LW Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—04/04/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Crowning of Everest—A Nation Waits
1953 Britain prepares to crown a new queen and waits to hear if Everest has been conquered
00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—04/04/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/04/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with David Waters.
05:45
Farming Today—04/04/23 Red Tractor and environmental certification; sky larks
Red Tractor defends its credentials as a river charity makes a complaint about it.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Nadia Archer on the Peregrine
Nadia Archer of the RSPB recalls Manchester's peregrines for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
06:00
Today—04/04/2023
Renewed call to force criminals to attend sentencing.
09:00
Influenced—The New Gurus, New Gurus: 1. The Birth of the New Guru
Did Steve Jobs' quest for enlightenment create the modern guru? Helen Lewis investigates.
09:30
Magic Consultants—The History
The consultancy industry is worth billions. Should we be in awe of their wizardry?
09:45
Daily Service—04/04/2023 Holy Week Power and Glory – Humility
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Angel Morgan.
10:00
Woman's Hour—WH Power list sports journalist Fiona Tomas, Climate justice activist Mikaela Loach, Narcissistic mothers, WASPI women
Climate justice activist Mikaela Loach on campaigning and new book, It's Not That Radical
11:00
Science Stories—Series 9, Madame Lavoisier's Translation of Oxygen
Philip Ball tells the story of Madame Lavoisier, the translator of oxygen.
11:30
My Amey and Me
A daughter and her mother seek to reconnect by working on a theatre piece together.
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Afternoon
12:00
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How are you coping with rising prices?
How are you coping with rising prices? Call 03700 100 444.
12:57
Weather—04/04/2023
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—04/04/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
13:45
Assume Nothing: The Shankill Gold Rush—The Rush
The Shankill speculates, in more ways than one.
14:00
The Archers—03/04/2023
It’s all hands to the pump at Bridge Farm.
14:15
Life Lines—Series 5, Part One
Award-winning drama set in an ambulance control room.
15:00
Short Cuts—Series 34, Invitations
Josie Long presents short documentaries that invite a listener to participate.
15:30
Costing the Earth—Energy Lessons
Tom Heap asks what lessons we've learned from a winter of spiralling energy prices.
16:00
Word of Mouth—The Life Inside: Philosophy in Prison
Michael Rosen talks to Andy West who teaches philosophy in prisons
16:30
Great Lives—Arthur Ashe
Broadcaster Qasa Alom picks his hero Arthur Ashe.
17:00
PM—04/04/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/04/2023 Trump Arrives At Court To Face Arrest
Donald Trump arrives at court to be arrested and charged with a criminal offence
18:30
You Heard It Here First—Series 1, Episode 2
2/4Chris McCausland asks a panel of comedians to live in an audio only world.
19:00
The Archers—04/04/2023
Emotions run high for Alice.
19:15
Front Row—Joe Pearlman on his Lewis Capaldi film, author Craig Brown, Tartan at the V&A
Joe Pearlman on his Lewis Capaldi film, author Craig Brown, Tartan at the V&A Dundee
20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Probation in peril
Is the Probation Service doing enough to protect the public and help offenders?
20:40
In Touch—Technology Training and Rehab Services; You Heard It Here First
Is technology training provided by rehabilitation services comprehensive enough?
21:00
Troubled Water—Are We Running Out of Water? Episode 1
Are we running out of water? James Gallagher is finding out from the comfort of his loo
21:30
Influenced—The New Gurus, New Gurus: 1. The Birth of the New Guru
Did Steve Jobs' quest for enlightenment create the modern guru? Helen Lewis investigates.
22:00
The World Tonight—Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony charges
Finland joins the NATO alliance
22:45
Magpie by Elizabeth Day—Episode 2 - The Lodger
2/10Marisa is living with Jake, and life is going well, until there is a turn of events.
23:00
Please Use Other Door—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4Short scenes featuring the bizarre drama of modern living.
23:30
Limelight—Siege, Episode 2
2/5You've seen the news, the blogs, and the pics. Now the hostages tell the inside story.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—05/04/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Crowning of Everest—The Allure of Everest
The British connection to Mount Everest and why it was so important to conquer it in 1953.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
05:30
News Briefing—05/04/2023
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/04/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with David Waters.
05:45
Farming Today—05/04/23 Blueprint plans for water; peat restoration; eco labelling
New government plan for water, wool to restore peatlands and eco-labelling.
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Whitethroat
Kate Humble presents the common whitethroat.
