BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 23 May 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Cemetery Taboo - The City
  New research on cemetery etiquette and on the future of cities.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—22/05/2011
  The bells of St Clement Danes, The Strand, Westminster.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/05/2011
  A short reflection and prayer with Pastor Lindsay Allen.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/05/2011
  The unseasonable weather poses problems for fruit farmers and confusion for wildlife.
10. 05:57
  Weather—23/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/05/2011
  Alex Salmond on independence, Bob Dylan on addiction, and the privacy debate continues.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—23/05/2011
  Sherard Cowper-Coles, Richard Norton-Taylor, Angie Hobbs and David Pryce-Jones.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Babysitting George, Episode 1
  1/52003: a young reporter is sent to keep an eye on her paper's star columnist - George Best.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—23/05/2011
  Presented by Jane Garvey. Rory Bremner on how he discovered he had ADHD.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Colin Douglas - The Gap, Episode 1
  1/5Heather embarks on what will become an unpredictable and challenging placement in Africa.
6. 11:00
  The Jukes - Bad Blood or Bad Science
  Steve Jones asks if people can be 'born bad"'- as was said of the infamous Jukes family.
7. 11:30
  Mr Blue Sky—Series 1, My Valentine
  2/4Harvey is struggling to come up with a Valentine's idea for Jax.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—23/05/2011
  Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Global components shortage after the Japanese tsunami
2. 12:57
  Weather—23/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—23/05/2011
  Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 8
  8/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—22/05/2011
  Elizabeth refuses to be placated.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Whistling Wally's Son
  Playwright Wally K Daly remembers key events in his childhood in Middlesbrough.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Bob Dylan and Me
  A cast of musicians, writers and poets reflect as Bob Dylan turns 70.
8. 15:45
  Gilbert's Glory—Episode 1
  1/5Ruth Padel explores five facets of writer WS Gilbert to mark the centenary of his death.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Vinegar
  Sheila Dillon reveals the secrets behind some of the world's great vinegars.
10. 16:30
  Scientists Go To Hollywood
  Adam Rutherford talks to the scientists who've left the lab for Hollywood.(R)
11. 17:00
  PM—23/05/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/05/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 60, Episode 2
  2/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Graham Norton and Jenny Éclair.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/05/2011
  Jolene tackles an employment issue.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Germaine Greer, Anthony Browne, Beryl Bainbridge reviewed
  With Mark Lawson. Beryl Bainbridge's last novel and Germaine Greer on Australian Art.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Colin Douglas - The Gap, Episode 1
  1/5Heather embarks on what will become an unpredictable and challenging placement in Africa.
6. 20:00
  ADHD and Me
  Following the diagnosis of a family member, comedian Rory Bremner explores ADHD.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Searching for an Alzheimer's Cure in Colombia
  Does the key to curing Alzheimer's lie with a poor extended family in Medellin, Colombia?
8. 21:00
  Material World—19/05/2011
  Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—23/05/2011
  Sherard Cowper-Coles, Richard Norton-Taylor, Angie Hobbs and David Pryce-Jones.
10. 21:58
  Weather—23/05/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/05/2011
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Forgotten Waltz, Encounters
  1/8Niamh Cusack begins Anne Enright's astute new novel about lust and love, bliss and denial.
13. 23:00
  Here We Come
  John Waite tells the story of The Monkees, the successful 1960s pop group.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/05/2011
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Babysitting George, Episode 1
  1/52003: a young reporter is sent to keep an eye on her paper's star columnist - George Best.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/05/2011
  A short reflection and prayer with Pastor Lindsay Allen.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/05/2011
  A tale of two climates. How the drought has created a North/South divide for farmers.

Tuesday 24 May 2011