LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Beans
By Jan Carson. A magical story about family, poverty and a bottomless can of baked beans. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—05/08/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/08/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Lawrence, Alton, Hampshire
Church bells from St Lawrence, Alton, Hampshire.
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05:45
Why I Changed My Mind—Series 4, Gisela Stuart
Gisela Stuart reveals why she changed her mind on the EU and led the campaign for Brexit. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—05/08/2018
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Faith and the Body
Jahnavi Harrison explores how physical activities can lead to a state of transcendence.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Getting Started in Pigs
One woman's quest for happiness through pig-keeping.
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06:57
Weather—05/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—05/08/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Death Penalty Nun; Leeds Diocese Financial Woes; Islamic Marriage
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by William Crawley.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Fight for Sight
Baroness Boothroyd makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Fight for Sight.
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07:57
Weather—05/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—05/08/2018
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—A Eucharist for the Feast of the Transfiguration
Live from Tavistock in the 700th anniversary year of its parish church.
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08:48
A Point of View—Think Again
Michael Morpurgo argues it's time to think again over Brexit. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Florence Wilkinson Tweet Takeover Week 2
Florence Wilkinson, co-founder of bird song recognition app Warblr, enjoys the early bird.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—05/08/2018
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—05/08/2018
An arrival ruffles feathers, and disaster looms for Freddie.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Pam Ayres
Pam Ayres, poet and broadcaster, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:01
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 69, Episode 6
6/6 69th series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Keep It Sticky: The Extraordinary Story of Chef Marcus Samuelsson.
Harlem chef Marcus Samuelsson tells his food story, from Ethiopia and Sweden to New York.
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12:57
Weather—05/08/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—05/08/2018
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
The Voices of...—Series 3, Hannah Peel
An intimate portrait of singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Peel. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Correspondence Edition: Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Peter Gibbs and the team are at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Someone to Turn To
Whether it's a mentor or a long-standing friend, we all need somebody.
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15:00
Drama on 4—To the Ends of the Earth: The Mysterious Island
After a balloon crash, three people wash up on a deserted island. But they are not alone.
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16:00
Bookclub—Neel Mukherjee - The Lives of Others
James Naughtie and author Neel Mukherjee meet the reading group at Styal Prison, Cheshire.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Wendy Cope
Roger McGough and Wendy Cope present a selection of listeners' requests.
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17:00
Abortion in the USA
Philippa Thomas asks whether abortion could be banned in the United States. (R)
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17:40
Why I Changed My Mind—Series 4, Gisela Stuart
Gisela Stuart reveals why she changed her mind on the EU and led the campaign for Brexit. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/08/2018 Venezuelan President accuses right-wing opponents of assassination attempt
Venezuelan President accuses right-wing opponents of assassination attempt
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
Broadcaster Sheila McClennon chooses her 大象传媒 Radio highlights of the past seven days.
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19:00
The Archers—05/08/2018
Freddie's nightmare continues.
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19:15
Believe It!—Series 3, Legacy
3/3 After a recent brush with death, Richard Wilson considers his legacy. (R)
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19:45
Subway—Out of the Depths
2/3 By Tom Connolly. A trip to the Paris catacombs does not go entirely to plan. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—Why are listeners leaving Today behind? And the Radio 1 interview that never aired.
Why is Today losing listeners? And the Radio 1 interview that never aired. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Mary Ellis, Shinobu Hashimoto, Dr William McBride AO, CBE, Dr Lincoln Brower, Mahendra Kaul
Matthew Bannister on a pilot, a screenwriter, a doctor, a lepidopterist and a broadcaster. (R)
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21:00
Economics with Subtitles—Series 1, How Buying Cocaine Helps the Government
The surprising story of GDP and whether it is time to change how we measure our economy. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Fight for Sight
Baroness Boothroyd makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Fight for Sight. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Pop for Export in South Korea
As K-pop and K-drama go global, what are the secrets of their success? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—05/08/2018
Carolyn Quinn hosts topical chat, including the latest on Brexit and anti-Semitism.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Maurice
James Wilby remembers Maurice, a film about gay desire in Edwardian England. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Faith and the Body
Jahnavi Harrison explores how physical activities can lead to a state of transcendence. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/08/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Short Cuts—Series 16, Afterwords
1/6 Josie Long presents short documentaries in which words linger long after they're uttered. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Lawrence, Alton, Hampshire
Church bells from St Lawrence, Alton, Hampshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—06/08/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/08/2018
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/08/2018
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
Farming Today—Crops for fuel, Sheepdog trials, Health of our rivers
Crops for fuel, sheepdog trials, and the health of our rivers.
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05:56
Weather—06/08/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brown Thrasher
Chris Packham presents the brown thrasher, usually seen in North America. (R)
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