BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 29 October 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—29/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—China and the Markets - UFO
  Laurie Taylor explores our relationship with aliens to understand the nature of faith.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—28/10/2007
  The sound of bells from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Chislet, Kent.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/10/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Michelle Marken.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/10/2007
  Mark Holdstock discusses genetically modified maize.
10. 05:57
  Weather—29/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/10/2007
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—29/10/2007
  Michael Billington, James Stourton, Jonathan Carr and Carola Hicks join Andrew Marr.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Katherine Swynford: The Story of John of Gaunt and his Scandalous Duchess, Episode 1
  1/5Alison Weir tells one of the greatest and most remarkable love stories of medieval England
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Stacey Kent; Older Women and Divorce
  What are the emotional implications for couples who split in their twilight years?
5. 11:00
  Are Horoscopes Rubbish?
  Poet Ian McMillan looks at horoscopes and the reasons behind their endurance.
6. 11:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 1, The Festival of Maltodextrin
  5/6Corner shop owner Ramesh concocts a fake religious festival to shift unsold fireworks.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—29/10/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—29/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—29/10/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Brain of Britain—29/10/2007
  Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—28/10/2007
  Guess who's coming to breakfast.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Ted Hughes Letters
  Richard Armitage reads a selection of letters from the late Poet Laureate.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—29/10/2007
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Big Chill, Conning Mrs Vinterberg
  1/5By Heidi Amsinck. Mr Roper finds that Mrs Vinterberg collects rather more than antiques.
9. 15:45
  Ten Popes who Shook the World—Paul III
  6/10Paul III laid the foundations for the Counter Reformation.(R)
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Fairtrade Farmers
  Do Tanzania farmers on Mount Kilimanjaro get a good deal from fair trade?
11. 16:30
  More or Less—Drinking Problems? - Making Millions From Maths - Weather Forecast
  Tim Harford investigates how much alcohol is too much.
12. 17:00
  PM—29/10/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Genius—Series 3, Matthew Wright
  5/6Dave Gorman and guest Matthew Wright chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/10/2007
  Unwelcome tales.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—29/10/2007
  John Wilson with arts news, interviews and reviews.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Island Blue, Episode 1
  1/5Orphaned siblings Shonagh and Billy live and work with their aunt.
6. 20:00
  The British Mosque
  Architectural historian Joe Kerr assesses the design and quality of Britain's mosques.(R)
7. 20:30
  The Learning Curve—29/10/2007
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
8. 21:00
  Nature—Life in the Trenches
  Julian Partridge and Ron Douglas explore thousands of metres deep in the Pacific Ocean.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—29/10/2007
  Michael Billington, James Stourton, Jonathan Carr and Carola Hicks join Andrew Marr.
10. 21:58
  Weather—29/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/10/2007
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Ghost, Episode 6
  6/10The ghost writer learns something that makes the hair on the back of his neck stand on end
13. 23:00
  Bullying.com—Episode 1
  1/3Penny Marshall asks why one in five children has been the victim of cyber bullying.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/10/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—30/10/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Katherine Swynford: The Story of John of Gaunt and his Scandalous Duchess, Episode 1
  1/5Alison Weir tells one of the greatest and most remarkable love stories of medieval England
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/10/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/10/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/10/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Michelle Marken.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/10/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Tuesday 30 October 2007