BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 1 December 2008

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Organisation/Disorganisation
  Laurie Taylor discusses the many individualistic ways in which things can be organised.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—30/11/2008
  The sound of bells from St Anne's Limehouse, in London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/12/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/12/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Elliot.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/12/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—01/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/12/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—01/12/2008
  Andrew Marr is joined by Chris Bishop, Richard Susskind, John Dupré and Paul Heritage.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Medical London - City of Diseases, City of Cures, Episode 1
  1/5Roman advertising and the legacy of leprosy. Read by Tony Gardner.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Forced marriages; Snobbery; Community spirit
  The impact of the Forced Marriage Act evaluated. Plus, snobbery in British society.
5. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 4, Gone East
  Alan Dein finds himself on the east coast of England to hear an unlikely story of hope.
6. 11:30
  Spending My Inheritance—Where There's a Will
  3/6Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—01/12/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—01/12/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—01/12/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Brain of Britain—01/12/2008
  Robert Robinson introduces the tenth heat of the perennial general knowledge quiz.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—30/11/2008
  Sabrina goes downhill.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Prayer Mask
  By David Pownall. Explorer Richard Burton travels to Mecca, disguised as pilgrim.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—01/12/2008
  Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—John B Keane Readings, Protocol
  Timmy Binn's demeanour on this evening's visit is different - he is on a special mission.
9. 15:45
  Street Science—Cloning
  Cloning expert Prof Stephen Minger discusses human-animal embryos.
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Parmesan
  Celebrity chef Angela Hartnett goes in search of the perfect Parmesan cheese.(R)
11. 16:30
  Traveller's Tree—Series 4, Dubai, Montenegro and Hangzhou
  8/8Katie Derham presents the holiday magazine.
12. 17:00
  PM—01/12/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/12/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 3, Magician
  3/4Can the surreal comedian outwit a magician to save his girlfriend and the falling pound?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/12/2008
  Dusty birthday to you.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—01/12/2008
  With Mark Lawson. Writer & comedian Alexei Sayle talks about his new novel Mister Roberts.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Julian Fellowes - Snobs, Episode 1
  1/5Middle-class estate agent Edith meets Charles, the extremely eligible earl.
6. 20:00
  Things We Forgot to Remember—Series 4, The Jarrow March
  1/4Michael Portillo uncovers a violent precursor to the dignified 1936 Jarrow March.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Sri Lanka
  Roland Buerk investigates the Sri Lankan army's war against the Tamil Tigers.
8. 21:00
  Wiring the NHS
  Sue Nelson examines the progress of the NHS National IT Programme over the past year.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—01/12/2008
  Andrew Marr is joined by Chris Bishop, Richard Susskind, John Dupré and Paul Heritage.
10. 21:58
  Weather—01/12/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—01/12/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Black Orchids, Episode 6
  6/10A seemingly chance encounter threatens to tear the family apart.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—25/11/2008
  Michael is joined by Leonard, an African Grey parrot, to talk about animal communication.
14. 23:30
  Textbook Diplomacy
  Mark Whitaker reports on a European trend towards teaching history to overcome mistrust.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/12/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Medical London - City of Diseases, City of Cures, Episode 1
  1/5Roman advertising and the legacy of leprosy. Read by Tony Gardner.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/12/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/12/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/12/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/12/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Elliot.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/12/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Tuesday 2 December 2008