BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 25 April 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/04/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Demise of a Welsh steel town - Sexual politics of ballroom dancing (BSA 60th Anniversary)
  A special edition with new research from the British Sociological Association conference.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—24/04/2011
  The bells of St John Baptist, Burford, Oxfordshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/04/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/04/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/04/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/04/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/04/2011
  With the Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/04/2011
  Fabrics from the farm: Sarah Swadling finds out about making clothes from Alpaca fleece.
10. 05:57
  Weather—25/04/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/04/2011
  Has the row over the AV referendum damaged the coalition?
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—25/04/2011
  Andrew Marr with Greg Doran, Neil Astley, Claire Armitstead and Nicola Shulman.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Edgelands, Episode 1
  1/5Poets Paul Farley and Michael Symmons Roberts journey into England's true wilderness.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—25/04/2011
  Presented by Jane Garvey. Taking kids out of school to go on holiday - is it ever okay?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Out of Africa, The Cuckoo
  1/51913, Karen travels to Kenya to marry her second cousin and start a farm.
6. 11:00
  It's Our Story: Liverpool's Own
  The story of a Liverpool institution, Lewis's department store, which closed last year.
7. 11:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 4, Evil Narbara
  4/6The local traders are in revolt after a rowdy party shop opens in Lenzie.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—25/04/2011
  The impact of all-inclusive holidays; hidden holiday gems in the UK; camper van worship.
2. 12:57
  Weather—25/04/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—25/04/2011
  Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 4
  4/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz in Manchester.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—24/04/2011
  Kenton and Jolene find the perfect hideaway.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Ten Lessons in Love
  Ten short plays about love. Writers include Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Tim Key and Josie Long.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Unsung Heroes
  What's life like in an orchestra pit? Sarah Lenton investigates the Covent Garden archive.(R)
8. 15:45
  Russia: The Wild East—Series 1, Ivan the Terrible
  6/25Martin Sixsmith paints a portrait of Ivan the Terrible, the Tsar with absolute power.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Margate's Food Stories - Pie Days and Holidays
  Featuring Sophie Herxheimer, an artist who collects and draws food stories.
10. 16:30
  Click On—Series 8, STDs on smart phones and solar flares
  5/5Solar flares and STDs on smartphones, with Simon Cox.
11. 17:00
  PM—25/04/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/04/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/04/2011
  Lilian's keen to welcome a new arrival.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Andy Warhol's last trip to London
  John Wilson reports on Andy Warhol's last visit to London in 1986, and its unlikely legacy
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Out of Africa, The Cuckoo
  1/51913, Karen travels to Kenya to marry her second cousin and start a farm.
6. 20:00
  Alive in Chernobyl
  Olga Betko finds the people who have returned to live in a nuclear 'dead zone'.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Germany
  David Goldblatt looks at whether Berlin's alternative culture is under threat.
8. 21:00
  Material World—21/04/2011
  Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—25/04/2011
  Andrew Marr with Greg Doran, Neil Astley, Claire Armitstead and Nicola Shulman.
10. 21:58
  Weather—25/04/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—25/04/2011
  Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Absolutist, Episode 1
  1/10Tristan Sadler travels to Norwich to deliver a long-awaited package.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Academic English
  Chris Ledgard investigates academic English.
14. 23:30
  In Living Memory—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/4The rise of the ostrich investment mania of the 1990s - and why it all went so badly wrong(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/04/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Edgelands, Episode 1
  1/5Poets Paul Farley and Michael Symmons Roberts journey into England's true wilderness.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/04/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/04/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/04/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/04/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/04/2011
  With the Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/04/2011
  'The best thing that could ever happen to me.' The farmers returning to dairy production.

Tuesday 26 April 2011