BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 22 December 2013

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/12/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  O Henry Stories—The Gift of the Magi
  1/3A young couple struggle to find the money for a special Christmas present for each other.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/12/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/12/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—22/12/2013
  The bells of Durham Cathedral.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Vitali Klitschko
  Mark Coles profiles world boxing champion turned Ukrainian politician, Vitali Klitschko.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—22/12/2013
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Walking and the Mind
  John McCarthy explores the effects of walking on our creative and spiritual well-being.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Reindeer Herd
  Caz Graham meets the Cairngorm reindeer herd at its busiest time of year.
4. 06:57
  Weather—22/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—22/12/2013
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—History of Father Christmas; Winter Solstice; Tackling Islamic extremism
  What kind of bishop is a 'Pope Francis bishop'? John Allen talks about what it all means.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Mind
  Stephen Fry presents an appeal for Mind.
8. 07:57
  Weather—22/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—22/12/2013
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Coming of Christ as a Child
  The Advent season continues with a service live from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Islamo-Christian Heritage
  William Dalrymple reflects on the co-habitation of Islam and Christianity.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Shelduck
  David Attenborough presents the shelduck.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—22/12/2013
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—22/12/2013
  Leonie is feeling lonely. Meanwhile Jennifer tries to help.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Miranda Hart
  Kirsty Young talks to comedian and actor Miranda Hart.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 6
  6/6Regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry are joined by David Mitchell. Jack Dee chairs.(R)
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Nutmeg: The Smell of Christmas?
  For Nigel Slater, nutmeg is 'the scent of Christmas', but Sheila Dillon needs convincing.
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—22/12/2013
  The latest national and international news.
5. 13:30
  Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 2, Fisherman's Friends
  Hardeep visits the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac on the north Cornish coast.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—1870s Special at Beamish
  Eric Robson chairs a special 1870s-themed episode of GQT from Beamish, the Living Museum.(R)
7. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Children's Voices
  Fi Glover introduces children talking about siblings, ambition and stolen chocolate.
8. 15:00
  Roddy Doyle on Radio 4—Roddy Doyle's The Van
  In a dilapidated van, Jimmy Rabbitte and Bimbo venture into the fish 'n' chip industry.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Year of the Women Writers
  Sally Gardner, Sarah Hall and Lennie Goodings discuss the 'Year of the Women Writers'.
10. 16:30
  Poetry in Translation
  Daljit Nagra explores the different practices behind translating poetry.(R)
11. 17:00
  Lines in the Sand
  Mark Doyle investigates the new threat from Africa's Islamist militants.(R)
12. 17:40
  Profile—Vitali Klitschko
  Mark Coles profiles world boxing champion turned Ukrainian politician, Vitali Klitschko.(R)
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—22/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/12/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—22/12/2013
  Gerry Northam chooses the best of the previous seven days of BBC Radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/12/2013
  Eddie is insistent.
4. 19:15
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6The pros and cons of being grown up enough to have a guest room.
5. 19:45
  Modern Welsh Voices—The Eyas
  2/5By Jim Perrin. A young boy's obsession with taming birds of prey leads him into danger.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Britain's 80,000 homeless children
  Tim Harford on a Shelter statistic. Plus wine shortage, maths and magic, and football.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Peter O'Toole, Lord Roberts of Conwy, Colin Wilson, Joan Fontaine, Ronnie Briggs
  Matthew Bannister recalls an actor, a politician, an author, an actress and a train robber(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Bye-bye to Bitcoin?; Gender-blender insurance; World's most expensive moneybox
  Has the bitcoin bubble burst? The true price of insurance. Copycat HMRC and moneyboxes.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Mind
  Stephen Fry presents an appeal for Mind.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—Curtain Up
  Peter Day goes behind the scenes at the pantomime to find out why it matters financially.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—22/12/2013
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—22/12/2013
  Kevin Maguire of the Daily Mirror looks at how papers covered the week's biggest stories.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—The Secret Life of Walter Mitty; American Hustle; All Is Lost; Location scouting
  Francine Stock talks to Ben Stiller about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.(R)
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Walking and the Mind
  John McCarthy explores the effects of walking on our creative and spiritual well-being.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/12/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Couples and Chronic Illness; Fashion and Dress in Later Life
  The links between clothing and age. Also, how couples deal with chronic illness.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—22/12/2013
  The bells of Durham Cathedral.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/12/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/12/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/12/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/12/2013
  There are concerns that not enough money goes towards environmental schemes in England.
10. 05:56
  Weather—23/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Lesser Redpoll
  David Attenborough presents the lesser redpoll.

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