BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 16 August 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Black Emancipation
  Laurie Taylor discusses emancipation, ideas of black freedom from slavery to the present.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—15/08/2010
  The sound of bells from St Vedast, Foster Lane, London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/08/2010
  Caz Graham hears plans for an 8,000 cow dairy farm will be resubmitted, despite opposition
10. 05:57
  Weather—16/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/08/2010
  Including Sir Alan Budd's OBR regrets, A-level A-stars and the Battle of Britain.
2. 09:00
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 4, Sir William Atkinson
  5/6Super-head Sir William Atkinson shows Wendy Robbins the London haunts of his childhood.
3. 09:30
  Alan Johnson: Failed Rock Star—Episode 5
  5/5Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera explains how the industry has changed.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 1
  1/5Stuart Kelly considers Sir Walter Scott's huge influence on his native country.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—16/08/2010
  Presented by Jane Garvey. Film director Gurinder Chadha discusses her latest work.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Dear Mr Spectator, series 2, Episode 1
  1/5First Minister Harley needs the support of Mr Spectator and enlists paper boy Ned Dempsey.
7. 11:00
  How to Get An A-Star
  Actress Imogen Stubbs investigates how to achieve an A* grade at A-level.
8. 11:30
  Bleak Expectations—Series 2, A Happy Life Broken and Then Mended a Bit
  6/6Gently Benevolent summons a massive Martian invasion. Is this the end for Pip?(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—16/08/2010
  Electronica band Faithless on ditching their record company and promoting Fiat.
2. 12:57
  Weather—16/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—16/08/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Round Britain Quiz—16/08/2010
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs. With teams from Wales and Northern Ireland.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—15/08/2010
  Who is the mysterious visitor at Rickyard Cottage?
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Justin Butcher - The Patience of Mr Job
  4 Extra Debut. A serious comedy set in Africa about globalisation and climate change.
7. 15:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Peter Mandelson
  Labour's Prince of Darkness Peter Mandelson looks back at his life via the sound archives.
8. 15:45
  Famous Footsteps—Episode 1
  1/5The challenges of balancing a creatively successful career with bringing up small children(R)
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Pork Scratchings
  Food writer Charles Campion indulges his love of pork scratchings.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—A secular meaning to life
  Ernie Rea discusses the basis of morality and meaning of life without reference to God.
11. 17:00
  PM—16/08/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/08/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 3
  3/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Tony Hawks, Ross Noble and Sheila Hancock.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/08/2010
  Susan needs some urgent advice.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Expendables; Corrie the play; crime writer MC Beaton
  The Expendables; Jonathan Harvey on his new play Corrie!; crime writer MC Beaton.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Dear Mr Spectator, series 2, Episode 1
  1/5First Minister Harley needs the support of Mr Spectator and enlists paper boy Ned Dempsey.
6. 20:00
  Document—16/08/2010
  What happened to the toxic chemicals released in the Piper Alpha oil disaster in 1988?
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Romania
  How is Romania coping with a healthcare system on the verge of collapse?
8. 21:00
  Material World—12/08/2010
  Quentin Cooper on meteors, carbon capture, plastic solar cells and noctilucent clouds.
9. 21:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 4, Sir William Atkinson
  5/6Super-head Sir William Atkinson shows Wendy Robbins the London haunts of his childhood.
10. 21:58
  Weather—16/08/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/08/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Carolyn Quinn.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Story of a Marriage, Episode 6
  6/10Finding the courage to confront Annabel DeLawn, Pearlie spies on her and her fiance.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—10/08/2010
  Word of Mouth explores the value of dumbing down.
14. 23:30
  The Pickerskill Reports—Series 1, Kaws and Effect
  2/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls a pupil with engineering talents.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 1
  1/5Stuart Kelly considers Sir Walter Scott's huge influence on his native country.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/08/2010
  As food prices rise, scientists say lab-grown meat in vats could help feed the world.

Tuesday 17 August 2010