LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
A Woman of Firsts—Episode 5
Edna Ismail escalates her lifetime campaign against FGM. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/08/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Patrick Thomas
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05:45
Four Thought—The Inside of Being
Bex Burch explores the difference between 'doing' and 'being' as a source of creativity. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—10/08/2019
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Southwell's Workhouse
Southwell's workhouse, minster and a 200-year-old apple tree. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Social Media and Farming
Sybil Ruscoe explores the power and pitfalls of social media in farming.
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06:57
Weather—10/08/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—10/08/2019
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Joe McFadden
Professor Hugh Montgomery, Susan Hill's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:30
Alex Edelman's Special Relationships—Public and Private
Comedian Alex Edelman and his transatlantic guests try to make some connections.
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11:00
The Origin of Stuff—High Heel
Katy Brand tracks the extraordinary life of the high heel, from past to the present. (R)
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Russia Burning
Forest fires in far-flung Siberia, but is Russia also burning socially and politically?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—10/08/2019
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Money Clinic—Fiona and James
In an honest and intimate discussion, a counsellor helps people talk about money
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12:30
Lobby Land—Series 2, Sideways Moves
4/5 Tom decides the time is right for a cash-in memoir and Sam wants a piece of the action.
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12:57
Weather—10/08/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—10/08/2019
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Nimco Ali, Shaun Bailey MLA, Luisa Porritt MEP, Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Meat eating, and visas for scientists
Discussion on plant-based diets, and a fast-track visa plan for overseas scientists.
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14:30
Bad Faith—Nothing Sacred
Lenny Henry stars as Jake Thorne, a police chaplain who's lost his faith. (R)
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15:15
One to One—Lynne Truss on travel: Walk or Pilgrimage?
Lynne Truss joins Will Parsons on a short pilgrimage to experience a traditional journey. (R)
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15:30
From Luton Streets to Jersey Shores
Sarfraz Manzoor goes in search of Bruce Springsteen's New Jersey.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Director and actor Kathy Burke on her new series of documentaries: All Woman
Kathy Burke on her new documentaries: All Woman. Women and money. Singer Karine Polwart.
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17:00
PM—10/08/2019
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.
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17:30
The Inquiry—Will China crack down on Hong Kong?
Last month Hong Kong witnessed its largest ever protests. How will China respond? (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—10/08/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/08/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Konnie Huq, Aisling Bea, John Finnemore, Terry Reid, Marika Hackman, Deborah Frances-White, Nikki Bedi
Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Four Thought—Series 4, Ambivalence: For and Against
Mark O'Connell argues that in an age of strong opinions, we should embrace ambivalence. (R)
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19:15
Saturday Review—At the Edinburgh Festivals, including The Secret River and the Pet Shop Boys Musical, Musik
At the Edinburgh Festivals, including The Secret River and the Pet Shop Boys musical.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Beckett's Last Tapes
Robert McCrum explores Samuel Beckett’s literary career through rare recordings.
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21:00
Das Kapital
Sarah Woods's dramatisation of Karl Marx's iconic work marks 200 years since his birth. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—10/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Unreliable Evidence—Citizenship
Clive Anderson and guests ask if the government should be able to revoke our citizenship. (R)
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23:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 9, University of Plymouth
3/6 Students from the University of Plymouth take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. (R)
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23:30
Windbreakers, Sea Eagles and Anthrax
Award-winning poet Richard Price returns to the spot of his childhood summer holidays. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Poet and the Echo—Three Things Which Come Unasked
Iain Finlay Macleod’s witty contemporary story inspired by an anonymous Gaelic poem. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/08/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/08/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Peter in Ropley, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Peter in Ropley, Hampshire
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05:45
Four Thought—Series 4, Ambivalence: For and Against
Mark O'Connell argues that in an age of strong opinions, we should embrace ambivalence. (R)
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