FM Schedule
-
Early
-
00:00
Midnight News—24/12/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
-
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Metrics
Laurie Taylor explores the increasing use of metrics across many aspects of our lives. (R)
-
00:45
Bells on Sunday—Durham Cathedral
Bells on Sunday comes from Durham Cathedral (R)
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
-
01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/12/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
-
05:30
News Briefing—24/12/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/12/2018
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye
-
05:45
Farming Today—Global warming and small businesses; reindeer; festive tractors
Smaller companies are hit hardest by climate change according to a report released today
-
05:56
Weather—24/12/2018
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
-
05:58
Tweet of the Day—House Wren
Sir David Attenborough presents the house wren found across the New World. (R)
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
Today—24/12/2018
News and current affairs programme, including Thought for the Day.
-
09:00
Start the Week—Ice and Snow
Andrew Marr with Michelle Paver, Ben Saunders, Mark Miodownik and Nancy Campbell.
-
09:45
Blowing the Bloody Doors Off by Michael Caine—1. The Blitz
1/5 Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in the movies and shares some lessons for actors.
-
10:00
Woman's Hour—Christmas - too much hard work?
People can go to extreme lengths at Christmas to make things 'perfect' - is it worth it?
-
10:45
Good News Stories by Katie Hims—1. A Plague Of Frogs
1/5 Five contemporary drama shorts inspired by stories from the old and new testaments.
-
11:00
The Untold—Field of Dreams
James is 24 and dreams of owning a farm. Has he found his chance in Cornwall?
-
11:30
Conversations from a Long Marriage—Conversations from a Long Marriage at Christmas
Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam, married 鈥榝or ever鈥�, plan the perfect Christmas 'a deux'.
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
News Summary—24/12/2018
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
-
12:04
Maigret—A Maigret Christmas, 1. The Visitors
1/5 Inspector Maigret receives two unexpected visitors on Christmas Day.
-
12:18
You and Yours—Poundworld, Christmas adverts, Vegan food
Speaking to ex-Poundworld workers about how they're trying to find new retail jobs.
-
12:57
Weather—24/12/2018
The latest weather forecast.
-
13:00
World at One—24/12/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
-
13:45
The Gut Instinct: A Social History—1 - Gut Culture
Tim Hayward on how different cultures have had very different attitudes to the human gut.
-
14:00
The Archers—23/12/2018
Lynda issues a terrifying ultimatum (R)
-
14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and Memories of Christmas Past
Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories as he recounts seasonal legal cases. (R)
-
15:00
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols—2018
Christmas carols and readings live from the candlelit chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
-
16:30
Beyond Belief—Angels
Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religious and cultural meaning of angels.
-
17:00
PM—24/12/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/12/2018 More tsunami victims found
Number killed in Indonesia tsunami climbs to almost 400 Drone couple speak out
-
18:15
Uncorked—Jancis Robinson talks wine and rugby with Brian Moore
Jancis Robinson recommends wine to ex-rugby player and wine connoisseur Brian Moore
-
18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 21, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
-
19:00
The Archers—24/12/2018
Emma is touched by some heartfelt words
-
19:15
Front Row—Les Mis茅rables discussed by Andrew Davies, adapter of a new TV version
Screenwriter Andrew Davies on Les Mis茅rables; Christmas literature; Yuletide poems
-
19:45
Good News Stories by Katie Hims—1. A Plague Of Frogs
1/5 Five contemporary drama shorts inspired by stories from the old and new testaments. (R)
-
20:00
Game Over, Humans
Pro poker player and comedian Ken Cheng explores games in which humans were beaten by AI.
-
20:30
Crossing Continents—DNA, Me and the Family Tree
How home DNA testing kits are revealing more than some people bargained for. (R)
-
21:00
George Soros and His Enemies
Allan Little examines George Soros's global mission and why some people react against it. (R)
-
21:30
Start the Week—Ice and Snow
Andrew Marr with Michelle Paver, Ben Saunders, Mark Miodownik and Nancy Campbell. (R)
-
22:00
The World Tonight—US financial markets suffer dramatic losses
Donald Trump blames America's central bank.
-
22:45
Maigret—A Maigret Christmas, 1. The Visitors
1/5 Inspector Maigret receives two unexpected visitors on Christmas Day. (R)
-
23:00
Mastertapes—Series 8, Don McLean (A-side)
John Wilson talks to Don McLean about his timeless classic album, American Pie
-
23:30
Midnight Mass
The Mass of the Nativity of the Lord, live from Leeds Cathedral.
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
-
01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—25/12/2018
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/12/2018
The latest shipping forecast
-
05:30
News Briefing—25/12/2018
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/12/2018
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye
-
05:45
Farming Today—The Nativity, as told by a farmer, and starring real animals
Sheep, donkeys, cows and alpacas star in nativity this Christmas on working family farm
-
05:58
Tweet of the Day—Christmas Shearwater
Sir David Attenborough presents the Christmas shearwater. (R)
-
