BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 22 December 2010

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/12/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Finishing the Hat, Episode 2
  2/5Sondheim recounts his experience of writing the lyrics for Gypsy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/12/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/12/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/12/2010
  With the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/12/2010
  Anna Hill hears concerns that delays to domestic heating oil supplies could prove fatal.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/12/2010
  Including Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—22/12/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Reece Shearsmith.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Finishing the Hat, Episode 3
  3/5Sondheim discusses his first outing on Broadway with his own music.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—22/12/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Brassicas - the best ways to cook them up over Christmas.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Art of Deception, series 2, Episode 3
  3/5By Philip Palmer. Jessica has agreed to be painted by Ballantyne.
6. 11:00
  Australian Wanted in Woodhall Spa
  Chris Ledgard explores the tradition of overseas cricketers playing for amateur UK clubs.
7. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 6, Calendar Boys
  2/6Arthur comes up with a brilliant idea to help raise funds for the local church hall.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—22/12/2010
  The story of the fake airline and a shortage of liquified petroleum gas.
2. 12:57
  Weather—22/12/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—22/12/2010
  National and international news.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—22/12/2010
  The Telegraph and Cable; Murdoch's Times deal, 30 years on; Downton vs Upstairs Downstairs
5. 14:00
  The Archers—21/12/2010
  Vicky is very worried.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Shakespeare a la Carte
  The Bard's best bits performed by some of the top actors. Except they're stuck in traffic.(R)
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—22/12/2010
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Adventures of Mr Thake, Thake in America
  2/3The hapless traveller sends news home to Beachcomber after losing his hat at Niagara Falls
9. 15:45
  The Bus Pass Road Trips—Episode 3
  3/5The man who set out to travel the length of the country for free.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Class at Christmas
  Laurie Taylor explores Christmas, compassion and class, from the Victorian era to today.
11. 16:30
  All in the Mind—Mental Illness - The Remote Psychiatrist - Who Do You Think You Are?
  Claudia Hammond unpicks the statistic that 1 in 4 people have a mental health problem.
12. 17:00
  PM—22/12/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/12/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Shappi Talk—Series 2, Divorce and the Single Mother
  1/4Using her own experience, Shappi Khorsandi investigates what it's like being a single mum.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/12/2010
  Alice and Chris make secret plans.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Little Fockers; music biographies
  With John Wilson, including a review of Little Fockers and a selection of rock biographies
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Art of Deception, series 2, Episode 3
  3/5By Philip Palmer. Jessica has agreed to be painted by Ballantyne.
6. 20:00
  Unreliable Evidence—Lord Bingham
  Clive Anderson's guests pay tribute to the late Lord Bingham.
7. 20:45
  Blond on Britain—The Church of England
  3/3Leading political thinker Phillip Blond defends the Church of England.
8. 21:00
  Science vs The Stradivarius
  Can science master the Stradivarius? Professor Trevor Cox investigates.(R)
9. 21:30
  Midweek—22/12/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Reece Shearsmith.
10. 21:58
  Weather—22/12/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/12/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 3
  Mary meets her uncle's younger brother Jem Merlyn, and Squire Bassat pays a visit.
13. 23:00
  iGod—Ego
  2/6David Soul and Simon Day star in a series of fantastical comedy apocalypses.
14. 23:15
  Comic Fringes—Comic Fringes: Series 5, Hair of the Dead
  2/3By Sarah Millican. Young hairdresser Kitty gets some work experience in a funeral parlour.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/12/2010
  Mark D'Arcy with the news from Parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/12/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Finishing the Hat, Episode 3
  3/5Sondheim discusses his first outing on Broadway with his own music.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/12/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/12/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/12/2010
  With the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/12/2010
  Empty greenhouses are being heated to melt snow on the roofs.

Thursday 23 December 2010