LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/05/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Broken Greek, by Pete Paphides—Part Two
2/5 An autobiographical story of chip shops and pop songs from music journalist Pete Paphides.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—06/05/2020
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/05/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/05/20 - Small farms, market gardening and sheep shearers
Are small farms the next big idea in farming?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Icterine Warbler
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the icterine warbler.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/05/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—06/05/2020
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
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09:00
More or Less—Testing truth, fatality rates, obesity risk and trampolines.
Did the UK really carry out 100,000 coronavirus tests in one day?
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09:30
Sliced Bread—Noise Cancelling Headphones
The promise of noise cancelling headphones is enticing, but do they live up to the hype?
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09:45
Daily Service—06/05/2020 Of those in pain
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by David Waters.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Anna Lapwood, Femicide research, June Almeida
Inspiring girls to play the organ. Femicide research. The first human coronavirus
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10:45
The Citadel—Series 7, Episode 3
3/5 Denny believes a young boxer might be his son.
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11:00
The Price of Life
Anita Anand meets the people putting a price on life. How do they justify their decisions?
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11:30
Plum House—Series 3, 6. Fete and Fortune
6/6 Plum House hosts the annual summer fete, and Maureen's old rival Sue makes an appearance.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/05/2020
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
The Street, by Ann Petry—Episode 3
3/10 Ann Petry鈥檚 powerful novel about a single mother in 1940s Harlem. Read by Adjoa Andoh.
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12:20
You and Yours—Zero Hours Contracts; 91热爆school Diary; Rhod Gilbert On Care
The financial hardship facing people on zero hours contracts during lockdown.
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12:57
Weather—06/05/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—06/05/2020
News, analysis and comment from 91热爆 Radio 4
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13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC), Indus Seal
3/5 Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects - stone seals from the Indus Valley.
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14:00
The Archers—Kirsty and Tom are Getting Married
We delve into The Archers鈥� archive to revisit Kirsty and Tom's big day.
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14:15
Brief Lives—Series 10, Episode 3
Frank gets to meet his childhood hero, but this footballing god has feet of clay.
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15:00
Money Box—Young workers affected by coronavirus
What challenges do graduates and young workers face due to coronavirus?
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15:30
Inside Health—Inside Health: The Virus, Diabetes & Covid-19; Southampton Critical Care; Antigen Tests; Cytokine Storm
Why do people with diabetes get so sick with Covid-19 and how can they protect themselves?
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16:00
The Media Show—Why we're all playing video games
From Roblox to Call of Duty, the lockdown has meant record participation in gaming.
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16:30
PM—06/05/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/05/2020 Boris Johnson challenged on the high number of UK coronavirus deaths
Labour leader asks Prime Minister, "How on earth did it come to this?"
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18:30
Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 2. Shoveleth in More Hazelnuts!
2/6 Brian, Guuuurk and Troy are condemned to death for crimes against Interior Decoration.
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19:00
The Archers—Chris and Alice Return From Vegas
We delve into The Archers鈥� archive to revisit Chris and Alice's elopement.
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19:15
Front Row—Miranda July, The Fall's Greatest Album? Gemma Bodinetz
Film-maker, artist and writer Miranda July, The Fall's greatest album discussed.
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19:45
The Citadel—Series 7, Episode 3
3/5 Denny believes a young boxer might be his son.
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20:00
Grounded with Louis Theroux—1. Jon Ronson
Louis speaks to writer and documentary-maker Jon Ronson, who is grounded in New York.
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20:45
Sliced Bread—Noise Cancelling Headphones
The promise of noise cancelling headphones is enticing, but do they live up to the hype?
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Silencing with Noise
How is the rising tide of man-made noise affecting our wildlife and what can be done?
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21:30
The Media Show—Why we're all playing video games
From Roblox to Call of Duty, the lockdown has meant record participation in gaming.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Sir Keir Starmer asks the PM "how on earth it had come to this ?"
Boris Johnson admits several failings in the government's coronavirus strategy
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22:45
The Street, by Ann Petry—Episode 3
3/10 Ann Petry鈥檚 powerful novel about a single mother in 1940s Harlem. Read by Adjoa Andoh.
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23:00
Rosie Jones: Box Ticker—Being Northern
4/4 Challenging stand-up comedy from a northern, gay, disabled woman who refuses to conform.
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23:15
Lenny Henry's Rogues Gallery—Series 2, Murder Men
4/4 Phil Hedley is a 'tough guy' actor who takes a job presenting documentaries on gangs.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/05/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Broken Greek, by Pete Paphides—Part Three
3/5 An autobiographical story of chip shops and pop songs from music journalist Pete Paphides.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—07/05/2020
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/05/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/05/20 Report on gamekeepers' motivations, dairy support announced
Are gamekeepers under pressure to illegally shoot birds of prey that predate game birds?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Northern Wheatear
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the northern wheatear.
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