LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/12/2023
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 4
4/5 Ernaux's memories of life in 1968 have little in common with those found in the media.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2023
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—08/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—08/12/2023
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/12/23 Food security report; Bluefin tuna; Young farmers at COP28
New report says food security is a public good and farmers should be paid accordingly.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brambling
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the brambling.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/12/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—08/12/2023
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the Government about Russian cyber-attacks.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Marina Abramovi膰, performance artist
Marina Abramovi膰, artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Daily Service—Long expected Jesus - Tends his flock
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by Leslie Griffiths.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ruth Perry's sister Julia Waters, America Ferrera, 'Stuffed'
The sister of late headteacher Ruth Perry responds to coroner's report.
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11:00
The Briefing Room—Ukraine: what's the counter-offensive latest?
As Ukraine heads into winter, how has their summer counter-offensive fared?
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11:30
Disordered—Series 1, Episode 1 - Free-Fall. Free Food
1/4 Hector has a difficult encounter when forced to use the food bank. Stars Jamie Sives.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
AntiSocial—Trans kids and schools
How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity.
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12:57
Weather—08/12/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—08/12/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Empire of Tea—5. Innovation, Espionage and Propaganda
How the introduction of tea plantations to India changed the trade forever.
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14:00
The Archers—07/12/2023
The Grundys keep their fingers crossed.
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14:15
Limelight—English Rose - Series 2, English Rose - 2: Beware of the Dog
By Helen Cross. Rose is afraid of what she's started. Maya is unstoppable.
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14:45
Multitrack—Nameless Mothers
Three women share their feelings about regretting motherhood.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Bearwood
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
Hugh Dennis reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
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16:00
Last Word—Shane MacGowan, Justice Sandra Day O鈥機onnor, Lord Darling, Joan Jara
Matthew Bannister on a singer, a judge, a politician and a campaigner.
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16:30
Feedback—Great thinkers, Gangsters, and Love and Money
The programme that holds the 大象传媒 to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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17:00
PM—08/12/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/12/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/12/2023 Israel sharply steps up its bombardment of entire Gaza Strip
Aid workers have warned society in the territory is on the verge of collapse
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 63, Episode 6
6/6 Geoff Norcott joins Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis for the week review in stand-up and sketch.
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19:00
The Archers—08/12/2023
The fate of one family is sealed as the auction takes place.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 7, Neil Brand and Anna Phoebe round off the latest series
Neil Brand and Anna Phoebe add the final five tracks of the current series.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Esther McVey MP, Lisa Nandy MP, Richard Tice
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from St Matthew's Church in Burnley.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Usefulness of Pessimism
John Gray argues that pessimism can be a force for change.
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21:00
Empire of Tea—Omnibus: episodes 1-5
Sathnam Sanghera tells the story of our national drink and its imperial past.
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22:00
The World Tonight—US vetoes UN Security Council vote on Gaza
US blocks UN Security Council resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
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22:45
Miss Buncle's Book by DE Stevenson—Episode 10
10/10 With her confession roundly ignored, Barbara has no choice but to pick up her pen again.
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23:00
Americast—Donald Trump: Dictator in Chief?
The former president says he'd be a dictator...but only for a day.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/12/2023
Susan Hulme reports as a minister faces questions over the government's Rwanda policy.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/12/2023
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 5
5/5 The 21st century approaches. Annie Ernaux's chronicle reaches its final chapter.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/12/2023
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—09/12/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—09/12/2023
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/12/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
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05:45
New Storytellers—Out at Sea, Out of Mind
A deep dive into the sonic realms of the sea and the effects of man-made noise pollution.
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