BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 24 December 2018

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/12/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Metrics
  Laurie Taylor explores the increasing use of metrics across many aspects of our lives.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Durham Cathedral
  Bells on Sunday comes from Durham Cathedral(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2018
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/12/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2018
  The latest shipping forecast
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/12/2018
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/12/2018
  A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Global warming and small businesses; reindeer; festive tractors
  Smaller companies are hit hardest by climate change according to a report released today
10. 05:56
  Weather—24/12/2018
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 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—24/12/2018
  News and current affairs programme, including Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Ice and Snow
  Andrew Marr with Michelle Paver, Ben Saunders, Mark Miodownik and Nancy Campbell.
3. 09:45
  Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—1. The Blitz
  1/5Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in the movies and shares some lessons for actors.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Christmas - too much hard work?
  People can go to extreme lengths at Christmas to make things 'perfect' - is it worth it?
5. 10:45
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—1. A Plague Of Frogs
  1/5Five contemporary drama shorts inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
6. 11:00
  The Untold—Field of Dreams
  James is 24 and dreams of owning a farm. Has he found his chance in Cornwall?
7. 11:30
  Conversations from a Long Marriage—Conversations from a Long Marriage at Christmas
  Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, married ‘for ever’, plan the perfect Christmas 'a deux'.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/12/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Maigret—A Maigret Christmas, 1. The Visitors
  1/5Inspector Maigret receives two unexpected visitors on Christmas Day.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Poundworld, Christmas adverts, Vegan food
  Speaking to ex-Poundworld workers about how they're trying to find new retail jobs.
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/12/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—24/12/2018
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  The Gut Instinct: A Social History—1 - Gut Culture
  Tim Hayward on how different cultures have had very different attitudes to the human gut.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—23/12/2018
  Lynda issues a terrifying ultimatum(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and Memories of Christmas Past
  Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories as he recounts seasonal legal cases.(R)
9. 15:00
  A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—2018
  Christmas carols and readings live from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Angels
  Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religious and cultural meaning of angels.
11. 17:00
  PM—24/12/2018
  PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/12/2018 More tsunami victims found
  Number killed in Indonesia tsunami climbs to almost 400 Drone couple speak out
2. 18:15
  Uncorked—Jancis Robinson talks wine and rugby with Brian Moore
  Jancis Robinson recommends wine to ex-rugby player and wine connoisseur Brian Moore
3. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 1
  1/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—24/12/2018
  Emma is touched by some heartfelt words
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Les Misérables discussed by Andrew Davies, adapter of a new TV version
  Screenwriter Andrew Davies on Les Misérables; Christmas literature; Yuletide poems
6. 19:45
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—1. A Plague Of Frogs
  1/5Five contemporary drama shorts inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.(R)
7. 20:00
  Game Over, Humans
  Pro poker player and comedian Ken Cheng explores games in which humans were beaten by AI.
8. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—DNA, Me and the Family Tree
  How home DNA testing kits are revealing more than some people bargained for.(R)
9. 21:00
  George Soros and His Enemies
  Allan Little examines George Soros's global mission and why some people react against it.(R)
10. 21:30
  Start the Week—Ice and Snow
  Andrew Marr with Michelle Paver, Ben Saunders, Mark Miodownik and Nancy Campbell.(R)
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—US financial markets suffer dramatic losses
  Donald Trump blames America's central bank.
12. 22:45
  Maigret—A Maigret Christmas, 1. The Visitors
  1/5Inspector Maigret receives two unexpected visitors on Christmas Day.(R)
13. 23:00
  Mastertapes—Series 8, Don McLean (A-side)
  John Wilson talks to Don McLean about his timeless classic album, American Pie
14. 23:30
  Midnight Mass
  The Mass of the Nativity of the Lord, live from Leeds Cathedral.
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Late
1. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2018
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
2. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/12/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
3. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2018
  The latest shipping forecast
4. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/12/2018
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
5. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/12/2018
  A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye
6. 05:45
  Farming Today—The Nativity, as told by a farmer, and starring real animals
  Sheep, donkeys, cows and alpacas star in nativity this Christmas on working family farm
7. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Christmas Shearwater
  Sir David Attenborough presents the Christmas shearwater.(R)

Tuesday 25 December 2018