LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Years by Annie Ernaux—Episode 1
1/5 The iconic French memoirist's 'collective autobiography' of the period 1941 to 2006.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—World Service
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—05/12/2023
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/12/23 COP28 and agriculture; Vertical farming; Migrant worker wages; Farmers snowed under.
COP28 and reducing emissions from food and farming. Farmers in the snow.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Chris Baines on the Bullfinch
Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines defends the bullfinch's feeding habits.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/12/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—05/12/2023
Sean Curran reports on a government defeat in the Commons over the infected blood scandal.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Sir Harry Bhadeshia on the choreography of metals
Sir Harry Bhadeshia on his work in metallurgy and choreographing crystalline structures.
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09:30
One to One—Nathan Filer talks to Justin Hancock
Nathan Filer talks to Justin Hancock.
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09:45
Daily Service—Long expected Jesus - Into the light
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Jay Hulme.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women's Football, Head of Ofcom, The politics of Christmas presents
Baroness Sue Campbell, director of women's football @FA discusses changes in the game
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11:00
Seven Deadly Psychologies—Lust
A cold hard look at the psychology of the seven sins. Today's hot topic: lust.
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11:30
Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 9, Demeter
2/4 A story of a mother's love and anger. Demeter seeks justice for Persephone.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Smart Meters
How are you getting on with your smart meter?
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12:57
Weather—05/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—05/12/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Empire of Tea—2. Tea at Work
From fuelling the industrial revolution to the mid-morning break.
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14:00
The Archers—04/12/2023
Justin goes too far this time.
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14:15
Faith, Hope and Glory—Series 4, Gloria
5/6 Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain. By Rex Obano.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 42, Sheffield
3/14 Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
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15:30
Doctor, Doctor—President of the Royal College of GPs, Dame Clare Gerada
Dr Phil Hammond dissects the life and career of an NHS medic.
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16:00
The Green Backlash
Why many across Europe are now unwilling to pay the costs associated with the Green Deal.
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16:30
Great Lives—Mohammad Mossadegh, PM of Iran ousted in a coup
Mohammad Mossadegh was toppled in a coup in Iran in 1953.
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17:00
PM—05/12/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/12/2023 Home Secretary signs new treaty with Rwanda
It's an attempt to revive plans to send some asylum seekers to the country
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18:30
Best Medicine—Series 1, 9. Autopsies, Light, Escapism, Henrietta Lacks
Can autopsies really be the best medicine?
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19:00
The Archers—05/12/2023
Lilian faces the music.
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19:15
Front Row—Shane Meadows on the British film industry, Children鈥檚 books round-up, the Turner Prize
Shane Meadows on the British film industry, Children鈥檚 books round-up, the Turner Prize
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Whistling in the Wind: The NHS doctors sacked after raising concerns
The NHS whistleblowers punished for raising concerns.
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20:40
In Touch—Look UK's Mentoring Project
We take a look at a mentoring programme designed for young visually impaired people.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Rowing the Atlantic in the name of science, psychologists tackling poverty, and the scent of fear makes us more observant.
Rowing an ocean for science, psychologists tackling poverty, and how fear helps us see.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Sir Harry Bhadeshia on the choreography of metals
Sir Harry Bhadeshia on his work in metallurgy and choreographing crystalline structures.
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22:00
The World Tonight—New asylum treaty between UK and Rwanda
The home secretary says a new treaty with Rwanda addresses concerns of UK's Supreme Court
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22:45
Miss Buncle's Book by DE Stevenson—Episode 7
7/10 One of the village worthies calls a meeting to root out the secret scribe in their midst
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23:00
Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Good Cup of Tea Problem
Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn try and tackle their listeners' problems.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/12/2023
The Defence Secretary promises action to secure the release of British hostages in Gaza.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/12/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
The Years by Annie Ernaux—Episode 2
2/5 Annie Ernaux looks back on life after the Second World War.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—World Service
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—06/12/2023
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/12/23 Cost of food and climate change; Police off-road motorbikes.
How climate change is putting up the cost of food for consumers and producers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Penny Anderson on the Mandarin Duck
Ecologist Penny Anderson describes the flamboyant ducks that visit her garden.
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