BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 24 December 2020

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/12/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 8 - Climate Change
  8/11Barack Obama's compelling memoir turns to the challenges of combatting climate change.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/12/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Right Reverend John Arnold.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/12/20 - The Community Farm at Christmas
  Lucy Taylor finds out how Somerset's Community Farm is adapting to meet pandemic demand.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Toco Tucan
  Chris Packham presents the South American toco tucan.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/12/2020
  Chef and Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith guest-edits the programme.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Strictly Come Dancing
  An all-star cast share memories of the very start of one of the BBC's most popular shows.
3. 09:45
  A Promised Land by Barack Obama—Ep 9 - In the Barrel
  9/11Barack Obama's memoir reaches the mid-terms and he must confront his waning popularity.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Tracy-Ann Oberman plays Katherine Hepburn on NYE on R4
  Actor/writer Tracy-Ann Oberman, Stella Creasy MP, food writer Kate Young, Hollie McNish.
5. 10:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—4. Decision
  4/10A life-changing decision and a mysterious stranger on John Jasper's trail.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—The Mapuche - Fighting for their right to heal
  The Mapuche battle to get respect for their approach to healthcare in southern Chile.
7. 11:30
  My Favourite Things
  Andrew McGibbon explores why John Coltrane's version of My Favourite Things became a hit.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/12/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  An Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina Stibbe—Episode Four: Swim to Santa
  4/5Short stories and personal reflections on Christmas from the author of Love, Nina.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Repossessions, Book Subscriptions, Homelessness
  Homeowners at risk of repossession. Popularity of book subscriptions. Homelessness fears.
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/12/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—24/12/2020
  Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  Why Why Why?—4. Why worry?
  4/5Phill Jupitus discusses pros and cons of worry with Dr Olivia Remes and Prof John Crichton
7. 14:00
  The Archers—23/12/2020
  Gavin reaches the end of his tether
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Moon That Night
  On Christmas Eve, a family arrives at their country cottage - but someone else is at home.
9. 15:00
  A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—Christmas 2020
  Christmas carols and readings from the chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
10. 16:35
  BBC Inside Science—Space Rocks, Aquatic Dinosaurs and Global Temperatures; 2020 science reviewed
  Dr Adam Rutherford and guests discuss space, dinosaurs and climate science in 2020.
11. 17:00
  PM—24/12/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/12/2020 UK and EU agree post-Brexit trade deal.
  Boris Johnson declares Britain has taken back control through post Brexit trade deal.
2. 18:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, Department Store Santa
  2/8Hancock is forced to stop claiming benefits, so takes up a new position as Santa.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/12/2020
  Kirsty demands answers
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones - Death to 2020
  Death to 2020, Le Gateau Chocolat, Neil Gaiman, winner of Radio 3's carol competition.
5. 19:45
  The Mystery of Edwin Drood—4. Decision
  4/10A life-changing decision and a mysterious stranger on John Jasper's trail.
6. 20:00
  The Film Programme—Christopher Nolan & Tom Shone
  Christopher Nolan and Tom Shone on The Nolan Variations
7. 20:30
  Iceland's Dark Lullabies
  Storyteller Andri Snær Magnason is dreaming of a dark Christmas in Iceland.
8. 21:00
  Something Understood—Hope in an Age of Adversity
  Mark Tully presents a special edition from his home in Delhi, seeking light in dark times.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UK and EU strike post-Brexit trade deal
  Boris Johnson says Britain has taken back control of its laws and destiny
10. 22:45
  An Almost Perfect Christmas by Nina Stibbe—Episode Four: Swim to Santa
  4/5Short stories and personal reflections on Christmas from the author of Love, Nina.
11. 23:00
  Once in Royal David's City
  Former choristers recall singing the Once in Royal solo at King's.
12. 23:30
  Midnight Mass
  The Mass of the Nativity of the Lord, live from Manchester Cathedral
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Late
1. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
2. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/12/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
3. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/12/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
5. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/12/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Right Reverend John Arnold.
6. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/12/20 Swapping an urban life for a future in rural farming
  We meet city dwellers who have gone back to the land and bought a small holding or farm.
7. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Christmas Shearwater
  Sir David Attenborough presents the Christmas shearwater.

Friday 25 December 2020