BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 27 December 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/12/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Shakespeare: Love Across the Racial Divide—1. Othello
  1/5An exploration of the first of five Shakespeare plays crossing the racial divide.(R)
3. 00:30
  Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—1. Childhood
  1/5A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/12/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/12/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/12/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Farming Chaplain
  Sybil Ruscoe meets the Rev Canon Eileen Davies, a farmer and vicar in west Wales.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Turtle Dove
  Steve Backshall presents the turtle dove.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/12/2016
  News and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Christmas Special 2016
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a special Christmas edition of the science/comedy show
3. 09:45
  Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—2. Science
  2/5A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour Quiz
  Andi Osho, Sofie Hagen and the Scummy Mummies join Jane Garvey for a fun quiz.
5. 10:45
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions
  7/10Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death.
6. 11:00
  Glenda Jackson and the Making of King Lear
  Glenda Jackson's returns to the stage for the first time in 23 years playing King Lear.(R)
7. 11:30
  Soul Music—Auld Lang Syne
  Stories of love, loss and joy associated with Auld Lang Syne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—27/12/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—27 December 1916 - Edie Chadwick
  In Tyneside, the Marshall Girls say 'fiddlesticks to convention'.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—You and Yours special: The UK Gambling Market
  You & Yours investigates how punters have few consumer rights in the UK gambling market.
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/12/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—27/12/2016
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Travels with Bob—2. Neath
  2/5Paddy O’Connell travels the country with his dog, Bob. This time they’re in South Wales.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—26/12/2016
  Lilian's plans are scuppered.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and the New Year's Resolutions
  Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories as he recounts seasonal legal cases.
9. 15:00
  Mastertapes—Paul McCartney
  Paul McCartney joins John Wilson and the audience at BBC Maida Vale to discuss songwriting(R)
10. 16:00
  Objet Trouve—The Chaplain's Suitcase
  A chance purchase of an old suitcase leads to the discovery of a forgotten war hero.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Ruth Holdaway on Helen Rollason
  Ruth Holdaway picks the sports broadcaster Helen Rollason as her great life.
12. 17:00
  PM—27/12/2016
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/12/2016 Actress Carrie Fisher dies
  Carrie Fisher's death announced - hours after that of Watership Down author Richard Adams
2. 18:15
  Some Hay in a Manger—Episode 2
  2/2The letters of Sandy (a camel) and Martha (a donkey). A comic perspective on the Nativity.
3. 18:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 1
  1/6TV adverts, woodland talent contests, and a special Christmas song.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—27/12/2016
  Debbie does some straight talking.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Award Winners of 2016
  With award winners Paul Beatty, Helen Marten, Leonardo DiCaprio and Denise Gough.
6. 19:45
  Jane Austen—Northanger Abbey, 7. Suspicions
  7/10Catherine is determined to discover how Mrs Tilney met her death.(R)
7. 20:00
  Controlling the Unaccountable Algorithm
  Emily Bell asks how we can control the powerful algorithms which shape modern life.
8. 20:40
  In Touch—In Touch in Turkey meets Maggie Moore
  Peter White meets Maggie Moore, who inspired Turkey's first guide dog association.
9. 21:00
  James Wong's Alternative Country Garden
  Garden designer James Wong asks if British gardening is stuck in the past.(R)
10. 21:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Christmas Special 2016
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a special Christmas edition of the science/comedy show(R)
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies
  We remember her career and talk to a long-time friend.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Persuasion, Episode 2
  2/10Anne Elliot meets Captain Wentworth, once her suitor, after eight long years apart.
13. 23:00
  Desolation Jests—Episode 3
  3/4David Jason stars in David Renwick's dark and eclectic post-apocalyptic sketch comedy
14. 23:30
  Poetry Please—Midwinter
  Roger McGough presents a selection of winter poems read by some celebrated actors.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/12/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Shakespeare: Love Across the Racial Divide—2. Titus Andronicus
  2/5An examination of Tamora and Aaron's relationship in Titus Andronicus.(R)
3. 00:30
  Snow by Marcus Sedgwick—2. Science
  2/5A meditation on snow by writer Marcus Sedgwick.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/12/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/12/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/12/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Leslie Griffiths.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—The £1 Farm
  Vernon Harwood meets the new tenant who'll pay £1 a year for a farm in North Wales.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Blackbird
  Chris Packham presents the blackbird.(R)

Wednesday 28 December 2016