LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Fertility Holidays - Male Infertility
Laurie Taylor discusses a study of IVF tourism. Also, male infertility. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Lawrence Jewry, London
Church bells from St Lawrence Jewry, London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—10/07/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/07/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/07/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Young beekeepers, Brexit, Food and farming, Agriculture in England
A global gathering in the UK marks the efforts of young beekeepers in promoting honeybees.
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05:56
Weather—10/07/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kim Durbin on the Blackbird
Kim Durbin recalls an encounter with a blackbird for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—10/07/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Bringing Up Britain—Series 10, Critical Thinking
How can we nurture critical thinking skills in children and young people?
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09:45
Daily Service—About Time - A Time for Everything
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Dr Sam Wells.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Laurie Penny, Anorexia, Skin
Writer and feminist Laurie Penny, government strategy for eating disorders, summer skin.
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10:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 6
6/10 Anna Madrigal recalls a troubling encounter with her friend Lasko.
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11:00
The Untold—Born Before Time
The Untold follows baby Isobel, born at 26 weeks and being cared for in the neo-natal unit
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11:30
Sisters—Series 2, Love, Love, Love
2/4 Comedy about two sisters who live together. Stars Susan Calman and Ashley Jensen.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—10/07/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Index Fund
Warren Buffett is one of the world's great investors. His advice? Invest in an index fund.
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12:13
You and Yours—Gym membership, Viagogo, Edible flowers
How group fitness sessions are helping gyms grow their memberships.
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12:57
Weather—10/07/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—10/07/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, The Fall of Saigon
Bridget Kendall hears how a student and a schoolgirl witnessed the end of the Vietnam War.
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14:00
The Archers—09/07/2017
Justin demonstrates his love. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Crossing
A mysterious man arrives at the Ward's farm on the border with an offer they can't refuse.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 31, Heat 2, 2017
2/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Hunting With The Hadza 2: The Microbiome.
Dan Saladino asks if hunter gatherers the Hadza tribe hold the key to our future health. (R)
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16:00
Quirke's Cast and Crew—Series 1, Stuntwoman
Exploring the key crew members on film and drama series defining modern entertainment.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 16, Astronaut Special
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel, every member of which has been in space.
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17:00
PM—10/07/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/07/2017 IRA man admits involvement in Birmingham pub bombings
A self-confessed IRA bomb maker says he was involved in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 67, Episode 3
3/6 Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and John Finnemore join chairman Jack Dee.
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19:00
The Archers—10/07/2017
Jill's blood boils.
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19:15
Front Row—Shirley MacLaine, Bolshoi Ballet, Paris Lees' Queer Icon, baritone and composer Roderick Williams
Shirley MacLaine looks back on her career.
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19:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 6
6/10 Anna Madrigal recalls a troubling encounter with her friend Lasko. (R)
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20:00
A Split in the Sisterhood
Anita Anand embarks on a personal exploration of divisions within the feminist movement.
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20:30
Analysis—Is work too easy?
Michael Blastland asks if desk-bound work is making us obese.
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21:00
Natural Histories—Cow
The peaceful, hefty, cud-chewing beasts which have transformed our societies. (R)
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21:30
Bringing Up Britain—Series 10, Critical Thinking
How can we nurture critical thinking skills in children and young people? (R)
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21:58
Weather—10/07/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—European Court of Justice - can it play a part in Brexit?
Two prominent Tory MPs on the opposite sides of the Brexit divide.
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22:45
Dangerous Visions—Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Episode 6
6/10 Montag has quit his job as a fireman, burning books for a living. Now he is in danger.
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23:00
Remembering Ronnie Corbett
A tribute presented by Liza Tarbuck. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—10/07/2017
Jeremy Corbyn says Theresa May's government has 'run out of steam'.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/07/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 1
1/5 Philip Hoare arrives in Provincetown and soon feels the lure of the sea. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—11/07/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/07/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/07/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/07/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Report on the future of global agriculture, the Suffolk Trinity, predatory mites to control spider mites
A report on trends in global agriculture finds demand slowing over the next decade.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Peter Rock on the Lesser Black-Backed Gull
Gull researcher Peter Rock on the Lesser Black Backed Gull for Tweet of the Day.
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