BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 15 September 2009

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Halfway to Hollywood, Episode 1
  1/5Quirky Python business, challenging railway journeys and daughter Rachel starts school.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/09/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/09/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Twaddle.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—15/09/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—15/09/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 3, Erin Pizzey
  3/5Campaigner and author Erin Pizzey explores her troubled childhood in post-war Dorset.
3. 09:30
  The Good Samaritan—Hassan's Story
  1/5An accountancy student stepped in when some Jewish commuters were attacked in New York.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Halfway to Hollywood, Episode 2
  2/5Bedroom frolics in The Missionary and a confusing scene at the ear specialist.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Margaret Drabble; Student depression
  Margaret Drabble on the British landscape. Plus, dealing with student depression.
6. 11:00
  A River Runs Through It—Episode 2
  2/3The River Jordan has long been at the centre of conflicts, but are things changing?
7. 11:30
  You're Entering The Twilight Zone
  Alan Dein explores the classic American TV series The Twilight Zone.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—15/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—15/09/2009
  National and international news.
4. 13:30
  Soul Music—Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme, by Thomas Tallis
  How the beauty and richness of an orchestral fantasia inspired a young boy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—14/09/2009
  Lynda walks the walk.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Playwright and the Grammarian
  A playwright and a retired civil servant confront one another over a Radio 4 microphone.(R)
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—15/09/2009
  Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Agatha Christie - The Mysterious Mr Quin, The Coming of Mr Quin
  1/3Guests at a house party recall the unexpected suicide of the previous owner.
9. 15:45
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 2
  2/10Tom Mangold investigates the iconic disappearance of the 'Star Tiger' flight in 1948.(R)
10. 16:00
  From Abacus to Circle Time: A Short History of the Primary School—Episode 1
  1/3The Victorian schoolroom and the recollections of former pupils about school in the 1930s.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Miriam Makeba
  Kate Humble discusses the South African singer and anti-apartheid activist, Miriam Makeba.
12. 17:00
  PM—15/09/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/09/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6A visit to Britain's only sanctuary for balloon animals.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—15/09/2009
  Partners in crime.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—15/09/2009
  Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson meets Mark Knopfler.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Liam, Mutual Trust
  2/5The police interview Liam's mother; a report comes in that his bag has been found in woods
6. 20:00
  Persuading Us to Be Good
  How social psychology and behavioural economics can be exploited to make us behave better.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—15/09/2009
  The departing boss of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association on money and mobility.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Childrens' Health At School
  Dr Mark Porter on children's health at school.
9. 21:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 3, Erin Pizzey
  3/5Campaigner and author Erin Pizzey explores her troubled childhood in post-war Dorset.
10. 21:58
  Weather—15/09/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—15/09/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ordinary Thunderstorms, Episode 2
  2/10After discovering Philip Wang dying in his flat, Adam has fled the scene.
13. 23:00
  Heresy—Series 6, Episode 5
  5/6Victoria Coren chairs, with guests Dave Gorman, Jeremy Hardy and Sue Perkins.(R)
14. 23:30
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 2, Barrister
  1/4The surreal comedian tackles an expert role each week, with no ability whatsoever.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Halfway to Hollywood, Episode 2
  2/5Bedroom frolics in The Missionary and a confusing scene at the ear specialist.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/09/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/09/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Twaddle.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/09/2009
  The funeral business has presented a new opportunity for sheep farmers: woollen coffins.

Wednesday 16 September 2009