BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 22 December 2024

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/12/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Take Four Books—AL Kennedy
  James Crawford speaks to writer AL Kennedy about her new book and its three influences.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/12/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/12/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
8. 05:45
  In Touch—The UK's First Blind Female CEO
  Sandi Wassmer is thought to be the UK's first blind female CEO.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Summary—22/12/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Beyond Belief—Do our pets go to heaven?
  Giles Fraser and guests explore, do our pets go to heaven?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Nuts about nuts
  Caz Graham visits a farm in Warwickshire which specialises in growing nuts.
4. 06:57
  Weather—22/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—22/12/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—A Plot Against the Pope, Christmas at Great Ormond Street, and the Spirituality of Gold
  As we gear up for Christmas, Emily Buchanan bring you the latest religious stories.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity
  Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
8. 07:57
  Weather—22/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—22/12/2024
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Carols for the Christ Child
  The Chapel Choir of Methodist College from Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, Belfast.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—A Jolly Good Pud
  Mary Beard reflects on why so many families have their own unique Christmas traditions.
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Michael Palin on the Robin
  Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—An End of Year Review of the New Government’s Work
  We’re joined live by the minister Lucy Powell.
14. 10:00
  Desert Island Discs—Gareth Southgate OBE, football manager
  Gareth Southgate, football manager, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
15. 11:00
  The Archers Omnibus—22/12/2024
  Feathers are ruffled by a visitor.
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Afternoon
1. 12:15
  Profile—Daniel Křetínský
  The Czech billionaire buying Royal Mail.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 82, Episode 2
  2/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/12/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—Fresh pressure on Archbishop of York
  Stephen Cottrell says he regrets how the case of David Taylor was handled.
5. 13:30
  Fifty-One Frenchmen
  All accused of raping a woman sedated by her husband who had invited them. Only in France?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  Kathy Clugston and the panel visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
7. 14:45
  Opening Lines—Christmas Pudding
  John Yorke on the aristocratic festive foibles of Nancy Mitford’s Christmas Pudding.
8. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Christmas Pudding
  Nancy Mitford’s classic comedy and love-story. Wit and romance tied up in a festive bow.
9. 16:00
  Take Four Books—Nick Harkaway
  James Crawford speaks to writer Nick Harkaway about his new book and its three influences.
10. 16:30
  Brain of Britain—The 2024 Final
  Russell Davies hosts the final in the 2024 season of the classic general knowledge quiz.
11. 17:00
  Witness History—How the air fryer was invented
  In 2006, Dutch inventor Fred van der Weij cooked up an idea for a new kitchen device
12. 17:10
  On the Run—Stay Alive
  Helen Mort trails a history of running, from prehistoric times to present day.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
14. 17:57
  Weather—22/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/12/2024 Archbishop of York 'regrets' that abuse scandal priest had role renewed twice
  More details have emerged about the Archbishop of York's handling of a sexual abuse case.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Huw Stephens
  Huw Stephens chooses audio highlights from across the BBC.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/12/2024
  Eddie has his eye on the prize
4. 19:15
  Illuminated—The Horse at the Door
  Why is Isy Suttie haunted by the memory of a creepy old horse knocking at her door?
5. 19:45
  Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Reheat Pasta
  How leftover carbs can improve cholesterol, reduce sugar spikes and boost gut health.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—BBC Radio Comedy, and the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols broadcast
  Andrea Catherwood discusses listeners' views on BBC radio comedy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Baroness Wilkins, Charles Handy, Renee Bornstein, Tony Brignull
  Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a philosopher, a holocaust survivor and a copywriter.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Energy Bill Support and Christmas Cheer!
  How to access support from your energy supplier if you're struggling with your bills.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity
  Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
10. 21:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Searching for Syria's missing
  Thousands of Syrian families are searching for relatives 'disappeared' by the Assad regime
11. 22:00
  Archive on 4—Sontag's Radical Will
  Novelist Deborah Levy assesses the life and work of American writer Susan Sontag.
12. 23:00
  In Our Time—Plutarch's Parallel Lives
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential Greek biographer and his main work
13. 23:45
  Bunk Bed—Series 10, Episode 2
  2/6Giggling in the dark about cartoon male friendships and Care in the Eating Community.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/12/2024
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Crossing Continents—Argentina - Milei's Chainsaw
  President Milei promised to hack Argentina's state and budget, what's the impact?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/12/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/12/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/12/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—The first ever Transistor Radio
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/12/24 - 'Difficult' Stormont budget for environment minister, Victorian farm diaries, Turkey farmers
  No specific funding allocated in the NI budget to address pollution in Lough Neagh.
10. 05:57
  Weather—23/12/2024
  Weather reports and forecasts for farmers

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