FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Penguin Post Office—Episode 1
1/5 The team boards their yacht Pelagic, designed for the glacial ice fields they encounter. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 1
1/5 Dr Alfred Alexander builds a holiday home by the lake in the village of Gross Glienicke. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Hind Stalking in Sutherland
Moira Hickey spends a day on a Highland estate where the annual hind cull is underway.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hyacinth Macaw
Sir David Attenborough presents the hyacinth macaw of the Brazilian Pantanal. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/12/2015
Guest editor Sir Bradley Wiggins takes the helm.
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09:00
The Long View—Slave Labour and Consumer Power
Jonathan Freedland examines current debates about ethical shopping and production.
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09:30
Four Thought—John Williams: Unexpected Joy
Comedian John Williams finds unexpected joy in his autistic son's view of life. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 2
2/5 The Alexanders have fled Germany, and the house is to become home to a new family.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Was 2015 the year trans became mainstream?
Jane Garvey presents discussion on whether 2015 was the year that trans became mainstream.
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10:45
Incredible Women—Series 4, Maria Webber
Jeremy Front meets the government's new special adviser to schools, Maria Webber.
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11:00
Putting Science to Work—Crowd Safety
Jim Al-Khalili and guests debate ideas that could help to improve safety at public events.
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11:30
Tiny Tinkles
Rainer Hersch investigates how and why tinkly music is so evocative of childhood.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—29 December 1915 - Isabel Graham
The Grahams discover where Adeline and Phyllis have gone.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours
Consumer phone-in.
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12:57
Weather—29/12/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/12/2015
News with Shaun Ley including the latest on the floods.
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13:45
School of Thought—A-Levels
David Willetts thinks school pupils are forced to specialise much too soon.
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14:00
The Archers—28/12/2015
Elizabeth has fond memories. (R)
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14:15
McLevy—Series 11, The Night Walker
3/4 McLevy finds a young woman unconscious in the street, and Jean is accused of shoplifting.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Jay Rayner Pigs Out
Jay Rayner, self-confessed greedy pig, gets serious about porkers. (R)
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15:30
Mastertapes—Series 5, Squeeze (the B Side)
Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford face audience questions about Squeeze's 'East Side Story'
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16:00
The Food Programme—Yotam Ottolenghi: A Life Through Food
Yotam Ottolenghi shares his life through food with Sheila Dillon. (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Precious Lunga chooses Wangari Maathai
Matthew Parris explores the remarkable life of Professor Wangari Maathai.
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17:00
PM—29/12/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/12/2015 "Silent Bomber" found guilty
Married couple convicted of planning suicide bombing
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18:15
15 Minute Musical—Series 8, Julian and the Assanging Technicolour Download
2/6 Julian Assange's story is wiki-leaked in this overly melodramatic 15 Minute Musical. (R)
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18:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Financial Advisor
1/6 Milton becomes a financial adviser, sinks the pound and fights off a Swedish invasion.
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19:00
The Archers—29/12/2015
Helen and Rob have a proposition.
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19:15
Front Row—Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello looks back over a musical career spanning almost four decades
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 4, Maria Webber
Jeremy Front meets the government's new special adviser to schools, Maria Webber. (R)
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20:00
The Boat Children
Hashi Mohamed follows the trail of of unaccompanied child migrants arriving in Europe.
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20:40
In Touch—Book Review Programme
Peter White and two guests have a lively debate about three of their favourite books.
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21:00
The Listeners—Series 3, Episode 2
2/3 A whale biologist is among those who reveal there is more to listening than hearing.
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21:30
The Long View—Slave Labour and Consumer Power
Jonathan Freedland examines current debates about ethical shopping and production. (R)
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21:58
Weather—29/12/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Storm Frank: Further flooding expected
Heavy rain expected in northern England, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Provincial Lady Goes Further, Episode 2
2/5 Arriving in Brittany for a family holiday, our Lady is alarmed to find no sign of the sea.
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23:00
The Show What You Wrote—Series 3, The End
4/4 The sketch show written by the public.
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23:30
Notes From a Northern Irish Childhood
Marie-Louise Muir revisits youth orchestras set up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/12/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Penguin Post Office—Episode 2
2/5 Fierce storms and dense sea ice provide more challenges to the film crew. (R)
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00:30
Book of the Week—The House by the Lake: A Story of Germany, Episode 2
2/5 The Alexanders have fled Germany, and the house is to become home to a new family. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/12/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/12/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/12/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/12/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fenland Celery
Anna Hill celebrates the return of the winter speciality fenland celery in Cambridgeshire.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—House Wren
Sir David Attenborough presents the house wren found across the New World. (R)
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