BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 15 May 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Johnson's Miscellany, Episode 1
  1/3Featuring Samuel Johnson's best-known work, A Dictionary of the English Language.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—15/05/2011
  The bells of St Mary's, Lamberhurst, Kent.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Johann Hari: Dying for a New Phone
  Johann Hari argues that our demand for gadgets has helped to drive the war in the Congo.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—15/05/2011
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Rhythm
  Mark Tully asks why we find rhythm so fascinating and discovers how it governs our lives.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Oil Beetles
  Devon hosts four oil beetle species, one of which has only recently been rediscovered.
4. 06:57
  Weather—15/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—15/05/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—15/05/2011
  Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—African Revival
  Gervase Phinn presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity African Revival.
8. 07:57
  Weather—15/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—15/05/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Called to serve
  Mass for Vocations Sunday live from Leeds Cathedral. Preacher: The Rev Paul Grogan.
11. 08:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chimps
  David Attenborough recalls a memorable filming trip, following chimpanzees hunting monkeys
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—15/05/2011
  News, views and discussion ... with a difference.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—15/05/2011
  It's all hands to the pumps at Grey Gables and Ed makes his feelings known.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Kwame Kwei-Armah
  Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island discs
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 7, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The Coffee Business
  Coffee prices are at a 30 year high. Sheila Dillon traces the money along the supply chain
3. 12:57
  Weather—15/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—15/05/2011
  In-depth reporting of national and international events.
5. 13:30
  Heel, Toe, Step Together
  The story of an octogenarian dancer teaching a 28-year-old how to waltz.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Wentworth Castle Gardens
  Eric Robson hosts a programme from the grounds of Wentworth Castle Gardens near Barnsley.
7. 14:45
  15 by 15—Series 1, Heels
  3/5Hardeep Meg Matthews, who owns 400 pairs of high heels.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Prelude, Episode 2
  2/2William Wordsworth's great autobiographical poem written in the language of common speech.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—15/05/2011
  Mariella Frostrup talks to novelists Eoin Colfer and John Boyne about their new novels.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—15/05/2011
  Roger McGough revisits extracts from A Shropshire Lad read by the late Pete Postlethwaite.
11. 17:00
  Giving Voice to the Victims
  Winifred Robinson investigates what more could be done for the victims of crime.
12. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 10, Artefacts
  3/8Christopher William Hill looks at the legacy of events at Bin Laden's compound.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—15/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—15/05/2011
  Sheila McClennon makes her selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—15/05/2011
  Clarrie is determined to get an answer.
4. 19:15
  Americana—15/05/2011
  Presenter Jonny Dymond examines America's knack for reasoned debate.
5. 19:45
  The Heart of Saturday Night—Step Right Up
  3/3By Ian Rankin. A boy taken under a market trader's wing wonders why he is known as Saviour(R)
6. 20:00
  More or Less—13/05/2011
  Investigating the public sector pay premium, statins and the 'decline effect'.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Seve Ballesteros, Richard Holmes, Dana Wynter, Enid Seeney and John Walker
  Matthew Bannister on Seve Ballesteros, Richard Holmes, Dana Wynter and Enid Seeney.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—14/05/2011
  The latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—African Revival
  Gervase Phinn presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity African Revival.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Watch Your Language
  Peter Day joins a group of enthusiasts determined to improve the language of business.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—15/05/2011
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 52
  Iain Dale of Total Politics analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—13/05/2011
  Francine Stock talks to Emilio Estevez, Joe Cornish and top producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Rhythm
  Mark Tully asks why we find rhythm so fascinating and discovers how it governs our lives.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Russian Children in Custody - Paranormal Media
  Laurie Taylor explores representations of the paranormal; Russian youngsters in custody.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—15/05/2011
  The bells of St Mary's, Lamberhurst, Kent.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Becky Harris
  Prayer and reflection with Becky Harris.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/05/2011
  1.9 billion pounds of tax money is spent annually on tackling invasive species in the UK.
10. 05:57
  Weather—16/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 16 May 2011