BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 8 June 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—07/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Dora's Women, Keep Taking the Tablets
  2/5By Jimmie Chinn. Amy prepares for an interview which will profoundly affect her marriage.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/06/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/06/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—08/06/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Mary with St Faith and St Francis, Alverstoke, Hampshire
8. 05:45
  On Closer Inspection—Episode 1
  1/2Mandy Baker introduces Marcus to the ways of Westminster.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—08/06/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—08/06/2008
  Mike Wooldridge reflects on the first hour or so after dawn across the globe.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Catch The Pigeon
  Lionel Kelleway meets Chris Armstrong, who is doing research into pigeon navigation.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—08/06/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—08/06/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—08/06/2008
  Christopher Biggins appeals on behalf of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service.
8. 07:58
  Weather—08/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—08/06/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—08/06/2008
  Pupils from the Northampton Academy lead a service for leavers.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—06/06/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lucy Kellaway.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—08/06/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Matthew Bannister.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—08/06/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Bill Bailey
  Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian and musician Bill Bailey.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell chairs the fibbing quiz. With Graeme Garden, Fred MacAulay and Lucy Porter.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Local Food Networks
  Sheila Dillon visits local communities who are setting up their own farms.
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—08/06/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Hovis Has Left the Building
  Mark Radcliffe celebrates the unique and much-loved Bolton poet and comedian Hovis Presley(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—08/06/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew.
7. 14:45
  A Guide to Woodland Birds—3. The Oakwood Trio
  3/5Brett Westwood identifies local bird species in the Forest of Dean.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Episode 1
  1/3A shock is in store for the workmen. Ruth and Easton resort to desperate measures.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Susan Hill, Andrei Makine, and The Last Straight Face
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Susan Hill, whose bestselling novels include The Woman in Black
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—08/06/2008
  Poetry on parenting and friendship, read by Stephanie Cole, Rebecca Smart and William Hope
11. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—8th June 1968
  Martin Luther King's killer is caught at Heathrow. Edward Kennedy delivers Bobby's eulogy.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—03/06/2008
  Fran Abrams investigates the financial war against terrorism.
13. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 4, The Orchard
  7/8Lin Coghlan looks at the issues surrounding food shortages through a modern fairytale.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—08/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—08/06/2008
  Barbara Myers presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/06/2008
  Dr Gupta bowls a fast one.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—08/06/2008
  Author Michelle Paver describes what it would have been like to live in the Stone Age.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Cheating at Canasta
  2/5As Mallory dines alone in a Venice restaurant, he eavesdrops on a couple at the next table(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—06/06/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—06/06/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—07/06/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—08/06/2008
  Christopher Biggins appeals on behalf of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Mr Bottom Line
  Peter Day talks to David Tweedie, chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board
11. 21:58
  Weather—08/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—08/06/2008
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including On Closer Inspection.
13. 23:00
  1968 Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 8th June 1968
  Robert Kennedy is assassinated. One of the last public executioners shows a sensitive side
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—08/06/2008
  Mike Wooldridge reflects on the first hour or so after dawn across the globe.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—09/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Horses - Comfort of Things
  Laurie Taylor explores how humans relate to horses and their personal possessions.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—08/06/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Mary with St Faith and St Francis, Alverstoke, Hampshire
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/06/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/06/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/06/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/06/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—09/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.

Monday 9 June 2008