LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/12/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Over and Out, A Tentative and Rather Shy Bat
1/5 Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. His early years at the crease. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/12/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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02:45
Test Match Special—The Ashes: Australia v England. The Second Test from the Adelaide Oval - Day 4
Commentary on day four of second Test between Australia and England, from Adelaide.
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Morning
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—05/12/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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09:00
Test Match Special—The Ashes: Australia v England. The Second Test from the Adelaide Oval - Day 4
Commentary on day four of second Test between Australia and England, from Adelaide.
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09:44
Daily Service—Hope in the Wilderness - Good News
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Ernie Rea.
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10:00
Test Match Special—The Ashes: Australia v England. The Second Test from the Adelaide Oval - Day 4
Commentary on day four of second Test between Australia and England, from Adelaide.
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11:30
Art of Living—When Words Fail, Music Speaks
Pupils with disabilities and complex educational needs work with professional composers.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—05/12/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Home Front—5 December 1917 - Edie Chadwick
In North Shields, Edie Chadwick is unsure about her visit to Collingwood.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: have you been able to improve your chances in life?
Call You and Yours - have you been able to improve your chances in life?
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12:57
Weather—05/12/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/12/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
This Old Heart of Mine—Series 1, The Sacred Heart
Following bypass surgery, Giles Fraser explores the workings of the human heart.
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14:00
The Archers—04/12/2017
There's a shock in store for Ian. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Mahler's Muse
The turbulent and passionate relationship between Gustav Mahler and his wife, Alma.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 14, Long Distance
4/6 Josie Long hears stories of relationships stretched across space.
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15:30
Mastertapes—Series 7, David Gray (B-side)
Singer-songwriter David Gray responds to audience questions about his album White Ladder.
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16:00
I Was...—Series 3, I Was Philip K Dick's Reluctant Host
Michael Walsh talks about the challenging time when writer Phillip K Dick shared his home. (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Will Gregory on Flann O'Brien
Goldfrapp's Will Gregory takes the stage to nominate Irish writer Flann O'Brien.
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17:00
PM—05/12/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/12/2017 Government bullish about Brexit
Ministers say they're close to starting trade talks post-Brexit
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18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 8, Bedford
1/6 Mark Steel's in Town returns for an 8th series. First stop, Bedford.
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19:00
The Archers—05/12/2017
Jennifer is concerned.
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19:15
Front Row—Claire Foy, Bryan Hymel, Film Heritage
Claire Foy on playing the Queen in The Crown.
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 3, Episode 2
2/5 Lucy Catherine's Viking epic continues. Gudrun plots her return to Iceland. (R)
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20:00
Balfour's Promised Land
David Reynolds explores the creation of the Balfour Declaration in the context of 1917.
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20:40
In Touch—Christmas Presents
Peter is joined by Red Szell, Chris McMillan and Joy Addo to talk about Christmas presents
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21:00
Inside Health—The Future Heart
Could lab-grown cells be the future for patients with heart failure? Kevin Fong reports.
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21:30
The Long View—The rise of Uber and the plight of London's watermen
Jonathan Freedland compares the plight of black cab drivers with that of 18thC watermen. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump speaks to Arab leaders about moving US embassy in Israel
White House says President will outline his decision in a speech Wednesday
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22:45
Rabbit Redux by John Updike—7. New Experiences
7/10 Skeeter's presence at Harry's house is taking its toll on the neighbourhood.
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23:00
Whodunnits—Miss Marple's Final Cases, 2. The Case of the Perfect Maid
2/3 The sleuth uncovers a crime when she looks into the curious sacking of a lady's maid. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/12/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/12/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Over and Out, Testing Times in the City
2/5 Henry Blofeld reads his autobiography. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—06/12/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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03:15
Test Match Special—The Ashes: Australia v England. The Second Test from the Adelaide Oval - Day 5
Commentary on day five of second Test between Australia and England, from Adelaide.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/12/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/12/2017
A prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Karen Lund, Archdeacon of Manchester.
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05:45
Farming Today—Impact of Brexit on Irish farmers, EU fishing dispute, Healthcare in Shetland
Why Brexit negotiations over the Irish border are crucial for farmers in the Republic.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Treecreeper
Theatre director Tara Robinson recalls seeing a treecreeper.
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