LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/05/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty—2. Clash
2/5 Autistic Dara has just turned 15, and the first swifts arrive in Northern Ireland.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—27/05/2020
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/05/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Salma El-Wardany.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/05/20 Solar farm in Kent, Asparagus picking is a family affair, Clotted cream from goat's milk
Anna Hill speaks to the company behind the proposed largest solar farm in the country.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Reed Warbler
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the reed warbler.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/05/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—Obeying lockdown, flight arrivals, and is this wave of the epidemic waning?
Does the data show this wave of the epidemic is waning in the UK?
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09:30
Legacy of War—Episode 3
3/10 Sean Bean presents a series exploring how war experiences filter down the generations.
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09:45
Daily Service—27/05/2020 Broken hearts rejoice
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Major Anne Read.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Office Cleaners, Cassa Pancho, Jackie Kay
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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10:45
A Run in the Park by David Park—Episode 3
3/10 A young couple take up running to get fit for their wedding. Written by David Park.
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11:00
Meanwhile...—Meanwhile in Beijing
Rana Mitter explores how China is making the case for its model of government.
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11:30
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 3
3/4 Playwright Michael Frayn鈥檚 masterfully comic ideas portrayed by a stellar ensemble.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/05/2020
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
Just William Pursuing Happiness by Richmal Crompton—William - The Outlaw
The third of five 'Just William' stories by Richmal Crompton, performed by Martin Jarvis.
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12:20
You and Yours—Consumer refunds, Online retail surge and Work after Corona
Watchdog gets over 1000 complaints a day from consumers denied refunds "because of Covid".
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12:57
Weather—27/05/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—27/05/2020
News, analysis and comment from 91热爆 Radio 4
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13:45
The Great Post Office Trial—3. I Love My Post Office
3/22 The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
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14:00
The Archers—26/05/2020
Is it cricket season in locked down Ambridge? Harrison struggles to strike the right tone.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Unforgiven, 07/03/2018
The team desperately need Frankie's forensics to try to find the kidnapper and save a life
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15:00
Money Box—MBL: Furlough problems
Paul Lewis looks at the issues employees and employers are having with the furlough scheme
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15:30
Inside Health—Inside Health: The Virus, Shielding; Pandemic Lexicon; Southampton Hospital; Doctor rejects NHS Superhero Tag
Millions are 'shielding' from the virus. Tanya on the reality of long-term lockdown.
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16:00
The Spark—Peter Macfadyen and rebuilding democracy
Peter Macfadyen tells Helen Lewis his method for rebuilding democracy from the ground up.
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16:30
The Media Show—Christiane Amanpour and a brief history of CNN
As CNN marks 40 years, an extended interview with one of its most celebrated journalists.
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17:00
PM—27/05/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/05/2020 Coronavirus testing and tracing starts in England
Infected people will be asked about recent contacts who'll be told to isolate for 2 weeks
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18:30
Quanderhorn—Quanderhorn 2, 5. Am I Actually the Other Half of Gemma Emma Emma?
5/6 The Martians fire the weapon-melting ray, leaving Earth defenceless to the invasion fleet.
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19:00
The Archers—27/05/2020
Josh faces some tough decisions in locked down Brookfield.
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19:15
Front Row—John Grisham, re-opening of museums and galleries, the best of theatre online
Bestselling author John Grisham on his latest novel.
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19:45
The Case of Charles Dexter Ward by HP Lovecraft—Episode 3
3/18 Podcasters Heawood and Kennedy investigate the disappearance of Charles Dexter Ward.
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20:00
Grounded with Louis Theroux—4. Lenny Henry
Louis speaks to comedian, campaigner and actor Lenny Henry.
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20:45
Legacy of War—Episode 3
3/10 Sean Bean presents a series exploring how war experiences filter down the generations.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Forests of the Future
Peter Gibbs asks if trees can really trump carbon emissions.
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21:30
The Media Show—Christiane Amanpour and a brief history of CNN
As CNN marks 40 years, an extended interview with one of its most celebrated journalists.
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22:00
The World Tonight—鈥淭est and trace鈥 policy to start at 9am tomorrow morning
Matt Hancock says people have "civic duty" to comply with new system
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22:45
Amongst Women by John McGahern—8. Blessing
8/10 Maggie brings her fianc茅 home to meet her father.
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23:00
Where to, Mate?—Series 1, 鈥溾estrogen in the water鈥"
3/4 Ben is dealing with a conspiracy theorist and Bernie discusses life before taxi driving.
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23:15
Six Degrees of John Sessions—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Actor, raconteur and impressionist John Sessions tells some entertaining linked stories.
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23:30
Wireless Nights—Series 1, They only come out at night
2/4 Jarvis Cocker prowls the dark in search of those who only come out at night.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/05/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty—3. Sanctuary
3/5 Autistic Dara feels the pressure at school and escapes into nature for some respite.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—28/05/2020
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:33
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/05/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Salma El-Wardany.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/05/20 - Re-opening rural communities, AI in goats and free range eggs.
We discuss how best to ease lockdown for rural communities.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gary Moore on the Stone Curlew
Braving dark countryside, sound recordist Gary Moore goes in search of the stone curlew.
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