BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 28 December 2015

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—A Special Programme on Rituals
  A special programme on rituals, at Christmas and beyond.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—27/12/2015
  Bells from the Church of St Andrew, Stratton in North Cornwall.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/12/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/12/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—The Fergie at 70
  The story of the little grey tractor that revolutionised farming. With Sarah Swadling.
10. 05:56
  Weather—28/12/2015
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Robin
  Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/12/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Shakespeare's Late Plays - recorded at the Globe's Playhouse
  Simon Russell Beale, Jeanette Winterson, Dominic Dromgoole and Katherine Duncan-Jones.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 1
  1/5Dr Alfred Alexander builds a holiday home by the lake in the village of Gross Glienicke.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour Quiz
  Shappi Khorsandi, Sara Pascoe and Helen Lewis quizzed on women in the news over 2015.
5. 10:45
  Incredible Women—Series 4, Kirstie Clarke
  Meet Kirstie Clarke. She tells it like it is. No holds barred, no matter who she offends.
6. 11:00
  Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2015
  Robert Peston chooses his radio moments of 2015.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—28/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—28 December 1915 - Ruth Billings
  Ruth Billings's temper gets her into trouble.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Housing
  Peter White and guests discuss housing, which is back on top of the political agenda.
4. 12:57
  Weather—28/12/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—28/12/2015
  Coverage of the floods in northern England, presented by Shaun Ley.
6. 13:45
  School of Thought—The Early Years
  David Willetts suggests education spending should be rebalanced away from the early years.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—27/12/2015
  Will all be alright on opening night?(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Calendar Girls
  Ambridge Am Dram Queen Lynda Snell presents Tim Firth's comedy drama smash hit.(R)
9. 15:45
  Christmas Is a Sad Season for the Poor by John Cheever
  Martin Freeman reads John Cheever's classic Christmas tale about the power of giving.(R)
10. 16:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 11, 2015
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs the contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Heaven and the Afterlife
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss religious perspectives on the afterlife.
12. 17:00
  PM—28/12/2015
  News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/12/2015 The Environment Agency has said a complete rethink is needed on the UK's flood defences
  David Cameron insists he will do whatever is necessary to respond to severe flooding.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Musical—Xmas 2015, Seven Bribes
  Richie Webb and cast take Sepp Blatter down a peg in this West End musical.
3. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 64, Episode 5
  5/6Jack Dee, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Rob Brydon.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—28/12/2015
  Elizabeth has fond memories.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Cultural Philanthropy
  Kirsty Lang speaks to cultural philanthropists about their role in funding the Arts.
6. 19:45
  Incredible Women—Series 4, Kirstie Clarke
  Meet Kirstie Clarke. She tells it like it is. No holds barred, no matter who she offends.(R)
7. 20:00
  The Philosopher's Arms—Series 5, Future People
  The Philosopher's Arms asks what sort of people should we bring into the world.
8. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Saving India's Parsis
  India's Parsi population is declining. Can Parsis be persuaded to make more babies?(R)
9. 21:00
  Putting Science to Work—Infuriating Packaging
  Jim Al-Khalili brings three scientists together to solve a problem facing society.(R)
10. 21:30
  Start the Week—Shakespeare's Late Plays - recorded at the Globe's Playhouse
  Simon Russell Beale, Jeanette Winterson, Dominic Dromgoole and Katherine Duncan-Jones.(R)
11. 21:58
  Weather—28/12/2015
  Weather information.
12. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Historic deal over 'comfort women'
  Japan and South Korea sign agreement, Vichy archives released, record Australian drought.
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 1
  1/5Having found literary success, our lady heads to a conference in Brussels.
14. 23:00
  Mastertapes—Series 5, Squeeze (the A Side)
  Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford talk about Squeeze's 1981 album, 'East Side Story'
15. 23:30
  Sounds Up There
  Sound designer Glenn Freemantle, who worked on Gravity, commemorates the first spacewalk.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Penguin Post Office—Episode 1
  1/5The team boards their yacht Pelagic, designed for the glacial ice fields they encounter.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 1
  1/5Dr Alfred Alexander builds a holiday home by the lake in the village of Gross Glienicke.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/12/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/12/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Hind Stalking in Sutherland
  Moira Hickey spends a day on a Highland estate where the annual hind cull is underway.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hyacinth Macaw
  Sir David Attenborough presents the hyacinth macaw of the Brazilian Pantanal.(R)

Tuesday 29 December 2015