BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 17 October 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Virginia Gilbert - Abroad, Sisters
  2/3Older sister May gradually recognises the truth of her standing with her younger sister.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—17/10/2010
  The bells of St Augustine, West Monkton, Somerset.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Iain Duncan Smith, Work and Pensions Secretary
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—17/10/2010
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Sleeping On It
  Mark Tully asks whether problems are best solved by the unconscious or by rational thought
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—17/10/2010
  Alex James is in Hertfordshire to meet a finalist for this year's BBC Farmer of the Year.
4. 06:57
  Weather—17/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—17/10/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—17/10/2010
  William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—WaterAid
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity WaterAid.
8. 07:58
  Weather—17/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—17/10/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—From All Souls Church, Langham Place, London
  Marking the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Baby Boomers
  Sarah Dunant owns up to being part of the greediest generation - the baby boomers.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—17/10/2010
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—17/10/2010
  Kate has thoughts of home and Vicky means business.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Michael Mansfield
  Barrister Michael Mansfield joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 6, Episode 3
  3/6David Mitchell chairs. With Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Porter
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The Sandwich
  Sheila Dillon hears from the people attempting to revolutionise the sandwich.
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—17/10/2010
  A look at events around the world.
5. 13:30
  In Search of a Shtetl
  Michael and Jonathan Freedland search for their family roots in Belarus and Lithuania.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—15/10/2010
  Gardening in unusual urban locations. Eric Robson chairs a programme in Manchester.
7. 14:45
  How The Mighty Have Fallen—The Exhibitors
  1/5Dr Hilary Jones investigates the obese individuals who put themselves on show at carnivals
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Herman Melville - Moby Dick, Episode 1
  1/2Captain Ahab's obsessive chase for the great white whale as seen by the sole survivor.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—17/10/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to bestselling writer Ken Follett about his new book.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—17/10/2010
  Roger McGough introduces poems that mark life's transitions, from the cradle to the grave.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Insolvency Practitioners: A Corporate Killing
  Allan Urry investigates concerns about the role of insolvency practitioners.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Iain Duncan Smith, Work and Pensions Secretary
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—17/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—17/10/2010
  John Waite makes his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/10/2010
  Things get heated at Grange Farm and Jazzer makes himself at home.
4. 19:15
  Americana—17/10/2010
  A look at the heroes, history and music of that most American of sports, baseball.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Penelope's People, Pills
  3/3By Eric Pringle. Former dancer Alice needs all her strength to face an uncertain future.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—15/10/2010
  Do programmes have a sell-by date? And message board mayhem - with Roger Bolton.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—15/10/2010
  Matthew Bannister on Malcolm Allison, Claire Rayner, Dame Joan Sutherland and Mary Nowak.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—16/10/2010
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—WaterAid
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity WaterAid.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—The Spirit Level: the theory of everything?
  Is income equality really the great leveller? Mukul Devichand examines the evidence.
11. 21:58
  Weather—17/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—17/10/2010
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 23
  Rachel Johnson takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
14. 23:00
  The Film Programme—15/10/2010
  Frank Cottrell Boyce, Simon Beaufoy and Moira Buffini on the secrets of screenwriting.
15. 23:30
  Something Understood—Sleeping On It
  Mark Tully asks whether problems are best solved by the unconscious or by rational thought
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Economic migration and happiness - Hairdressing and emotional labour
  Laurie Taylor discusses being paid to be nice and explores migration versus happiness.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—17/10/2010
  The bells of St Augustine, West Monkton, Somerset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/10/2010
  With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/10/2010
  Farming Today visits the largest dairy farm in the USA, home to 32,000 cows.
10. 05:57
  Weather—18/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 18 October 2010