BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 16 March 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—American West - Garden Love
  Laurie Taylor tries to solve the myths of the great American West.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—15/03/2009
  The sound of bells from St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield in London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Glenn Jordan.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—16/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/03/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—16/03/2009
  Andrew Marr's guests include Marcel Theroux, who discusses his travels in Japan.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—A View from the Foothills, Episode 1
  1/5It is July 1999 and soon a call will come from The Man.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Moving abroad; Country singer Diana Jones
  Jane Garvey discusses the reality of moving abroad with your family. Diana Jones sings.
5. 11:00
  Unseen Britain—Episode 1
  1/3Peter White meets the people behind the scenes at immigration and customs.
6. 11:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Wine
  1/6Back in England, Nick finds the mysterious Ronnie Hazelbeach in his late dad's house.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—16/03/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—16/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—16/03/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 2
  2/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
5. 14:00
  The Archers—15/03/2009
  Bad news on the doorstep.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Where Three Roads Meet
  By Salley Vickers. A strange, unworldly figure appears in Sigmund Freud's Hampstead study.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Radio Sales
  Brian Hayes looks back over 80 years of advertising on radio in the UK.
8. 15:45
  The Synchrotron View—Episode 1
  1/5Fragments of the comet Wild-2 are examined under the dazzling light.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Cuba
  Cuba's years of experimentation with self sufficiency, organics and sustainable farming.
10. 16:30
  Click On—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6Simon visits an air traffic control centre to look at the computer systems.
11. 17:00
  PM—16/03/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/03/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 54, Episode 12
  12/12Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Chris Neill, Tony Hawks and Justin Moorhouse.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/03/2009
  The boy can't help it.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—16/03/2009
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who meets Mathew Horne and James Corden.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Seeing is Believing, Episode 1
  1/5By Sian Evans. A man is forced to re-examine everything when he sees a UFO.
6. 20:00
  It's My Story—Switzerland for a Franc
  What happened when a British businessman bought a ski resort for one Swiss franc.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—14/03/2009
  Evan Davis and guests discuss the advertising industry.
8. 21:00
  Sound Architecture: The Spaces That Speak
  Science broadcaster Professor Trevor Cox explores the science of aural architecture.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—16/03/2009
  Andrew Marr's guests include Marcel Theroux, who discusses his travels in Japan.
10. 21:58
  Weather—16/03/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/03/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Family Money, Episode 6
  6/10Fanny struggles with the fear that engulfs her following her encounter at the library.
13. 23:00
  Off the Page—Imposter Syndrome
  Dominic Arkwright chairs a discussion on the theme of feeling like an impostor.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/03/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—A View from the Foothills, Episode 1
  1/5It is July 1999 and soon a call will come from The Man.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Glenn Jordan.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Tuesday 17 March 2009