LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/08/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Everywoman—Episode 2
2/2 Novelist Sarah Hall continues her search for the literary Everywoman
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—All Saints, Inveraray, in Argyll
Bells on Sunday comes from the detached tower of All Saints, Inveraray, in Argyll
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/08/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/08/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/08/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
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05:45
Farming Today—Supporting people with extra needs on Macaulay Farm
Nancy Nicolson visits a farm on the Isle of Lewis which supports people with extra needs
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05:56
Weather—30/08/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Drongo
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the black drongo of Southern Asia.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/08/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
How to Play—Brahms's Piano Concerto No 1 with Stephen Hough and the LPO
Concert pianist Stephen Hough gives us his musician's eye view on Brahms's First Concerto.
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09:30
The Age of Denial—Knowing and Not Knowing
We deceive ourselves all the time. Why? Isabel Hardman explores the roots of denial.
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09:45
Daily Service—30/08/2021
Reflection, prayer and music with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Afghanistan, Paralympics, Mary Poppins
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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11:00
My Name Is...—My Name Is Christina
Christina Adane is committed to improving food choices available to youngsters like her.
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11:30
Loose Ends—Ed Balls, Sophie Okonedo, Adrian Edmondson, Rag'n'Bone Man, Emily Barker feat Frank Turner, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
News of the Dead by James Robertson—Episode 6
6/10 6/10. Gibb’s relations with Jessie turn amorous. Read by Mark Bonnar.
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12:18
You and Yours—Travel Agents; E10 Fuel; Subscriptions
Travel Agents; E10 Fuel; Subscriptions
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12:57
Weather—30/08/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—30/08/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Buy Less Stuff
Can we consume less by sharing more, finding new homes for old stuff and using it smartly?
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14:00
The Archers—29/08/2021
Justin announces his grand plan
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14:15
United Kingdoms—Fearing
A bold series of short dramas reflecting life across the UK.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 7, 2021
The prestigious general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies
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15:30
The Food Programme—Tastefully Worded: Exploring food in language
Sheila Dillon and Michael Rosen consider the power and persuasion of food language.
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16:00
Write Her Story
Double Oscar-winning actress Glenda Jackson asks, where are the strong stories for women?
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16:30
Beyond Belief—The College of Cardinals
What is the role of the College of Cardinals in the Catholic Church?
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17:00
PM—30/08/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/08/2021 Probe into deadly US drone strike in Afghanistan
Pentagon investigates reports a US drone strike in Afghanistan killed ten civilians
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 6
6/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—30/08/2021
Lilian is confronted by a ghost from the past
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19:15
Front Row—Actor Liz Carr on Silent Witness and Hollywood
Actor Liz Carr looks back at her career, and how it took her from the Wirral to Hollywood.
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19:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Neville Chamberlain's Umbrella
1/5 Sir David Cannadine explores the changing image of Neville Chamberlain's umbrella.
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20:00
Happy 2,500th to the Brave 300!
Jon Harvey explores the myth and reality of Thermopylae, 2,500 years since the battle.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Catalonia: Squatters, Eviction and Extortion
How Catalonia’s housing crisis spawns opportunities for organised crime.
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21:00
China's Great Science Leap—Cells and Chips
1/2 Will China’s ambitions in space, quantum & biotech lead it to science super-power status?
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21:30
How to Play—Brahms's Piano Concerto No 1 with Stephen Hough and the LPO
Concert pianist Stephen Hough gives us his musician's eye view on Brahms's First Concerto.
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22:00
The World Tonight—US 20 year military operation in Afghanistan ends
Final evacuation flight from Kabul airport takes off
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22:45
News of the Dead by James Robertson—Episode 6
6/10 6/10. Gibb’s relations with Jessie turn amorous. Read by Mark Bonnar.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Digital body language: how to work online
Michael Rosen gets advice from Erica Dhawan on the best ways to communicate on-screen.
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23:30
Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the A-Side)
13/14 Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone on the Zombies' album Odessey and Oracle.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/08/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Sunshine and Laughter by Louis Barfe—1. Getting Together
1/5 The story of Morecambe and Wise. Eric and Ernie meet as teenagers in a variety show.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/08/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/08/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/08/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Vishva Samani
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05:45
Farming Today—31/08/21 - Tractor auction, Northern Ireland’s Future Agricultural Policy, Crop breeding
Northern Ireland’s plan for agriculture and the man with a tractor collection for sale.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise
Liz Bonnin presents the displaying raggiana bird-of-paradise from Papua New Guinea.
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