BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 23 December 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 2
  2/5Robert Penn fells an ash tree and begins his quest to find as many uses for it as he can.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/12/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/12/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Antibiotic resistance, Raspberry the new cranberry?, Holly harvest, Christmas food charity
  Should a vital antibiotic of 'last resort' for humans be banned on farms?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mauritius Kestrel
  Michael Palin presents the Mauritius kestrel, from the island of Mauritius.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/12/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—Carmen Munroe, Denis King, Ralph Montagu.
  Libby Purves meets actor Carmen Munroe, composer Denis King and Ralph Montagu..
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 3
  3/5Robert Penn takes a piece of his ash tree to Britain's best-known wood turner.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Ely Cathedral's Choristers
  The programme joins Ely Cathedral's girl choristers as they get ready for a service.
5. 10:41
  15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, A Disagreeable Man
  3/51884. After a successful run of operas, tempers fray when Princess Ida fails to catch fire
6. 10:55
  The Listening Project—Oscar and Isaac – Badges and Adventures
  A mentoring relationship in the Cub Scouts grew into friendship
7. 11:00
  Stars of Wonder
  Miranda Sawyer explores the magic of the school nativity play.
8. 11:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 7, Two Desperate Men
  3/4A kidnap by two daft, 1930s' con men goes awry.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—23 December 1915 - Albert Wilson
  In Folkestone, Albert tries to lift the curse on the house of Wilson.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—A dog's Christmas, Airport shops, Japan care
  The pet shops are full of Christmas gifts, but which should you avoid giving to your dog?
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/12/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—23/12/2015
  Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell..
6. 13:45
  Roger Law: Art and Seoul—23/12/2015
  Roger Law visits the 'Hollywood of Seoul' to find out how their movies get made.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—22/12/2015
  There is a gathering at Keeper's Cottage.(R)
8. 14:15
  Tumanbay—Series 1, Hidden Knowledge
  4/10Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
9. 15:00
  The Educators—The First Teachers
  Sarah Montague looks at the role of parents in early years learning.
10. 15:30
  The Listeners—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/3Professional listeners reveal how there is far more to listening than hearing.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—A Special Programme on Rituals
  A special programme on rituals, at Christmas and beyond.
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Robin Esser; reporting migration; Formula 1; stories of 2016
  Including Robin Esser, reporting on migration, Formula 1 and the BBC, plus stories of 2016
13. 17:00
  PM—23/12/2015
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/12/2015 Economic growth slows unexpectedly
  Economic growth has slowed markedly, taking the City by surprise.
2. 18:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 3, A Christmas Not Special
  6/6The doorbell interrupts an already unconventional Wrigglesworth family Christmas.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/12/2015
  Does Rob have Christmas all wrapped up?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jennifer Lawrence on Joy; a cultural look ahead to 2016
  Jennifer Lawrence on her new film Joy, and a cultural look ahead to 2016.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, A Disagreeable Man
  3/51884. After a successful run of operas, tempers fray when Princess Ida fails to catch fire(R)
6. 20:00
  Natural Histories—Natural Histories Live - The Big Story
  Comedian Rory Bremner and presenter Brett Westwood tell stories of Earth's natural history
7. 21:00
  Would You Eat an Alien?—Sociable Aliens
  Christine Nicol explores the meaty problem of eating aliens. How would you decide?
8. 21:30
  Midweek—Carmen Munroe, Denis King, Ralph Montagu.
  Libby Purves meets actor Carmen Munroe, composer Denis King and Ralph Montagu..(R)
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Special report on migrants in Calais
  A special report looking on whether more should be done for the migrants in Calais.
10. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Snow Garden and Other Stories, I'll Be Home for Christmas
  3/5All the most famous pop star in the world wants is a normal family Christmas.
11. 23:00
  Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 2, Waiting For Billy
  6/6Anita Dobson plays a rock star's wife with a deeply buried secret.
12. 23:15
  Before They Were Famous—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6Even the most successful writers have, at some point, had to take jobs to pay the bills.(R)
13. 23:30
  Stepping Stones—Splash: The Water in Winter
  4/5Piers Plowright goes for a winter swim in the men's pond on Hampstead Heath.(R)
14. 23:45
  Nabokov's Christmas
  Nabokov's beautiful Christmas story of loss and redemption. Read by Robert Glenister.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Man Who Made Things Out of Trees, Episode 3
  3/5Robert Penn takes a piece of his ash tree to Britain's best-known wood turner.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/12/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/12/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—The Mistletoe Consultant, Blackcurrants, Why Farming Matters, Gathering Winter Fuel
  Why blackcurrant bushes need to chill a bit more this winter. Presented by Caz Graham.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Chowchilla
  Michael Palin presents the secretive chowchilla from Queensland, Australia.(R)

Thursday 24 December 2015