BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 20 December 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Pier Shorts, Love Lessons from Cephalopods
  2/5By Kay Sexton. A marine scientist challenges a Russian gangmaster to a swimming contest.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/12/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/12/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—20/12/2009
  The sound of bells from St John the Baptist, Loughton.
8. 05:45
  The Watchdog and the Feral Beast—Episode 1
  1/3Does the press act as freedom's guardian or is it a 'feral beast', in Tony Blair's phrase?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—20/12/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Festive Spirit
  Madeleine Bunting explores the traditional desire of communities to create festivals.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—20/12/2009
  Adam Henson visits Hunmanby Grange Farm on the Yorkshire Wolds.
4. 06:57
  Weather—20/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—20/12/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—20/12/2009
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Build Africa
  Dame Diana Rigg appeals on behalf of Build Africa.
8. 07:58
  Weather—20/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—20/12/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A Spotless Rose
  A service from St John's College, Durham. The preacher is Rev Dr David Wilkinson.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Clive James: Option Swamp
  Clive James vents his frustration at automated customer systems.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—20/12/2009
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—20/12/2009
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Michael Caine
  Kirsty Young's castaway is Sir Michael Caine.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 52, Episode 5
  5/6Jack Dee chairs. With Barry Cryer and Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jo Brand and Jeremy Hardy.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Spirits
  Sheila Dillon tastes her way through the long tradition of turning fruit into alcohol.
3. 12:57
  Weather—20/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—20/12/2009
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Over The Rainbow With Yip Harburg
  Broadcaster Stephen Evans explores the life and work of lyricist Yip Harburg.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—18/12/2009
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and John Cushnie.
7. 14:45
  Joan Armatrading's Favourite Choirs—London Bulgarian Choir
  3/5Joan meets a choir that practices in an embassy and reflects the culture of its homeland.(R)
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Matilda, Episode 1
  1/2Dramatisation of Roald Dahl's modern children's classic about a five-year-old genius.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Crime Writing and 2010 Publishing Highlights
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Mark Billingham and Barry Forshaw about Sherlock Holmes.
10. 16:30
  Thomas Lynch's Season of Innocence
  Thomas Lynch introduces a poignant and insightful programme on poetry inspired by children
11. 16:56
  1989: Day by Day—20th December 1989
  US forces looking for General Noriega invade Panama.
12. 17:00
  The New Art of Diplomacy—Episode 1
  1/2James Naughtie asks if British diplomacy is still fit for purpose.
13. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 7, The Guilt Season
  7/8Writer Liz Jensen creates a fictional response to the week's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—20/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—20/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—20/12/2009
  Val McDermid introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/12/2009
  The hall is decked.
4. 19:15
  Americana—20/12/2009
  Matt Frei presents an insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Sputnik, The First King of Mars
  5/5By Nick Walker. There is plenty of time to think during the long journey to Mars.(R)
6. 20:00
  More or Less—18/12/2009
  Who really pays most tax and why Christmas shopping is an orgy of 'value destruction'.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—18/12/2009
  The lives of Paul Samuelson, Yegor Gaidar, Bobby Jaye, Sir John Quicke and Ken Wlaschin.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—19/12/2009
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Build Africa
  Dame Diana Rigg appeals on behalf of Build Africa.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Let Me Entertain You
  Peter Day finds out what businessmen can learn from rock musicians and comedians.
11. 21:58
  Weather—20/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—20/12/2009
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 23:00
  1989: Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 19th December November 1989
  FW de Klerk meets Nelson Mandela, Chile elects a civilian president to replace Pinochet.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Festive Spirit
  Madeleine Bunting explores the traditional desire of communities to create festivals.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/12/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Prison Clothing - Lewes Arms Boycott
  Laurie Taylor explores the history of prison clothing, and the power of the boycott.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—20/12/2009
  The sound of bells from St John the Baptist, Loughton.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/12/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/12/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/12/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop Alan Abernethy.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/12/2009
  The government stars a campaign warning people about buying Micro-pigs as presents.
10. 05:57
  Weather—21/12/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 21 December 2009