BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 30 August 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Alienation
  Laurie Taylor explores the meaning and relevance of Karl Marx's theory of alienation.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—29/08/2010
  The sound of bells from the church of St Mary Magdalene, Mortehoe in Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/08/2010
  Caz Graham visits a goat farm at the foot of Scafell Pike.
10. 05:57
  Weather—30/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/08/2010
  Debating corruption in cricket, the rights of traveller communities and brainwave music.
2. 09:00
  Uncertain Climate—Episode 1
  1/2Roger Harrabin asks whether the arguments surrounding climate change can ever be won.
3. 09:30
  The Curse of the Number Two—Episode 1
  1/2Julia Langdon explores why, in British politics, the deputy hardly ever gains the top job.(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Chris Mullin - Decline and Fall: Diaries 2005-2010, Episode 1
  1/5Dismissed from government Chris Mullin contemplates a future among the political foothills
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—30/08/2010
  Presented by Jane Garvey. A programme devoted to the history, politics and colour of hair.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Rosamond Lehmann - Dusty Answer, Episode 1
  1/5Childhood memories of growing up in the Thames Valley and the Fyfe family next door.
7. 11:00
  Scientists Go To Hollywood
  Adam Rutherford talks to the scientists who've left the lab for Hollywood.
8. 11:30
  HR—Series 2, Dogging
  2/6Sam hopes a dog can soothe Peter's retirement.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Humph Celebration Concert
  A celebration concert in memory of Humphrey Lyttelton, jazz musician and bandleader.
2. 12:57
  Weather—30/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—30/08/2010
  National and international news with Edward Stourton.
4. 13:30
  Round Britain Quiz—30/08/2010
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs. With teams from Wales and Scotland.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—29/08/2010
  Nigel comes to a decision.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Caesar Price our Lord
  By Fin Kennedy. Illusionist Caesar Price has reproduced most of the miracles of Jesus.(R)
7. 15:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Janet Street-Porter
  Janet Street-Porter relives key moments in her career through the BBC Sound Archives.
8. 15:45
  When I Grow Up—Episode 1
  1/5Tracing the kids who took part in a study 40 years ago about their thoughts on the future.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—WOMAD
  Sheila Dillon visits the WOMAD festival to mix food and music at the Taste the World stage
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—The origins of the universe
  Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the origins of the universe.
11. 17:00
  PM—30/08/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/08/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 5
  5/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Fred MacAulay and Stephen K Amos.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—30/08/2010
  Lilian makes a snap judgement.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—A Front Row Special with Michael Frayn
  Michael Frayn reflects on his childhood and his career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Rosamond Lehmann - Dusty Answer, Episode 1
  1/5Childhood memories of growing up in the Thames Valley and the Fyfe family next door.
6. 20:00
  Document—30/08/2010
  Mike Thomson investigates how Whitehall undermined democracy in British Guiana.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Luol Deng revisits South Sudan
  Basketball superstar Luol Deng returns to the Sudanese town where he was born and raised.
8. 21:00
  Material World—26/08/2010
  Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
9. 21:30
  Uncertain Climate—Episode 1
  1/2Roger Harrabin asks whether the arguments surrounding climate change can ever be won.
10. 21:58
  Weather—30/08/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—30/08/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Felicity Evans.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—And the Land Lay Still, Episode 6
  6/10Liam Brennan reads from James Robertson's new novel.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—24/08/2010
  Chris Ledgard investigates the search for translators for London 2012.
14. 23:30
  The Pickerskill Reports—Series 1, Crispin Biggerstaffe
  4/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls a large lad with a big crush.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Chris Mullin - Decline and Fall: Diaries 2005-2010, Episode 1
  1/5Dismissed from government Chris Mullin contemplates a future among the political foothills
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/08/2010
  Anna Hill hears that organised gangs are smuggling counterfeit food into the EU.

Tuesday 31 August 2010