BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 24 December 2023

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/12/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Poetry Please—Jeanette Winterson
  Roger McGough is joined by Jeanette Winterson with a seasonal selection of poems.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/12/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Giles, Cripplegate in the City of London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Giles, Cripplegate in the City of London.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Polly Neate
  Polly Neate, CEO of the housing and homelessness charity Shelter.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—24/12/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Stories of the Nativity
  Mark Tully considers the significance of traditional nativity stories.
3. 06:35
  Natural Histories—Narwhal
  Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the 'unicorn of the sea', the narwhal.
4. 06:57
  Weather—24/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—24/12/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Christmas in Bethlehem, 800th anniversary of the nativity scene, The stories behind our favourite carols
  Edward Stourton presents a special Christmas Eve edition of Sunday.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—ShelterBox
  Joanna Lumley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ShelterBox.
8. 07:57
  Weather—24/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—24/12/2023
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Compassion of the Christ Child
  For the Fourth Sunday in Advent, with the Chapel Choir of Methodist College, Belfast.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Taking Time
  Michael Morpurgo takes us on a frosty walk near his home in Devon.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Hawfinch
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the Hawfinch.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—24/12/2023
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—24/12/2023
  Alan faces a last minute hitch, and Chris makes a surprising decision.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Delia Smith, CH, CBE, cookery writer and broadcaster
  Delia Smith, cookery writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/12/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 80, Episode 6
  6/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Christmas with The Food Programme
  Chef Thomasina Miers and Sheila Dillon on doing more with less at Christmas.
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—24/12/2023
  Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
6. 13:30
  My Dream Dinner Party—Simon Callow's Dream Dinner Party
  Actor and writer Simon Callow in conversation with his heroes – brought back to life.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—From the Archives: Christmas Edition
  Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Greatest Gift
  John Yorke takes a look at Philip Van Doren Stern’s short story, The Greatest Gift.
9. 15:00
  A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—Christmas 2023
  A service of carols, hymns and readings live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
10. 16:30
  Pilgrimage for a Pint
  Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart journey to the most remote pub in mainland Britain.
11. 17:00
  Uninsurable Planet
  Felicity Hannah explores how climate change is leaving communities 'uninsurable'.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Polly Neate
  Polly Neate, CEO of the housing and homelessness charity Shelter.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—24/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/12/2023 British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe buys stake in Manchester United
  His company will take control of the club's football operations
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Frank Cottrell-Boyce
  Frank Cottrell-Boyce chooses audio highlights from the past week.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/12/2023
  Alistair has some news to impart
4. 19:15
  Stand Up Just William—William's Truthful Christmas
  Martin Jarvis entertains a packed house with a special performance for Christmas Eve.
5. 19:45
  Love on the Main Line—Episode 4 - Brighton
  4/5A classic rom-com by Colin Bytheway that asks is there a place for data in dating?
6. 20:00
  Feedback—The Feedback Interview of the Year
  Andrea Catherwood announces the Feedback Interview of the Year.
7. 20:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—ShelterBox
  Joanna Lumley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ShelterBox.
8. 20:30
  Last Word—Maureen Sweeney, Sir Tim Brighouse, Shirley Anne Field, Juanita Castro
  Matthew Bannister on a postmistress, an educationalist, an actor and an activist.
9. 21:00
  Archive on 4—'Twas the Night Before Christmas: The poem that changed the world
  A celebration of 'A Visit from St Nicholas' with the poet Luke Wright
10. 22:00
  News—24/12/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
11. 22:15
  Loose Ends—Brian Cox, Toby Jones, Mary Beard, Richard Coles, Katherine Jenkins, Marisha Wallace, Anneka Rice, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
12. 23:00
  Soul Music—Fairytale of New York
  The stories behind 1988's 'Fairytale of New York' by the Pogues.
13. 23:30
  Midnight Mass
  A Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.
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Late
1. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Giles, Cripplegate in the City of London
  Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Giles, Cripplegate in the City of London.
2. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
3. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
4. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/12/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/12/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/12/23 - Christmas Trees
  Home of a million Christmas trees.
8. 05:57
  Weather—25/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

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