BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 4 December 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/12/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Two
  2/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/12/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/12/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/12/2024
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/12/24 - Farming in Protected Landscapes, Lake District tweeds, dairy recruitment challenges
  What next for the Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—04/12/24 - Emma Barnett and Amol Rajan
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Life Changing—Everything and Nothing
  Dad of triplets Paul Mason explains how fatherhood brought wildly contrasting emotions.
3. 09:30
  The Gift—Series 2, 5. Donor
  7/8When testing your DNA becomes an obsession
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Pumeza Matshikiza, Josie Lloyd, CensHERship
  South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza performs live in the studio.
5. 11:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The International Student Scandal
  Are UK universities ignoring poor English language skills to attract overseas students?
6. 11:45
  The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Three
  3/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—04/12/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Black Friday Statistics, Wearables and Christmas Parties
  Has Black Friday rescued this year's Christmas trading period?
3. 12:57
  Weather—04/12/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—PM accused of abandoning growth target
  Sir Keir Starmer had promised the economy would be the fastest-growing in the G7.
5. 13:45
  The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Julian Douglas (VCCP, Global CEO)
  Julian Douglas on when to start side hustling, and learning when to step away.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—03/12/2024
  Ed attempts to get to the truth.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Precious Blood, A Pure Heart
  2/3Welsh noir thriller about a tight-knit community with dark secrets at its heart.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Escaping Economic Abuse
  What can you do if your partner is controlling your money?
9. 15:30
  The Brain Op Controversy
  Investigating the debate over carrying out surgery to remove pineal cysts in the brain.
10. 16:00
  The Media Show—How to interview Anna Wintour, welfare on TV sets, where to start with Reddit
  As its new exhibition launches, how relevant is the fashion magazine Vogue today?
11. 17:00
  PM—French PM faces vote of no confidence
  French Assembly set to vote on the future of Michel Barnier's government.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/12/2024 British investigators uncover Russian money laundering operation at heart of UK drugs market
  The network allowed organised crime groups across 30 countries to move dirty money
2. 18:30
  You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'I never heard a cow!'
  4/6Guests guess sports from just commentary.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—04/12/2024
  Lynda finds a way in.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—New Makar, future of musical theatre, arts funding in Scotland
  Kirsty Wark speaks to Scotland's new Makar and discusses new musical theatre initiatives.
5. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Who and what is 'toxic'?
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
6. 21:00
  Rory Stewart: The Long History of...—Ignorance, 3. Ignorance and Inspiration
  4/6Rory Stewart makes a radical case for embracing ignorance.
7. 21:30
  The Conflict—Middle East, Leaders: What Is Yasser Arafat’s Legacy?
  We take a look at what history can teach us about the conflict in the Middle East.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—French government collapses after no-confidence vote
  Far-right and left-wing parties join forces to oust Michel Barnier over Budget
9. 22:45
  Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst—3: 'Ovaltini.'
  3/10Alan Hollinghurst's eagerly awaited new novel.
10. 23:00
  Sarah Mills' Bad Bod Squad—Episode 3- Lumpy
  Stoma bag user Sarah Mills' comedy guide to dealing with a fallible and embarrassing body.
11. 23:15
  Bunk Bed—Series 8, Episode 6
  6/8Rachael Stirling's poignant and comic mishaps while caring for her mother, Dame Diana Rigg
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—04/12/2024
  Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/12/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Three
  3/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/12/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/12/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/12/2024
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/12/24 Scottish budget for agriculture, vote on agricultural inheritance tax, fishing crew shortages
  Farmers in Scotland give a cautious welcome to the increase in the agriculture budget.

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