FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Out There—Outing
1/3 A man reflects on his life behind closed doors, in Allan Radcliffe's moving story. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Worcester Cathedral
Church bells from Worcester Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—The White Helmets
Mark Coles profiles rescue workers in Syria said to have saved thousands of lives. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—18/12/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Is Art Good For Us?
The poet Michael Symmons Roberts asks whether the arts are good for us.
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06:35
Living World—A Very Berry Christmas
Lionel Kelleway takes a festive look at mistletoe. Recorded in 2001.
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06:57
Weather—18/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—18/12/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Silence, Black Santa, Syrian Refugees
Once in Royal David's City; Northern Ireland's Black Santa; Salford's Syrian refugees.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
Cecily, whose child has benefited from the Amber Trust, appeals on the charity's behalf.
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07:57
Weather—18/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—18/12/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Hear the Good News
A service for Advent with the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir.
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08:48
A Point of View—"Baby It's Cold Outside"
Adam Gopnik on the controversy surrounding the Christmas song Baby It's Cold Outside. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Superb Lyrebird
Sir David Attenborough presents the superb lyrebird of eastern Australia. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—18/12/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—18/12/2016
Jennifer has an unexpected call and Helen puts on a brave face.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 5
5/6 Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Jeremy Hardy and Miles Jupp join Jack Dee. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—A Passion for Cake
Sheila Dillon takes an irreverent look at baking and the history of cake.
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12:57
Weather—18/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—18/12/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 14, Puccini's Madame Butterfly
2/3 A celebration of the autographed manuscript of Puccini's masterpiece, Madame Butterfly. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—South Yorkshire
Eric Robson and the horticultural panel are in South Yorkshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - The Power of Two
Dealing with bereavement, kidney disease and ageing - as a couple.
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15:00
Neil Gaiman - Stardust—Part 2
Tristran must find and rescue the star before she is captured by dark forces in Faerie.
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16:00
Open Book—A look back at the year and the work of Shirley Jackson
Mariella Frostrup and guests look at the life and work of Shirley Jackson.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Midwinter
Roger McGough presents a selection of winter poems read by some celebrated actors.
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17:00
Paying for the Hostage
John McCarthy looks at how handling a hostage crisis has changed 30 years since his kidnap (R)
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17:40
Profile—The White Helmets
Mark Coles profiles rescue workers in Syria said to have saved thousands of lives. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—18/12/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/12/2016 Evacuation of eastern Aleppo hits another stumbling block.
The latest deal to evacuate rebels and civilians from Aleppo has run into trouble.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Jim Al-Khalili
Jim Al-Khalili chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—18/12/2016
Ruth clashes with Jill.
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19:15
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 8, The Scam
1/2 Arthur bumps into an old friend with an investment opportunity.
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19:45
The Duke of Wellington Misplaces His Horse
Story by Susanna Clarke set in the world of Neil Gaiman's Stardust. Read by Sophie Rundle.
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20:00
More or Less—Have more famous people died this year?
Notable deaths, Rule Britannia and creating your own Christmas speech (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Peter Gibson, AA Gill, Coral Atkins, William Chaloner, Ian McCaskill
Matthew Bannister on a glazier, a journalist, a carer, a palaeobotanist, a weatherman. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Scottish income tax goes north
Could we lose the Β£50 note?; Scots pay more income tax; credit union instant loans. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
Cecily, whose child has benefited from the Amber Trust, appeals on the charity's behalf. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Brexit and the Future of Farming
Jonty Bloom looks at the future of farming in the UK. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—18/12/2016
Carolyn Quinn and guests review an eventful year in politics and look ahead to 2017.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Rogue One
Francine Stock talks to Gareth Edwards, director of Star Wars spin-off Rogue One. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Is Art Good For Us?
The poet Michael Symmons Roberts asks whether the arts are good for us. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/12/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Men and Violence - Stag Parties
Men, masculinities and violence. Also, stag parties, deviance and consumerism. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Worcester Cathedral
Church bells from Worcester Cathedral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/12/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/12/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/12/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/12/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—British fishing fleet and Brexit, Badger cull figures, Farm-made Christmas gifts
England is to apply for TB-free status for half the country.
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05:56
Weather—19/12/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Crested Tit
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Crested Tit. (R)
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