FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/12/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Children in hospitals; History, heritage and tradition in British politics
How British political parties construct history, and children's experiences in hospital.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—16/12/2012
The bells of York Minster.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/12/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/12/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/12/2012
A short reflection and prayer with Bishop Donal McKeown.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/12/2012
As winter lambing begins, cases of Schmallenberg disease reach nearly 1,000.
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05:57
Weather—17/12/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/12/2012
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Science Special
Andrew Marr talks to Dr Peter Wothers about modern day alchemy.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 1
1/5 The George Inn's early incarnation as a lawless Southwark drinking den.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cate Blanchett; Zoe Williams; anonymity for rape defendants
Cate Blanchett on those ears, hobbit feet and power. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death, Episode 1
1/5 Modesty takes on public school villain Simon Delicata in a deadly Sahara showdown.
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11:00
Our Language in Your Hands—New York City
3/3 Mark Turin meets the linguists who track and preserve the languages of the Big Apple.
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11:30
Jeeves in Manhattan—Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest
2/2 Martin Jarvis's 2010 Cheltenham Festival performance of Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Post-adoption support, theatre dress codes and the Rathlin Island postman
Post-adoption support, theatre dress codes and one of the UK's remotest postal routes.
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12:57
Weather—17/12/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/12/2012
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
Grimm Thoughts—Episode 1
1/10 Marina Warner introduces the Grimm brothers and examines the story of The Frog King.
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14:00
The Archers—16/12/2012
Lynda has a directing dilemma.
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14:15
McLevy—Series 9, The Cross-Roads
4/4 McLevy is kidnapped by a grieving father who seeks vengeance for the death of his son.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—17/12/2012
The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Cheap Veg
Sheila Dillon discovers surprising stories behind humble British vegetables.
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16:00
Stage Door
Actress Rachael Stirling reveals strange tales and secrets from theatre's back doorstep.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 7, Creating Life
Comedian Ed Byrne joins Robin and Brian to talk about science's quest to create life.
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17:00
PM—17/12/2012
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/12/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 58, Episode 6
6/6 Fifty-eighth series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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19:00
The Archers—17/12/2012
Will doesn't hold back.
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19:15
Front Row—Toby Jones; David O Russell; the Life of Pi film
Mark Lawson with Toby Jones, David O Russell and a review of the Life of Pi film.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death, Episode 1
1/5 Modesty takes on public school villain Simon Delicata in a deadly Sahara showdown.
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20:00
2012: The End of Time
As the Mayan prophecy of doom approaches, enjoy this light-hearted guide to the apocalypse
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Libya: Life after the Revolution
Justin Marozzi examines if Libya can come together again as one country.
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21:00
Material World—13/12/2012
Science cash prizes, science in The Hobbit, and solving an archaeological hoax.
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21:30
Start the Week—Science Special
Andrew Marr talks to Dr Peter Wothers about modern day alchemy.
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21:58
Weather—17/12/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/12/2012
President Obama promises action on mass shootings, but what does that mean?
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22:45
Maeve Binchy Short Stories—1. Dolly's Mother
1/5 Dolly's perfect parents always made her feel inferior - until her 16th birthday.
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23:00
Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the B-Side)
14/14 Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone are quizzed about Zombies' Odessey and Oracle.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/12/2012
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/12/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 1
1/5 The George Inn's early incarnation as a lawless Southwark drinking den.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/12/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/12/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/12/2012
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Bishop Donal McKeown.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/12/2012
As a group is fined for illegal hunting, supporters say the law is pointless and confusing
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