LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/03/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 4
Family upheaval inspires Gideon Lewis-Kraus to set out on a series of global pilgrimages. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—14/03/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/03/2014
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/03/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
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05:45
Farming Today—GM rules, Online markets, Badger cull vote
A new report looks at the regulation of GM crops. Charlotte Smith finds out more.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Woodlark
Bill Oddie presents the woodlark.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/03/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—14/03/2014
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Lord Richards of Herstmonceux
Kirsty Young talks to Lord Richards of Herstmonceux, former Chief of the Defence Staff. (R)
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09:45
Act of Worship—14/03/2014
An act of worship and music, led by Leslie Griffiths.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Lisa Stansfield; Young baronesses; Coloured coats; The Pistorius trial
90s pop star Lisa Stansfield, young baronesses and coloured coats. Jenni Murray presents.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, A Proposal
5/10 The rioters have stormed Robert's mill, and Shirley and Caroline wait anxiously for news.
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11:00
Three Pounds in My Pocket—Series 1, Episode 2
2/3 Pioneer women who arrived from India in the 50s and 60s recall their first impressions.
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11:30
The Architects—Series 1, What's the Point?
1/4 Sir Lucien's architectural practice is in big trouble. Can a visit to a spa save the day?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—14/03/2014
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—Skin-lightening creams, betting shops, parental locks
Peter White talks to gamblers about high-stakes fixed odds gaming machines.
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12:57
Weather—14/03/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—14/03/2014
News and current affairs reports, presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
Publishing Lives—Series 2, Carmen Callil
5/5 Robert McCrum explores the publishing life of Carmen Callil, founder of Virago Press.
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14:00
The Archers—13/03/2014
Jennifer finds the answer to her prayers. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Dividing the Union
Scotland has voted for Independence. How to Divide the Union? Witty play by James Graham.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Cheltenham
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Cheltenham.
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15:45
New Irish Writing—Tickles
1/4 Visiting his mother who is suffering from dementia, a son makes an unexpected connection.
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16:00
Last Word—Tony Benn, James Ellis, Peter Rona, Marion Thorpe, Bob Crow
Julian Worricker on a politician, an actor, an oceanographer, a pianist and a union leader
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16:30
Feedback—14/03/2014
Talking about 大象传媒 liberal bias with John Humphrys, and listeners get listened to in Wales.
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17:00
PM—14/03/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/03/2014
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 83, Episode 5
5/9 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—14/03/2014
Jolene gets competitive.
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19:15
Front Row—David Hare, Sixto Rodriguez, Stage Kiss, Hamlet in N Korea
Dominic Dromgoole defends The Globe's decision to take Hamlet to North Korea.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Charlotte Bronte - Shirley, A Proposal
5/10 The rioters have stormed Robert's mill, and Shirley and Caroline wait anxiously for news. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Helena Kennedy, Annabel Goldie, Angela Constance MSP, Michael Fry
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Musselburgh, East Lothian.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Time Warp
Sarah Dunant reflects on our changed perceptions of the sexual attitudes of the 1970s.
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21:00
Saturday Drama—Mark Lawson - Suspicion for 10 Voices
Composer Will Byrd is charged with coding papist messages in the music of the Chapel Royal (R)
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21:58
Weather—14/03/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—14/03/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Lynne Truss - Cat Out of Hell, Episode 10
10/10 The showdown at Harville Manor. Can Alec survive in the face of such evil?
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23:00
A Good Read—Lorraine Kelly and Romesh Gunesekera
Lorraine Kelly, Romesh Gunesekera and Harriett Gilbert discuss some favourite books.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/03/2014
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/03/2014
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Sense of Direction, Episode 5
Gideon Lewis-Kraus goes to Uman in Ukraine to meet his elusive father. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—15/03/2014
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/03/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/03/2014
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/03/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Gordon Gray.
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05:45
iPM—15/03/2014
'Do you really want to see someone losing their life?'.
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