LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/01/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Wager by David Grann—Book of the Week: Episode 7 - Hope and Peril
7/10 A glimmer of hope puts the emaciated castaways in a perilous position.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—World Service
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—10/01/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/01/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop David Walker
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05:45
Farming Today—10/01/2024 Pylons on farms, winter strawberries, herbal leys
Pylons in the countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sanderling
David Attenborough presents the sanderling.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—10/01/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—10/01/2024
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
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09:00
More or Less—Deaths, taxes and missing cats
We investigate claims about gun crime, the UK tax burden, and the number of missing cats.
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09:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Be Kind
Why being kind could benefit your mood, mental health and protect your body from disease
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09:45
Daily Service—Baptism – Living water
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Swarzy Macaly.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cosmetic surgery reviews, Speed dating, Bangladesh elections, Assisted dying & palliative care
A woman who posted unfavourable reviews about her cosmetic surgery is facing legal action.
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11:00
A Spokesperson Said...
Neil Maggs delves into the world of gatekeeping and finds out where power really lies.
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11:30
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—21. Maria Manning - 'Lady Macbeth of Bermondsey'
Lucy Worsley meets the woman at the centre of a murderous Victorian love triangle.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
You and Yours—Childcare Fees; CES; Kids Skincare
Why some parents eligible for help with childcare are worried they won't get it.
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12:57
Weather—10/01/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—10/01/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
How to Read the News—A Source Close to the Minister
The lowdown on anonymous briefings at Westminster – how, where and why they happen
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14:00
The Archers—09/01/2024
A problem presents itself for Elizabeth.
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14:15
This Thing of Darkness—Series 3, 2. The Elephant in the Room
2/5 2/5 How much do childhood experiences impact the mind of a murderer?
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: The Childcare Challenge
Struggling with childcare costs? We're unravelling the latest changes designed to help.
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15:30
Inside Health—Living in a Bacterial World
Exploring our microbial metropolis - and is being clean important for good health?
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—The Power of Song
The power of song: An iconic hymn, and singing and peacebuilding in South Sudan.
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16:30
The Media Show—The Post Office Scandal: a failure of the press?
Why did it take a TV drama for a huge injustice to get the headlines it deserves?
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17:00
PM—10/01/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2024
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/01/2024 Government promises new law to clear people caught in Post Office computer scandal
All convictions in the IT scandal will be overturned in England and Wales
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 12, Heartbroken
1/6 Clare is feeling very unsympathetic towards Brian.
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19:00
The Archers—10/01/2024
Henry takes a big step.
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19:15
Front Row—Jack Rooke on TV sitcom Big Boys, Eliza Carthy goes wassailing
Jack Rooke on TV sitcom Big Boys, Eliza Carthy goes wassailing.
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20:00
Archive on 4—What Has Media Training Done to Politics?
Matthew Parris explores the rise of media training in politics and the political interview
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21:00
Who Do You Really Think You Are?
Dr Adam Ruthford thinks he can prove that YOU are descendent from Royalty.
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21:30
The Media Show—The Post Office Scandal: a failure of the press?
Why did it take a TV drama for a huge injustice to get the headlines it deserves?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Postmasters will have convictions overturned
What does the government's promise mean for those who were wrongly jailed?
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22:45
Orbital by Samantha Harvey—Episode Three
3/5 Booker Prize 2024 winner. Six astronauts orbit Earth on the International Space Station.
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23:00
We Forced a Bot to Write This Show—4: Popmaster, Bible, Fools and Horses
AI digests human media, then writes its own versions. The result is absurdly hilarious.
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23:15
Nora Meadows' Week of Wellness—6. A Big Mug of Slime Straight from the Swamp
Nora is always amazed that some couples work better than others, often despite her advice.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—10/01/2024
First PMQs of the year.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/01/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Wager by David Grann—Book of the Week: Episode 8 - Escaping Wager Island
8/10 Mutiny has put the castaways into two factions, both hell bent on escape.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—World Service
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/01/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—11/01/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/01/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop David Walker
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05:45
Farming Today—11/01/24 Insects for animal feed and the scientists behind the research
Labs where scientists are working on trials to use insects for protein in animal feed.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl (Winter)
David Attenborough presents the Tawny Owl.
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