BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 29 December 2021

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/12/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of the world.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/12/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/12/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—29/12/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/12/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—Culm Grassland
  Sarah Swadling explores a rare UK farmland habitat.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Jimi Goodwin on the Mallard
  Musician Jimi Goodwin on the mallard in this Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/12/2021
  England and Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling guest-edits the programme.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Love Actually
  Kirsty Wark reunites some of the stars of the 2003 Christmas film Love Actually.
3. 09:45
  Just William - The Great Performer by Richmal Crompton—William the Great Actor
  3/5Martin Jarvis’ new recording of this classic tale. Comic chaos onstage.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Donna Ward on reclaiming spinsterhood; Comedian Liz Kingsman; Scars - Jayne; BBC 100 Objects
  Australian author Donna Ward on what it means to be accidentally single and childless.
5. 11:00
  Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Ed Balls Christmas Special One
  Nick Robinson talks to Ed Balls about cooking, dancing and politics.
6. 11:30
  The Casebook of Max and Ivan—Case #524 - New Year's Evil
  Max and Ivan investigate fearsome criminal matriarch Mama Shanks.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/12/2021
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 12:04
  The Princess Bride—Bitesize Backstories: The Prince
  Bitesize backstories from William Goldman’s classic tale of true love and adventure.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Boxing Day Sales; Disability hotel access; Boiling Point; Storm Arwen update
  Boxing Day Sales; Disability hotel access; Boiling Point; Storm Arwen update.
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/12/2021
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/12/2021
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
6. 13:45
  Call to Kabul—The Story of Three Brothers
  3/5Anita Anand tracks an unfolding story of three brothers being hunted by the Taliban.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/12/2021
  Kirsty has another cross to bear
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—My Dad's Wardrobe
  By Frazer Flintham. Trying to recover his dad's clothes, Louie brings the family together.
9. 15:00
  Money Box—Relationships and Money
  Felicity Hannah, listeners and panelists discuss how we manage money in our relationships.
10. 15:30
  All in the Mind—Looking inside the minds of our pets - and our relationships with them
  Do our pets care about us, or do we just like to think they do?
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—The Value of Things
  The value of things: why do we hang on to objects?
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—The Secret Life of the Continuity Announcer
  'And now for something completely different on The Media Show.'
13. 17:00
  PM—29/12/2021
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/12/2021 Scots urged not to go to England for New Year
  Scots have been urged not to cross the border to England for New Year.
2. 18:15
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 2, Andy Hamilton
  3/5Sandi explores the Danish concept of Hygge with writer Andy Hamilton
3. 18:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, New Year Resolutions
  8/8Hancock is determined to keep to his New Year Resolutions. It doesn't go well.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—29/12/2021
  Alice gets a rude awakening
5. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Bernardine Evaristo
  Author Bernardine Evaristo reveals her formative experiences and cultural influences.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Meaning
  Michael Buerk is joined by Rowan Williams, Alice Roberts, Will Self and Bonnie Greer.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Valuing Care
  Ai-jen Poo argues that we should all value caring, and carers.
8. 21:00
  The Flipside with Paris Lees—Series 1, 4. Forgive me, not?
  Is forgiveness always possible?
9. 21:30
  The Media Show—The Secret Life of the Continuity Announcer
  'And now for something completely different on The Media Show.'
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—One of Hong Kong's last remaining pro-democracy media outlets closes
  Widespread international condemnation after offices of Stand News raided by police
11. 22:45
  Deborah Frances-White Introduces...—3. Scarlett Curtis
  3/5Deborah Frances-White gives Scarlett Curtis the prompt of The Devil You Know.
12. 23:00
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 4
  4/6John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
13. 23:30
  Ruby Wax Talking Human—Episode 3
  3/4Ruby is joined by a neuroscientist and a Buddhist monk to talk about being human.
14. 23:45
  Stand-Up Specials—Sophie Willan's Guide to Normality, Get a Job
  Break-out comedy star Sophie Willan looks at how 'normal' it is to have a job.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/12/2021
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Paul Sinha's General Knowledge—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4Paul Sinha tests his audience on their knowledge of new towns.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/12/2021
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:33
  Shipping Forecast—30/12/2021
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/12/2021
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Azariah France-Williams.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—Curling
  Nancy Nicolson explores the surprising history of Scottish farming and top level curling.
8. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Snow Bunting
  David Attenborough presents the snow bunting.

Thursday 30 December 2021