BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 18 July 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/07/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Water Song
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents a composition based on his own recordings.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—17/07/2011
  The bells of St Paul's Cathedral, London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/07/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/07/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/07/2011
  A short spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Chris Bennett.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/07/2011
  This year's weather has led to a bumper crop of summer fruit.
10. 05:57
  Weather—18/07/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/07/2011
  Debating the resignation of Met chief Sir Paul Stephenson and decision to cut Army troops.
2. 09:00
  Fry's English Delight—Series 4, Brevity
  2/4Stephen Fry peers at the tiny facets of linguistic brevity in telegrams, lyrics and poems.
3. 09:30
  Blind Man's Bete Noire—Holidays
  2/4Peter White is joined by Simon Calder to explore one of Peter's pet hates, holidays.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Let Not the Waves of the Sea, Episode 1
  1/5By Simon Stephenson. On Ko Phi Phi, the world revolves around the reggae bar.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—TV's The Hour, WI's Vulva Quilt, Anti-depressants
  The writer of The Hour joins Jenni Murray to discuss her new TV drama.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 6
  6/10Roger worries that Tom has influenced the announcement that the Varnians are coming.
7. 11:00
  The Lunatic Line—Episode 1
  1/2Ayisha Yahya recounts the history of Kenya's Lunatic Line.
8. 11:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 1, Desperately Seeking Dolores
  6/6Can Sandy's dog spot Dolores among the charity runners dressed as chickens?(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—18/07/2011
  Consumer news with Julian Worricker. When is it too late to book a cheap holiday?
2. 12:57
  Weather—18/07/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—18/07/2011
  With Martha Kearney. National and international news.
4. 13:30
  Quote... Unquote—18/07/2011
  With guests Ardal O'Hanlon, Shelagh Fogarty and Martin Jarvis.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—17/07/2011
  It's Keira's big day and Nic is feeling uncomfortable.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Smoke and Daggers
  An unexplained death of an ex-partner threatens all that Joe Finnerty holds dear.(R)
7. 15:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Germaine Greer
  The feminist and scholar Germaine Greer meets her younger self in the BBC's Sound Archive.
8. 15:45
  Russia: The Wild East—Series 2, Collectivisation
  6/25Martin Sixsmith shows how collectivisation led to the deaths of millions of Ukrainians.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Emergency Food
  Sheila Dillon investigates how emergency foods are made for disasters, droughts and wars.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—18/07/2011
  Discussion on the impact of the events of the "Arab Spring" on Christians in the region.
11. 17:00
  PM—18/07/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/07/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 55, Episode 4
  4/6Fifty-fifth series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/07/2011
  It's a terrible day for Bridge Farm and Pat and Tony face some serious questions.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Designer Kenneth Grange; Cars 2 reviewed
  Mark Lawson meets designer Kenneth Grange, whose work includes the InterCity 125 train.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 6
  6/10Roger worries that Tom has influenced the announcement that the Varnians are coming.
6. 20:00
  Soft Power Hard News—Episode 2
  2/2How the power of the news media is used as a global government tool for influence.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—On the road with Hillary Clinton
  An on-the-road behind-the-scenes profile of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
8. 21:00
  Material World—14/07/2011
  Quentin explores hidden landscapes, mythical monsters and Tibetan singing bowls.
9. 21:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 4, Brevity
  2/4Stephen Fry peers at the tiny facets of linguistic brevity in telegrams, lyrics and poems.
10. 21:58
  Weather—18/07/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—18/07/2011
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ross Raisin - Waterline, Episode 6
  6/10Moneyless and jobless, Mick tries to negotiate life on the harsh streets of London.
13. 23:00
  Off the Page—Neighbours
  Dominic Arkwright asks Guy Browning, Laurie Penny and Edson Burton about neighbours.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—18/07/2011
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/07/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Let Not the Waves of the Sea, Episode 1
  1/5By Simon Stephenson. On Ko Phi Phi, the world revolves around the reggae bar.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/07/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/07/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/07/2011
  A short spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Chris Bennett.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/07/2011
  Farmers and wildlife groups wait as time runs out on a deadline for an English badger cull

Tuesday 19 July 2011