BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 20 December 2011

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 1
  1/5From a turn-up for the books to avocado, via gambling in medieval France.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/12/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/12/2011
  Why scientists think a pink flowering plant could be the key to sustainable meat and milk.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/12/2011
  Debating criticisms of HMRC, eurozone collapse, foster care, perfect names and encores.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Lord Robert Winston
  Lord Robert Winston on IVF, the House of Lords and scientists' ethical responsibilty.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Lucy Kellaway with Sir Peter Moores
  Lucy Kellaway explores the complexities of having considerable personal wealth.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 2
  2/5The links between the proof of a pudding, sausage-shaped poison and feisty heroines.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Cook the Perfect bread and pudding with Sophie Dahl; women in N Korea; play-date etiquette
  Sophie Dahl cooks the perfect bread and butter pudding; foster care; angels; play dates.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 2
  2/15Roland asks Maud Bailey for help in his quest to unravel the mystery behind the letters.
7. 11:00
  Tales from the Arab Spring—Counter Revolution (Libya)
  2/3Stories from the year that changed the face of the Middle East with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen
8. 11:30
  Warsaw Variations
  The story of two Polish composers, Andrzej Panufnik and Witold Lutoslawski.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—The Problem of Childhood Obesity
  How do we reverse the trend of childhood obesity? Call You and Yours with Julian Worricker
2. 12:57
  Weather—20/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—20/12/2011
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
4. 13:45
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Office at War
  12/15In 1914, the post office was called upon to play a vital role in the country's war effort.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—19/12/2011
  Helen is feeling upbeat.
6. 14:15
  McLevy—Series 8, The Last Illusion
  4/4McLevy sets out to prove that a celebrated stage magician is a jewel thief.
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—Carbon dioxide munching plants
  Which plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere most effectively?
8. 15:30
  Questions, Questions—21/07/2011
  Stewart Henderson explores the musical heritage of tin mining, plus collective nouns.(R)
9. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—20/12/2011
  The language of the financial markets. Michael Rosen returns for a new series on words.
10. 16:30
  Great Lives—Thomas Hobbes
  Steven Pinker joins Matthew Parris to discuss the life of the philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
11. 17:00
  PM—20/12/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/12/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Basingstoke
  3/6Mark Steel visits Basingstoke to talk roundabouts and a shopping centre record.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/12/2011
  Jazzer is in a bolshie mood.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Michelle Yeoh, 2011 music picks, book cover design
  Michelle Yeoh on The Lady; book cover design in the digital age; music picks of 2011.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 2
  2/15Roland asks Maud Bailey for help in his quest to unravel the mystery behind the letters.
6. 20:00
  Can You Touch Your Toes?
  Anita Anand investigates a new system designed to work out who is and isn't fit for work.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Latest Can't See, Will Cook + Braille reaction
  UK Braillists strike back. And cooking for Christmas - watch out for the fairy dust!
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—The Stress Special: The Results - Time for a Laugh - Disclosing Mental Health Histories
  The results from a scientific study of UK stress levels: how stressed are we as a nation?
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Lord Robert Winston
  Lord Robert Winston on IVF, the House of Lords and scientists' ethical responsibilty.
10. 21:58
  Weather—20/12/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—20/12/2011
  Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 2
  2/10Fanny is anxious about meeting her beloved aunt Emily's husband-to-be.
13. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 5, I'm a Chemist Get Me Out of Here
  Dara O'Briain joins the Infinite Monkeys Robin Ince and Brian Cox for science/comedy chat.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—20/12/2011
  Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 2
  2/5The links between the proof of a pudding, sausage-shaped poison and feisty heroines.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/12/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/12/2011
  The Red Tractor label's turkey standards are criticised by animal welfare campaigners.

Wednesday 21 December 2011