LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Vanishing Man, Episode 2
2/5 It is 1847, and John Snare invites the public to admire his Velasquez portrait. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/01/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rapeseed, Sustainable meat, Save Our Sucklers
We meet the farmers selling direct to consumers, plus a call to 'Save Our Sucklers'.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greater Roadrunner
Michael Palin presents the greater roadrunner of south western North America (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/01/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—13/01/2016
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as David Cameron is questioned by senior MPs.
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09:00
Midweek—Don Black, Sue Buckmaster, Mike Daligan, David Barber
Libby Purves meets lyricist Don Black and puppeteer Sue Buckmaster.
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09:45
Daily Service—13/01/2016
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Falling in love with a much older person
Why not fall in love with a much older person? Cologne assaults; young women and work.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 8
8/10 After Paul D's departure, only the women remain in the house at 124 Bluestone Road.
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10:55
The Listening Project—William and Elizabeth - Finding Love in Orkney
Going to live on a remote island brought about more life changes than anticipated. (R)
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11:00
Road Stories—The Road of Terror and Death
From Nepal to Kenya via Stonehenge - Miles Warde discovers the power of roads.
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11:30
Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa...
1/4 Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa while adjusting to life after cancer
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—13/01/2016
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—13 January 1916 - Hilary Pearce
Shares in the Pleasure Gardens Theatre are auctioned, and Hilary Pearce is disappointed.
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12:15
You and Yours—Nuisance calls, House building, TalkTalk
Cold callers will be forced to display their phone number under new government plans.
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12:57
Weather—13/01/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—13/01/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
The Ever Widening War—The White War
Christopher Clark explores the Italian front of the First World War.
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14:00
The Archers—12/01/2016
Jennifer has a party to organise. (R)
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14:15
Tumanbay—Series 1, A Tale of Two Cities
7/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live - A Basic Income
Should every UK citizen receive a 'basic income' without a means-test or work requirement?
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15:30
Inside Health—Health and Exercise Inside Health Special
The healing power of exercise: how being fit helps everything from stiff joints to cancer. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Modern slavery, School lunch boxes
Laurie Taylor explores tensions at the heart of contemporary struggles against enslavement
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16:30
The Media Show—Media freedom in Poland, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News cuts, Deloitte's media predictions.
The EC is debating a new law in Poland, feared to be compromising editorial freedom.
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17:00
PM—13/01/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/01/2015 Denmark may seize valuables from migrants
Danish MPs are debating a plan to allow the authorities to seize valuables from refugees.
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18:30
It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Sketch comedy from Jocelyn Jee Esien.
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19:00
The Archers—13/01/2016
Wassail, wassail all over the town!
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19:15
Front Row—Creed, Lumiere London, Museum cuts, An anthem for England?
Director Ryan Coogler on working with Stallone in Creed, and 20 artists light up London.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 8
8/10 After Paul D's departure, only the women remain in the house at 124 Bluestone Road. (R)
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20:00
Leader Conference—Series 5, 13/01/2016
Top journalists debate live with Andrew Rawnsley what leading opinion articles should say.
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20:45
Four Thought—Positively Medieval
Lucy Allen argues that medieval society had a conflicted attitude towards women.
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21:00
Science Stories—How an eel sparked our interest in electricity
How an eel sparked our interest in electricity
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21:30
Midweek—Don Black, Sue Buckmaster, Mike Daligan, David Barber
Libby Purves meets lyricist Don Black and puppeteer Sue Buckmaster. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Poland's Government
Does Poland's right-wing government pose a threat to fundamental EU values?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Beach, Episode 8
8/10 Richard patrols the DMZ on his own, and Mister Duck returns to keep him company.
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23:00
Don't Start—Series 3, Medical
3/4 Kim is not happy when a debate about her demise reveals Neil's yearning for an accordion.
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23:15
Before They Were Famous—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Even the most successful writers have, at some point, had to take jobs to pay the bills. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/01/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/01/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Vanishing Man, Episode 3
3/5 John Snare decides to show his famous picture north of the border. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/01/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/01/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/01/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/01/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah.
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05:45
Farming Today—New fishing rules, Lamb sales, Farm shops
Peterhead fishermen say new EU fishing rules will threaten the Scottish fishing fleet.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Snail Kite
Michael Palin presents the snail kite from the Florida Everglades. (R)
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