BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 6 October 2008

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Tartan - Dog Ownership
  Laurie Taylor explores the cultural and political history of tartan with Jonathan Faiers.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—05/10/2008
  The sound of bells from All Saints Church, Daresbury.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—06/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/10/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—06/10/2008
  Andrew Marr's guests include Chris Patten and the historian Andrew Roberts.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Chocolate and Cuckoo Clocks: The Essential Alan Coren, Episode 1
  1/5Read by John Sessions. 1960s: Under the Influence of Literature.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Dawn French; Jocelyn Bell Burnell
  Dawn French on her nomadic upbringing. Plus Jocelyn Bell Burnell on her career in physics.
5. 11:00
  The Oldest Bible
  The story of the Codex Sinaiticus found in 1844 in a monastery in the Sinai desert.
6. 11:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Last Miaow
  1/6The surly writer's best pal vanishes just as Mary makes plans. With Christopher Douglas.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—06/10/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—06/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—06/10/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Brain of Britain—06/10/2008
  The second heat features four contestants from the London area.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—05/10/2008
  Here comes the public.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Delayed Departures
  Matthew Solon's story of lost love and broken promises.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—06/10/2008
  Paul Lewis takes listeners' questions on maternity, paternity and adoption rights.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Made in England, Episode 1
  1/5Andrew O'Hagan compares contemporary England to that described by George Orwell in 1941.
9. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—War and Terror
  16/90America becomes involved as Britain and France battle for global empire.
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Rabbits
  Considering whether the increasing amount of rabbit on British menus might be a good thing
11. 16:30
  Click On—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Simon Cox presents the topical magazine series covering the world of IT.
12. 17:00
  PM—06/10/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/10/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, Raymond Chandler
  1/6James Walton's literary quiz with Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/10/2008
  A carer for Jack.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—06/10/2008
  With Mark Lawson. Comedian Frank Skinner talks about his return to stand-up.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Color Purple, Episode 1
  1/10Celie is a young black girl born into a world of poverty and segregation.
6. 20:00
  The Child Preachers
  John McCarthy investigates child evangelists in the US.(R)
7. 20:30
  The Learning Curve—06/10/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
8. 21:00
  Cleansing The Thames—Episode 2
  2/2A super sewer has been commissioned, officially known as the Thames Tideway Tunnel.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—06/10/2008
  Andrew Marr's guests include Chris Patten and the historian Andrew Roberts.
10. 21:58
  Weather—06/10/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—06/10/2008
  Ritulah Shah spotlights Alistair Darling's latest response to the financial crisis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sentimental Education, Episode 1
  1/15Young law student Frederic Moreau meets Mme Arnoux for the first time.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—20/05/2008
  Michael Rosen presents the series that takes a close look at the words we use.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—06/10/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Chocolate and Cuckoo Clocks: The Essential Alan Coren, Episode 1
  1/5Read by John Sessions. 1960s: Under the Influence of Literature.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Anna Hill.

Tuesday 7 October 2008