BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 24 December 2016

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/12/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Love of Country, St Kilda
  5/5At the end of her journey, Madeleine Bunting reaches the archipelago of St Kilda.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/12/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/12/2016
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/12/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
8. 05:45
  iPM—Two Christmas stories
  We hear two stories from listeners who have very different Christmases. [email protected].
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—24/12/2016
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—24/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—Winter Solstice at Newgrange
  To celebrate winter solstice Helen Mark visits prehistoric monument Newgrange in Ireland.(R)
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Farm-made Christmas Gifts
  Caz Graham takes a look at some festive gifts all made on farms.
5. 06:57
  Weather—24/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—24/12/2016
  News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Arabella Weir
  Arabella Weir joins Aasmah Mir and Suzy Klein, with the Inheritance Tracks of Bill Bailey.
8. 10:30
  Kevin Bacon's Game of Fame
  Rajesh Mirchandani meets with Kevin Bacon to explore the strange game of fame.
9. 11:00
  The Nativity
  A reimagining the story of the Nativity, 'written' by five- and six-year-old children.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Hollywood Smiles and Sweet Memories
  Correspondents' stories from Somaliland, Catalonia, India, Russia and the City of Light.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/12/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Guide to the Unprotected - personal finance past and present
  What can we learn from a personal finance guidebook that's 153 years old?(R)
3. 12:30
  Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2016, Episode 1
  1/2Tinselly satire, spreading good will to all - except those who'll be stuffed and roasted.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—24/12/2016
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:15
  Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2016
  Louiza Patikas introduces the best of BBC Radio this year.(R)
7. 14:00
  Drama on 4—Munchausen
  Alistair McGowan plays all 44 parts in David Spicer's comic take on the Lord of Lies.
8. 15:00
  A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—24/12/2016
  Christmas carols and readings live from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
9. 16:30
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
  How to mark the events of 2016 in gingerbread people. Working at Christmas. Sarah Phelps.
10. 17:00
  iPM—Two Christmas stories
  We hear two stories from listeners who have very different Christmases. [email protected].(R)
11. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
12. 17:57
  Weather—24/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/12/2016 Tunisian authorities uncover terrorist cell
  Police in Tunisia have arrested three men they've described as a "terrorist cell"
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Frank Skinner, Sheila Hancock, Amanda Abbington, Matthew Parris, Nine Below Zero, Kathryn Williams and Anthony Kerr, Sara Cox
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Raymond Briggs
  Marks Coles profiles the author and illustrator Raymond Briggs.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Art at London's Old Vic, Scorsese's Silence, VR gaming, Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing, Alan Bennett
  Art at London's Old Vic, Scorsese: Silence, VR gaming, Yaa Gyasi's Homegoing, Alan Bennett
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Many Faces Of Ebenezer Scrooge
  What is the enduring appeal of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens?
6. 21:00
  Neil Gaiman - Stardust—Part 1
  Tristran Thorn travels to the mysterious land of Faerie in pursuit of a fallen star.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—24/12/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Psychology of Money
  Claudia Hammond explores our complex relationship with cash.(R)
9. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—Programme 8, 2016
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.(R)
10. 23:30
  Midnight Mass
  Midnight Mass, live from Westminster Abbey. With the dean, the Very Rev Dr John Hall.
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Late
1. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
2. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/12/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
3. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/12/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
5. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Durham Cathedral
  Church bells from Durham Cathedral.
6. 05:45
  Profile—Raymond Briggs
  Marks Coles profiles the author and illustrator Raymond Briggs.(R)

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