LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/05/2012
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Pico Iyer - The Man within My Head, Episode 1
1/5 In Bogota, Pico Iyer first reveals how his travels are shaped by writer Graham Greene.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—01/05/2012
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/05/2012
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/05/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Alison Jack.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/05/2012
Caz Graham looks at the tradition of farming common land.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/05/2012
Debating UK borders, Pirate Bay, local elections and John Peel's record collection.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—01/05/2012
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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09:00
Children of the Olympic Bid—Series 7, Episode 2
2/2 Peter White catches up with the youngsters who helped secure the 2012 Olympics for London.
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09:30
One to One—Evan Davis talks to Penny Gadd
Evan Davis talks to Penny, who for decades concealed her true self. (R)
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09:45
Daily Service—01/05/2012
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by Nigel Swinford.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—01/05/2012
Gillian Gilbert; wedding dressing; recovering from anorexia. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
44 Scotland Street—Series 1, Episode 2
2/5 Bruce has his eye on Pat as his new tenant, and five-year-old Bertie has issues.
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11:00
Nature—Series 6, In Search of the Japanese Sika
Chris Sperring searches for sika deer and how they're fitting into the Dorset countryside.
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11:30
Conjuring Halie
Cerys Matthews celebrates one of her musical heroines, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—01/05/2012
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are we over-anxious about children using technology?
Consumer phone-in with Julian Worricker. Do we overreact about children and technology?
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12:57
Weather—01/05/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—01/05/2012
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Shakespeare's Restless World—12. Sex and the City
12/20 Neil MacGregor on how a delicate glass goblet reveals the twin seductions of Venice.
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14:00
The Archers—30/04/2012
Jennifer gets her hopes up.
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14:15
Drama on 4—What the Bishops Knew
Hugh Costello's play explores how abuse was allegedly covered up by the Catholic church. (R)
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15:00
Making History—01/05/2012
Helen Castor presents the popular history magazine. In this edition, the origin of May Day
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Genetically Modified Brunch
Could a new generation of genetically-modified crops attract the public? Tom Heap reports
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Interpreting
Michael Rosen investigates the world of interpreting.
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16:30
Great Lives—Edward Said
Alexei Sayle explains why scholar and literary critic Edward Said inspired him.
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17:00
PM—01/05/2012
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/05/2012
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 8, Rosicrucian Armageddon 2
5/6 Ed lends some authentic 'oldenspeak' to the modern gaming fraternity.
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19:00
The Archers—01/05/2012
Brian's thinking positive.
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19:15
Front Row—Mark Haddon; Turner Prize shortlist; Norah Jones
John Wilson meets Mark Haddon, plus news of the shortlist for the Turner Prize.
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19:45
Shakespeare's Restless World—12. Sex and the City
12/20 Neil MacGregor on how a delicate glass goblet reveals the twin seductions of Venice.
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20:00
Life and Death on the Frontline
John Simpson on reporting from danger zones and the cost of getting the story home.
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20:40
In Touch—News of blind Chinese activist, Chen Guangcheng
News of blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, and a special school taster.
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21:00
All in the Mind—01/05/2012
Could future health reforms affect mental health services? The psychology of online dating
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21:30
Children of the Olympic Bid—Series 7, Episode 2
2/2 Peter White catches up with the youngsters who helped secure the 2012 Olympics for London.
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21:58
Weather—01/05/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—01/05/2012
Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 2
2/5 Balwhidder remembers how news of trouble in the Americas reached Dalmailing in 1769.
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23:00
Tidal Talk from the Rock Pool—The Periwinkle and the Hermit Crab
1/3 The Periwinkle and the Hermit Crab reveal the truth about life between the tides.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/05/2012
Moves to reshape the House of Lords come under attack. Susan Hulme reports.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/05/2012
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Pico Iyer - The Man within My Head, Episode 2
2/5 Pico recalls schooldays in Oxford and then a remarkable decision to commute to California.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—02/05/2012
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/05/2012
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/05/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Alison Jack.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/05/2012
GM scientists plead with protestors who have pledged to destroy vital trial crops.
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