BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 27 December 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/12/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Sideways—24. Sweet Harmony
  Matthew Syed asks whether thinking musically could bring us more harmony in our lives.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Coventry Cathedral
  Bells on Sunday comes from Coventry Cathedral.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/12/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
6. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/12/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Dahlia Beach
  Anna Louise Claydon explores Dahlia Beach.
9. 05:56
  Weather—27/12/2021
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tim Birkhead on Guillemot Senses
  Zoologist Tim Birkhead dispels the myth of a foolish guillemot for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/12/2021
  Conservative peer and author of House of Cards Michael Dobbs guest-edits Today.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Vaccinate, ventilate and breathe
  Andrew Marr with Catherine Noakes, Teresa Lambe and James Nestor.
3. 09:45
  Just William - The Great Performer by Richmal Crompton—William Joins the Carol Singers
  1/5Martin Jarvis has never broadcast this hilarious Christmas classic before!
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—A Woman's Hour Christmas mixtape
  Emma Barnett presents a Woman's Hour Christmas mixtape.
5. 11:00
  The Hidden History of the Staircase
  Rachel Hurdley climbs the staircase to discover a story of steps, status and segregation.
6. 11:30
  Loose Ends—Rod Stewart, Miriam Margolyes, Les Dennis, Stacey Dooley, Graham Norton, Jo Brand, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—27/12/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Princess Bride—Bitesize Backstories: The Book
  Bitesize backstories from William Goldman’s classic tale of true love and adventure.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Lasting Power of Attorney Fraud
  An exclusive investigation by You and Yours into Lasting Power of Attorney fraud.
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/12/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—27/12/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
6. 13:45
  Call to Kabul—OK caller, you're on the air
  1/5Anita Anand tracks an unfolding story of three brothers being hunted by the Taliban.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—26/12/2021
  Susan’s got the wrong end of the stick
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Eric the Skull
  Fenella Woolgar and Mark Williams star in Simon Brett’s play about the Detection Club.
9. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 35, Heat 1, 2022
  1/13The wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—The Rise of Ultra-Fast Grocery Delivery
  Leyla Kazim dives into the world of rapid grocery delivery - could it change how we shop?
11. 16:00
  Faith in Music—Gustav Mahler
  Sir James MacMillan considers composer Mahler’s complex faith life.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Satan
  Series exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
13. 17:00
  PM—27/12/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/12/2021 No new Covid rules in England before new year - Sajid Javid
  Mr Javid said people should be cautious, amid a record number of daily cases in England.
2. 18:15
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Krishnan Guru-Murthy
  1/5Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
3. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 76, Episode 5
  5/6Jack Dee hosts the long-running, self-styled antidote to panel games
4. 19:00
  The Archers—27/12/2021
  Jennifer receives a post-Christmas bonus.
5. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Tracey Emin
  Tracey Emin on some of the deeply personal aspects of her life that have shaped her art.
6. 20:00
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Ed Balls Christmas Special One
  Nick Robinson talks to Ed Balls about cooking, dancing and politics.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—The Runaway maids of Oman
  A delicate rescue operation is helping hundreds of young African women trapped in Arabia.
8. 21:00
  Wild Inside—The Ocean Sunfish
  Ben Garrod and Jess French get under the skin of Mola mola the world's largest bony fish
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Vaccinate, ventilate and breathe
  Andrew Marr with Catherine Noakes, Teresa Lambe and James Nestor.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—No new covid restrictions before January
  People urged to remain cautious and celebrate New Year's Eve outside
11. 22:45
  Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—1. Herself
  1/5Deborah Frances-White gives storytellers the prompt of The Devil You Know.
12. 23:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 2
  2/6John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
13. 23:30
  Party—Christmas Special
  The wannabe political agitators reunite after several years.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/12/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/12/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/12/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—Lake District Valley Tweeds
  Caz Graham hears about 13 new Lake District Valley Tweeds.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Rosa Gleave on the Goldcrest
  BirdLife International's Rosa Gleave on the goldcrest.

Tuesday 28 December 2021