LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Firecracker
Fiery flash fiction by Marietta Kirkbride about magic bars, mojitos and house fires. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—08/10/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/10/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Thomas Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire
Church bells from St Thomas Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire.
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05:45
Profile—Mariano Rajoy
Mark Coles profiles Mariano Rajoy, the Prime Minister of Spain. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—08/10/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Saintliness
Mark Tully examines the role of saints and asks if anyone should aspire to sainthood.
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06:35
Living World—The Late Arrivals
Lionel Kelleway witnesses butterfly migration at Lulworth Cove in Dorset. From 2008.
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06:57
Weather—08/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—08/10/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Melvyn Bragg on decline of the King James Bible, Support for baby loss, Students rescued from Hurricane Irma study in Preston
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by William Crawley.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Bone Cancer Research Trust
Prue Leith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bone Cancer Research Trust.
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07:57
Weather—08/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—08/10/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Spreading the Good News
A service live from Trinity Church in Nottingham.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Apocalypse Hasn't Happened Yet
Andrew Sullivan says Donald Trump is teaching a generation to bully, slander and cheat. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Song Thrush
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss is inspired by the song thrush. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—08/10/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/10/2017
Adam tries not to seem ungrateful, and Alistair and Anisha need to work together.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Sir James MacMillan
Sir James MacMillan, composer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—08/10/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—How We Eat: 2. Eating with Strangers
Sheila Dillon finds out what happens when you eat with strangers.
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12:57
Weather—08/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—08/10/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 6, Therapeutic Beekeeping
On the island of Anglesey, Hardeep Singh Kohli meets master beekeeper Katie Hayward.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Frogmore House and Gardens
Peter Gibbs chairs a special edition of GQT with a visit to Frogmore House and gardens. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Mothers and Daughters
Sharing the stage, a faith or the experience of being an incomer.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: The Story of a Lost Child, Episode 2
2/3 Despite her friend Lila's dismay, Lena continues her affair with Nino.
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16:00
Open Book—Alan Hollinghurst
Alan Hollinghurst talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new novel, The Sparsholt Affair.
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16:30
Dads and Daughters
Lauren Laverne and her dad Les explore the relationship between fathers and daughters.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Extremism: Hidden in Plain Sight
Manveen Rana uncovers hate speech and sectarianism in British Urdu media. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Mariano Rajoy
Mark Coles profiles Mariano Rajoy, the Prime Minister of Spain. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—08/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/10/2017 "Resilient" May seeks to reaffirm leadership
May "won't hide from a challenge" as she tries to reassert control of Tory party
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
The best of 大象传媒 Radio this week with Sheila McClennon.
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19:00
The Archers—08/10/2017
Justin is in the dog house.
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19:15
The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Series 2, Case #47 - Crime Writing Doesn't Pay
2/4 Jason Watkins stars as an erotic crime author in an investigation into copycat crimes.
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19:45
The Reservoir Tapes—Series 1, Vicky's Story
2/15 As the hunt for Becky begins, a woman on the search party struggles with her own demons.
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20:00
Feedback—06/10/2017
Roger Bolton speaks to the new editor of Today about her vision for the programme. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Tony Booth, Liliane Bettencourt, William G Stewart, Tom Petty
Matthew Bannister on an actor, an heiress, a quizmaster and a musician. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Are care services in retirement complexes guaranteed?
Retirement home residents complain of withdrawn services; Universal Credit; open banking. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Bone Cancer Research Trust
Prue Leith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bone Cancer Research Trust. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—The Fintech Revolution
Will technology radically reshape the highly profitable world of finance? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—08/10/2017
Carolyn Quinn and her panel of politicians preview the week ahead at Westminster.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Blade Runner 2049
Francine Stock talks to director Denis Villeneuve about Blade Runner 2049. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Saintliness
Mark Tully examines the role of saints and asks if anyone should aspire to sainthood. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Robots
Laurie Taylor takes a cool, non-dystopian look at future possibilities. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Thomas Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire
Church bells from St Thomas Apostle, Lymington, Hampshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—09/10/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/10/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—Agricultural land purchases, tree diseases, deer
As private investors increasingly buy up agricultural land, what's the future for farmers?
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05:56
Weather—09/10/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stuart Butchart on the Bronze-winged Jacana
Dr Stuart Butchart from BirdLife International reveals the bronze-winged jacana.
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