LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Gainsborough by James Hamilton—4. Honing
4/5 Gainsborough is observed in his studio using some unusual painting techniques.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/08/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Lezley Stewart of Greyfriars, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—CCTV in slaughterhouses, Fisherman training, Smoked salmon
CCTV will be mandatory in slaughterhouses, the government has announced today.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Frank Gardner on the White-Throated Kingfisher
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Frank Gardner remembers watching white-throated kingfishers for Tweet of the Day
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/08/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Dr Kevin Fong
Dr Kevin Fong is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:44
Daily Service—11/08/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayers on current topics, led by the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour craft prize and the Newcastle convictions
A look at how women in communities affected by child sex abuse are feeling.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 5
5/5 Karla agrees to assist the police to find out the truth about her husband.
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11:00
The Man Who Drew the Line
How and why did Cyril Radcliffe draw the line of partition between India and Pakistan?
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11:30
To Hull and Back—Series 1, My Casa Is Your Casa
4/5 A call from Auntie Pamela gets Sophie fired up about the life she could be living. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—11/08/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—11 August 1917 - Dennis Monk
Jessie directs her powers of persuasion at Dennis Monk.
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12:15
You and Yours—Affordable rent; Gagged pension complaints; Tech support scam
London renters need earnings of Β£81k to 'afford' a one bed flat, and gagged complaints.
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12:57
Weather—11/08/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—11/08/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Manifesto!—Series 1, No More Manifestos
Five-part series exploring the art and politics of the artists' manifesto.
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14:00
The Archers—10/08/2017
Lily helps in an emergency. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Holding Back the Tide, Democracy
Southerners Richard and Clare move north to a seaside community intent on resisting change
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Four Points of the Compass Special: North v South
As part of GQT's 70th anniversary, the team visit the four points of the UK compass.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, Mind How You Go
A young man working in a London hotel struggles with an elderly co-worker called Nollaig.
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16:00
Last Word—Glen Campbell, Dame Helen Alexander, Prunella Briance, Clancy Sigal
Matthew Bannister on a musician, a businesswoman, a writer, a childbirth campaigner.
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16:30
Feedback—Science Special
Is radio science coverage "jocular froth"? Roger Bolton finds out.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Brenda and Joan - The Retired PE Teachers' Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Friends look forward to life in the specialised care home they are planning. (R)
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17:00
PM—11/08/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/08/2017 Trump says US military 'locked and loaded' to deal with North Korea
Trump says US military 'locked and loaded' to deal with North Korea
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 11, Episode 3
3/6 John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan with Rainer Hersch, Beth Healey and Kaffe Fassett.
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19:00
The Archers—11/08/2017
Lexi takes control.
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19:15
Front Row—Joe Orton
An exploration of the life and legacy of the playwright Joe Orton.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 5
5/5 Karla agrees to assist the police to find out the truth about her husband. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Menzies Campbell, Kemi Badenoch MP, Chris Williamson MP, Allie Renison
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London
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20:50
A Point of View—Raising the Bar
Adam Gopnik on why bringing up children is an art - not a science.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—7-11 August 1917
The people of Folkestone watch 40 British planes encircle enemy aircraft over the channel.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Uhuru Kenyatta has been officially re-elected as president of Kenya
The opposition rejects the result, complaining of fraud.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Lie of the Land, Episode 10
10/10 Lottie and Quentin must fight to defend their family from Oliver Randall's killer.
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23:00
Great Lives—Stephen Fry on PG Wodehouse
Stephen Fry nominates his hero, PG Wodehouse, who just simply cheers him up. (R)
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23:27
The Digital Human—Series 11, Echo
Aleks Krotoski explores how much of what we do online is akin to talking to ourselves. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Ruby and Kathleen - The Toilet Explodes
Shared memories of growing up on the Fountain estate in Derry twenty 20 years apart. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Gainsborough by James Hamilton—5. Revelation
5/5 As he approaches the end, Gainsborough reconciles with an old rival. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/08/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/08/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Julian Filochowski.
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05:45
iPM—Midwife at Sea
A listener discusses caring for pregnant women on board a migrant rescue ship.
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