BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 18 December 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/12/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Out There—Outing
  1/3A man reflects on his life behind closed doors, in Allan Radcliffe's moving story.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/12/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/12/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Worcester Cathedral
  Church bells from Worcester Cathedral.
8. 05:45
  Profile—The White Helmets
  Mark Coles profiles rescue workers in Syria said to have saved thousands of lives.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—18/12/2016
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Is Art Good For Us?
  The poet Michael Symmons Roberts asks whether the arts are good for us.
3. 06:35
  Living World—A Very Berry Christmas
  Lionel Kelleway takes a festive look at mistletoe. Recorded in 2001.
4. 06:57
  Weather—18/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—18/12/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Silence, Black Santa, Syrian Refugees
  Once in Royal David's City; Northern Ireland's Black Santa; Salford's Syrian refugees.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
  Cecily, whose child has benefited from the Amber Trust, appeals on the charity's behalf.
8. 07:57
  Weather—18/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—18/12/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Hear the Good News
  A service for Advent with the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—"Baby It's Cold Outside"
  Adam Gopnik on the controversy surrounding the Christmas song Baby It's Cold Outside.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Superb Lyrebird
  Sir David Attenborough presents the superb lyrebird of eastern Australia.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—18/12/2016
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—18/12/2016
  Jennifer has an unexpected call and Helen puts on a brave face.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Bruce Springsteen
  Bruce Springsteen is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/12/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 5
  5/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and Miles Jupp join Jack Dee.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—A Passion for Cake
  Sheila Dillon takes an irreverent look at baking and the history of cake.
4. 12:57
  Weather—18/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—18/12/2016
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  Tales from the Stave—Series 14, Puccini's Madame Butterfly
  2/3A celebration of the autographed manuscript of Puccini's masterpiece, Madame Butterfly.(R)
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—South Yorkshire
  Eric Robson and the horticultural panel are in South Yorkshire.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—The Power of Two
  Dealing with bereavement, kidney disease and ageing - as a couple.
9. 15:00
  Neil Gaiman - Stardust—Part 2
  Tristran must find and rescue the star before she is captured by dark forces in Faerie.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—A look back at the year and the work of Shirley Jackson
  Mariella Frostrup and guests look at the life and work of Shirley Jackson.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Midwinter
  Roger McGough presents a selection of winter poems read by some celebrated actors.
12. 17:00
  Paying for the Hostage
  John McCarthy looks at how handling a hostage crisis has changed 30 years since his kidnap(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—The White Helmets
  Mark Coles profiles rescue workers in Syria said to have saved thousands of lives.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—18/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—18/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/12/2016 Evacuation of eastern Aleppo hits another stumbling block.
  The latest deal to evacuate rebels and civilians from Aleppo has run into trouble.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Jim Al-Khalili
  Jim Al-Khalili chooses his BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/12/2016
  Ruth clashes with Jill.
4. 19:15
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, The Scam
  1/2Arthur bumps into an old friend with an investment opportunity.
5. 19:45
  The Duke of Wellington Misplaces His Horse
  Story by Susanna Clarke set in the world of Neil Gaiman's Stardust. Read by Sophie Rundle.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Have more famous people died this year?
  Notable deaths, Rule Britannia and creating your own Christmas speech(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Peter Gibson, AA Gill, Coral Atkins, William Chaloner, Ian McCaskill
  Matthew Bannister on a glazier, a journalist, a carer, a palaeobotanist, a weatherman.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Scottish income tax goes north
  Could we lose the £50 note?; Scots pay more income tax; credit union instant loans.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
  Cecily, whose child has benefited from the Amber Trust, appeals on the charity's behalf.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—Brexit and the Future of Farming
  Jonty Bloom looks at the future of farming in the UK.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—18/12/2016
  Carolyn Quinn and guests review an eventful year in politics and look ahead to 2017.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Rogue One
  Francine Stock talks to Gareth Edwards, director of Star Wars spin-off Rogue One.(R)
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Is Art Good For Us?
  The poet Michael Symmons Roberts asks whether the arts are good for us.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/12/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Men and Violence - Stag Parties
  Men, masculinities and violence. Also, stag parties, deviance and consumerism.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Worcester Cathedral
  Church bells from Worcester Cathedral.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/12/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/12/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/12/2016
  A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—British fishing fleet and Brexit, Badger cull figures, Farm-made Christmas gifts
  England is to apply for TB-free status for half the country.
10. 05:56
  Weather—19/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Crested Tit
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Crested Tit.(R)

Monday 19 December 2016