BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 4 December 2015

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Railways: Nation, Network and People by Simon Bradley—4. Engineering
  4/5Feats of new railway engineering have stood the test of time.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/12/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/12/2015
  Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Badger TB Jabs, Crofting, Embrapa and meat substitute made from potato!
  The global shortage of TB jabs could hit the badger TB vaccination programme in England.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-throated Caracara
  Sir David Attenborough presents the red-throated caracara from the Amazonian rainforest.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—04/12/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sandi Toksvig
  Sandi Toksvig is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.(R)
3. 09:45
  The Railways: Nation, Network and People by Simon Bradley—5. Trainspotting
  5/5The track and engine revolution gave birth to the railway enthusiast.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Listener Week, Innovative sanitary pad producing in Zaatari refugee camp
  Looking at innovative sanitary pad producing, handbags, and men and the female menopause.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 5
  5/5Concluding episode of drama series charting true story of the plague in Eyam, Derbyshire.
6. 11:00
  Ancient Ways with Bettany Hughes—1. Albania to Macedonia
  1/3Bettany Hughes follows the ancient Roman road to Istanbul.
7. 11:30
  Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre—Episode 2
  2/4Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny view of our world. With Joanna Lumley and Tom Hollander.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—04/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  One to One—Michael Grade speaks to Juno Roche
  Michael Grade talks to Juno Roche, who risked losing everything when she changed sex.(R)
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Fake Facebook profiles, Argos deliveries, High streets minister
  Are social media sites acting quickly and decisively enough when sites are misused?
4. 12:57
  Weather—04/12/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—04/12/2015
  Including an interview with Jens Stoltenberg, Nato's secretary general.
6. 13:45
  The Light
  Author Bernard Hare recalls a terrifying childhood experience which changed his life.(R)
7. 14:00
  The Archers—03/12/2015
  Too much information for Helen?(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Tess in Winter
  Passions run high between Thomas Hardy, his wife Florence and actress Gertrude Bugler.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Usk, Monmouthshire
  Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Usk in Monmouthshire.
10. 15:45
  e=mc2—Robin Ince - Thoughts While Plummeting
  In Robin Ince's story an unusual schoolboy is inspired to test 'the happiest thought'.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—General Sir Robert Ford, Hazel Adair, Jane Wardle, Gerry Byrne and P.F Sloan
  Obituary series, analysing and celebrating the lives of people who have recently died.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—BBC World Service Soft Power
  Glitz behind the scenes at Friday Night is Music Night, and new World Service funding.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Leanne and Eloise - Dyslexia is a Superpower
  An aunt and her niece compare their widely different experiences of having dyslexia.
14. 17:00
  PM—04/12/2015
  News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/12/2015 California gun attacker 'pledged allegiance to IS'
  A woman who took part in a US gun attack which killed 14 people pledged allegiance to IS.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 47, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—04/12/2015
  Let there be Christmas light!
4. 19:15
  Front Row—John Constable, Frank Sinatra, The art of animation, Poetic performance enhancers
  John Wilson talks to Frank Sinatra's biographer and views Constable's The Lock.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Greater Love, Episode 5
  5/5Concluding episode of drama series charting true story of the plague in Eyam, Derbyshire.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Margaret Beckett MP, Jane Collins MEP, George Monbiot, Lord Willetts
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Leeds Trinity University.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Sarah Dunant: Protest, Paris, Terror
  Sarah Dunant reflects on the links between protest, terrorism, climate change and Paris.
8. 21:00
  Archive on 4—Mustn't Grumble: The Noble British Art of Complaining
  Writer Bidisha explores how complaining has become such an important part of British life.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—04/12/2015
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—IS Linked to California Attack
  A mass shooting that left 14 people dead is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
11. 22:45
  Dark Corners by Ruth Rendell—5. Desperate
  5/10Dermot puts more pressure upon Carl. Final novel by Ruth Rendell.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Dr Christian Jessen and James Wong
  Dr Christian Jessen and James Wong nominate their favourite books, with Harriett Gilbert.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—04/12/2015
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
14. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Sharon and Rita - Keeping It in the Family
  Childhood before television and computers remembered, when nature walks were the highlight
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Railways: Nation, Network and People by Simon Bradley—5. Trainspotting
  5/5The track and engine revolution gave birth to the railway enthusiast.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/12/2015
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/12/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Dr Naftali Brawer.
8. 05:45
  iPM—'I Hated Being a Mum'
  One listener hated being a mother, whilst another wishes he was a father.

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