BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 3 November 2008

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Human Remains in Museum Collections - Suicide Rates
  Laurie Taylor debates the changing attitudes towards the bodies displayed in our museums.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—02/11/2008
  The sound of bells from St Mary the Virgin, Chislet in Kent.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/11/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Michael Piret.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/11/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—03/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/11/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—03/11/2008
  Andrew Marr examines the political, cultural and economic history of America.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Lady Worsley's Whim, The Heir of Appuldurcombe
  1/5The trial of George Bisset was one of the most sensational legal suits of the 18th century
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Fern Britton; Amanda Platell; Tim Lott
  TV presenter Fern Britton on her career in television and battle with depression.
5. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 4, Fellside Photographer
  Alan Dein meets a Cumbrian farmer who combines shepherding with a second job.
6. 11:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
  5/6The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—03/11/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—03/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—03/11/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney and Brian Hanrahan.
4. 13:30
  Brain of Britain—03/11/2008
  Robert Robinson introduces the sixth heat of the perennial general knowledge quiz.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—02/11/2008
  Back to the Lodge.
6. 14:15
  Brief Lives—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Frank tries to get one of his friends a job and Debbie questions a celebrity client.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—03/11/2008
  Vincent Duggleby and guests answer listeners' questions on wills and estate planning.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Jura: Writers in Residence, A Day on Jura
  1/5Poet Kathleen Jamie describes the natural beauty of Jura.
9. 15:45
  Beyond These Walls—Episode 1
  1/5Ritula Shah meets Gary Mitchell, who went into hiding when his house was firebombed.
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—The El Bulli Effect
  Sheila Dillon explores the influence of the famous restaurant El Bulli.
11. 16:30
  Traveller's Tree—Series 4, Hotels
  4/8Including Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen with his distinctive take on hotels.
12. 17:00
  PM—03/11/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/11/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Write Stuff—Series 12, DH Lawrence
  5/6James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/11/2008
  Ian lends a hand.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—03/11/2008
  With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with film director Ken Russell.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—A Life of Chekhov, The Leave Taking
  1/5Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov, dramatising crucial points in his life.
6. 20:00
  Belsen After Belsen
  The story of the former prisoners who had to remain in Belsen after it was liberated.
7. 20:30
  The Learning Curve—03/11/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
8. 21:00
  Frontiers—Lunar Transient Phenomena
  Andrew Luck-Baker explores the mystery of patches of bright light over areas on the Moon.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—03/11/2008
  Andrew Marr examines the political, cultural and economic history of America.
10. 21:58
  Weather—03/11/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—03/11/2008
  The US Presidential candidates make their final pitch for votes.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Ruling Passion, Episode 6
  6/10Edward's relationship with Gaveston causes consternation among the Church and the nobility
13. 23:00
  Great Unanswered Questions—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Colin Murphy and guests tackle the most ridiculous questions and seeks answers.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—03/11/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Lady Worsley's Whim, The Heir of Appuldurcombe
  1/5The trial of George Bisset was one of the most sensational legal suits of the 18th century
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/11/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Michael Piret.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/11/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Anna Hill.

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