BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 9 June 2008

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/06/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—09/06/2008
  Andrew Marr's guests include Amitav Ghosh, Simon Critchley and John Laughland.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Black Death, Episode 1
  1/5Rumours of a terrible pestilence abound in the Suffolk village of Walsham.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Kiki Dee; Sandy Lewis on Down's Syndrome
  Singer Kiki Dee on her musical career. The reality of raising a child with Down's Syndrome
5. 11:00
  Your Country Needs You
  Dominic Arkwright looks at the condition of British farming in the current climate.
6. 11:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Rod holds a museum press conference, and Walter hits on Susie Maltby.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—09/06/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.
2. 12:57
  Weather—09/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—09/06/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Semi-final 3
  12/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the music quiz semi-finals.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—08/06/2008
  Dr Gupta bowls a fast one.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Dickens Confidential, Gangs of London
  1/6By Mike Walker. A mugging of financier Joseph Paxton points Dickens to a sinister plot.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—09/06/2008
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Wireless Connections, The Restless Home
  1/5By Helen Cross. An octogenarian former magician's assistant transcends her infirmities.
9. 15:45
  Cosmic Quest—Galileo - Seeing Is Believing
  11/30Heather Couper on Galileo's idea to systematically record his telescope observations.
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Local Food Networks
  Sheila Dillon visits local communities who are setting up their own farms.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—09/06/2008
  Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—9th June 1968
  President Tito concedes to angry students. Jimmy Savile improves Anglo-French relations.
13. 17:00
  PM—09/06/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/06/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Adam Buxton, Ed Byrne, Lee Mack and Tim Vine.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/06/2008
  Jill returns.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—09/06/2008
  With Mark Lawson, including the verdict on the return of The Incredible Hulk to the cinema
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Paid Servant, Episode 1
  1/5Braithwaite is seconded to the London County Council as a child welfare officer.
6. 20:00
  The Cult of Kidnapping
  Kidnapping is a growing worldwide phenomenon. Frank Gardner investigates.
7. 20:30
  The Learning Curve—09/06/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
8. 21:00
  Frontiers—Amphibian Collapse?
  One third of amphibians globally are threatened with extinction. Sue Broom investigates.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—09/06/2008
  Andrew Marr's guests include Amitav Ghosh, Simon Critchley and John Laughland.
10. 21:58
  Weather—09/06/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—09/06/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Things Fall Apart, Episode 1
  1/10The story begins in a Nigerian village.
13. 23:00
  Happy Mondays—The Odd Half Hour, Episode 4
  4/4Sketch show starring Stephen K Amos, Jason Byrne, Justin Edwards and Katherine Parkinson.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/06/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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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. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Black Death, Episode 1
  1/5Rumours of a terrible pestilence abound in the Suffolk village of Walsham.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/06/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/06/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/06/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/06/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Tuesday 10 June 2008