BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 8 December 2024

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/12/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Bookclub—Alan Warner: Morvern Callar
  A BBC Bookclub audience questions the writer Alan Warner about his novel Morvern Callar.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/12/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/12/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris
8. 05:45
  In Touch—Disability Minister: Sir Stephen Timms
  The minister for social security and disability answers your questions.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—08/12/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Religious Freedom
  Giles Fraser and guests explore the impact of globalisation on religious freedom.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Regenerating Ben
  Charlotte Smith meets Ben Taylor-Davies, aka Regen Ben, on his farm near Ross-on-Wye.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—08/12/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Notre-Dame reopens, Justin Welby's Lords farewell speech, and faith in Moana 2
  A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Able Child
  Ade Adepitan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Able Child
8. 07:57
  Weather—08/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—08/12/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Carols for the Christ Child : ‘Fel yr Wyt’ / ‘As you are’ – the Welsh Plygain Carol Tradition
  An episode exploring the Welsh Plygain Carol tradition.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—A baby's-eye view of the world
  Zoe Strimpel on the joys of seeing the world through the eyes of a nine-month-old.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Iolo Williams on the Merlin
  Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams is fascinated by the merlin.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—Syria: Assad falls
  Celebrations in Damascus as Assad falls; what next for Syria?
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Ebony Rainford-Brent, former England cricketer
  Ebony Rainford-Brent, cricketer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—08/12/2024
  There’s a Christmas crisis at the Bull, and one resident makes a surprising admission.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Tom Molnar
  One of the biggest names in the world of artisanal baking.
2. 12:30
  Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 3, Merthyr - home of Welsh heroes
  6/6Paul tests an audience in Merthyr Tydfil on their knowledge of Welsh heroes.
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/12/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Bashar al-Assad flees Syria
  The latest analysis following the end of over 50 years of the Assad regime.
5. 13:30
  Missing Pieces: The Lesbian Mothers Scandal
  An investigation into the legacy of court decisions separating children from lesbian mums.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Rosewell: Plant Names, Reflection and Perlite
  Kathy and the GQT panel are in Rosewell to answer your gardening questions.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—The Girl of the Sea of Cortez
  John Yorke takes a look at Peter Benchley’s novel The Girl of the Sea of Cortez.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—The Girl of the Sea of Cortez
  From the author of Jaws. A Mexican girl fights to protect the marine habitat she loves.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Tessa Hadley
  James Crawford speaks to the writer Tessa Hadley about her new book and influences.
10. 16:30
  Brain of Britain—Semi-final 3, 2024
  Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
11. 17:00
  Witness History—Emperor Haile Selassie in Bath
  In 1936, the Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie was exiled in Bath in the UK
12. 17:10
  County Lines—Episode 2: Cycles
  Exploring the powerful forces that keep young people trapped in county lines.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—08/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/12/2024 Rebels Topple Assad
  Syria's president has fled the country after rebels capture the capital Damascus
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Luke Wright
  Luke Wright chooses audio highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/12/2024
  One resident faces a blast from the past.
4. 19:15
  The Documentary—Ready to transmit
  Contestants from around the world gather in Tunisia to send Morse code at incredible speed
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Breathe Through Your Nose
  Why using your nose could benefit your gums, your lungs and even impact your memory.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—The Archers scam week. The End of Short Cuts. The Naked Week
  Andrea Catherwood hears views on The Archers scam week, and the end of Short Cuts.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Vicky Stone, Penny Chuter, Clifton Wharton Junior, Peter Sinfield
  Matthew Bannister on a film-maker, a rower, a university leader and a lyricist.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Charity Bank Accounts and Attendance Allowance
  New report finds nine out of ten charities have experienced difficulty with banking.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Able Child
  Ade Adepitan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Able Child
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Sudan and the story of Mama Nour
  Lyse Doucet tells the remarkable story of a woman helping others survive Sudan's civil war
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—Iain Watson and guests look ahead to the next week in politics
  Iain Watson hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Nizami Ganjavi
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great 12th-century Persian epic romantic poet.
13. 23:45
  Short Works—Paul by Francesca Reece
  Cleo worries her mother's fallen for a romance scam.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/12/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—France: trouble on the vine
  Low harvests, economic and climate batterings, changing tastes - is French wine in crisis?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/12/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/12/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Coltrane’s ‘Love Supreme’
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/12/2024 Port inspections risk spreading plant disease, dairy industry at 'tipping point'
  Warnings that the new border inspection system risks letting in disease.
10. 05:57
  Weather—09/12/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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