LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 1
1/5 Philip Hoare arrives in Provincetown and soon feels the lure of the sea. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/07/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/07/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/07/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Report on the future of global agriculture, the Suffolk Trinity, predatory mites to control spider mites
A report on trends in global agriculture finds demand slowing over the next decade.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Peter Rock on the Lesser Black-Backed Gull
Gull researcher Peter Rock on the Lesser Black Backed Gull for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/07/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—11/07/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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09:00
The Reith Lectures—Hilary Mantel, Adaptation
Hilary Mantel on how fiction changes when adapted for stage or screen.
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09:44
Daily Service—About Time - Remembering the Past
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Ernie Rea.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women with Big Bulls, LGBT Politicians, Miss, Mrs, Ms or Mx?
What's in a title - do you call yourself Miss, Mrs, Ms or Mx?
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10:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 7
7/10 Anna Madrigal remembers how Lasko tried to humiliate her.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Blackbird
Brett Westwood investigates our obsession with the song and folklore of the blackbird.
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11:30
Music to Strip To
How is modern music changing striptease? Burlesque stars reveal their soundtrack secrets.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/07/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Infant Formula
For many new mothers who want, or need, to get back to work, infant formula is a godsend.
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12:13
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How fair are your pay and conditions?
Call You & Yours: How fair are employees' pay and conditions?
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12:57
Weather—11/07/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—11/07/2017
The PM orders an inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal.
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13:45
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, Ostpolitik
How a thaw in relations between West and East Germany shaped five people's lives.
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14:00
The Archers—10/07/2017
Jill's blood boils. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Music Lesson
Fiona Shaw plays a music teacher striving for the impossible - the perfect sound.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 17, Margate
Jay Rayner and his panel of culinary experts visit Margate. (R)
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15:30
Making History—Jack Monroe and Rationing in the First World War
Rationing in 1917, Silk Roads, Franklin's last voyage and the history of the duffle coat.
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16:00
Do Pass Go
Board games are back. Samira Ahmed examines their appeal in an increasingly digital world. (R)
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16:30
A Good Read—Stacey Dooley and Gaia Vince
Stacey Dooley and Gaia Vince talk about good books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—11/07/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/07/2017 Theresa May launches an inquiry into contaminated blood products
Theresa May launches an inquiry into contaminated blood products
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 6, Of Mice and Men; A Can of Worms
2/6 The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller with more wit and wisdom.
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19:00
The Archers—11/07/2017
Shula has unexpected news.
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19:15
Front Row—War for Planet of the Apes, Alan Hollinghurst's Queer Icon, Soul of a Nation exhibition
War for Planet of the Apes; Alan Hollinghurst on his Queer Icon; Soul of a Nation at Tate.
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19:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 7
7/10 Anna Madrigal remembers how Lasko tried to humiliate her. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Car Emissions - Coming Clean?
After the US diesel scandal, does Europe also need to come clean about car emissions?
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20:40
In Touch—Baking Blind and Moving house
What are your rights when renting or buying a new home?
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21:00
Inside Health—Robo-docs, using AI to diagnose; Pancreatic cancer; Statins and muscle aches
Are we on the cusp of a new era where computers will be doing the diagnosing?
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21:30
Out of the Ordinary—Series 5, Altered States of Consciousness
Fifty years after LSD was banned, Jolyon Jenkins tries to expand his mind without drugs. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Donald Trump's son releases emails on Russia meeting
Republican congressman tells the programme the meeting looks 'naΓ―ve' and 'dangerous'.
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22:45
Dangerous Visions—Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Episode 7
7/10 Ray Bradbury's dystopian classic, abridged by Sara Davies. Read by Alex Jennings.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 16, Astronaut Special
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel, every member of which has been in space. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/07/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/07/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 2
2/5 Author Philip Hoare examines his and other people's passions for watery worlds.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/07/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/07/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/07/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Earliest grain harvest for years, Aircraft thefts from rural airfields, Spanish farmers suffering with drought
Farmers are filling their barns with grain in one of the earliest harvests for years.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—John Clifton on the Bee-Eater
RSPB learning officer John Clifton on the bee-eater for Tweet of the Day.
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