BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 21 December 2008

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Back Chat, Squeezed
  5/5Victor the physio should not be allowed near any patients.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/12/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—21/12/2008
  The sound of bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Dame Liz Forgan
  Sheena McDonald profiles Dame Liz Forgan, the first woman to chair the Arts Council.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—21/12/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Birth
  Poet laureate Andrew Motion considers perceptions of birth.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—21/12/2008
  Elinor Goodman examines the work that goes into producing the nation's Christmas trees.
4. 06:57
  Weather—21/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—21/12/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—21/12/2008
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Tropical Health and Education Trust
  Zeinab Badawi appeals on behalf of the Tropical Health and Education Trust.
8. 07:58
  Weather—21/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—21/12/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Good Tidings to Zion
  From Albany Road Baptist Church in Cardiff.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—It’s a Wrap
  Clive James reflects on the burden of wrapping presents.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—21/12/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—21/12/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—James Nesbitt
  Kirsty Young's castaway is actor James Nesbitt.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Christmas Special
  The panel are Graeme Garden, Jack Dee, Armando Iannucci and Sean Lock.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Forgotten Christmas Meals
  Sheila Dillon joins a family of keen cooks to prepare a feast of forgotten Christmas meals
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—21/12/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Where Scotland Meets England—Episode 2
  2/2Hardeep travels from Liddesdale to Gretna, and meets border resident Lord Steel.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—21/12/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood and John Cushnie.
7. 14:45
  A Box of Wittgensteins—The Moody Genius
  2/4Margaret Stonborough investigates the life of her great-uncle through the family archive.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Jamila Gavin - Coram Boy, Angel Child
  2/2Toby and Aaron dream of finding their parents, but Toby's benefactor has other plans.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Nigella Lawson and debut novels
  Nigella Lawson reveals the five books that mean the most to her.
10. 16:30
  Ezra Caged
  Jeremy Harding reads and explores Ezra Pound's Pisan Cantos poems.
11. 17:00
  Reckless beyond Reason
  Winifred Robinson investigates the extent and effects of teenage drinking in Britain.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Dame Liz Forgan
  Sheena McDonald profiles Dame Liz Forgan, the first woman to chair the Arts Council.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—21/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—21/12/2008
  John Waite introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/12/2008
  Eddie lets the side down.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—21/12/2008
  Natalie Barrass receives a chocolate tutorial from author Vivian French.
5. 19:45
  The Railway Children—Episode 2
  2/5The children ask a favour of the Old Gentleman.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Strictly Voting Fiasco - Imperial Measures - Childhood Obesity - Knife-Crime Statistics
  Tim Harford explores the voting system of Strictly Come Dancing.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—19/12/2008
  John Wilson presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—20/12/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Tropical Health and Education Trust
  Zeinab Badawi appeals on behalf of the Tropical Health and Education Trust.
10. 21:30
  In Business—How to Go Bust
  Peter Day asks if there is a right or wrong way to tackle intractable business problems.
11. 21:58
  Weather—21/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—21/12/2008
  Including Secret Lives.
13. 23:00
  In Living Memory—Series 8, The Little Red Schoolbook
  1/4Jolyon Jenkins recalls the 1971 book which advised children about sex and drugs.(R)
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Birth
  Poet laureate Andrew Motion considers perceptions of birth.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Chinese Capitalism - Concepts in Education
  Laurie Taylor discusses the impact of China's economic reforms with Will Hutton.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—21/12/2008
  The sound of bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/12/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/12/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/12/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—22/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 22 December 2008