LW Schedule
-
Early
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
05:30
News Briefing—11/12/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/12/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Catherine De Souza
-
05:45
Four Thought—Prison Sentence
Philippa Greer discusses the imprisonment of people convicted of genocide.
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
News and Papers—11/12/2021
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
-
06:07
Open Country—Wizards and steam trains on the West Highland Line
Tales of princes and wizards with musician, Ingrid Henderson, on the West Highland Line.
-
06:30
Farming Today—11/12/21 Farming Today This Week: Trees felled by Storm Arwen, Defra Secretary on pig crisis, post-Brexit farm payments
The clear-up from Storm Arwen and Defra Secretary says he's done what was asked on pigs.
-
06:57
Weather—11/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
-
07:00
Today—11/12/2021
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
-
08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—11/12/2021
Mark D'Arcy reports on a bid to improve access to medicinal cannabis.
-
09:00
Saturday Live—Brian May
Bear Grylls and Mel Giedroyc's Inheritance Tracks.
-
10:30
Soul Music—U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
More gospel than rock this 1987 hit has inspired change and created strong memories
-
11:00
The Week in Westminster—11/12/2021
George Parker of the FT looks back at a turbulent week in Westminster.
-
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Madagascar: The Threat of Starvation
With severe hunger widespread, could this become the world's first climate change famine?
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
-
12:04
Money Box—Pioneer Zopa exits peer-to-peer lending
The world's first peer-to-peer lender Zopa is quitting the sector.
-
12:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2021, Episode 1
1/3 The topical satire show returns for a short series
-
12:57
Weather—11/12/2021
The latest weather forecast
-
13:00
News and Weather—11/12/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
-
13:10
Any Questions?—Carla Denyer, Ben Goldsmith, Dame Margaret Hodge MP, Lord Willetts
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from the Ceres Hall, Devizes.
-
14:00
Any Answers?—11/12/2021
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
-
14:45
Drama on 4—Lola vs Powerman
Ray Davies' autobiographical drama co-written with Paul Sirett is the sequel to 'Arthur'.
-
16:15
Woman's Hour—Jazz musician Zoe Rahman, IVF regulation, County Lines, Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace
Jazz musician Zoe Rahman tells us about her new award from the 2021 Ivors Composer Awards.
-
17:00
PM—11/12/2021
Full coverage of the day's news
-
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Liz Truss Foreign Secertary One
Nick Robinson talks to the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss.
-
17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
17:57
Weather—11/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/12/2021 Scientists warn thousands of deaths possible from Omicron by spring
Study suggests tougher restrictions could be needed to prevent up to 75 thousand deaths
-
18:15
Loose Ends—Elvis Costello, Amelia Bullmore, Natasha Bowen, Dan Saladino, Jaz Delorean, Kay Young, George Egg, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
-
19:00
Profile—Γ‰ric Zemmour
The far right French journalist turned politician running for president
-
19:15
This Cultural Life—Douglas Stuart
Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart reveals the turning points of his creative life
-
20:00
Archive on 4—Poetry For Sale?
Poet and copywriter Rishi Dastidar on the relationship between poetry and advertising.
-
21:00
Brief Lives—Series 7, Episode 5
5/6 Brief Lives Ep 5
-
21:45
The Poet and the Echo—Hope Is the Thing with Feathers
Kathryn Simmonds' poignant story inspired by Emily Dickinson.
-
22:00
News—11/12/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
-
22:15
Moral Maze—60 Years of the Contraceptive Pill
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
-
23:00
Quote... Unquote—Frank Gardner, Sathnam Sanghera, John Lloyd
Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.
-
23:30
Test Match Special—Men's Ashes. Australia v England First Test.
TEST MATCH SPECIAL: The Men's Ashes. The First Australia v England Test .
-
23:30
Uncanny—Series 1, S1. Case 8: The UFO in the Playground
Two children, 20 years apart and on different continents, witness UFOs at their school.
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:00
Midnight News—12/12/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
-
00:15
The Poetry Detective—Episode Three
Vanessa Kisuule explores the stories behind the poems we carry with us through life.
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/12/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/12/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
-
05:30
News Briefing—12/12/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
-
05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall.
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Stephen-in-Brannel, Cornwall.
-
05:45
Profile—Γ‰ric Zemmour
The far right French journalist turned politician running for president
-
