FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/12/2011
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 1
1/5 From a turn-up for the books to avocado, via gambling in medieval France.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—20/12/2011
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/12/2011
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/12/2011
Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/12/2011
Why scientists think a pink flowering plant could be the key to sustainable meat and milk.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/12/2011
Debating criticisms of HMRC, eurozone collapse, foster care, perfect names and encores.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Lord Robert Winston
Lord Robert Winston on IVF, the House of Lords and scientists' ethical responsibilty.
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09:30
One to One—Lucy Kellaway with Sir Peter Moores
Lucy Kellaway explores the complexities of having considerable personal wealth.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 2
2/5 The links between the proof of a pudding, sausage-shaped poison and feisty heroines.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cook the Perfect bread and pudding with Sophie Dahl; women in N Korea; play-date etiquette
Sophie Dahl cooks the perfect bread and butter pudding; foster care; angels; play dates.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 2
2/15 Roland asks Maud Bailey for help in his quest to unravel the mystery behind the letters.
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11:00
Tales from the Arab Spring—Counter Revolution (Libya)
2/3 Stories from the year that changed the face of the Middle East with the 大象传媒's Jeremy Bowen
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11:30
Warsaw Variations
The story of two Polish composers, Andrzej Panufnik and Witold Lutoslawski.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—The Problem of Childhood Obesity
How do we reverse the trend of childhood obesity? Call You and Yours with Julian Worricker
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12:57
Weather—20/12/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/12/2011
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Post Office at War
12/15 In 1914, the post office was called upon to play a vital role in the country's war effort.
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14:00
The Archers—19/12/2011
Helen is feeling upbeat.
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14:15
McLevy—Series 8, The Last Illusion
4/4 McLevy sets out to prove that a celebrated stage magician is a jewel thief.
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15:00
Home Planet—Carbon dioxide munching plants
Which plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere most effectively?
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15:30
Questions, Questions—21/07/2011
Stewart Henderson explores the musical heritage of tin mining, plus collective nouns. (R)
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16:00
Word of Mouth—20/12/2011
The language of the financial markets. Michael Rosen returns for a new series on words.
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16:30
Great Lives—Thomas Hobbes
Steven Pinker joins Matthew Parris to discuss the life of the philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
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17:00
PM—20/12/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/12/2011
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Basingstoke
3/6 Mark Steel visits Basingstoke to talk roundabouts and a shopping centre record.
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19:00
The Archers—20/12/2011
Jazzer is in a bolshie mood.
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19:15
Front Row—Michelle Yeoh, 2011 music picks, book cover design
Michelle Yeoh on The Lady; book cover design in the digital age; music picks of 2011.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—AS Byatt - Possession, Episode 2
2/15 Roland asks Maud Bailey for help in his quest to unravel the mystery behind the letters.
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20:00
Can You Touch Your Toes?
Anita Anand investigates a new system designed to work out who is and isn't fit for work.
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20:40
In Touch—Latest Can't See, Will Cook + Braille reaction
UK Braillists strike back. And cooking for Christmas - watch out for the fairy dust!
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21:00
All in the Mind—The Stress Special: The Results - Time for a Laugh - Disclosing Mental Health Histories
The results from a scientific study of UK stress levels: how stressed are we as a nation?
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Lord Robert Winston
Lord Robert Winston on IVF, the House of Lords and scientists' ethical responsibilty.
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21:58
Weather—20/12/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/12/2011
Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Nancy Mitford - The Pursuit of Love, Episode 2
2/10 Fanny is anxious about meeting her beloved aunt Emily's husband-to-be.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 5, I'm a Chemist Get Me Out of Here
Dara O'Briain joins the Infinite Monkeys Robin Ince and Brian Cox for science/comedy chat.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/12/2011
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/12/2011
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Etymologicon, Episode 2
2/5 The links between the proof of a pudding, sausage-shaped poison and feisty heroines.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—21/12/2011
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/12/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/12/2011
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/12/2011
Prayer and reflection with Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/12/2011
The Red Tractor label's turkey standards are criticised by animal welfare campaigners.
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