BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 20 April 2009

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Biometric Security - Ethnographer's Dilemma
  Laurie Taylor explores the history of biometrics.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—19/04/2009
  The sound of bells from Worcester Cathedral.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/04/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop George Stack.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/04/2009
  Daffodils grown for a dementia drug could be the salvation of Welsh hill farmers.
10. 05:57
  Weather—20/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/04/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—20/04/2009
  Andrew Marr talks to Nandan Nilekani, Andrew Feinstein, Petina Gappah and Adam Gopnik.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—RA Scotti - The Lost Mona Lisa, Episode 1
  1/5The extraordinary day when the Mona Lisa went missing, stolen from the Louvre in Paris.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Public speaking; Foetal alcohol syndrome; Girls' schools
  The art of public speaking. Plus, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder discussed.
5. 11:00
  It's My Story—Switzerland for a Franc
  What happened when a British businessman bought a ski resort for one Swiss franc.(R)
6. 11:30
  Hazelbeach—Series 1, Party
  6/6Ronnie organises a disastrous birthday party and Nick finally finds his father's will.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—20/04/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—20/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—20/04/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 7
  7/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—19/04/2009
  Helen's not speaking.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Waiting for Di
  By Colin Bytheway. Two unlikely strangers meet on the eve of Princess Diana's funeral.(R)
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—For One Night Illegally - The History of the Bootleg
  Writer and broadcaster David Hepworth charts the story of bootleg recordings.
8. 15:45
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Cary Grant - The Influence of Hollywood
  11/15Laurence celebrates the stars and the movies that have redefined mens' fashion.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Essex Co-op
  Sheila Dillon looks at the farmers' co-operative supplying organic produce from Essex.
10. 16:30
  Traveller's Tree—Series 5, Wilderness
  1/6Katie Derham examines the increasing popularity of wilderness holiday destinations.
11. 17:00
  PM—20/04/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/04/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell chairs. With Sean Lock, Arthur Smith, Sue Perkins and Miranda Hart.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/04/2009
  Good news, bad news.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—20/04/2009
  Max Hastings reviews State of Play; The Sun's online radio station; Afghanistan on stage.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—ME Braddon - Lady Audley's Secret, Episode 1
  1/10Lucy Graham gains all the wealth she desires when she marries widower Sir Michael Audley.
6. 20:00
  Inside The Child Prisons—Episode 2
  2/2Winifred Robinson follows the fortunes of violent and damaged youngsters.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Croatia
  Matt Prodger examines the effects of organised crime and corruption in Croatia.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Virtual Warming
  The contribution to global CO2 emissions of huge ICT dataprocessing warehouses.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—20/04/2009
  Andrew Marr talks to Nandan Nilekani, Andrew Feinstein, Petina Gappah and Adam Gopnik.
10. 21:58
  Weather—20/04/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—20/04/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Anybody Can Do Anything—Episode 6
  6/10During the worst of the Depression, Betty and her sisters must find cheap ways to have fun
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—14/04/2009
  What can be done to help keep storytelling alive between parents and children?
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—20/04/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—RA Scotti - The Lost Mona Lisa, Episode 1
  1/5The extraordinary day when the Mona Lisa went missing, stolen from the Louvre in Paris.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/04/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop George Stack.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/04/2009
  Will 10 million pounds to be spent on researching insect pollinators do any good?

Tuesday 21 April 2009