LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/03/2017
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fathers and Sons, Episode 4
4/5 The trials of family life are very real, and the family battles for ​Jay to be accepted​. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—24/03/2017
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/03/2017
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—Food critic and author Jay Rayner on his ideas for a post-Brexit rural economy
Author and food critic Jay Rayner on his ideas for a post-Brexit rural economy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blackcap
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the blackcap. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/03/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—24/03/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Amanda Levete
Amanda Levete, architect, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:44
Daily Service—24/03/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayers on a topical subject led by Nigel Swinford
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Daisy Lowe on the joys of wearing gingham, Science and gender, One woman's bucket list for her dog.
Daisy Lowe talks fashion, science and gender, and one woman's bucket list for her dog.
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10:45
Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 5
5/10 After the attack on Shardlake, Barak runs to get help from Guy.
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11:00
Subversion—Series 1, East
The ´óÏó´«Ã½'s security correspondent Gordon Corera delves into the murky world of subversion.
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11:30
A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 2, The Prophecy
3/4 A pair of runaway soldiers stumble across witches on a Scottish moor.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—24/03/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, iPhone
How Uncle Sam played an essential role in the creation and development of the iPhone.
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12:15
You and Yours—Robin Hood Energy, Rail Improvements and Cooking from Scratch
A council-sponsored energy co supposed to provide cheaper power announces 17% price hike.
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12:57
Weather—24/03/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—24/03/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Uncommon Senses—Series 1, Smell, Emotion and Memory
Barry Smith explores why smell unlocks the door to vivid memories and emotions.
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14:00
The Archers—23/03/2017
Toby hopes he meets the measure. (R)
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14:15
Give Dotty a Chance
Comedy about the camp iconic singer Dorothy Squires. Starring Ruth Madoc.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Kent
Eric Robson and his panel answer the horticultural questions from Kent.
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15:45
The Beating of Tiny Wings
In acclaimed writer Danielle McLaughlin's new story, the city's birds cause disquiet.
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16:00
Last Word—Martin McGuinness, Chuck Berry, Sir Derek Walcott, Salome Karwah, Colin Dexter
Matthew Bannister on a politician, a musician, a poet, an Ebola survivor, a writer.
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16:30
Feedback—Westminster attack
Listeners' reactions to the coverage of the Westminster attack and reporting on Brexit.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Clare and Ruth - Climbing the Ladder
When you are a female bricklayer, the wolf whistles come from passers-by.
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17:00
PM—24/03/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/03/17 More arrests in Westminster terror attack investigation
Police investigating the Westminster terror attack have made further arrests.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 50, 24/03/2017
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis provide some comic relief.
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19:00
The Archers—24/03/2017
Kirsty accepts an offer.
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19:15
Front Row—Jake Gyllenhaal, Pauline Black, Christopher Wheeldon and the business of musicals
The Hollywood actor discusses his sci-fi movie Life and singing on Broadway.
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19:45
Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 5
5/10 After the attack on Shardlake, Barak runs to get help from Guy. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Dominic Grieve MP, Caroline Lucas MP, Shabana Mahmood MP, Douglas Murray
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Ashlawn School, Rugby, Warwickshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Power and Peril of Stories
Tom Shakespeare reflects on why the political populists are all master story tellers.
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21:00
The Uncommon Senses—Series 1, Omnibus, Part 1: The Uncommon Senses
In this Omnibus edition, hear the first five episodes of the brand new series.
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21:58
Weather—24/03/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Can the EU Survive Another 60 Years?
Ritula Shah hosts a special discussion on the future of the EU in the wake of Brexit.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Behind Her Eyes, Episode 5
5/10 After seeing Adele, Louise is forced to accept there is a darker side to David.
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23:00
A Good Read—Chris and Xand Van Tulleken
Doctor twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken talk to Harriett Gilbert about favourite books.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/03/2017
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Wendy and Christine - Speech Therapy
Hiding her stammer was limiting her life, but now Wendy has found her voice.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/03/2017
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fathers and Sons, Episode 5
5/5 Having negotiated the choppy waters of family life, there is now another journey afoot. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—25/03/2017
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/03/2017
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason.
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05:45
iPM—To Russia with love
Learning Russian with Bridget Kendall and the Russian ambassador to the UK.
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