BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 22 December 2014

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/12/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Butchers; Fat Gay Men
  Fat gay men - resisting the stigma. Also, the masculine world of the butcher.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—21/12/2014
  The bells of St Peter's Church, Congleton.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/12/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/12/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/12/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Campylobacter testing, poaching and coats for calves
  Campylobacter testing on farms.
10. 05:56
  Weather—22/12/2014
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Robin
  Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/12/2014
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Hedonism
  Tom Sutcliffe discusses hedonism with Greg Doran, Julia Twigg, Zoe Cormier and Kurt Lampe.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, Episode 1
  1/5The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Monica Grady on Space Exploration; Cerys Matthews; Inequality in the Workplace
  Monica Grady, professor of Planetary Sciences, on an important year for space exploration.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Hail St Custards
  1/5Molesworth gives a guided tour of the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards.
6. 11:00
  Six Weeks to Save the World
  Dr John Wright records his work in setting up an Ebola centre to serve Moyamba junction.
7. 11:30
  Start/Stop—Series 2, 7. Christmas
  7/8Sparks fly as the three couples prepare for Christmas.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/12/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—22 December 1914 - Phyllis Marshall
  Amidst a surge in drunken soldiers in town, a more refined visitor arrives at the station.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Pop Up Shops, Home Care Costs, Party Wall Disasters
  The small, seasonal shops that are turning out to be retail engines.
4. 12:57
  Weather—22/12/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—22/12/2014
  Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Edward Stourton.
6. 13:45
  Food for Thought—Series 2, Yoko Ono
  2/5Chips, cabbage and chocolate? Yoko Ono discusses her life in food with Nina Myskow.(R)
7. 14:00
  The Archers—21/12/2014
  There is a crisis at Brookfield.(R)
8. 14:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 6, Jackson's Mill
  1/4A new series of dark fantasies featuring William Palmer, the immortal wanderer.
9. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—Brain of Brains 2014
  The general knowledge contest of champions, chaired by Russell Davies.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Christmas, food and being far from home
  Sheila Dillon uncovers the food stories of those away from home on Christmas.(R)
11. 16:00
  Midwives to Be
  Sarah Taylor follows a new intake of student midwives at King's College London.(R)
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—TS Eliot's Religious Poetry
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss the enduring appeal of TS Eliot's religious poetry.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/12/2014
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/12/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 62, Episode 6
  6/6Susan Calman and Tony Hawks join regulars Barry and Graeme, with Jack Dee in the chair.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/12/2014
  Kate is home. And who is that playing Father Christmas?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones; Renee Fleming; Billie Whitelaw remembered
  Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones on The Theory of Everything.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Skool Days of Nigel Molesworth, Hail St Custards
  1/5Molesworth gives a guided tour of the complete and utter shambles that is St Custards.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Invisible Age—The Living Archive
  2/3What is it really like to be old? Matthew Sweet talks candidly to people aged over 85.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—The Knights of New Russia
  The Russian volunteers fighting in eastern Ukraine for their dreams of empires past.(R)
8. 21:00
  Shared Planet—Sharing Our Lives with Wolves
  Can we share the planet with wolves, or will we always want to remove them from our lives?(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Hedonism
  Tom Sutcliffe discusses hedonism with Greg Doran, Julia Twigg, Zoe Cormier and Kurt Lampe.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—22/12/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/12/2014
  Glasgow bin lorry accident, Tunisia election, cyber threats and oil prices.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Diary of a Provincial Lady, EM Delafield - The Diary of a Provincial Lady
  1/5A visit from Lady Boxe and a battle with bulbs.
13. 23:00
  Good Omens—1. The Arrival
  1/6A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events.
14. 23:30
  Good Omens—2. End of Days
  2/6The wrong child is corrupted, but what has happened to Satan's real son.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/12/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stories in the Stars, Episode 1
  1/5The stories behind the names and shapes of the constellations that pattern the night sky.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/12/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/12/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/12/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/12/2014
  A highly infectious pig disease reaches Europe.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hyacinth Macaw
  Sir David Attenborough presents the hyacinth macaw of the Brazilian Pantanal.

Tuesday 23 December 2014