BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 4 October 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/10/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Dilemmas of Modern Martyrs, The True Story of the Twelve Dancing Princesses
  1/5A soldier is exposed to the truth in this quirky reworking of the traditional fairy tale.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/10/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/10/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/10/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/10/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—04/10/2009
  The sound of bells from St Andrew's Church, Hurstbourne Priors in Hampshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Sarah Brown
  Claire Bolderson profiles Sarah Brown, the wife of the prime minister.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—04/10/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Ascent
  Writer Sarah Cuddon reflects on her fascination with mountains.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—04/10/2009
  Adam Henson visits Molescroft Grange, Beverley, to meet engineer-turned-farmer Tamara Hall
4. 06:57
  Weather—04/10/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—04/10/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—04/10/2009
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Disabled Living Foundation
  Miriam Margolyes appeals on behalf of the Disabled Living Foundation.
8. 07:58
  Weather—04/10/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—04/10/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—04/10/2009
  The Archbishop of Canterbury preaches at a Harvest Thanksgiving service.
11. 08:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Amber
  Is it possible to extract the DNA from a fly trapped in amber to recreate a dinosaur?
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—04/10/2009
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—04/10/2009
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Dame Ellen MacArthur
  Kirsty Young's castaway is yachtswoman Dame Ellen MacArthur.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 10
  10/10Nicholas Parsons challenges Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth & Pauline McLynn
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Hops
  The renaissance in English hops: more varieties, more ales, more happy and hoppy customers
3. 12:57
  Weather—04/10/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—04/10/2009
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Train Tracks
  An exploration of the rhythms and themes of the railway train in music.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—02/10/2009
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Matthew Biggs, Bunny Guinness and John Cushnie.
7. 14:45
  Food for Thought—Series 1, Rabbi Lionel Blue
  4/5Nina Myskow discusses life, love and potato latkes with Rabbi Lionel Blue.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Beau Geste, Episode 1
  1/2Dramatisation of PC Wren's classic story of honour, love and adventure.
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Gillian Slovo
  James Naughtie and readers talk to Gillian Slovo about her novel Red Dust.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—04/10/2009
  Roger McGough introduces requests for poems on the theme of heroes and heroines.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Community Mental Health Services
  Miriam O'Reilly investigates claims of major problems in community mental health services.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Sarah Brown
  Claire Bolderson profiles Sarah Brown, the wife of the prime minister.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—04/10/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—04/10/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/10/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—04/10/2009
  Clive Coleman introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—04/10/2009
  Vote late, vote once.
4. 19:15
  Americana—04/10/2009
  Matt Frei presents an insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Granta Stories, Operation
  4/5Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's story behind a photograph on the wall of a newsroom in Lagos.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—02/10/2009
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—02/10/2009
  The lives of Piers Merchant, Pamela Schwerdt; Osman Ertugrul Osmanoglu and Lucy Vodden.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—03/10/2009
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Disabled Living Foundation
  Miriam Margolyes appeals on behalf of the Disabled Living Foundation.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Who's Afraid of the BNP?
  Kenan Malik asks what the liberal response should be to the BNP's 2009 electoral success.
11. 21:58
  Weather—04/10/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—04/10/2009
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—02/10/2009
  The grandmother of the French New Wave, Agnes Varda, and The Battle Of Britain remembered.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Ascent
  Writer Sarah Cuddon reflects on her fascination with mountains.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/10/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Criminal Communication - Scandal
  Laurie Taylor discusses the secret codes of criminal communication.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—04/10/2009
  The sound of bells from St Andrew's Church, Hurstbourne Priors in Hampshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/10/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/10/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/10/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/10/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/10/2009
  A tree pest may stop play in conker season. Charlotte Smith reports.
10. 05:57
  Weather—05/10/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

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