LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/10/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Slime: A Natural History by Susanne Wedlich—Snails
4/5 The novelist Patricia Highsmith’s life-long obsession with snails and slime.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/10/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/10/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/10/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/10/21 Farming and net zero. Grass. Anglo-French fishing row.
Can farmers tackle climate change fast enough? Grass. Anglo-French fishing row.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Joe Acheson on the Starling
Musician Joe Acheson recalls recording starling to use in his work as Hidden Orchestra.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/10/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—29/10/2021
Scallop wars, Facebook and COP26 - Sean Curran presents news from Westminster and beyond.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Michael Sandel, philosopher
Michael Sandel, philosopher, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Daily Service—29/10/2021
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Dr Krish Kandiah.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Monica Lewinsky Revisited: A new generation learn about the political scandal of the 1990s
Monica Lewinsky Revisited: A new generation learn about the political scandal of the 1990s
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11:00
Green Inc—Carbon Omissions
1/4 Heydon Prowse unpacks the green rebranding of the oil and gas industry.
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11:30
God Squad
Members of a uni Christian soc realise that, unless they adapt, they haven’t got a prayer.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart—Episode 5
5/10 By Keith Stuart. Laura investigates the cellar at Avon Lodge.
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12:18
You and Yours—Covid Tests for Travel; School Uniforms; Returning to the Gym
Are lateral flow tests the right tool for testing travellers?
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12:57
Weather—29/10/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/10/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Arnold Schwarzenegger's favourite ways to save the planet
Series fan Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses his favourite green ideas with Tom Heap.
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14:00
The Archers—28/10/2021
Jolene attempts to do the right thing
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14:15
Limelight—Harland, Harland - Episode 1: Tuesday
1/5 Welcome to Harland. New town shining bright. The screams are silent but the flame burns on
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14:45
A History of Ghosts—8. The Spiritualists
Kirsty Logan examines Spiritualism via the life of celebrated medium Florence Cook.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Water Forget-me-nots and Crumbly Compost
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts, chaired by Kathy Clugston.
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15:45
Short Works—Slow Burn
A young woman decides it's time to move out of her parents' house.
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16:00
Last Word—Bernard Haitink (pictured), Victor Gregg, Ruthie Tompson, Paddy Moloney
Matthew Bannister on a conductor, a soldier, an animator, and a piper.
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16:30
Feedback—29/10/2021
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
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17:00
PM—29/10/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/10/2021 Campaigners welcome cut in cost of HRT treatment in England
Repeat prescription costs of hormone replacement therapy to be significantly reduced.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 59, Episode 1
1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
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19:00
Four Thought—Socially Mobile?
Michael Merrick challenges how we think about social mobility.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 1, Guests Soweto Kinch and Steven Devine celebrate the joys of the keyboard
Cerys and Jeffrey add the next five tracks to their playlist.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Lord Deben, Claire Fox, Richard Madeley, Melanie Onn
Chris Mason presents political debate from Chatteris Parish Church, Cambridgeshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Car Hatred
Will Self on motor-mania.
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21:00
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Four More Ideas to Save the World
Four more cunning carbon-busting ideas.
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22:00
The World Tonight—G20 meets in Rome ahead of COP
UN Secretary General says "serious risk" Glasgow will not deliver positive results
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22:45
The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart—Episode 5
5/10 By Keith Stuart. Laura investigates the cellar at Avon Lodge.
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23:00
A Good Read—Musa Okwonga & Sophie Heawood
Two writers share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—29/10/2021
Ministers promise to reduce the cost of prescriptions for the treatment of menopause.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/10/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Slime: A Natural History by Susanne Wedlich—A Billion Years of Slime
5/5 The long history of slime on Earth and its future as our climate changes.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/10/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/10/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/10/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya.
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05:45
Green Originals—Severn Cullis-Suzuki
Reflections on modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today, Severn Cullis-Suzuki.
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