BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 7 December 2022

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/12/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Night Terrors by Alice Vernon—Episode 2
  2/5A discussion of sleep paralysis and its place in literature
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/12/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/12/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/12/2022
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Pastor Andrew Roycroft.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/12/2022 Defra minister questioned by MPs; COP15; abattoir labour.
  New Defra secretary answers questions from MPs. COP15. Abattoir labour.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Wandering Albatross
  Sir David Attenborough presents the wandering albatross of the South Atlantic Ocean.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/12/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reith Lectures—The Four Freedoms, 2. Freedom of Worship
  2/5Rowan Williams delivers his BBC Reith Lecture on faith and liberty
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Kate Winslet, Professor Sue Black, Chloe Smith, Beryl Cook
  Kate Winslet on her new film and Professor Dame Sue Black on forensic investigations.
4. 11:00
  Putin—11. To the Brink
  An isolated Putin sets his sights on Ukraine.
5. 11:30
  Oti Mabuse's Dancing Legends—Bob Fosse
  Ruthie Henshall talks to Oti Mabuse about her dancing legend, Bob Fosse.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—07/12/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Stolen Houses, TikTok Aunty and Eco Cooking
  An investigation into how buyers find stolen houses listed for sale on Zoopla.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/12/2022
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—07/12/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
5. 13:45
  Please Protect Abraham—3. Testify
  Abraham decides his next steps - and hopes to be protected in return.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—06/12/2022
  Eddie spots a golden opportunity.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—My Little Eye, My Little Eye: Brought to Book
  2/2Bob encounters a bitter former soldier who will stop at nothing to publish the truth.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Christmas Spending
  How are you managing your finances this festive period?
9. 15:30
  All in the Mind—Can Mental Health Awareness have unintended consequences?
  Do mental health awareness campaigns help reduce stigma or lead to unintended consequences
10. 16:00
  Sideways—37. My Last 5p
  Matthew Syed explores how one act of generosity can have profound consequences.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—My plan for ITV
  Kevin Lygo on the launch of ITV's new streaming service.
12. 17:00
  PM—07/12/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/12/2022 Border Force staff to strike over Christmas
  Passport control officers at airports to walk out for 8 days, over Christmas
2. 18:30
  Gossip and Goddesses with Granny Kumar—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Granny Kumar is back. Meera Syal’s glorious comedy creation returns.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/12/2022
  Emma plays the host with the most.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Turner Prize winner, poet Kim Moore, Razorlight's Johnny Borrell
  The winner of the Turner Prize, poet Kim Moore, and Razorlight's Johnny Borrell.
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Can ethics survive the death of religion?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
6. 20:45
  Four Thought—After a Parent Dies by Suicide
  Anna Wardley argues that we should better support children whose parents kill themselves.
7. 21:00
  A Thorough Examination with Drs Chris and Xand—Series 2: Can I Change?, S2. Ep 1 - The twin effect
  The van Tulleken brothers explore what change is and how it happens.
8. 21:30
  The Media Show—My plan for ITV
  Kevin Lygo on the launch of ITV's new streaming service.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Government approves first new coal mine for thirty years
  Green light comes despite climate concerns from campaigners
10. 22:45
  The Ice Palace by Tarjei Vesaas—Episode 3
  3/5By Tarjei Vesaas. Questions are asked when Siss joins the party searching for Unn.
11. 23:00
  Sandi Toksvig's Hygge—Series 1, Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee
  1/5Grayson Perry and Sindhu Vee join Sandi Toksvig to explore the Danish notion of 'hygge'.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/12/2022
  Sean Curran reports on this week's session of Prime Minister's Questions.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/12/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Night Terrors by Alice Vernon—Episode 3
  3/5A discussion of REM behaviour disorders in in its various forms
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/12/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/12/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/12/2022
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Pastor Andrew Roycroft.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/12/22 - Holiday lets register, ABP abattoir, Grimsby fish processing and cold weather jobs
  Will a register for short-term holiday lets mean more affordable homes in the countryside?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Ruth Cromie on the Eider
  Ruth Cromie of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the eider duck.

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