BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 25 December 2018

FM Schedule

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Early
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)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Voices of the First World War—25/12/2018
  Archive interviews with those who experienced the First World War.
2. 07:00
  With Great Pleasure—With Great Pleasure at Christmas: Neil Gaiman
  Writer Neil Gaiman shares the writing and songs he loves, with readings by Peter Capaldi.
3. 08:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Annual Stocktake
  John Lloyd takes stock of the Museum with Sally Phillips, Lee Mack, Jo Brand & Jimmy Carr.
4. 09:00
  Christmas Service
  A service for Christmas morning from the Chapel of Lambeth Palace.
5. 09:45
  Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—2. Auditions
  2/5Michael Caine draws some lessons in life from his time as a struggling actor.
6. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Christmas Day with Prue Leith, Kelechi Okafor, Helen Lewis and Bridget Christie
  Wise words from 2018 with Bake Off host Prue Leith and actor Kelechi Okafor.
7. 10:45
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—2. Eleven 73s
  2/5Two women fight over a child - each claiming to be the mother.
8. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Nigella Lawson: A Life Through Food
  You're invited to dinner with Nigella as she shares the memories and flavours of her life.(R)
9. 11:30
  An Audience for the Queen—Queen Elizabeth II on stage and screen
  Prof Kate Williams chronicles the appearances of Queen Elizabeth II on stage and screen.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/12/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Maigret—A Maigret Christmas, 2. Floorboards
  2/5Maigret visits a girl claiming to have seen Father Christmas pulling up floorboards.
3. 12:18
  Pick of the Year—Pick of the Year 2018
  The best of BBC Radio this year with Evan Davis
4. 13:00
  News and Weather—25/12/2018
  The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
5. 13:13
  Weather—25/12/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 13:15
  Once in Royal David's City
  Former choristers recall singing the Once in Royal solo at King's.
7. 13:45
  The Gut Instinct: A Social History—2 - A Window into the Gut
  Tim Hayward peers through a window directly into the gut.
8. 14:00
  The Archers—24/12/2018
  Emma is touched by some heartfelt words(R)
9. 14:15
  The Hartlepool Spy
  1804 sees chaos when a French warship is wrecked in Hartlepool. Stars Michael Palin.
10. 15:00
  HM The Queen
  The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
11. 15:05
  News Summary—25/12/2018
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
12. 15:15
  Christmas Compass—Christmas Compass: North
  Malachy Tallack’s seasonal story set in Shetland.
13. 15:30
  Mastertapes—Series 8, Don McLean (B-side)
  Don McLean answers audience questions about his all-time classic album, 'American Pie'
14. 16:00
  Short Cuts—Series 17, Lasso the Moon
  Josie Long presents short Christmas-themed documentaries and adventures in sound.
15. 16:30
  Great Lives—Mark Steel on Charlie Chaplin
  Charlie Chaplin wasn’t funny but a political rebel. Mark Steel nominates him as his hero.
16. 17:00
  The Listening Project—The Listening Project Christmas Special
  Fi Glover and guests celebrate the joy of listening to conversations involving children.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/12/2018 The Queen calls for respect and understanding
  The Queen has called for people to show respect and understanding to others.
2. 18:15
  Uncorked—Jancis Robinson talks wine, theatre, and Dr Who with Jodie Whittaker
  Jancis Robinson recommends wine to Dr. Who actor Jodie Whittaker.
3. 18:30
  The Tim Vine Chat Show—Christmas Special 2018
  Tim Vine and the British public with a sack full of seasonal jokes.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—25/12/2018
  There's tension over the turkey for Jill
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Choirs - a celebration of singing together
  A special programme exploring the benefits of choral singing.
6. 19:45
  Good News Stories by Katie Hims—2. Eleven 73s
  2/5Two women fight over a child - each claiming to be the mother.(R)
7. 20:00
  The Eternal Life of the Instant Noodle
  How instant noodles went global with the help of students, travellers and prisoners.(R)
8. 20:30
  In Touch—Dame Joan Plowright at Home
  Peter White meets Dame Joan Plowright at her home in Sussex.
9. 21:00
  David Sedaris: Death Knows No Season
  A special evening of music and stories with David Sedaris and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
10. 22:00
  With Great Pleasure—With Great Pleasure at Christmas: Neil Gaiman
  Writer Neil Gaiman shares the writing and songs he loves, with readings by Peter Capaldi.(R)
11. 22:45
  Maigret—A Maigret Christmas, 2. Floorboards
  2/5Maigret visits a girl claiming to have seen Father Christmas pulling up floorboards.(R)
12. 23:00
  Wireless Nights—Series 6, Destiny's Child
  Jarvis Cocker hosts a festive edition, with stories of a shepherdess and a miracle birth
13. 23:30
  From Our Home Correspondent—23/12/2018
  Festive policing and dating, wassailing with a mare's skull, and missed Christmas cards.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/12/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Christmas Meditation with Paul Kerensa
  Comedian Paul Kerensa offers his thoughts on the traditions behind Christmas.
3. 00:30
  Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—2. Auditions
  2/5Michael Caine draws some lessons in life from his time as a struggling actor.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2018
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/12/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2018
  The latest shipping forecast
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/12/2018
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/12/2018
  A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—A visit to the North York Moors
  What is the health and well-being impact of visiting a National Park?
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—New Zealand Robin
  Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin.(R)

Wednesday 26 December 2018