BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 12 October 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—More Tales from Westminster, A Simple Matter of Trust
  5/5The ups and downs of an office romance at No 10.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—12/10/2008
  The sound of bells from St Peter's Church, South Petherton in Somerset.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Lord Triesman
  Rob Bonnet profiles Lord David Triesman, Chairman of the Football Association.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—12/10/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Family Ties
  Mark Tully reflects on how family relationships and responsibilities change over time.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—12/10/2008
  Adam Henson visits a Scottish family who moved to France to start a new life in farming.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—12/10/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—12/10/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—British Stammering Association
  David Mitchell appeals on behalf of the British Stammering Association.
8. 07:58
  Weather—12/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—12/10/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—12/10/2008
  Rev Stephen Shipley explores Vaughan Williams' love for John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—10/10/2008
  Lisa Jardine asks if we are too wedded to the idea of owning our own family home.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—12/10/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—12/10/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Sanjeev Bhaskar
  Kirsty Young's castaway is actor and director Sanjeev Bhaskar.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, Raymond Chandler
  1/6James Walton's literary quiz with Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Organic Food
  Sheila Dillon asks if organic food will fall victim to the current economic turbulence.
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—12/10/2008
  A look at events around the world with Brian Hanrahan.
5. 13:30
  Dancing with the Russian Bear—The Bear Unbound
  2/3How Russia recovered the confidence and strength to reassert its power against the West.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—12/10/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw.
7. 14:45
  Lennon's Private Passion: Cape Wrath
  Sarfraz Manzoor explores John Lennon's love for Cape Wrath in the Scottish Highlands.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Experiences of an Irish RM, Episode 2
  2/2Major Sinclair Yeates has still not got used to the eccentricity of Mr Flurry Knox.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Mal Peet, Isabel Fonseca, John Lloyd, and Paul Auster
  Misha Glenny presents the books programme from the Cheltenham Literature Festival.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—12/10/2008
  Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests.
11. 17:00
  Is Al Qaeda Winning?—Episode 2
  2/2This programme assesses Al Qaeda's military and financial capabilities.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Lord Triesman
  Rob Bonnet profiles Lord David Triesman, Chairman of the Football Association.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—12/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—12/10/2008
  Joan Bakewell introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/10/2008
  A stroke of fate.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—12/10/2008
  Children's magazine presented by Kirsten O'Brien.
5. 19:45
  A Welsh Anthology—Series 1, Mad Dog and Englishwoman
  1/5By Dahlian Kirby. Hazel seeks recovery in the countryside after working in war-torn Grozny(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—10/10/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—10/10/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:02
  Money Box Live—12/10/2008
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on the safety of savings.
9. 21:56
  Radio 4 Appeal—British Stammering Association
  David Mitchell appeals on behalf of the British Stammering Association.
10. 21:58
  Weather—12/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—12/10/2008
  Including The Other Heartlands.
12. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—06/10/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Family Ties
  Mark Tully reflects on how family relationships and responsibilities change over time.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Durkheim and Financial Collapse - Obesity
  Laurie Taylor debates Emile Durkheim’s 'Suicide' theory with Professor Steven Lukes.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—12/10/2008
  The sound of bells from St Peter's Church, South Petherton in Somerset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—13/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 13 October 2008