BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 23 December 2013

FM Schedule

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/12/2013
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Clive James
  Andrew Marr talks to writer and former television presenter Clive James.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Love, Nina: Despatches From Family Life, Being a Nanny Is Great
  1/5Nina is faced with the problem of an eight-foot Christmas tree, too big for the house.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—French and Saunders; Fern Britton; Sara Khan
  An advent treat with French and Saunders, plus a rare glimpse into Fern Britton's kitchen.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 1. The Tale of Pigling Bland
  1/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.
6. 11:00
  Mr Cole Comes to Kensington
  Christopher Frayling on Henry Cole, the founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
7. 11:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6Life continues in Wadenbrook, and Ken and Keith have a birthday to celebrate.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—RSPCA spending, FM Radio, Spark Energy, Singles holidays
  The singles holiday market, the future of FM radio, and an investigation into Spark Energy
2. 12:57
  Weather—23/12/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—23/12/2013
  National and international news.
4. 13:45
  One to One—Frank Gardner talks to Tim Rushby-Smith
  Frank Gardner talks to Tim Rushby-Smith about facing up to a life-changing accident.(R)
5. 14:00
  The Archers—22/12/2013
  Eddie is insistent.(R)
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Christmas of Inspector Steine
  The Queen's first Christmas broadcast, but there is little festive spirit at the station.
7. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—23/12/2013
  Third heat of the nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Nutmeg: The Smell of Christmas?
  For Nigel Slater, nutmeg is 'the scent of Christmas', but Sheila Dillon needs convincing.(R)
9. 16:00
  Signs Taken for Wonders
  Vivienne Parry explores how literary vision has been shaped by scientific discovery.
10. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 9, Science and Spin
  A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the world of science communication.
11. 17:00
  PM—23/12/2013
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/12/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Christmas Minute
  Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Stephen Mangan and Gyles Brandreth.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/12/2013
  Helen has high hopes.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—People of the Year 2013, part 1
  Mark Lawson meets the people who have made headlines in the world of arts in 2013.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Tales of Beatrix Potter, 1. The Tale of Pigling Bland
  1/5Five of the famous and timeless tales are celebrated for Christmas.(R)
6. 20:00
  Return to Angola
  Mary Harper reports from Angola on the return of the Portuguese to their former colony.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Bangladesh: Trials of Strength
  Farhana Haider investigates the war crimes trials which have divided Bangladesh.(R)
8. 21:00
  Shared Planet—Noise in the Environment
  Monty Don asks if human-produced noise removes us from the natural world.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Clive James
  Andrew Marr talks to writer and former television presenter Clive James.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—23/12/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/12/2013
  Ritula Shah with the latest on the severe weather across much of the UK.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed out of the Window and Disappeared, Episode 1
  1/10At the old people's home in Malmkoping, it is Allan Karlsson's 100th birthday.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Prime Suspects
  Michael Rosen and top crime writers on the changing language of the police interview.(R)
14. 23:30
  Down the Line—A Tribute to Felix Dexter
  A tribute to Felix Dexter, with Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/12/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Food for Thought—Series 2, David Sedaris
  1/5Nina Myskow in conversation with David Sedaris about how his family affected his eating.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Love, Nina: Despatches From Family Life, Being a Nanny Is Great
  1/5Nina is faced with the problem of an eight-foot Christmas tree, too big for the house.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/12/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/12/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/12/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/12/2013
  2013 has been a tricky year for British hop growers, but does a brighter future lie ahead?
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Dipper
  David Attenborough presents the dipper.

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