BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 9 December 2018

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/12/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Sons of Upland Farm
  A resonantly beautiful seasonal story by George Mackay Brown. Read by Robert Jack.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2018
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/12/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2018
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/12/2018
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Selby Abbey in North Yorkshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from Selby Abbey in North Yorkshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Geoffrey Cox
  The Attorney General who told MPs to 'grow up' and 'get real.'
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—09/12/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Living in the Moment
  Rabbi Harvey Belovski discovers the benefits of living in the moment.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Exe is for Avocet
  Lindsey Chapman updates this Living World on wintering avocet on the river Exe.
4. 06:57
  Weather—09/12/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—09/12/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The Knife Angel and Divorce in the Sikh Community
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Foundation UK
  Chris Packham makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Foundation UK.
8. 07:57
  Weather—09/12/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—09/12/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Candle of Faith
  A live service for the second Sunday in Advent from Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—What did you do during the environmental collapse, daddy?
  Will Self ponders what we should say to our children about global warming.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Brian Briggs and the Chaffinch Song
  Brian Briggs, formerly of the band Stornoway, recalls the song of the chaffinch.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—09/12/2018
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—09/12/2018
  Elizabeth finds herself overwhelmed and emotions stir for Helen
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Gary Barlow, singer-songwriter
  Gary Barlow, musician and Take That front man, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—09/12/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 70, Episode 4
  4/670th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Sweet Chestnuts
  Rachel Roddy and Sheila Dillon share their love of sweet chestnuts.
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/12/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—09/12/2018
  Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:30
  Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Series 1, Escapes
  True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Garden Hyde Hall
  Peter Gibbs hosts the show from RHS Garden Hyde Hall in Essex.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—09/12/2018
  Fi Glover presents three conversations revolving around doing things that make you happy.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Sean Grundy - Tolkien in Love
  Drama by Sean Grundy about the love of JRR Tolkien's life, based on real events.(R)
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Donald S Murray, Lyrics and poetry, Publishing in Iceland and Greenland
  Donald S Murray discusses his novel As the Women Lay Dreaming, set on the Isle of Lewis
11. 16:30
  News That Stays News
  How would the news sound if we gave poets a go? Ritula Shah presents the news with poets.
12. 17:00
  In the Child's Best Interests
  How and when should the decision be made to end the life of a critically ill child?
13. 17:40
  Profile—Geoffrey Cox
  The Attorney General who told MPs to 'grow up' and 'get real.'(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—09/12/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/12/2018 Downing Street insists Tuesday's Brexit vote will go ahead
  Downing Street insists Tuesday's vote on the Prime Minister's Brexit deal will go ahead.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—John Waite
  The best of BBC Radio this week
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/12/2018
  Ben has his arm twisted
4. 19:15
  Mrs Hudson's Radio Show—Episode 2: Wild Geese
  When a dead goose is found in Baker Street, Mrs Hudson embarks on a seasonal adventure.
5. 19:45
  Turbulence—Delhi to Kochi
  Twelve flights. Twelve travellers. Twelve stories. David Szalay's new short story series.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—Up All Night
  Think Tank transparency, staying up with Dotun Adebayo, and fame at last for DJ Deke.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Harry Leslie Smith, Pete Shelley, Monica Sims, Professor Wendy Atkin OBE, Ivan March
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a singer, a BBC manager, an epidemiologist, a critic(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Aegon admin delays trap £40,000 for nine months
  The £40,000 fund transfer that's been trapped for nine months(R)
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Foundation UK
  Chris Packham makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Rainforest Foundation UK.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—The Business of Tutors
  Caroline Bayley delves into the booming industry of private tutoring.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—09/12/2018
  Where next for the Prime Minister's Brexit deal? Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss.
12. 23:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 8, The Places We Tell Our Stories
  6/8The Moth Radio Hour: Radio Storytelling from the USA.
13. 23:50
  A Point of View—What did you do during the environmental collapse, daddy?
  Will Self ponders what we should say to our children about global warming.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/12/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—White Power Movement in US - Rise of Racist Right in Europe
  The White Power Movement in the US. Also, the racist, far right in Europe.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Selby Abbey in North Yorkshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from Selby Abbey in North Yorkshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2018
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/12/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2018
  The latest shipping forecast
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/12/2018
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/12/2018
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Tree planting in Wales, Hill farmers, Winter vegetables
  Welsh farmers fear losing their livelihoods if a large tree-planting scheme goes ahead
10. 05:56
  Weather—10/12/2018
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Capercaillie
  Kate Humble presents the capercaillie.(R)

Monday 10 December 2018