reflects on comedy, asking what really makes us laugh.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—18-22 August 1914
Folkestone welcomes the first wave of Belgian refugees, fleeing the war.
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21:58
Weather—22/08/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—22/08/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Song for Issy Bradley, Episode 10
10/10 The family arrives home to discover that Claire has gone.
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23:00
Summer Nights—Series 2, Does size matter?
5/6 When it comes to being a successful nation, is it better to be a big one or a small one?
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23:55
The Listening Project—Lesley and Ruth - Life Without Dad
A daughter reassures her mother that she wasn't the inadequate parent she believes she was
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 5
5/5 Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/08/2014
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Mike Starkey.
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05:45
iPM—23/08/2014
iPM speaks to a listener who can tell us what it is like to test positive for ebola.
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