BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 12 September 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/09/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Three Stories by Haruki Murakami, The Mirror
  3/3A caretaker catches sight of himself in a mirror and sees more than he bargained for.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/09/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/09/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—12/09/2010
  The sound of bells from St John the Baptist Church, Loughton in Essex.
8. 05:45
  Profile—John Yates
  John Yates, senior Met Police officer responsible for the phone hacking investigation.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—12/09/2010
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Tiny Survivals
  Classicist Llewelyn Morgan reflects upon the importance of fragments of the past.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—12/09/2010
  Moira Hickey visits crofters working the machair, the Outer Hebrides' sandy coastal plain.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/09/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—12/09/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—12/09/2010
  Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—AMREF
  Jumoke Fashola appeals on behalf of AMREF.
8. 07:58
  Weather—12/09/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—12/09/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—12/09/2010
  A service commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain from Biggin Hill.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Book Choice
  Book-lover Lisa Jardine muses on her latest conversion to the e-book.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—12/09/2010
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—12/09/2010
  Matt sets the cat amongst the pigeons and there's a new crisis for Kathy to handle.
14. 11:15
  The Reunion—Kindertransport
  Sue MacGregor reunites some of the Kindertransport children rescued from Nazi persecution.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 6
  6/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Liza Tarbuck and John Sergeant.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Ice Cream
  Shelia Dillon explores the seemingly recession-proof ice cream market.
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/09/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—12/09/2010
  A look at events around the world, with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Children of the Olympic Bid—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/2Peter White tracks the lives of youngsters who contributed to London's 2012 Olympics bid.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—10/09/2010
  With Chris Beardshaw, Anne Swithinbank and Matt Biggs. Eric Robson chairs.
7. 14:45
  A View Through a Lens—Series 2, Ancient Mariners
  1/5Wildlife cameraman John Aitchison watches Wandering Albatross chicks attempt to fly.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—My Family and Other Animals, Episode 2
  2/2Gerry's animal collection causes the Christmas party to get out of hand.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—12/09/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Man Booker winner DBC Pierre about his new novel.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—12/09/2010
  Roger McGough introduces poems including two late masterpieces by DH Lawrence.
11. 17:00
  Labour Saving Devices
  Shaun Ley examines what Labour needs to do to revitalise itself in opposition.
12. 17:40
  Profile—John Yates
  John Yates, senior Met Police officer responsible for the phone hacking investigation.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—12/09/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/09/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—12/09/2010
  Stewart Henderson introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/09/2010
  Jolene and Kathy have a heart to heart and Harry launches an online initiative.
4. 19:15
  Americana—12/09/2010
  A look at the acerbic wisdom of the journalist HL Mencken, aka the Sage of Baltimore.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—In Her Element, Skomer Log
  1/3By Jane Matthews. A sojourn with seals and puffins on a small island off Pembrokeshire.(R)
6. 20:00
  More or Less—10/09/2010
  Tim Harford and the team investigate how maths is taught in primary schools.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—10/09/2010
  John Wilson on Michael Burn, Corinne Day, Bill Richmond, Mike Edwards and Hope Bourne.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—11/09/2010
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—AMREF
  Jumoke Fashola appeals on behalf of AMREF.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Chips Off The Old Block
  Peter Day reports on the past, present and future of UK computing.
11. 21:58
  Weather—12/09/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—12/09/2010
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 18
  John Kampfner takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
14. 23:00
  The Film Programme—10/09/2010
  Stephen Frears talks to Francine Stock about his new film Tamara Drewe.
15. 23:30
  Something Understood—Tiny Survivals
  Classicist Llewelyn Morgan reflects upon the importance of fragments of the past.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/09/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—British Society of Criminology Conference at Leicester University
  Laurie Taylor visits the British Society of Criminology Conference at Leicester University
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—12/09/2010
  The sound of bells from St John the Baptist Church, Loughton in Essex.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/09/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/09/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/09/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/09/2010
  With the Most Rev Mario Conti, Archbishop of Glasgow.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/09/2010
  Charlotte Smith hears calls for government to buy more British food for the public sector.
10. 05:57
  Weather—13/09/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 13 September 2010