LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/01/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:15
The Digital Human—Series 19, Sync
Aleks Krotoski explores our urge to converge.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—01/01/2022
A selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/01/2022
Bishop Nicholas Holtam gives thanks for the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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05:45
Four Thought—Valuing Care
Ai-jen Poo argues that we should all value caring, and carers.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—01/01/2022
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Reflections and Connections
As the year turns, four individuals reflect on their relationship with the landscape.
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06:30
Farming Today—01/01/22 Farming Today This Week: New Year's Day Special
We look both forward to 2022 and back at 2021: what might be in store for UK farmers?
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06:57
Weather—01/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—01/01/2022
Mother of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry, Mina Smallman, guest-edits the programme.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Sarah Parish
Explorer Aldo Kane, firefighter Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Matt Goss's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 35, Home Economics: Episode 47
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
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11:00
Under the Influence
Exploring the rise of behavioural science at the heart of our politics.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—2022: A Year of Recovery?
Hopes, fears and the chances of rebuilding in the year ahead.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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12:04
Money Box—How to Make Money from Unwanted Presents and Belongings
Felicity Hannah and guests discuss how to make money from unwanted presents and belongings
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 107, Best of 2021
1/10 Andy Zaltzman looks back at some notable news stories of 2021
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12:57
Weather—01/01/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—01/01/2022
The latest national and international news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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13:10
Correspondents' Look Ahead—Looking Ahead to 2022
Âé¶¹Éç journalists gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2022 might have in store.
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14:00
Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2021
Clive Myrie and Marianna Spring choose the best of Âé¶¹Éç audio from 2021.
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15:00
The Princess Bride—The Dramatisation: Part 2
William Goldman’s swashbuckling dramedy – a tale of true love and adventure.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Sarah Ransome, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Donna Ward
Sarah Ransome, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, tells her story.
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17:00
PM—01/01/2022
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The New Year Special One
Nick Robinson reviews the highlights of Political Thinking in 2021.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—01/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/01/2022 Archbishop Desmond Tutu laid to rest
A modest state funeral took place for the hero of the struggle against Apartheid
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18:15
Loose Ends—Trevor Horn, Stewart Lee, Laura Checkley, Mica Paris, Cherise, Michelle McManus, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—David Murdoch
The British curling coach hoping for golds in Beijing.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Nicole Kidman
Oscar winning actor Nicole Kidman discusses the experiences that shaped her creative life.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Villain in 6 Chapters
Toby Jones celebrates the mercurial world of the villain.
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21:00
Drama on 4—The Strange Vanishing of Julian Quark
Toby Jones and Doon Mackichan star in Tom Wainwright's surreal political comedy.
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21:45
Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
1/5 Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
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22:00
News—01/01/2022
The latest national and international news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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22:15
Moral Maze—Meaning
Michael Buerk is joined by Rowan Williams, Alice Roberts, Will Self and Bonnie Greer.
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 35, Heat 1, 2022
1/13 The wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini
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23:30
Uncanny—Series 1, Case 11: The Curse of Luibeilt
After his terrifying experience, Phil returns to Luibeilt to confront whatever lurks there
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/01/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:15
Shaking Up the Shanty
In search of a new sea shanty for a cargo boat that has ditched diesel in favour of sails.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—02/01/2022
A selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—02/01/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Peter in Drayton in Oxfordshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Peter in Drayton in Oxfordshire.
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05:45
Profile—David Murdoch
The British curling coach hoping for golds in Beijing.
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