LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 2
2/5 With horses now replaced by a jeep, the author follows the river's course to Siberia.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/09/21 Calls for a more secure supply of C02, Wales' future farm support, anaerobic digester
CO2 production could be coming back - but there are calls for a more secure supply.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Swallow
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the swallow.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/09/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—22/09/2021
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
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09:00
More or Less—Covid trends, face mask use, and the universal credit cut
Coronavirus checked, mask use measured, and a minister's claim questioned.
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09:30
Four Thought—Freedom Is a Must
Robyn Travis believes that labelling children as criminals is counter-productive.
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09:45
Daily Service—22/09/2021 Peace – The Spirit of Peace
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Anna Drew.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Channel swimmer ChloΓ« McCardel; Prison Ombudsman Sue McAllister; author Laura Dockrill; Afghan girls' education
The Australian swimmer planning to swim the English Channel for record-breaking 44th time.
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11:00
This Union—Two Kingdoms, Cementing the Union
2/3 Allan Little tells the epic story of Scotland's union with England and why it may unravel.
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11:30
What's Funny About ...—Series 2, 1. Ricky Gervais on The Office
1/6 Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman hear the inside story of Britain’s biggest TV comedies.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—22/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
Meet Me at the Museum—Episode 3
3/10 A story of self-discovery and second chances.
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12:18
You and Yours—Passport Expiry; CO2 Supplies; Men's Cosmetic Surgery
The difference between a passport expiry date and issue date; why it matters post Brexit.
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12:57
Weather—22/09/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—22/09/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Could Do Better—The Half-Term Wobble
Journalist Lucy Kellaway charts her new start as a trainee teacher at the age of 58.
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14:00
The Archers—21/09/2021
The walls close in on Lee
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14:15
Drama on 4—Song of the Reed, Song of the Reed: Whirlpool
2/4 Sophie Okonedo and Mark Rylance star in a seasonal drama set on a Norfolk nature reserve.
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15:00
Money Box—Saving for Children
The Money Box Live panel answer listeners' questions about investing for children.
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15:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2021, Night Train by Georgina Harding
3/5 The third in this year's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award. Read by Sian Thomas.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Cool Consumers
Cool Consumers: the construction of 'cool' music tastes & the marketing of menthol smoking
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16:30
The Media Show—Gary Lineker: presenter, influencer, campaigner
The MOTD presenter on his life in media.
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17:00
PM—22/09/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—22/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/09/2021 Two energy firms have collapsed.
The sharp rise in gas prices force Avro Energy and Green out of business.
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18:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 10, Tim Downie
6/6 Rufus Hound's guests is Tim Downie, star of Outlander and Paddington.
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19:00
The Archers—22/09/2021
Helen takes evasive action.
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19:15
Front Row—Spiers and Boden, music streaming economics, Calvin Kasulke, Danny Rhodes
Spiers and Boden have reunited, recorded a new album, and are embarking on a UK tour.
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19:45
Naturebang—Sea-Sponges and the Illusion of Self
Breaking down the illusion of self, with help from the humble sea sponge
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20:00
Bringing Up Britain—Series 14, How should I prepare my son for adolescence?
Anjula Mutanda helps one parent make sense of one big parenting question.
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20:45
Four Thought—Freedom Is a Must
Robyn Travis believes that labelling children as criminals is counter-productive.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—How green is my golf course?
Sybil Ruscoe finds out about efforts to make golf courses more environmentally-friendly.
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21:30
The Media Show—Gary Lineker: presenter, influencer, campaigner
The MOTD presenter on his life in media.
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22:00
The World Tonight—US to step up vaccine donations
President Biden says Washington will give away another 500m doses
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22:45
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 3
3/10 Will Alice and Felix meet again?
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23:00
Njambi McGrath: Becoming Njambi—Who Am I?
1/4 Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath goes on a challenging journey of self-discovery.
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23:15
Rhys James—Rhys James Is ..., Wise
3/4 Rhys James explores a different aspect of himself.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—22/09/2021
Prime Minister's Questions - without the prime minister - and more from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 3
3/5 Now following the Amur in Russia, Colin Thubron has an encounter with the authorities.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/09/21 - Lamb exports to the US, NI subsidy hike, sewage sludge and glasshouse gas use
How long will it take for UK lamb to return to American menus?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dartford Warbler
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the Dartford warbler.
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