LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/11/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4.
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00:30
Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh—Episode 4
4/5 Toussaint focusses his energies on creating a new constitution for Saint-Domingue.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91Èȱ¬ World Service Programmes—20/11/2020
91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 joins the 91Èȱ¬ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/11/2020
The latest news from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/11/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Jaspreet Kaur.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/11/20 - Live exports, Lorry queues in Kent, Chlorinated chicken
Live animal exports - we hear from protesters at Ramsgate in Kent.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Bluethroat
For musician Fyfe Dangerfield, seeing a rare bird is like seeing a celebrity on the street
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/11/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:31
Yesterday in Parliament—20/11/2020
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Opposition
Sir Keir Starmer shares the soundtrack of his life. With Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Daily Service—20/11/2020 Children
Christian worship with Bible reading, prayer and music by the Rev Sharon Grenham-Thompson.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kate Humble, Impact of International Aid Cuts, Moving House, My Life in Shoes
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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10:45
Spice—The Best-Thumbed Parts Of Her Novel
5/5 The Best-Thumbed Parts Of Her Novel by Robert Shearman. A writer is losing her words.
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11:00
The Corrections—Trojan Horse: Brit-ish?
What the Trojan Horse Affair revealed about how to be British
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11:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, The Scam
1/2 Arthur bumps into an old friend with an investment opportunity.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—20/11/2020
The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
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12:04
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead—10: Speaking Up
10/10 The finale of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel, set in Jim Crow-era Florida.
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12:18
You and Yours—Online Delivery, Drinking in Lockdown, Consumer Spending
New research suggests that consumer spend is expected to fall by almost £200 billion.
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12:57
Weather—20/11/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—20/11/2020
News, analysis and comment from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4
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13:45
Mayday—10. The Canister on the Bed
What really happened in the Douma Massacre?
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14:00
The Archers—19/11/2020
The Carters attempt to pick up the pieces
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14:15
Drama on 4—Blue Thunder
Facing up to home truths in this gripping family drama by Padraic Walsh
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Garden Wisley: Postbag Edition
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—The Dogs in the Street
A local tour guide becomes a Hollywood "fixer" when a film crew comes to town.
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16:00
Last Word—Des O’Connor CBE, Richard Trim OBE, Dr Ataullah Siddiqui, Edith Raymond Locke
Matthew Bannister on a comedian, a radar engineer, a scholar, an editor.
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16:30
Feedback—20/11/2020
The programme that holds the 91Èȱ¬ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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17:00
PM—20/11/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/11/2020 Boris Johnson rejects findings that Priti Patel bullied civil servants
Prime Minister says the 91Èȱ¬ Secretary did not breach the Ministerial Code.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 4
4/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
Front Row—Tim Minchin, Jan Morris remembered, new gaming consoles, Nicholas Pinnock
Tim Minchin on his debut solo album Apart Together, and new gaming consoles.
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19:45
The Crime Writer at the Festival—A Marriage of Inconvenience
4/4 Short story by David Mark, inspired by the unique atmosphere of crime writing festivals.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Saffron Cordery, Jeremy Hunt MP, Jess Phillips MP, Charlotte Pickles
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
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20:50
A Point of View—Experience Trumps Facts
David Goodhart defends objective facts over personal experience.
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21:00
Mayday Omnibus—Episode 2
When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Boris Johnson's adviser on ministerial standards resigns
Sir Alex Allan goes after PM rejects findings that 91Èȱ¬ Secretary bullied staff
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22:45
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead—10: Speaking Up
10/10 The finale of Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel, set in Jim Crow-era Florida.
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23:00
Americast—Democracy Dyes in Darkness
Rudy Giuliani’s losing streak.
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23:30
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, Fundraising Appeal
Charity has become big business – but what’s the best way to elicit donations?
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23:45
Today in Parliament—20/11/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/11/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4.
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00:30
Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh—Episode 5
5/5 In 1801, Saint-Domingue faces an invasion threat from France and Toussaint must act fast.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91Èȱ¬ World Service Programmes—21/11/2020
91Èȱ¬ Radio 4 joins the 91Èȱ¬ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/11/2020
The latest news from 91Èȱ¬ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/11/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
Four Thought—Being a Carer
Penny Wincer reflects on what it means to be a carer.
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