BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 16 February 2009

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Drugs and Society - Laddish Masculinity in Higher Education
  Laurie Taylor explores how the context in which drugs are consumed alters their effect.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—15/02/2009
  The sound of bells from St Bartholomew's in Sutton cum Lound, Nottinghamshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Tina Beattie.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—16/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/02/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—16/02/2009
  Film director Mike Figgis talks about the impact of digital technology.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire, London Fields
  1/5The cement pearly king and queen and an assailant with an egg.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Adventurer Karen Darke; Making your own lunch
  Paraplegic adventurer Karen Darke on what motivates her to attempt new challenges.
5. 11:00
  What is a Wife?
  Writer Geraldine Bedell examines the role of the wife in modern society.
6. 11:30
  The Yellowplush Papers—Captain Rook
  2/5Charles helps his new employer Captain Rook, a wily cardsharp, to fleece a rich gentleman.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—16/02/2009
  With Julian Worricker. Should the rules on product placement on television be relaxed?
2. 12:57
  Weather—16/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—16/02/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Quote... Unquote—16/02/2009
  Nigel Rees chairs. With Bonnie Greer, Ken Follett, John Simpson and Sir Richard Eyre.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—15/02/2009
  Kenton speaks out.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—All At Sea
  Topical thriller by Colin MacDonald about piracy off the Somali coast.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Island Dreams
  Gwyneth Lewis explores the idea of the island, and its appeal to the British imagination.
8. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—Too Proud to Fight
  51/90Woodrow Wilson's fight to keep America out of the First World War.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Cheese
  Sheila Dillon investigates the production of British farmhouse cheeses.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—16/02/2009
  Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
11. 17:00
  PM—16/02/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/02/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 54, Episode 8
  8/12Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Chris Neill, Justin Moorhouse and Tony Hawks.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/02/2009
  Usha dids deep.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—16/02/2009
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who chats to Clint Eastwood.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Elegance of the Hedgehog, Episode 1
  1/5By Muriel Barbery. The tale of lonely concierge Renee and 12-year-old Paloma.
6. 20:00
  It's My Story—18
  Following a group of Bristol teenagers who are about to turn 18.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—14/02/2009
  Evan Davis is joined by Clara Gaymard, Ayman Asfari and Tony Mascolo.
8. 21:00
  Islam and Science—Episode 1
  1/3Ehsan Masood explores the status of science in the modern Islamic world.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—16/02/2009
  Film director Mike Figgis talks about the impact of digital technology.
10. 21:58
  Weather—16/02/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/02/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—An Equal Stillness, Episode 6
  6/10Jennet completes the frescos at Mount Street and takes her family to Cornwall.
13. 23:00
  With Great Pleasure—Catherine Bott
  Classical singer and broadcaster Catherine Bott shows how writers depict music in words.(R)
14. 23:30
  Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 1
  1/3Historian Bettany Hughes rediscovers a forgotten empire and those who ran it.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire, London Fields
  1/5The cement pearly king and queen and an assailant with an egg.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Tina Beattie.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Tuesday 17 February 2009