BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 3 July 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/07/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Lyrical Ballads, The Nightingale and the Lucy Poems
  2/3Coleridge's The Nightingale and Wordsworth's series of poems about the enigmatic Lucy.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/07/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—03/07/2011
  The bells of All Saints Church, Harpole, Northamptonshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Christine Lagarde
  Adrian Goldberg profiles Christine Lagarde, newly elected head of the IMF.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—03/07/2011
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Gardens
  Mark Tully celebrates the healing power of gardens.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—03/07/2011
  The sheep whose fleece will become a Chinese carpet.
4. 06:57
  Weather—03/07/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—03/07/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—03/07/2011
  William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Village Aid
  A Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Village Aid.
8. 07:57
  Weather—03/07/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—03/07/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Art of Worship
  The Rev Nicholas Holtam and the Rev Prof Ben Quash reflect on National Gallery paintings.
11. 08:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Elsa
  David Attenborough gives his perspective on the story of the famous lioness, Elsa.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—03/07/2011
  With Patrick O'Connell. News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—03/07/2011
  It's party time for Phoebe and Kenton receives a shocking phone call.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Tony Robinson
  Actor Tony Robinson joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 55, Episode 1
  1/6Fifty-fifth series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Food in the Scottish Borders
  Sheila Dillon seeks out fish and cattle along the River Nith.
3. 12:57
  Weather—03/07/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—03/07/2011
  In-depth reporting of national and international events. Presented by Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  It's My Story—Letting Go of James
  How one family copes as their 16-year-old, autistic son starts full time residential care.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Plympton St Maurice
  Eric Robson leads a horticultural discussion in this small village in Plymton, Devon.
7. 14:45
  Mabey in the Wild—Series 1, Wild Daffodils
  1/5Richard Mabey gives an account of the natural and cultural history of the wild daffodil.
8. 15:00
  The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie
  Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.(R)
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—William Fiennes - The Music Room
  William Fiennes talks to James Naughtie and readers about his memoir The Music Room.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—03/07/2011
  Poetry requests from listeners presented by Roger McGough.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Elderly Care
  Why the UK's elderly care sector is facing a financial crisis.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Christine Lagarde
  Adrian Goldberg profiles Christine Lagarde, newly elected head of the IMF.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—03/07/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/07/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—03/07/2011
  Liz Barclay makes her selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/07/2011
  Pip has an eye to the future.
4. 19:15
  Americana—03/07/2011
  Matt Frei with the insider's guide to modern America.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—The Diaries of Edith Appleton, Episode 2
  2/3Edie is moved to Etretat, where she must supervise members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—01/07/2011
  Complaints about BBC complaints system, Roger at Weather Centre, PM privacy commission.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Arthur Goldreich, Peter Falk, Terry Marsland and Mario Cassandro
  John Wilson on Arthur Goldreich, Peter Falk, Terry Marsland and Mario Cassandro.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—02/07/2011
  Paul Lewis and guests discuss the sale of the personal details of motor accident victims.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Village Aid
  A Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Village Aid.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Is America Doomed?
  Justin Webb asks whether the United States is capable of averting economic meltdown.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—03/07/2011
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 59
  Iain Martin of the Daily Mail analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—01/07/2011
  Francine Stock meets Tom Hanks to discuss his new comedy Larry Crowne.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Gardens
  Mark Tully celebrates the healing power of gardens.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/07/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Chavs - Ageing Goths
  That word 'chav' and the characterisation of the working class. Also, ageing Goths.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—03/07/2011
  The bells of All Saints Church, Harpole, Northamptonshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/07/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/07/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/07/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Craig Gardiner.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/07/2011
  New country of origin labelling from Europe.
10. 05:57
  Weather—04/07/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

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