LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 3
3/5 In Christie Watson's account of her nursing career she finds a remarkable mentor. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—10/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/05/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lords' report into Brexit and food prices, Soya alternatives, GM debate
A House of Lords committee has released a report on the impact of Brexit on food prices.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mauritius Kestrel
Michael Palin presents the Mauritius kestrel, from the island of Mauritius. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—10/05/2018
Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—10/05/2018
The latest news from Westminster and beyond.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Mabinogion
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the medieval Welsh stories of Celtic mythology.
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09:44
Daily Service—God's Kingdom: the Ascension
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music. Led by Mark Coffey.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ellen von Unwerth, Male suicide, ZooNation, Christina Patterson
Lady Land, Coronation Street, Katy Prince, The Art of Not Falling Apart.
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10:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 9
9/10 Merton has returned to London leaving Milly, who is now gravely ill, in Venice.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—China's World Cup Dreams
How a small rural school could help China achieve its World Cup dream.
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11:30
The Intimate Art of Tattoo—07/10/2016
Laurence Llewelyn Bowen considers the exponential rise in tattooing. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—10/05/2018
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Four Thought—Questioning Success
Jennifer Kavanagh questions the value of success. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Retail job losses, New MOT test, Self-build homes
Retail job losses, the new stricter MOT test, and the dream of building your own home.
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12:57
Weather—10/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—10/05/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Assassination—The Karachi Files
Secret reports, an arrest and 'hidden hands'.
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14:00
The Archers—09/05/2018
Johnny finds himself in trouble. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Keeping the Wolf Out, The Old Days
Crime drama behind the Iron Curtain. A robbery investigation leads to a brutal murder. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Gertrude Jekyll at 175
Helen Mark celebrates the 175th anniversary of the birth of garden guru Gertrude Jekyll.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Butterfly Conservation
Alan Titchmarsh makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Butterfly Conservation. (R)
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15:30
Bookclub—Jo Nesb酶 - The Snowman
Jo Nesbo talks about his Harry Hole novel The Snowman with James Naughtie and readers. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Godard, Revenge
Godard, Revenge.
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Rat eradication; elephant talk; the rise of the dinosaurs; physics of snooker
Why eradicate every rat on South Georgia?
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17:00
PM—10/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/05/2018 UK offers unprecedented apology to Libyan dissident
Abdel Hakim Belhaj was kidnapped on an MI5 tip-off and tortured by Gaddafi
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18:30
Alone—Series 1, Just Say No
3/6 Mitch's inability to say no means he is double-booked for dinner. Stars Angus Deayton.
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19:00
The Archers—10/05/2018
Jennifer accepts the truth.
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19:15
Front Row—Male full-frontal nudity, Chris Lang, Stuart Hall's memoirs
Why is male full-frontal nudity so rare on screen?
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19:45
Henry James—The Wings of the Dove, Episode 9
9/10 Merton has returned to London leaving Milly, who is now gravely ill, in Venice. (R)
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20:00
A Celebration for Ascension Day
Mozart's joyful 'Sparrow' Mass live from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.
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21:00
大象传媒 Inside Science—Rat eradication; elephant talk; the rise of the dinosaurs; physics of snooker
Why eradicate every rat on South Georgia?
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21:30
In Our Time—The Mabinogion
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the medieval Welsh stories of Celtic mythology. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—British government apologises to Libyan dissident
Abdul Hakim Belhaj's kidnap and torture was aided by Britain's security services
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Valley at the Centre of the World, Episode 9
9/10 Sandy wrestles with his mother's presence as his shortcomings as a crofter are laid bare.
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23:00
John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 1, Wysinnwyg
2/6 It's Kerry's first day in the sales support team of a bath suppliers where she meets Adele (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—10/05/2018
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/05/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 4
4/5 Christie Watson reflects on nursing children requiring intensive care. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—11/05/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/05/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/05/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Proposed new environmental watchdog, Stow Horse Fair
The government's proposed new environmental enforcement body - watchdog or poodle?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Rock Thrush
Liz Bonnin presents the blue rock thrush, perched high on a Spanish castle. (R)
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