FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/12/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives by Carl Honor茅—5. Love and Sex
5/5 Carl Honor茅 considers love and sex as he charts a revolution in our attitudes to ageing.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—22/12/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—22/12/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/12/2018
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye
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05:45
iPM—Here's a church, here's a steeple...
iPM takes a closer look at the houses that God built. iPM@bbc.co.uk
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—22/12/2018
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Moorland on the mend
Caz Graham re-visits moors destroyed by fire this summer, to ask how they are recovering. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Festive Farm Businesses
Charlotte Smith is on a Christmas tree farm in Somerset.
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06:57
Weather—22/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—22/12/2018
News headlines and sport.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Former cricketer and commentator David Gower
Lily Allen, Anne Atkins and her son on autism, barrister turned restaurateur Nisha Katona.
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10:30
The Tyranny of Story—Episode 3
John Harris considers the potent role of narrative in our public and private lives. (R)
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—22/12/2018
Steve Richards reviews the political year with top Westminster journalists.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Fighting Hungary's 'Slave Law'
The protest against a law which means employers can demand 400 hours of overtime a year.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—22/12/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Jailed for failing to disclose the whereabouts of his clients' money
The founder of Universal Wealth Preservation is jailed. Plus an end to big overdraft fees.
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Christmas Specials 2018, Episode 3
The truth about what Jeremy Corbyn said under his breath. Possibly. (R)
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12:57
Weather—22/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—22/12/2018
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Baroness Chakrabarti, Joanna Cherry QC MP, Paul Drechsler, Jacob Rees-Mogg MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from St John's Wood Church in London (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Homelessness
What do you think our politicians should be doing to end homelessness?
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14:30
Drama on 4—The Haunting of M.R. James
Classic ghost story author M.R. James is pursued by his own demons. Stars Mark Gatiss.
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15:30
Art of Living—In My Mind's Eye
Two Welsh artists try to better understand autism with an imaginative new project (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Dancer Celine Gittens, Christmas as separated parents, retirement
Dancer Celine Gittens, retirement, Christmas for separated parents
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17:00
PM—22/12/2018
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—Here's a church, here's a steeple...
iPM takes a closer look at the houses that God built. iPM@bbc.co.uk (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—22/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—22/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/12/2018 Two people arrested over Gatwick drones
Two people questioned over drone sightings that caused disruption at Gatwick Airport.
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18:15
Loose Ends—David Mitchell, Donovan, Maureen Lipman, Gillian Burke, Tankus The Henge, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Reed Hastings
The founder of Netflix, the streaming service that鈥檚 turned us all into binge watchers.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Mary Poppins, The Convert, John Lanchester, Dead Poets Live, The Long Song
Mary Poppins, The Convert, John Lanchester, Dead Poets Live, The Long Song
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20:00
Archive on 4—How Santa Claus Stole Christmas
Christopher Frayling explores how Hollywood helped to create the modern global Christmas.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Born to be Wilde: An Ideal Husband
Oscar Wilde's comic melodrama, with songs. Sparkling and surprising new production.
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22:00
News and Weather—22/12/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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22:15
Brexit on the Border—Northern Ireland - Republic of Ireland
Young people from both sides of the Irish border debate what Brexit will mean for them. (R)
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23:00
WIQ
A special one-off quiz hosted by comedian Jo Brand. (R)
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23:30
Welsh Ladies
Mab Jones looks at the image of the Welsh lady in traditional costume.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/12/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—My Sister Biira, by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
In Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi's specially commissioned short story there's a family secret (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/12/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—23/12/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Durham Cathedral
Bells on Sunday comes from Durham Cathedral
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05:45
Profile—Reed Hastings
The founder of Netflix, the streaming service that鈥檚 turned us all into binge watchers. (R)
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