FM Schedule
Early
00:45
Bells on Sunday—07/06/2009
The sound of bells from St Vedast, Foster Lane in the City of London.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/06/2009
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—08/06/2009
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/06/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Right Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
05:45
Farming Today—08/06/2009
Charlotte Smith hears how the dioxin scandal in Irish pork could have been avoided.
05:57
Weather—08/06/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
06:00
Today—08/06/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—08/06/2009
Andrew Marr talks to John Keane, Katie Mitchell, Peter Hall and Matthew Gale.
09:45
Book of the Week—The Locust and the Bird, Episode 1
1/5Hanan reflects on the uneasy relationship with her mother.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Stalking and harassment; Short men and tall women
Laws on stalking discussed. Plus, the perils of being a shorter man or taller woman.
11:00
Governors Needed—Private Schools
2/2Reeta Chakrabati discovers what it means to be a school govenor in the independent sector.
11:30
Newfangle—Changing Tunes
2/6The tribe is tasked with building Alf the Alpha a giant mound.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—08/06/2009
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
12:57
Weather—08/06/2009
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—08/06/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
13:30
Quote... Unquote—08/06/2009
Nigel Rees chairs. With Beryl Bainbridge, Ekow Eshun, Anthony Howard and Francesca Simon.
14:00
The Archers—07/06/2009
Brookfield: open. Annette: closed.
14:15
Drama on 4—How Are You Feeling, Alf?
By James Graham, set in 1979 as the Callaghan government faces a vote of no confidence.
15:00
Archive on 4—Bill Buckley - Mr Right
A selection of conservative writer and intellectual William F Buckley's finest moments.
15:45
America, Empire of Liberty—The Back of the Bus
66/90The US Supreme Court orders schools to become racially mixed.
16:00
The Food Programme—Newcastle's Secret Pop-Up Restaurants
Four cooks from four different countries open up their homes to serve food to strangers.
16:30
Beyond Belief—08/06/2009
Ernie Rea and guests debate traditional African beliefs.
17:00
PM—08/06/2009
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/06/2009
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6John Lloyd and Sean Lock invite guests Tim Minchin, Philip Pullman and Clive James.
19:00
The Archers—08/06/2009
Unwelcome visit.
19:15
Front Row—08/06/2009
TV and the Royal Family; singer Kiki Dee; David Edgar on How Plays Work. With Mark Lawson.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Pillow Book, series 2 - Fire, Episode 1
1/5A chill wind brings ominous news and a blood-stained letter from Lieutenant Yukinari.
20:00
The Ian Blair Years—Episode 1
1/2Danny Shaw tells the story of Sir Ian Blair's tenure as Metropolitan Police commissioner.
20:30
Analysis—Martin Wolf: Economy on the Edge
Financial commentator Martin Wolf assesses what the future may hold for the global economy
21:00
Frontiers—Alcohol
Sue Nelson goes behind the headlines to find out how alcohol affects our health.
21:30
Start the Week—08/06/2009
Andrew Marr talks to John Keane, Katie Mitchell, Peter Hall and Matthew Gale.
21:58
Weather—08/06/2009
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—08/06/2009
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—David Nicholls - One Day, Episode 1
1/10Emma and Dexter become friends after graduation - after they spent the night together.
23:00
Off the Page—Welcome to the Real World
Dominic Arkwright and panel discuss how we cope with dashed hopes.(R)
23:30
Today in Parliament—08/06/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—08/06/2009
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Book of the Week—The Locust and the Bird, Episode 1
1/5Hanan reflects on the uneasy relationship with her mother.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/06/2009
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—09/06/2009
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/06/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Right Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
05:45
Farming Today—09/06/2009
Anna Hill reports on reaction to the resignation of environment minister Jane Kennedy.



































