BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 15 December 2013

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/12/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Three for My Baby, Harold Lloyd Is Not the Man of My Dreams
  3/3By Morven Crumlish. A woman meets Walter on the day she was meant to fall in love.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/12/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/12/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—15/12/2013
  The bells of St Edward's, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Michelle Bachelet
  Edward Stourton profiles Michelle Bachelet, former and perhaps future president of Chile.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—15/12/2013
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Made by Hand
  Samira Ahmed reflects on the power and pleasure of making things by hand.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Early Lambing
  It's not even Christmas yet, and Sybil Ruscoe is helping out in the lambing shed.
4. 06:57
  Weather—15/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—15/12/2013
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Mandela funeral; Judaism in Jamaica; What makes a religion?
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Macmillan Cancer Support
  Jo Brand presents an appeal for Macmillan Cancer Support.
8. 07:57
  Weather—15/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—15/12/2013
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Coming of Christ as Judge
  A service from St Mary's Church, Swansea. Preacher: the Most Rev Dr Barry Morgan.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Why Dickens Endures
  John Gray gives his own theory for the cultural longevity of Charles Dickens.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Long-tailed Duck
  Chris Packham presents the long-tailed duck.(R)
13. 09:00
  The Funeral of Nelson Mandela
  Presented by John Humphrys, with Allan Little in Qunu.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—15/12/2013
  Shula struggles with her emotions. Meanwhile Jennifer and Jess begin to bond.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Gillian Clarke
  Kirsty Young talks to poet Gillian Clarke.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 5
  5/6Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.(R)
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Fish & Chips
  Sheila Dillon explores a renaissance in the great British fish and chip shop.
3. 12:57
  Weather—15/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—15/12/2013
  The latest national and international news.
5. 13:30
  Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 2, Marina Chapman
  Yorkshire grandmother Marina Chapman tells her dramatic tale of survival in the wild.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—The Millennium Seed Bank
  Eric Robson hosts GQT from the Millennium Seed Bank at Wakehurst Place.(R)
7. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Women Dealing with Life
  Fi Glover with conversations about terminal cancer, acne, friendship and dreadlocks.
8. 15:00
  Roddy Doyle on Radio 4—The Commitments
  Jim Sheridan directs Roddy Doyle's groundbreaking novel. Jimmy Rabbite is on a mission.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Lord Peter Wimsey, John Freeman, Kate Mosse
  Jill Paton Walsh and Sarah Crown talk about the enduring appeal of Lord Peter Wimsey.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Poetry Please Special: Edge
  Edge - a journey through space in poetry by Katrina Porteous, music by Peter Zinovieff.
11. 17:00
  Inside the Fed
  Simon Jack tells the surprising story of the US Federal Reserve.(R)
12. 17:40
  Profile—Michelle Bachelet
  Edward Stourton profiles Michelle Bachelet, former and perhaps future president of Chile.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—15/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—15/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/12/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—15/12/2013
  Benjamin Zephaniah chooses the best of the previous seven days of BBC Radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—15/12/2013
  Leonie is feeling lonely.
4. 19:15
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, #2 to Go; Innocents Abroad
  3/6A trip to China does not work out well for David, especially on the food front.
5. 19:45
  Modern Welsh Voices—Brown Jug
  1/5By Linda Ruhemann. Shopping for souvenirs in a small holiday town, a man's past is evoked.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—13/12/2013
  Was the coverage of Nelson Mandela's death too much? And is music taking over Radio 4?(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Stan Tracey, General Alfonso Armada, Mary Eyre, Bob George, Mary Riggans
  A jazz musician, a Spanish general, a hockey international, a flea expert and an actress.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Pension industry accused; Steve Webb MP; Lloys mis-selling fine
  The pension industry is accused of 'burgling' pensioners over annuities. With Paul Lewis.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Macmillan Cancer Support
  Jo Brand presents an appeal for Macmillan Cancer Support.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—Workload
  Peter Day talks to people with disabilities and asks how equal their opportunities are.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—15/12/2013
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—15/12/2013
  Caroline Daniel of the FT looks at how papers covered the week's biggest stories.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Harvey Weinstein; Xmas gifts from the film world; Alfonso Cuaron on Gravity
  Francine Stock talks to legendary film producer Harvey Weinstein, co-founder of Miramax.(R)
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Made by Hand
  Samira Ahmed reflects on the power and pleasure of making things by hand.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/12/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Pocket Calculator in Papua New Guinea; Chicago
  Laurie discusses a landmark study into communities. Also, pockets in Papua New Guinea.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—15/12/2013
  The bells of St Edward's, Stow-on-the-Wold in Gloucestershire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/12/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/12/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/12/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Father Eugene O'Neill.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/12/2013
  Farming news with Charlotte Smith. New rules on CAP subsidy will hit small-holders.
10. 05:56
  Weather—16/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Shelduck
  David Attenborough presents the shelduck.

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