BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 11 August 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bluestockings, Episode 1
  1/5The sacrifices made by the first young women to arrive at Cambridge University in 1869.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/08/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/08/2009
  With Anna Hill. Including a look at the sport of grouse-shooting.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/08/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Fry's English Delight—Series 2, So Wrong It's Right
  1/3Stephen Fry examines how 'wrong' English can become right English.
3. 09:30
  Lost, Stolen or Shredded—Series 2, The Great Omar
  1/5The story behind the fabulous jewelled binding of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Bluestockings, Episode 2
  2/5The bluestockings quietly begin to make their mark.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Fertility MOTs; Japanese hostesses; Pessimism
  The benefits of fertility tests discussed. Plus, Lucie Blackman's life and death in Japan.
6. 11:00
  The Partisan Coffee House
  Mike Berlin tells the story of an influential left-wing London coffee house set up in 1958(R)
7. 11:30
  With Great Pleasure—Vivienne Westwood
  Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood chooses some of the pieces of writing which inspire her
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—11/08/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—11/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—11/08/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Tales Before the Stave
  Francis Fyfield unpicks the hidden codes of a beautiful 11th-century musical manuscript.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—10/08/2009
  Trust Brenda.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Mouse House
  By Adrian Penketh. Wannabe cultural terrorist Mike is determined to make a splash.(R)
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—11/08/2009
  Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—We Are Stardust, We Are Golden..., Dreams of Milk and Honey
  1/3By Patrick Neate. Tommy tells his rebellious and unconventional mother something important
9. 15:45
  The Fortune Hunters—Episode 2
  2/5A building society which turned detective and found 10,000 pounds for a local charity.(R)
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—11/08/2009
  Chris Ledgard discovers the rules of conversational engagement for everyday encounters.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Joe Slovo
  David Miliband discusses the life of Joe Slovo, a leading member of the ANC.
12. 17:00
  PM—11/08/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/08/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Laurence & Gus: Hearts and Minds—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Sketches on the theme of 'Joining in and Opting out'.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/08/2009
  Wild rover.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/08/2009
  Looking at the Hollywood Blacklist; Tony Parsons on his new novel; and self-portraits.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Villette, Monsieur Paul
  7/10Lucy finds friendship from an unexpected quarter.
6. 20:00
  The Fraud Capital of Britain
  Phil Kemp investigates the reputation of Thamesmead in south east London.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—11/08/2009
  More concerns about the future of braille production; guide dogs on long-haul flights.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Lens of the Eye
  Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for problems with the lens of the eye.
9. 21:30
  Forbidden Families—Episode 1
  1/3In 842 AD, Dhuoda's two sons were kidnapped. The loss spurred her to write a manual.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—11/08/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/08/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Whole Day Through, Episode 2
  2/5Ben's mother has recently died and he is working in Winchester so he can help his brother.
13. 23:00
  Heresy—Series 5, Episode 2
  2/6With Sue Perkins, Euan Ferguson and Richard Herring.(R)
14. 23:30
  The Hollow Men—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Sketch show by David Armand, Rupert Russell, Sam Spedding and Nick Tanner, with Katy Brand(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bluestockings, Episode 2
  2/5The bluestockings quietly begin to make their mark.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/08/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/08/2009
  As the shooting seasons begins, Anna Hill goes on a deer stalk.

Wednesday 12 August 2009