LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—1. Neck
1/5 Novelist Maggie O'Farrell's memoir, told through a series of near-death experiences. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/08/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
Farming Today—Hepatitis E in pork, Quinoa harvest, Crop genetics, Floating windfarms
It is reported that thousands may have contracted hepatitis E from imported sausages.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lily Burton on the Mute Swan
Lily Burton is the youngest birder on Tweet and she shares a sad story of a mute swan.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/08/2017
News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Listening Project—The Listening Project Live from Hull - Humber Dock
Fi Glover and friends acknowledge the heart of Hull UK City of Culture UK regeneration.
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09:30
The Ideas That Make Us—Series 5, Time
Who owns time? Bettany Hughes examines what time means to us and how we can best use it . (R)
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09:44
Daily Service—The Days of Elijah - A Flaming Sacrifice
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Chine McDonald.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women's Ministry, Same-sex marriage in Australia, Suhani Jalota
100 years of women's ministry in the UK. Same-sex marriage vote in Australia.
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10:45
Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Megan's sister Beth has arrived unexpectedly, and there is news of a less welcome visitor.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Eel
Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the mysterious and fascinating eel.
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11:30
Roger Law and the Giant Pot
Roger Law gets immersed in the world of Chinese ceramics.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—22/08/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—22 August 1917 - Isabel Graham
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How have you got involved in women's sport?
Tell us how have you got involved in women's sport.
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12:57
Weather—22/08/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—22/08/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Life Drawing—Series 1, Julia Langdon meets Martin Rowson
Political cartoonist Martin Rowson sits down to draw and interview Julia Langdon.
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14:00
The Archers—21/08/2017
Shula spots an opportunity. (R)
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14:15
Test Case—Mr C
Philip Palmer's drama reveals the true story of Mr C, whose case made legal history. (R)
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15:00
Test Case—The Legacy of Mr C
Meet the extraordinary people behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases. (R)
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15:30
Short Cuts—Series 13, Duet
2/7 Josie Long hears stories of duets, conversations and gatecrashing honeymoons.
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16:00
Jarvis and Matthew—Setting Out
Martin Jarvis and Christopher Matthew head to the 1960s and their first forays into work. (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Don McCullin on Norman Lewis
Don McCullin chooses his old travel companion Norman Lewis for Great Lives.
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17:00
PM—22/08/2017
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/08/2017 Barcelona suspect admits bigger attack planned
Suspected militant reportedly tells a judge they intended to blow up a number of targets
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18:30
Shush!—Series 1, Mobile Library
2/4 An intruder, an ice-cream van and Daniel Barenboim make life difficult for Snoo and Alice. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—22/08/2017
Lynda makes herself indispensable.
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19:15
Front Row—Authors' better, but not-so-famous, books; Kathryn Bigelow; Eric Ravilious; a Shakespeare Sonnet in Pidgin
Not-so-famous but better books; Kathryn Bigelow; Eric Ravilious; a great sonnet in Pidgin.
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19:45
Blood and Milk by Gregory Evans—Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Megan's sister Beth has arrived unexpectedly, and there is news of a less welcome visitor. (R)
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20:00
The Edge of Life
We follow the healthcare authority aiming to reduce lives lost to suicide to 0% by 2020.
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20:40
In Touch—An experienced actor and a young poet talk about the impact of their visual impairment
With 16-year-old poet Grace Marsh and seasoned actor Karina Jones.
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21:00
Too Much Medicine? The Problem of Overtreatment
Dr Margaret McCartney asks if too many healthy people are being told they are ill.
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21:30
The Listening Project—The Listening Project Live from Hull - Humber Dock
Fi Glover and friends acknowledge the heart of Hull UK City of Culture UK regeneration. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—President Trump decides that American troops have to remain in Afghanistan
The US secretary of state warns Pakistan not to frustrate Mr Trump's new commitment.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Midwinter Break, Episode 6
6/9 A misunderstanding at the Anne Frank House leaves Stella reeling.
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23:00
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 6, A Dish of Neapolitan
1/3 Two Second World War veterans reunite 60 years on in Italy and behave disgracefully. (R)
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23:30
Science Stories—The Medieval Bishop's Big Bang Theory
Philip Ball on a very modern medieval Big Bang Theory forged by a 13th-century bishop. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/08/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
I Am, I Am, I Am by Maggie O'Farrell—2. Cerebellum
2/5 Author Maggie O'Farrell's account of falling seriously ill with encephalitis aged eight. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/08/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/08/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/08/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm fires, First-time harvest
Latest figures show a 30% increase in the cost of farm fires. We ask why.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Alex Gregory on the Kingfisher
Olympic Gold medallist Alex Gregory on the birds he sees while out early morning training.
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