BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 20 September 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Telling the World, The Glamoury Ointment
  4/5Hugh Lupton tells a story from English folklore featuring the powerful magic of the fair.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/09/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—20/09/2009
  The sound of bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat in Somerset.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Christopher Bailey
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles fashion designer Christopher Bailey.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—20/09/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Reinventing Ritual
  Mark Tully asks how our deep need for rituals and rites of passage is being expressed.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—20/09/2009
  Charlotte Smith visits Belvoir Castle to hear how young farmers are being encouraged.
4. 06:57
  Weather—20/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—20/09/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—20/09/2009
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Elizabeth Finn Care
  Jenni Murray appeals on behalf of Elizabeth Finn Care.
8. 07:58
  Weather—20/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—20/09/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—A Fiery Light
  Michael Ford travels to Germany to explore the life of Hildegard of Bingen.
11. 08:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup
  The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—20/09/2009
  We hear from an illegal immigrant about why he chose to come to the UK.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—20/09/2009
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  The Reunion—Stonewall
  The men and women who founded the gay rights campaign group, Stonewall.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 8
  8/10Nicholas Parsons is joined by Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton and Suki Webster
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Food Myths
  Sheila Dillon delves into food myths and misconceptions about some traditional dishes.
3. 12:57
  Weather—20/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—20/09/2009
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  If You're Reading This
  A look at letters written by soldiers only to be opened in the event of their death.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—18/09/2009
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bunny Guinness, Chris Beardshaw and Bob Flowerdew.
7. 14:45
  Food for Thought—Series 1, Erwin James
  2/5Nina Myskow talks porridge, prison and stealing school dinners with lifer Erwin James.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Complete Smiley - The Looking Glass War, Episode 1
  1/2Word reaches The Department that missiles are being installed near the West German border.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—John Banville, Malcolm Lowry and a New Biography of Charles Dickens
  Mariella Frostrup talks to John Banville about his latest novel, The Infinities.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—20/09/2009
  Roger McGough presents listeners' requests for works with an environmental theme.
11. 17:00
  Persuading Us to Be Good
  How social psychology and behavioural economics can be exploited to make us behave better.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Christopher Bailey
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles fashion designer Christopher Bailey.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—20/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—20/09/2009
  Sheila McClennon introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/09/2009
  Show hopes tumble.
4. 19:15
  Americana—20/09/2009
  Matt Frei talks to Tom Friedman about President Obama's busy media schedule.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Granta Stories, Cary Grant's Suit
  2/5Todd McEwan contemplates the suit worn by the star of North By North West.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—18/09/2009
  Roger Bolton is joined by Bob Shennan, the controller of Radio 2.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—18/09/2009
  The obituary series includes tributes to Brian Barron and Keith Floyd.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—19/09/2009
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Elizabeth Finn Care
  Jenni Murray appeals on behalf of Elizabeth Finn Care.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Hard to Credit
  Smaller businesses are still struggling to cope with the impact of the credit crunch.
11. 21:58
  Weather—20/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—20/09/2009
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—18/09/2009
  Actor Paul Bettany and director Sam Mendes discuss their latest projects.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Reinventing Ritual
  Mark Tully asks how our deep need for rituals and rites of passage is being expressed.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Restorative Justice in N.I - RG Collingwood
  The life of philosopher RG Collingwood, and restorative justice in Northern Ireland.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—20/09/2009
  The sound of bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat in Somerset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/09/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/09/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/09/2009
  The English coastline could soon be open to all, despite objections from some landowners.
10. 05:57
  Weather—21/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 21 September 2009