BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 2 November 2009

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/11/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Organ Donation - Flip Flops
  The social and cultural influences on bereaved families' decisions to donate organs.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—01/11/2009
  The sound of bells from the church of St Lawrence Jewry in London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/11/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/11/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/11/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Roger Hutchings.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/11/2009
  We're farming fewer breeds than ever to feed our desire for consistent cuts of meat.
10. 05:57
  Weather—02/11/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/11/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—02/11/2009
  Andrew Marr with Daniel Kramer, Viktor Mayer-Schonberger, Clare Lockhart and Quentin Letts
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham, Episode 1
  1/5In 1892 Maugham enrolled at St Thomas' medical school, but his heart wasn't in it.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Martine McCutcheon; Donor transplants
  Martine McCutcheon on writing her first novel. Plus, encouraging more organ donation.
5. 11:00
  Repossessions in the Sun
  How Spain's one million-strong British expatriate community are weathering the recession.
6. 11:30
  Beauty of Britain—Series 1, Colour Me Wow
  5/6Beauty has a particularly difficult client, but is distracted by her new business venture.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—02/11/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—02/11/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—02/11/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Brain of Britain—02/11/2009
  Russell Davies chairs the fourth heat of the perennial general knowledge contest.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—01/11/2009
  Lilian's not impressed.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Goldengrove
  Frances Byrnes' story of a young working-class girl and the woman who transforms her.(R)
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Capering With Ken Campbell
  Ian McMillan explores the world of the actor and director Ken Campbell, who died in 2008.
8. 15:45
  Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Education in the Moral Home
  26/30Amanda Vickery assesses 19th-century learning at home through both mother and child.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Yoghurt
  The Silivri yoghurt festival celebrates Turkish artisan yoghurts. But are they dying out?
10. 16:30
  Click On—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/6Simon Cox discovers the role computers play in creating spectacular fireworks displays.
11. 16:56
  1989: Day by Day—2nd November 1989
  In an unprecedented move, KGB officers take questions from the public on live TV.
12. 17:00
  PM—02/11/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/11/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6David Mitchell chairs. With Clive Anderson, Dom Joly, Fi Glover and Henning Wehn.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/11/2009
  Wayne waves goodbye.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/11/2009
  LA Confidential writer James Ellroy and Clooney's latest, The Men Who Stare at Goats.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Singleparentpals.com, You Are Not Alone
  1/5Tom logs on for the first time and gets an impatient response from the formidable Rosie.
6. 20:00
  Night Witches
  The story of Russia's three all-female war regiments that flew more than 30,000 missions.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—The Economist's New Clothes
  Stephanie Flanders examines the arguments over the meltdown of the global financial system
8. 21:00
  Aping Evolution—Episode 1
  1/2Professor Steve Jones challenges the new science of evolutionary psychology.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—02/11/2009
  Andrew Marr with Daniel Kramer, Viktor Mayer-Schonberger, Clare Lockhart and Quentin Letts
10. 21:58
  Weather—02/11/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/11/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Heartland, Episode 6
  6/10Jasmine catches up with some friends in London.
13. 23:00
  With Great Pleasure—John Major
  Sir John Major chooses extracts from the books which have inspired and entertained him.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/11/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/11/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham, Episode 1
  1/5In 1892 Maugham enrolled at St Thomas' medical school, but his heart wasn't in it.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/11/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/11/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/11/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Roger Hutchings.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/11/2009
  Anna Hill reports on the decline of the hen harrier.

Tuesday 3 November 2009