BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 20 December 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/12/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Your Face Belongs to Us by Kashmir Hill—Episode 4
  Law enforcement becomes enthusiastic about using facial recognition technology.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/12/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/12/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The Kilt
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fr Dermot Preston.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/12/24 - Rural councils warn of tax rises, surplus veg, pub Christmas carols.
  Rural councils warn that council tax will have to rise and there will be cuts in services.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/12/2024
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Cher, singer and actor
  Cher, singer and actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Daisy Edgar-Jones, Gisèle Pelicot, Trampolinist Bryony Page
  The star of Normal People is now taking on the lead role in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
4. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Christmas: The Gift of Food
  Jaega Wise explores the tradition, planning and heart that goes into festive food giving.
5. 11:45
  Your Face Belongs to Us by Kashmir Hill—Episode 5
  The implications of facial recognition software for the right to a private life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—20/12/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Rare Earth—Christmas Trees
  Helen Czerski and Tom Heap celebrate the urban trees of Britain.
3. 12:57
  Weather—20/12/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Could Isis comeback in Syria?
  Could Isis return to the battlefield? What will happen to prisoners held in Syria?
5. 13:45
  One to One—Nikki Bedi and Lauren Zalaznick
  Nikki Bedi speaks to former TV executive Lauren Zalaznick about The Real Housewives.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—19/12/2024
  Will Eddie wave the white flag?
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir, 5. At the Roof of the World
  5/5Mountain-top battles and parenting challenges in the final chapter of the Pamir adventure.
8. 14:45
  Something to Declare—How to Treat Others with Reverence
  Jack Boswell explores taarof, an Iranian custom where respect and courtesy deepen bonds.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  Kathy Clugston and the panel visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Not Even a Mouse
  Adrian Scarborough reads John Finnemore's specially-commissioned short story for Christmas
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Baroness Wilkins, Charles Handy, Renee Bornstein, Tony Brignull
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a philosopher, a holocaust survivor and a copywriter.
12. 16:30
  Life Changing—A White Christmas for Annabelle
  Lisa Hover shares the emotions of coping with her daughter’s life-limiting condition.
13. 17:00
  PM—30 new Labour peers appointed to the House of Lords
  New peers include a string of ex-MPs and former chief of staff Sue Gray.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/12/2024 US politicians have hours to prevent shutdown of government
  Two attempts have been made to strike a deal on government funding
2. 18:30
  The Naked Week—Series 1, Episode 4: Spies, Uncanny Ghosts, and Christmas Crackers
  4/5We recruit a spy, and try to contact Nigel Farage with a ouija board.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/12/2024
  Ed has a controversial suggestion
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Festive classics with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams
  A special festive episode, with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Timandra Harkness, Richard Holden MP, Calum Miller MP, Emily Thornberry MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—A Jolly Good Pud
  Mary Beard reflects on why so many families have their own unique Christmas traditions.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—Beer, crisps and the British pub
  Tim Martin, Natalie Whittle, Professor Philip Howell, Dr Marianne Hem Eriksen, Ben Wright.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Two killed after car ploughs into crowd at German Christmas market
  Two people killed, including a child, after car drove into Christmas market in Magdeburg
9. 22:45
  Dark Tales by Shirley Jackson—5: The Lottery
  5/5One of the most controversial stories of all time from the US Queen of Gothic Horror.
10. 23:00
  Americast—20/12/2024
  Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—20/12/2024
  Alicia McCarthy reports on an inquiry into the pensioner hardship this winter.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/12/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Your Face Belongs to Us by Kashmir Hill—Episode 5
  The implications of facial recognition software for the right to a private life.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/12/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/12/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—I wonder when Christmas begins for You?
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter
8. 05:45
  Something to Declare—How to Treat Others with Reverence
  Jack Boswell explores taarof, an Iranian custom where respect and courtesy deepen bonds.

Saturday 21 December 2024