BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 1 October 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—01/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Planet of Slums
  Laurie Taylor discusses the problems of urban slums with Mike Davis and Patrick Wakely.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—30/09/2007
  The sound of bells from St Eadburgha's Church in Ebrington, Gloucestershire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/10/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev David Chillingworth.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/10/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—01/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/10/2007
  With James Naughtie, Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—01/10/2007
  Guests include Max Hastings, John Simpson, Karen Armstrong and Joost Hiltermann.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Red Moon Rising, Khrushchev's Secret Visit
  1/5In the aftermath of World War II, the USSR is determined to build a long-range missile.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Katharine Whitehorn; Family-Friendly Policies
  Katharine Whitehorn discusses her long journalistic career and 'having it all'.
5. 11:00
  Journey of a Lifetime—2007: The Nandi People
  The 2007 winner of the BBC/Royal Geographical Society's annual competition.
6. 11:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 1, Raising Keenan
  1/6Corner shop owner Ramesh tackles a young tearaway. From October 2007.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—01/10/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—01/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—01/10/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Brain of Britain—01/10/2007
  Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—30/09/2007
  Shock at Lower Loxley.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Natalia Power - The Man Who Built Tunnels
  The Duke of Portland receives a visitation from a former opera singer.(R)
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—01/10/2007
  Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Sputnik, Doors
  1/5By Andrew Smith. Ron Paget's automated garage door has gone berserk.
9. 15:45
  The Making of Music—Series 2, Into the Past
  16/30In the 1920s, French composers such as Poulenc and Ravel looked back to yesteryear.
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Prue Leith: Cook, Writer and Businesswoman
  Simon Parkes profiles Prue Leith, celebrated cook, writer and champion of healthy eating.
11. 16:30
  Click On—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Simon Cox presents the topical IT magazine.
12. 17:00
  PM—01/10/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Genius—Series 3, Rob Newman
  1/6A whole new realm of swearing opens up as Rob Newman joins Dave Gorman.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/10/2007
  You're nicked.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—01/10/2007
  With Mark Lawson, including the verdict on Sally Potter's staging of Carmen for ENO.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Whose Sari Now, The Gujarati Way
  1/5Rajesh's problems start when true love walks through the door to buy her wedding sari.
6. 20:00
  Keeping the Faith—Episode 2
  2/3Historian Jane Ridley is a descendant of Protestant martyr Nicholas Ridley.
7. 20:30
  The Learning Curve—01/10/2007
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
8. 21:00
  Nature—The Sounds of Britain: The Wrekin Forest
  Paul Evans reveals the mysteries and atmosphere of the woodland slopes of Shropshire.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—01/10/2007
  Guests include Max Hastings, John Simpson, Karen Armstrong and Joost Hiltermann.
10. 21:58
  Weather—01/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—01/10/2007
  Are The Tories shifting to the right in preparation for a possible early election?
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Thousand Splendid Suns, Episode 6
  6/10Laila's house is turned to rubble by a rocket attack and both her parents are killed.
13. 23:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 1, World Famous Biogeneticist
  3/6The surreal comedian tackles an expert role each week, with no ability whatsoever.(R)
14. 23:30
  Standing up for Liverpool
  Les Dennis tells the story of Liverpool club comedian Jackie Hamilton.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—01/10/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Red Moon Rising, Khrushchev's Secret Visit
  1/5In the aftermath of World War II, the USSR is determined to build a long-range missile.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/10/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/10/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/10/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/10/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Tuesday 2 October 2007