BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 12 June 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, Friendly Amid the Haters
  2/3A woman asks a joiner to re-hang some doors, but his response is frightening.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/06/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—12/06/2011
  The bells of Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Felipe Fernandez-Armesto: The Myth of the Protestant Work Ethic
  Professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto explodes the myth of the Protestant work ethic.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—12/06/2011
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Hymns
  Mark Tully explores the history and enduring power of hymns.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—12/06/2011
  Farms are dangerous areas, yet today they welcome the public in for Open Farm Sunday.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—12/06/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—12/06/2011
  Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Garden Africa
  Carol Klein presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Garden Africa.
8. 07:57
  Weather—12/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—12/06/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—12/06/2011
  Choral Eucharist for Pentecost from St Columb's Cathedral, Londonderry.
11. 08:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Nectar
  David Attenborough tells of nature's first bribe, that evolved a hundred million years ago
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—12/06/2011
  With Patrick O'Connell. News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—12/06/2011
  Caroline is in the doghouse and Ed feels under surveillance.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Andrea Levy
  Novelist Andrea Levy joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 60, Episode 4
  4/6Paul Merton, Julian Clary, Gyles Brandreth and Tony Hawks join Nicholas Parsons.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—National Trust
  Has the National Trust succeeded in becoming a major proponent of good food?
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—12/06/2011
  In-depth reporting of national and international events. Presented by Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Blogging against Bribery
  Harnessing the power of the internet to fight corruption in India.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Totnes, Devon
  The GQT team are guests of Transition Town Totnes, Devon. Eric Robson is the chairman.
7. 14:45
  GPs Who Need GPS—The Flying Doctor
  2/5The travels of Dr Malcolm Russell as he works with the helicopter ambulance.(R)
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Plantagenet: Series 2, Richard II - And All Our Dreams Will End in Death
  3/3By Mike Walker. Patrick Kennedy as Richard II, introducing culture to the English court.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Amitav Ghosh and Alexander Baron rediscovered
  Amitav Ghosh discusses River of Smoke, the second instalment in his Ibis Trilogy.
10. 16:30
  James Joyce - Blind Date With Bloomsday
  A literary landmark and it's effect on a city. How Dublin has embraced Ulysses.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The Iran Connection
  Allan Urry investigates claims that Iran has been stepping up its support for terrorism.
12. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 10, Episode 7
  7/8Nick Payne looks at the preparations taking place for a very special birthday party.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—12/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—12/06/2011
  Stewart Henderson makes his selection from the week's radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/06/2011
  Home Farm is open for business.
4. 19:15
  Americana—12/06/2011
  Presenter Adam Brookes asks why President Obama's economic advisors keep leaving.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From the Low Countries, The Fortress at Bruges
  2/3By Gregory Norminton. After global warming floods, the city of Bruges has survived.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—10/06/2011
  5 Live or Radio Bloke? One-size fits all approach on Today? Search for new comedy talent.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Lawrence Eagleburger, Josephine Hart, Miriam Karlin, Jack Kevorkian and Roy Skelton
  Matthew Bannister on Lawrence Eagleburger, Josephine Hart, Miriam Karlin, Jack Kevorkian.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—11/06/2011
  Paul Lewis asks why energy prices are rising so fast, and whether fuel benefits are fair.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Garden Africa
  Carol Klein presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Garden Africa.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Goodbye the Golden Eggs of Banking?
  Janan Ganesh asks if ending Britain's focus on financial services will make us richer.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—12/06/2011
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 56
  David Aaronovitch analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—10/06/2011
  Jeff Bridges and Lisa Eichhorn, Depardieu and Deneuve - Francine Stock on dynamic duos.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Hymns
  Mark Tully explores the history and enduring power of hymns.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/06/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—08/06/2011
  Dirt, filth and why we like to be clean: A special edition at the Wellcome Collection.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—12/06/2011
  The bells of Wimborne Minster, Dorset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/06/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/06/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/06/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Pritpal Kaur Riat.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/06/2011
  Farmers facing drought tell Charlotte Smith how they are coping.
10. 05:57
  Weather—13/06/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 13 June 2011