BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 11 December 2007

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—11/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Edward Burra: Twentieth-Century Eye, Episode 1
  1/5Burra had an extraordinary circle of friends.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/12/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/12/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/12/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/12/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/12/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Patrick Thomas.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/12/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/12/2007
  Including Weather; Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Taking a Stand—11/12/2007
  Fergal Keane talks to a man whose sister was the victim of a so-called honour killing.
3. 09:30
  Centre of our World—West Midlands Yemeni Community Association
  3/5Prof Carl Chinn visits the West Midlands Yemeni Community Association.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Edward Burra: Twentieth-Century Eye, Episode 2
  2/5In 1921 at the age of 16, Burra enrolled as a student at Chelsea College of Art.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Carol Ann Duffy; The Pinny; Tsunami Memorial
  Carol Ann Duffy on writing lyrics for a collection of modern carols.
6. 11:00
  Linnaeus and the Immorality of Bluebells
  Anna Pavord explores the life and legacy of the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus.(R)
7. 11:30
  One Hundred Years of Concrete
  Brazil: How architect Oscar Niemeyer brought his extraordinary building designs to life.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Call You and Yours—11/12/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Mishal Husain and Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—11/12/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—11/12/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  A Three Minute Education
  David Hepworth explores what, if anything, can be learned from listening to popular music.(R)
5. 14:00
  The Archers—10/12/2007
  Alan finds a debating partner.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Rachel Joyce - To Be a Pilgrim
  After retiring six months earlier, tired Harold opens a letter and everything changes.(R)
7. 15:00
  Making History—John Well’s Letter - Lost Villages on the South Downs
  Vanessa Collingridge explores whether a letter signed by John Wells is genuine.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Remember Me, Episode 2
  2/5A figure from Maggie's past enters her life again.
9. 15:45
  Lights, Camera, Landscape—Series 2, The Peak District
  2/5The Peak District has proved irresistible to makers of period dramas.
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—10/12/2007
  Michael Rosen continues the series exploring the words we use.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Thora Hird
  Impressionist Jan Ravens chooses the award-winning actress, Dame Thora Hird.
12. 17:00
  PM—11/12/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 2, Oxford Union
  4/6The former variety star addresses the Oxford Union's 'Creationism versus Evolution' debate(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/12/2007
  Lilian finds a rival.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/12/2007
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Dombey and Son, Episode 17
  17/20As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans.
6. 20:00
  The Real Spooks—What We Feared
  2/2Was the service ready for the events of 7/7 and what is it doing to prevent other attacks?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—11/12/2007
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Epilepsy - Star Wards
  Dr Raj Persaud presents the series exploring developments in psychology and psychiatry.
9. 21:30
  Taking a Stand—11/12/2007
  Fergal Keane talks to a man whose sister was the victim of a so-called honour killing.
10. 21:58
  Weather—11/12/2007
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/12/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Land of Spices, Episode 2
  2/10The Reverend Mother recalls how at 18 she herself had turned her back on the world.
13. 23:00
  The Personality Test—Series 2, Esther Rantzen
  6/6The TV star and consumer champ quizzes a panel about herself.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/12/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—12/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Edward Burra: Twentieth-Century Eye, Episode 2
  2/5In 1921 at the age of 16, Burra enrolled as a student at Chelsea College of Art.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/12/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/12/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/12/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Patrick Thomas.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/12/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Wednesday 12 December 2007