BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 22 November 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/11/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Original Shorts—Series 3, Sarah
  3/5Gemma Jones' story of an impoverished 1880s farm girl who lives a surprising fantasy life.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/11/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/11/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—22/11/2009
  The sound of bells from St Mary's Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
8. 05:45
  The Cases That Changed Our World—Episode 3
  3/4The case of a young farm labourer who shot his wife dead with a sawn-off gun in 1934.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—22/11/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—An Opinion of Dignity
  Mark Tully explores the meaning of dignity.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Dartford Warbler
  Lionel Kelleway visits the Arne RSPB reserve in Dorset to see the rare Dartford warbler.
4. 06:57
  Weather—22/11/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—22/11/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—22/11/2009
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Terry Wogan appeals on behalf of Children in Need.
8. 07:58
  Weather—22/11/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—22/11/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—22/11/2009
  A service from St Andrew's Church in Balligan, County Down, led by Canon John Bowley.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Blog de Jour
  Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—22/11/2009
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—22/11/2009
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Stuart Rose
  Kirsty Young's castaway is businessman Sir Stuart Rose.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 52, Episode 1
  1/6Jack Dee chairs. Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Rob Brydon
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—30th Anniversary: Business
  As pioneering businesses grow, can they maintain their original ideals?
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/11/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—22/11/2009
  A look at events around the world with Edward Stourton.
5. 13:30
  What Became of the Bank Manager?
  Clive Anderson investigates the demise of the traditional bank manager.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—20/11/2009
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, John Cushnie and Anne Swithinbank.
7. 14:45
  Brother Mine—Sibling Rivalry
  4/5Famous sibling Julian Lloyd Webber explores sibling relationships.(R)
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—HE Bates - Fair Stood the Wind for France, Episode 2
  2/2Wounded British airman John Franklin is finally fit and keen to escape France.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—A Beginner's Guide to Tolstoy and Literature Dedications
  Writer James Meek offers a beginner's guide to Tolstoy.
10. 16:30
  Adventures in Poetry—Series 10, Mending Wall
  3/6Robert Frost's Mending Wall gave us the epigram 'good fences make good neighbours'.
11. 16:56
  1989: Day by Day—22nd November 1989
  In Prague, tens of thousands continue their protest for the sixth day in Wenceslas Square.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Illegal Gold Mining
  Jenny Cuffe reports from DR Congo on the scale of illegal gold mining.
13. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 7, Jam Today?
  3/8Writer DJ Britton creates a fictional response to the week's news.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—22/11/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/11/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—22/11/2009
  Clive Coleman introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/11/2009
  Stir up our hearts.
4. 19:15
  Americana—22/11/2009
  Matt Frei talks to National Public Radio's senior news analyst Cokie Roberts.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Sputnik, Doors
  1/5By Andrew Smith. Ron Paget's automated garage door has gone berserk.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—20/11/2009
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—20/11/2009
  Marking the lives Sir John Crofton, Edward Woodward, Jimmy Hoseason, Derek B, Ralph Bird.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—21/11/2009
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Terry Wogan appeals on behalf of Children in Need.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Divorcing Europe
  What would happen if Britain chose to leave the European Union? Chris Bowlby reports.
11. 21:58
  Weather—22/11/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—22/11/2009
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 23:00
  1989: Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 21st November 1989
  Bulgaria witnesses its biggest demonstrations in 40 years; Lebanon's president is killed.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—An Opinion of Dignity
  Mark Tully explores the meaning of dignity.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/11/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—White Collar Crime: Punishment of Crime
  3/3 Laurie Taylor explores the punishment of white collar crime.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—22/11/2009
  The sound of bells from St Mary's Church in Lymm, Cheshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/11/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/11/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/11/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/11/2009
  Anna Hill investigates the first commercially available 100 per cent British loaf.
10. 05:57
  Weather—23/11/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 23 November 2009