BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 25 December 2022

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:45
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
2. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/12/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
3. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/12/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
5. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex
  Bells on Sunday comes from The Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex.
6. 05:45
  Profile—Nigella Lawson
  The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—25/12/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Good Will
  Mark Tully on the angels' message of goodwill at Christmas. Readings from Derek Jacobi.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Yew
  Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the ‘churchyard tree’, the yew. From 2016
4. 06:57
  Weather—25/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  Christmas Service: Hope for the Nations
  Christmas morning service from Bath Abbey, a house of prayer for all nations.
6. 07:56
  Radio 4 Appeal—Dogs for Good
  Broadcaster Andrew Cotter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Dogs for Good.
7. 08:00
  Broadcasting House—Paddy’s Christmas Cracker
  An extended Christmas special edition of Broadcasting House. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
8. 09:58
  Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 7 of 12
  A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.
9. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—25/12/2022
  As Ambridge prepares to face the music, will one villager reveal what they know?
10. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Kirsty Young, broadcaster
  Kirsty Young, broadcaster, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/12/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 78, Episode 6
  6/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Food, Philosophy & Football: Christmas with Delia Smith
  Delia Smith, the woman who taught the UK to cook speaks to Sheila Dillon.
4. 12:57
  Weather—25/12/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News and Weather—25/12/2022
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:15
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 25, Why does wine taste good?
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Norwich
  Kathy Clugston and a panel of horticultural experts answer your questions from Norwich.
8. 14:45
  Just William - The Great Performer by Richmal Crompton—William Joins the Carol Singers
  1/5Martin Jarvis has never broadcast this hilarious Christmas classic before!
9. 15:00
  HM The King—25/12/2022
  The King's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
10. 15:05
  News Summary—25/12/2022
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
11. 15:17
  Drama on 4—The Signalman
  Charles Dickens’ eerie tale of isolation, dread and supernatural occurrences.
12. 16:15
  Hunting Ghosts with Gatiss and Coles
  Mark Gatiss and Richard Coles share a passion for ghosts. But can they see a real one?
13. 17:00
  Christmas Recycled
  Can we find a way to be sustainable at Christmas?
14. 17:40
  Profile—Nigella Lawson
  The TV chef who told us to relax in the kitchen - especially at Christmas.
15. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
16. 17:57
  Weather—25/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/12/2022 King Charles reflects on the rising cost of living - and his late mother - in his first Christmas broadcast
  The King has sympathised with people struggling to cope with the rising cost of living
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Simon Armitage
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/12/2022
  Will it be a Merry Christmas at Brookfield?
4. 19:15
  The Confessional—Series 3, The Confession of Sheila Hancock
  3/6It's Dame Sheila Hancock's turn to share her guilty secrets with Stephen Mangan.
5. 19:45
  Voices in the Valley—9: A Celestial Event
  Friends gather to support their friend, whose wife has died in strange circumstances.
6. 20:00
  Soul Music—I Believe In Father Christmas
  Is it a protest song? Is it anti-religious? Or is it just a song of joy and hope?
7. 20:30
  You're Dead to Me—Christmas with Charles Dickens
  Join Greg Jenner and discover what Christmas was like with Charles Dickens.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Money Box Christmas
  Paul Lewis celebrates those helping others manage the rising cost of living
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Dogs for Good
  Broadcaster Andrew Cotter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Dogs for Good.
10. 21:30
  Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
  Michael Symmons Roberts on the enduring appeal of Robert Frost’s masterpiece, a century on
11. 22:00
  Loose Ends—Includes Cerys Matthews, Brian Bilston, Imelda May, Luke Wright, Polarbear, Salena Godden, Judy Collins and John Shuttleworth
  Clive Anderson's Christmas selection of poets and performers.
12. 22:45
  Excuse Me, Are You John Shuttleworth?—2. The Big Time
  2/2The man behind Brian Appleton and John Shuttleworth shares his story.
13. 23:00
  Poetry Please—Christmas with Roger Robinson and Liz Lochhead
  Roger Robinson and Liz Lochhead join Roger to share favourite seasonal poems
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Good Will
  Mark Tully on the angels' message of goodwill at Christmas. Readings from Derek Jacobi.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/12/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Christmas Meditation
  A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with Adjoa Andoh.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke
  A specially commissioned wintry short story by Susanna Clarke, the award-winning writer.
4. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex
  Bells on Sunday comes from The Abbey Church, Waltham Abbey, Essex.
5. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/12/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
7. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/12/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
9. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/12/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop David Walker.
10. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/12/22 - Kingdom Forge Blacksmiths & Brewery
  Step into the Brundish countryside to explore the UK's only licensed forge
11. 05:56
  Weather—26/12/2022
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
12. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Alison Steadman - The Twelve Tweets of Christmas 8 of 12
  A seasonal offering from Tweet of the Day for the Christmas period.

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