BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 23 April 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—News and Weather
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Taxis and GPS Surveillance - Dancers' Bodies
  Laurie Taylor discusses the GPS Surveillance for Taxis and ballet body problems.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—22/04/2007
  The sound of church bells from Rochester Cathedral.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—Shipping Forecast
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/04/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—Shipping Forecast
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—News Briefing
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/04/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Stephen Shipley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/04/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—Weather
  The latest weather forecast.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/04/2007
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—23/04/2007
  Andrew Marr is joined by Simon Thurley, Ian Patterson, Ruth Padel and Peter York.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Coconut Chaos, Coconut Chaos
  Diana Souhami meets her larger-than-life travelling companion. Read by Eleanor Bron.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—23/04/2007
  With Ritula Shah. Drama: A Normal Life. Josh is looking forward to Diane's release.
5. 11:00
  Elementary Dear Listener—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/2Kevin recalls one of the first cases in which the law reclaimed the profits of crime.
6. 11:30
  Baggage—Series 2, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Lover
  4/6Fiona's mother finds herself lost and Ruth gets lost trying to find herself.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—23/04/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—23/04/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—23/04/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 21, Heat 6
  Edward Seckerson hosts the quiz on every aspect of music from Mozart to Madonna.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—22/04/2007
  Niamh visits.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Fred Rimble
  By John B Keane. Jim Conlon attempts to cure his hypochondriac mother.(R)
7. 15:00
  Money Box—23/04/2007
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading: The Time Being—Series 3, Autarky
  1/5On a holiday in Tuscany, a teenage boy views his parents with all the scorn he can muster.
9. 15:45
  Alvin Hall's Art World—Episode 1
  1/5Alvin Hall debunks the myths of the art world, from the artist to the gallery.(R)
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Roots of Vegetarianism
  Simon Parkes explores Jainism, a strictly vegetarian religion.
11. 16:30
  More or Less—Drug Trial Risks Assessed - Chimpanzee Numeracy
  Andrew Dilnot examines the risks of taking part in a drug trial.
12. 17:00
  PM—23/04/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/04/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 1, Episode 1
  David Mitchell hosts the game show in which panellists are encouraged to tell lies.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/04/2007
  Family trouble.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—23/04/2007
  Mark Lawson visits Hoglands, home of sculptor Henry Moore, which opens as a museum in June
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Normal Life, Episode 1
  Josh is looking forward to Diane's release from prison, but his foster mother is worried.
6. 20:00
  'Death To America': Anti-Americanism Examined—'Death to America': A History of Anti-Americanism, Episode 2
  2/3Justin Webb questions the view of the US as a bully.
7. 20:30
  Boris Yeltsin: A Flawed Giant
  Andrew Harding looks back over the turbulent career of the late Russian leader.
8. 21:00
  Swinging for Survival
  Sue Broom explores new scientific research on female promiscuity across the animal kingdom
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—23/04/2007
  Andrew Marr is joined by Simon Thurley, Ian Patterson, Ruth Padel and Peter York.
10. 21:58
  Weather—23/04/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/04/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Interpretation of Murder, Episode 11
  The police now know the identity of the killer. Read by William Hope and Martin T Sherman.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—23/04/2007
  John Lloyd presents the series on words, language and the way we speak.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/04/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—23/04/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Coconut Chaos, Coconut Chaos
  Diana Souhami meets her larger-than-life travelling companion. Read by Eleanor Bron.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/04/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/04/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/04/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/04/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/04/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Stephen Shipley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/04/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Tuesday 24 April 2007