LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/06/2014
The latest national and international news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 4
4/5 Disaster threatens Cohen's first European tour, but in Buddhism he finds spiritual solace. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—06/06/2014
Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 joins the Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/06/2014
News from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/06/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bio-pesticides, Wool scouring, Open Farm Sunday
Will the reformed Common Agricultural Policy actually achieve its environmental aims?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gannet
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the gannet. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/06/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—06/06/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Biddy Baxter
Biddy Baxter, former Blue Peter editor, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. (R)
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09:45
Act of Worship—06/06/2014
An act of worship led by the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Toddlers who won't sleep; Youth Crime Commissioners; Christine Lagarde; History of lipstick
Jenni Murray and guests discuss dealing with toddlers who wake up during the night.
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10:45
The Little Ottleys—Series 5, 5. The Decision
5/5 Bruce makes a big decision.
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11:00
D-Day: A Family Affair
Paddy O'Connell meets D-Day veterans and asks 'what is remembrance?'.
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11:30
Polyoaks—Series 3, In the Midst of Life...
1/4 The return of the satire on an NHS in terminal reform starring Nigel Planer.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—06/06/2014
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
You and Yours—06/06/2014
Title deeds, energy bills, mobile roaming, Brazilian currency, retail design and Birdseye.
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12:52
The Listening Project—Bob and Steve - Do the Right Thing
Two gay men who came out later in life share their experiences of marriage and children.
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12:57
Weather—06/06/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—06/06/2014
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Britain at Sea—5. Inter-War Trouble
Lord West explores the Royal Navy's three very different battles between the wars.
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14:00
The Archers—05/06/2014
David tells Brian what's what. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Other Simenon, Three Beds in Manhattan
2/3 1946. A French actor in New York to get over a scandal meets a mysterious divorcee.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Somerset
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Somerset.
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15:45
Skylines—Stonehenge, by Maaza Mengiste
1/3 The exiled Emperor Haile Selassie visits Stonehenge.
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16:00
Last Word—Lady Mary Soames, Gordon Willis, Clyde Snow, Count Suckle
Obituaries for Churchill's daughter, a cinematographer, a forensic scientist and a DJ.
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16:30
More or Less—What Is Scottish Independence Worth?
What will the referendum result mean for Scots' wallets?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Rachel and Fran – Perfect Proportions
Two short actors share their experience of being dwarves and how it works for them
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17:00
PM—06/06/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/06/2014
National and international news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 84, Episode 1
1/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—06/06/2014
Dan's home.
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19:15
Front Row—Marina Abramovic; Hotel; Emma Healey; Crowd Out
Performance artist Marina Abramovic discusses her new project 512 Hours.
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19:45
The Little Ottleys—Series 5, 5. The Decision
5/5 Bruce makes a big decision. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Margaret Curran MP, Laurie Clark, Michael Moore MP, Keith Brown MSP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Monikie, near Dundee.
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20:50
A Point of View—Bring Back the Heptarchy!
Tom Shakespeare asks if England should consider returning to an earlier order.
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21:00
Britain at Sea—Britain at Sea: Omnibus, New Century, New Enemy: Week 1 Omnibus
1/3 Admiral Lord West begins his history of the Royal Navy in the 20th century.
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21:58
Weather—06/06/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—06/06/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 10
10/10 Sarah still has had no word from James, but the Bennet daughters have good news.
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23:00
A Good Read—Aasmah Mir & Pete Brown at Bristol Food Connections Festival
Aasmah Mir, Pete Brown and Harriett Gilbert talk food books at Bristol Food Connections. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/06/2014
Mark D'Arcy with the news from Westminster and a look back at the parliamentary week.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Alison and Adam - Family Politics
The first black woman to be elected to Leeds City Council talks politics with her son.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/06/2014
The latest national and international news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 5
5/5 Now hugely successful, Cohen retreats to Mount Baldy to spend time with his guru. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—07/06/2014
Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 joins the Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/06/2014
The latest news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/06/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Peter Townley.
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05:45
iPM—07/06/2014
'You basically had carte-blanche to do whatever you wanted.'.
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