BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 26 December 2007

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—26/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Christmas Meditation
  The hopes and fears of all the years, with the Rt Rev Lord Richard Harries of Pentregarth.
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 2
  2/5Henry VII used the chapel as a propaganda vehicle to emphasise his claim to the throne.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/12/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/12/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/12/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev Tom Wright.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/12/2007
  Mark Holdstock explains why there is much more to pigs than bacon and sausages.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Following Wainwright
  Mark Radcliffe discovers the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright, author and rambler.(R)
2. 07:00
  Today—26/12/2007
  Including Weather; Sports Desk; Thought for the Day.
3. 09:00
  Midweek—26/12/2007
  Lively and diverse conversation.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 3
  3/5Henry VIII was able to spend lavishly on the arts.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Mistresses
  An episode dedicated to exploring the role of mistresses.
6. 11:00
  Art in the Trenches
  David Snow joins an archaeolological dig in the WWI trenches in Thiepval Wood in France.
7. 11:30
  Baggage—Series 3, Not Quite Part of the Plan
  4/6Caroline and Ruth struggle with Fiona's post-natal tantrums, unaware that worse is to come
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—26/12/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Sheila McLennon and Stuart Flinders.
2. 12:57
  Weather—26/12/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—26/12/2007
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Off the Page—When Will You Ever Learn
  With historian Dominic Sandbrook, performer Dillie Keane and writer Isabel Losada.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—25/12/2007
  All star cast.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A Night in the Ukraine
  Special adaptation of the Marx Brothers' award-winning musical, written by Dick Vosburgh.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—23/12/2007
  Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and John Cushnie.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Cribbins at Christmas, Ho! Ho! Ho!
  2/4By Stephen Wyatt. Do people spare a thought for the man in the Father Christmas costume?
9. 15:45
  Just What I Always Wanted
  A compendium of Christmas joy and misery over presents.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Ghosts of Berlin
  Laurie Taylor explores the city of Berlin's continuing struggle with its troubled history.
11. 16:30
  Current Puns
  Stephen Fry and Arthur Smith investigate the peculiar English predilection for puns.(R)
12. 17:00
  PM—26/12/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Musical—Series 4, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Camilla
  3/6Camilla Parker Bowles leaves the convent to help look after Charles Von Windsor's family.(R)
3. 18:30
  4 Stands Up—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Featured performers include Shappi Khorsandi, Wil Hodgson and Rhod Gilbert.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—26/12/2007
  Eddie shoots off.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—26/12/2007
  Kirsty Lang presents a special programme about songs written for Disney films.
6. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—M R James at Christmas, Lost Hearts
  3/5Stephen Elliot, orphaned at the age of 12, is troubled by dreams of two ghostly figures.
7. 20:00
  Reality Check—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Government advisors, teachers and parents discuss admission to secondary schools.
8. 20:45
  Stop the World—Episode 3
  3/3Kamran Nazeer talks to people who hold views totally at odds with the prevailing orthodoxy
9. 21:00
  Frontiers—Disgust
  Claudia Hammond investigates new research connecting moral revulsion with physiology.
10. 21:30
  Midweek—26/12/2007
  Lively and diverse conversation.
11. 21:58
  Weather—26/12/2007
  Weather information.
12. 22:00
  The World Tonight—26/12/2007
  National and international news and analysis.
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Nine Tailors, Episode 3
  3/10Lord Peter Wimsey returns to the village following two strange discoveries.
14. 23:00
  The Maltby Collection—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Curators Rod and Julian are both planning grand gestures.(R)
15. 23:30
  Christmas Crackers
  Phil Jupitus recalls the way that television and radio have celebrated Christmas Day.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—27/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Just What I Always Wanted
  A compendium of Christmas joy and misery over presents.
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 3
  3/5Henry VIII was able to spend lavishly on the arts.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/12/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/12/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/12/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev Tom Wright.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/12/2007
  Mark Holdstock samples some traditional English ale.

Thursday 27 December 2007