BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 26 December 2023

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/12/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Christmas Meditation - Hope for Heavenly Peace
  A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with the Rev Angela Berners-Wilson.
3. 00:30
  The Hauntening—Series 4, WordHell
  3/4Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—World Service
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/12/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/12/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/12/2023 - The Rainforest Barge
  A specially-designed barge is helping to save a Scottish rainforest.
10. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Snow Bunting
  David Attenborough presents the snow bunting.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—Writer Hanif Kureishi guest edits Today
  Hanif Kureishi's guest edit explores the impact his injuries have had on his relationships
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—Harriet: What Happened Next
  Former guest Harriet tells a live audience how her podcast appearance changed her life.
3. 09:45
  Ian Fleming: The Complete Man by Nicholas Shakespeare—Episode 2. A Secret Service - The War Years.
  2/5Intriguing, new and fascinating insight into the life of James Bond creator, Ian Fleming.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women who dig for the truth
  Women who go to all lengths for the truth, including historian Philippa Langley.
5. 11:00
  Seven Deadly Psychologies—Wrath
  A cold hard look at the psychology of the seven sins. Brace yourself for wrath.
6. 11:30
  Hotel Room Art
  Ian McMillan gets close to the art in hotel rooms.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—26/12/2023
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Archive on 4—Joni Mitchell: Verbatim
  Joni Mitchell's influential life and career, told in her own words.
3. 12:57
  Weather—26/12/2023
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—26/12/2023
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
5. 13:45
  Mythical Creatures—7. Giants
  Rhianna Pratchett is in Wales to meet the giant of Cader Idris.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—25/12/2023
  There’s a Christmas crisis at the vets
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A Single Act
  Bill Nighy stars in AL Kennedy's drama. Three lonely people connect through comedy.
8. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 42, Canterbury
  6/14Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
9. 15:30
  Doctor, Doctor—Psychiatrist, comedian and author Dr Benji Waterhouse
  Dr Phil Hammond uncovers the career and life of comedian and psychiatrist Benji Waterhouse
10. 16:00
  How to Play—Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia
  A musician’s-eye view of classical music’s best-loved works.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Eartha Kitt proposed by Faye Tozer
  Faye Tozer from Steps nominates a singer and dancer with a trademark growl.
12. 17:00
  PM—26/12/2023
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/12/2023 Israeli army says it is making progress in northern Gaza
  But the head of the Israeli forces warned the war will go on for months
2. 18:15
  The Wombles—Episode 2: The Christmas Party and Mr D Smith
  Great Uncle Bulgaria invites an elderly human visitor to share a Christmas feast.
3. 18:30
  The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Christmas Eve Party
  7/8Hancock throws a Christmas party and finds himself in court.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—26/12/2023
  Disaster strikes at Little Grange
5. 19:15
  This Cultural Life—Nick Cave
  Singer-songwriter and author Nick Cave shares his formative creative influences.
6. 20:00
  Incandescent: The Phoebus Cartel
  Shaun Keaveny marks the centenary of planned obsolescence by exploring the Phoebus Cartel.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—The Blind Chocolatier
  In Touch pays a visit to The Blind Chocolatier in the Lake District.
8. 21:00
  With Great Pleasure—25/12/2023
  Ruth Jones chooses readings for our festive delight. With music from Kate Rusby.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Head of Israeli army warns war in Gaza will go on for months.
  Israel also suggests war is spilling over into a wider regional conflict.
10. 22:45
  The Other Side of Christmas—On Christmas Day in The Morning (Part 2)
  2/5Margery Allingham's Campion continues his investigation of a Christmas Day crime.
11. 23:00
  Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Moving Problem
  Marian and Tara try to tackle problems, large and small, sent in by their listeners.
12. 23:30
  My Dream Dinner Party—Suggs's Dream Dinner Party
  Singer-songwriter Suggs in conversation with his heroes – brought back to life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/12/2023
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2023, Comorbidities by Naomi Wood
  1/5Naomi Wood's winning story about a couple keen to spice up their sex life.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/12/2023
  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—27/12/2023
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/12/2023
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/12/2023
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/12/2023 The Welsh Grand National
  Behind the scenes at the Welsh Grand National.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Blackbird
  Chris Packham presents the blackbird.

Wednesday 27 December 2023