BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 30 December 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Penguin Post Office—Episode 2
  2/5Fierce storms and dense sea ice provide more challenges to the film crew.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 2
  2/5The Alexanders have fled Germany, and the house is to become home to a new family.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/12/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/12/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Fenland Celery
  Anna Hill celebrates the return of the winter speciality fenland celery in Cambridgeshire.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—House Wren
  Sir David Attenborough presents the house wren found across the New World.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/12/2015
  Guest editor Miriam Gonzalez Durantez takes charge of the programme.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—Si King and Dave Myers, Michael Foreman, Lady Alexandra Shackleton, George Hinchcliffe
  Libby Purves meets Si King and Dave Myers, also known as the Hairy Bikers.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 3
  3/5The Meisels can no longer visit the lake house, so Ella Fuhrman and her children move in.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Alicia Vikander, Women in the Catholic Church, Gender Equality in the Film Industry
  Alicia Vikander. Women in the Catholic Church. Gender equality in the film industry.
5. 10:41
  Incredible Women—Series 4, Mandy Fenwick
  Rebecca Front introduces us to Mandy Fenwick, the huge child star of the 1980s.
6. 10:55
  The Listening Project—Sophie and Jan – Love Without Borders
  The allure of the exotic - and the power of shoes and ironed jeans to attract
7. 11:00
  How My Sister Said Goodbye
  Jonathan Freedland on his late sister's unique audio legacy.
8. 11:30
  UK Confidential—1986
  Martha Kearney reviews the release of secret government files from 1986.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—30/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—30 December 1915 - Nell Kingsley
  At the Bevan Hospital an injured soldier avoids returning to duty.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Flooded businesses, The cost of 2016, Diaries
  Small businesses affected by recent flooding ask for a new flood insurance scheme.
4. 12:57
  Weather—30/12/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—30/12/2015
  Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Shaun Ley.
6. 13:45
  School of Thought—Vocational Training
  David Willetts thinks universities should play a bigger role in vocational training.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—29/12/2015
  Helen and Rob have a proposition.(R)
8. 14:15
  Tumanbay—Series 1, Strangle Hold
  5/10Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
9. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Relationships and Money
  If money is ruining your relationship, Ruth Alexander and guests are here to help.
10. 15:30
  The Listeners—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/3A whale biologist is among those who reveal there is more to listening than hearing.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Fashion and Beauty
  Laurie Taylor explores the pleasures and dangers in keeping up appearances.
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—TV Remakes
  TV remakes - risk-averse television or risky business?
13. 17:00
  PM—30/12/2015
  News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/12/15 Heavy rain and gales continue to batter the country.
  Bad weather continues to batter the UK. Bill Cosby has been charged with sexual assault.
2. 18:15
  Don't Start—Series 3, Christmas
  1/4Long-term partners, Neil and Kim, spend a harrowing Christmas Day together.
3. 18:30
  It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Sketch show from comedian Jocelyn Jee Esien.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—30/12/2015
  Brian can always be relied on for his discretion.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Stories of the Year – Part One
  The actors, musicians and artists who have been centre stage in 2015
6. 19:45
  Incredible Women—Series 4, Mandy Fenwick
  Rebecca Front introduces us to Mandy Fenwick, the huge child star of the 1980s.(R)
7. 20:00
  A New Life in Europe
  A family of Syrian migrants risks everything in a remarkable journey to Germany.
8. 21:00
  Would You Eat an Alien?—Alien Persons
  Christine Nicol explores the meaty problem of eating aliens. What if they are like people?
9. 21:30
  Midweek—Si King and Dave Myers, Michael Foreman, Lady Alexandra Shackleton, George Hinchcliffe
  Libby Purves meets Si King and Dave Myers, also known as the Hairy Bikers.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK storm connected to mild Arctic
  What is the connection between El Nino, Storm Frank and an unusually mild North Pole?
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 3
  3/5Our Lady attends Pamela Pringle’s cocktail party in Sloane Street.
12. 23:00
  Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour: Naked for New Year
  Intimate late-night conversation as Lauren Laverne and guests discuss nudity.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/12/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Penguin Post Office—Episode 3
  3/5With their ship locked in ice, the crew attempt to walk across the frozen Antarctic waters(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 3
  3/5The Meisels can no longer visit the lake house, so Ella Fuhrman and her children move in.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/12/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/12/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/12/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Island Dairy
  Sarah Swadling visits Scilly's only dairy farm, a tiny herd of ten cows on St Agnes.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Christmas Shearwater
  Sir David Attenborough presents the Christmas shearwater.(R)

Thursday 31 December 2015