LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/01/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch—2. Virgin Mary: Mother of God or Whore of Babylon?
2/5 Diarmaid MacCulloch on why the Virgin Mary is a problem in the Protestant Reformation. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/01/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/01/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/01/2017
A short reflection and prayer, with Tony Macaulay.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dementia in farming families, hare coursing, Brexit negotiations for agricultural trade, the South Downs National Park
New research shows how dementia may be affecting farmers suffering from isolation.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brambling
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the brambling. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/01/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—11/01/2017
The government calls for talks to prevent the collapse of the Northern Ireland executive.
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09:00
Midweek—Richard Osman; Peter Willcox; Rikki Beadle-Blair; Sacha Dench
Presenter and producer Richard Osman and campaigner Peter Willcox join Libby Purves.
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09:44
Daily Service—11/01/2017
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Katharine Longworth.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The contraceptive pill and mental health, Isla Rowntree, Women-only offices
Hormonal contraceptives and mental health. Isla Rowntree on her company Islabikes.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—On Kosovo Field, The Wheel
3/5 Fin Kennedy's drama inspired by PJ Harvey's Kosovan notebooks, with unreleased song demos.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Joanna and Freddie - Coming of Age
Will the insightful 11-year-old inevitably grow into the self-absorbed teenager? (R)
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11:00
On a Knife Edge
Young victims of knife crime are helped by hospital-based teams tackling risky behaviour. (R)
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11:30
The Write Stuff—Series 17, Gerard Manley Hopkins
3/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/01/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—11 January 1917 - Lester Reed
Lester Reed continues to point the finger at Tynemouth's enemies within.
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12:15
You and Yours—Lawyers in hospitals, Airline food, Smart fridges
Chips with everything: What is the Internet of Things and do we want it in our homes?
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12:57
Weather—11/01/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—11/01/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
All in a Chord—Mahler: Symphony No. 10
3/5 Ivan Hewett examines a chord from Mahler's 10th Symphony.
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14:00
The Archers—10/01/2017
Justin's diary needs attention. (R)
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14:15
GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 3, Episode 3
3/10 Joseph Oldman (Toby Jones) is expanding his business doing deals with a Colombian cartel.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: How safe is your password?
Adam Shaw and guests explore alternatives to passwords to keeping our information secure.
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15:30
Inside Health—Paracetamol, Prostate and HIFU, Uncertainty - Oxygen and Heart Attacks
Evidence suggests paracetamol is not as effective as previously thought for chronic pain. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Sexual violence in the Bangladeshi War of Independence - Global danger and the risk to research
Sexual violence in the Bangledeshi War of Independence. Also, global danger and risk.
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16:30
The Media Show—Sir David Clementi named for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Chair; Donald Trump: fake news and good journalism
Steve Hewlett discusses what lies ahead for the man set to be chair of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
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17:00
PM—11/01/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/01/17 Trump blasts US spy agencies
Trump suggests that US intelligence may have leaked damaging claims about him
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18:30
State of the Nations—Northern Ireland
3/4 Stand-up Elis James continues his tour of the UK with a visit to The Empire in Belfast.
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19:00
The Archers—11/01/2017
David tries to make amends.
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19:15
Front Row—Dev Patel, Tina and Bobby, Harvey and the Wallbangers
Dev Patel on Lion; a new Bobby Moore drama; Our Dancing Town choreographer Steve Elias.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—On Kosovo Field, The Wheel
3/5 Fin Kennedy's drama inspired by PJ Harvey's Kosovan notebooks, with unreleased song demos. (R)
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20:00
FutureProofing—Cities
How city living could be transformed by the digital revolution.
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20:45
Four Thought—Stereotypes
Franklyn Addo describes how witnessing a murder transformed his life.
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21:00
Science Stories—The Birth of Photography
How William Fox Talbot captured a moment in time.
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21:30
Midweek—Richard Osman; Peter Willcox; Rikki Beadle-Blair; Sacha Dench
Presenter and producer Richard Osman and campaigner Peter Willcox join Libby Purves. (R)
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21:58
Weather—11/01/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Angry Trump says allegations of dealings in Russia are a 'disgrace'
Trump responds to allegations about relations with Russia in stunning press conference.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - Norway: A Death in the Family, Episode 3
3/10 A global bestseller. An author's struggle to write about his childhood and his father.
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23:00
Sam Simmons Is Not a People Person—Whistling
3/4 Sam and Henry are in the Netherlands observing a chicken.
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23:15
15 Minute Musical—Xmas 2016, Cabarexit
Come join the Cabarexit! Cabaret meets Brexit in this sassy and sublime-sounding musical. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/01/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on a day dominated by the state of the NHS.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/01/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch—3. The Pope's Reformation
3/5 Diarmaid MacCulloch explores the Vatican's response to Protestant ideas. From 2017. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/01/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/01/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/01/2017
A short reflection and prayer, with Tony Macaulay.
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05:45
Farming Today—Neonicotinoids latest; Black Top Milk; Proposed Borders National Park in Scotland
Ban on neonicotinoid seed treatments costs the EU industry 900m euros, a new report claims
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Collared Dove
David Attenborough presents the collared dove. (R)
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