FM Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—29/06/2009
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—Geopolitics and Empire - Romani Culture
Laurie Taylor discusses geopolitics and the science of spheres of influence.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—28/06/2009
The sound of bells from St Peter's Church, Tiverton.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/06/2009
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—29/06/2009
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/06/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
05:45
Farming Today—29/06/2009
Charlotte Smith investigates concerns that police aren't doing enough to stop rural crime.
05:57
Weather—29/06/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
06:00
Today—29/06/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
09:00
Start the Week—29/06/2009
Andrew Marr talks to Stephen Green, Susan Neiman, Edward Gardner and Justin Cartwright.
09:45
The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry by Jon Henderson—1. From Small Beginnings
1/5Biography of tennis great Fred Perry, charting his extraordinary life.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Juvenile offenders in Iran, Over-fishing; Sarah Dunant
Juvenile offenders on death row in Iran discussed. Plus, how to cook fish responsibly.
11:00
Iran: A Revolutionary State—Episode 1
1/3John Tusa chronicles the making of modern Iran.(R)
11:30
Newfangle—Sticks and Stones
5/6Alf upsets the peace with the Australopithecines by mentioning their funny-shaped heads.
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Afternoon
12:00
You and Yours—29/06/2009
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
12:57
Weather—29/06/2009
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
World at One—29/06/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
13:30
Quote... Unquote—29/06/2009
Nigel Rees chairs. With Dame Beryl Bainbridge, Ekow Eshun, Anthony Howard, Francesca Simon
14:00
The Archers—28/06/2009
The ungroomed groom.
14:15
Drama on 4—Accomplices
Former City lawyer Alice is running out of time to stop her life going downhill.
15:00
Archive on 4—An Unofficial Iris
Author Iris Murdoch has a complex reputation thanks to her husband's memoirs.
15:45
America, Empire of Liberty—The Acting President
81/90Ronald Reagan turns his message of economic freedom into resounding electoral victories.
16:00
The Food Programme—The Clink - Prison Fine Dining Restaurant
Clink - public fine dining inside prison.
16:30
Beyond Belief—29/06/2009
Ernie Rea and guests discuss whether Britain is now a post-secular society.
17:00
PM—29/06/2009
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/06/2009
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 51, Episode 3
3/6Jack Dee chairs. With Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Jeremy Hardy.
19:00
The Archers—29/06/2009
Volunteer - or pressed woman?
19:15
Front Row—Russell T Davies on Torchwood.
Including an interview with Russell T Davies about Dr Who spin-off series Torchwood.
19:45
15 Minute Drama—Sarah Dunant - Sacred Hearts, Novice
1/10Sixteen-year-old Serafina is locked in the convent of Santa Caterina.
20:00
Moats, Mortgages and Mayhem
Nick Robinson reflects on the reporting of the MPs' expenses scandal and its repercussions
20:30
Analysis—Thought Experiments
Janet Radcliffe Richards examines the results of studies into humans' moral choices.
21:00
Frontiers—Stem Cells
Sue Broom catches up on progress in stem cell research.
21:30
Start the Week—29/06/2009
Andrew Marr talks to Stephen Green, Susan Neiman, Edward Gardner and Justin Cartwright.
21:58
Weather—29/06/2009
Weather information.
22:00
The World Tonight—29/06/2009
Iran completes partial vote recount, public services, Sweden takes over EU presidency.
22:45
Book at Bedtime—Georgina Harding - The Spy Game, Episode 6
6/10Peter and Anna continue their investigations into the life and death of their mother.
23:00
Off the Page—Vegas
Dominic Arkwright, Joe Queenan, Karen Marchbank and Michael Simkins debate Las Vegas.
23:30
Today in Parliament—29/06/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—29/06/2009
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry by Jon Henderson—1. From Small Beginnings
1/5Biography of tennis great Fred Perry, charting his extraordinary life.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/06/2009
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—30/06/2009
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/06/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
05:45
Farming Today—30/06/2009
Anna Hill on attempts to save farmers caught up in the collapse of a dairy cooperative.




































