BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 26 October 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Francis Coppola Presents, On the Lake
  2/5A mother witnesses her husband in an act of unforgivable transgression.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—26/10/2008
  The sound of bells from St Clement Danes in London.
8. 05:45
  Classrooms to Power—Episode 1
  1/2Michael Dobbs on whether Churchill's headmaster foresaw the future leader in the boy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—26/10/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Because of the Fire
  Jane Ray reflects on moments and chance encounters which can prove to be life changing.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—26/10/2008
  Alex James visits the second of the three finalists in this year's Food and Farming Awards
4. 06:57
  Weather—26/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—26/10/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—26/10/2008
  Edward Stourton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Marfan Trust
  Lady Maryanna Tavener appeals on behalf of Marfan Trust.
8. 07:58
  Weather—26/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—26/10/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—26/10/2008
  Choral Mattins for Bible Sunday live from Tewkesbury Abbey, led by Rev Canon Paul Williams
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—24/10/2008
  Lisa Jardine ponders the effect of recession on the lingerie industry.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—26/10/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—26/10/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Ian Bostridge
  Kirsty Young's castaway is musician and opera singer Ian Bostridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, Philip Roth
  3/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Can Britain become self sufficient?
  The series investigating the world of food and the stories behind what we eat.
3. 12:57
  Weather—26/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—26/10/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  James Bond, the Last Englishman
  Prof David Cannadine sets James Bond and his creator in their historical context.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—26/10/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Chris Beardshaw and Bunny Guinness.
7. 14:45
  The Enigma I Will Not Explain—Nimrod
  2/4Ruth Padel reveals the inspiration for Elgar's stirring Nimrod variations.(R)
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Robinson Crusoe and his Farther Adventures, Episode 2
  2/2Crusoe has found his way to the North but the ruby is having a profound effect on him.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Bernard Cornwell, Self Improvement Books, and Nevil Shute's On the Beach
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Bernard Cornwell about his new book Azincourt.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—26/10/2008
  Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—21/10/2008
  Julian O'Halloran investigates the reasons behind rises in gas and electricity bills.
12. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 5, Magnificent Desolation
  2/8By Kim Revill, inspired by the launch of India's first mission to the Moon.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—26/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—26/10/2008
  John Waite introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/10/2008
  Be prepared.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—26/10/2008
  Children's magazine presented by Kirsten O'Brien.
5. 19:45
  A Welsh Anthology—Series 1, Invitation
  4/5By Maria Donovan. Daniel's mother is dying and wants to hold a party in her hospital room.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—24/10/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—24/10/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—25/10/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Marfan Trust
  Lady Maryanna Tavener appeals on behalf of Marfan Trust.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—The Dollar and Dominance
  Economist Ngaire Woods investigates the role of the dollar as the world's leading currency
11. 21:58
  Weather—26/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—26/10/2008
  Including The Crash: Scotland's Battle for the Bank.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—20/10/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Because of the Fire
  Jane Ray reflects on moments and chance encounters which can prove to be life changing.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Urban Crime and Disorder - Demography of Death
  Laurie Taylor speaks to Harvard's Robert Sampson about what causes disorder in cities.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—26/10/2008
  The sound of bells from St Clement Danes in London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

Monday 27 October 2008