BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 27 September 2011

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/09/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—John Cooper - The Queen's Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I, Episode 1
  1/5Queen Mary names Elizabeth as her successor and Walsingham is elected to parliament.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/09/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/09/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/09/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/09/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/09/2011
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/09/2011
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/09/2011
  Are some cancer drugs worth the cost? Plus the place of altruism in sport.
2. 09:00
  Capitalism on Trial—Episode 1
  1/2In a new series, Michael Portillo weighs up the costs and benefits of global capitalism.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—John Cooper - The Queen's Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I, Episode 2
  2/5Walsingham is now focused on the marriage of Queen Elizabeth I.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Is fashion bad for chilren; Kanya King; sex the continental way
  Jane Garvey asks if fashion is bad for children; Kanya King; sexual attitudes in France.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Second Honeymoon, Episode 2
  2/5Edie is to play the lead part in Ghosts, but will that help to ease her sense of loss?
6. 11:00
  Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 19
  19/30Zoo vets talk about the role of conservation medicine in saving wildlife.
7. 11:30
  Repainting Giverny
  Irma Kurtz travels to Monet's Giverny garden to hear how losing his sight changed his work
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—27/09/2011
  Should families help look after elderly patients in hospitals and care homes?
2. 12:57
  Weather—27/09/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—27/09/2011
  With Martha Kearney. National and international news.
4. 13:30
  Page to Performance—Series 3, Billy The Kid
  2/2Musicians talk about performing Aaron Copland's musical portrait of Billy The Kid.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—26/09/2011
  Joe is in reflective mood.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Development
  Doug Lucie's dark comedy about the credit crunch, set in Britain in 2008.(R)
7. 15:00
  Making History—27/09/2011
  Tom Holland with more stories that are Making History.
8. 15:30
  One Hundred and Forty Characters—Between the Tweets
  1/3A star's career is at risk when gossip about him spreads on Twitter. Story by Jojo Moyes.
9. 15:45
  A View Through a Lens—Series 3, Funky Chickens
  2/5Wildlife cameraman John Aitchison watches prairie chickens boom and dance.
10. 16:00
  Tracing Your Roots—Series 6, Follow the Money
  3/5Where did money appear from, or disappear to in a family history?
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Gerald Durrell
  Former footballer Graeme le Saux champions conservationist Gerald Durrell.
12. 17:00
  PM—27/09/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/09/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 3, Bacon Punctuation
  5/6The future of the shop's much-loved Wall of Crisps comes under threat from the EU.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/09/2011
  Clarrie begs a favour.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Tim Pigott-Smith on King Lear, Fiona MacCarthy on Ford Madox Brown
  Mark Lawson talks to actor Tim Pigott-Smith as he plays King Lear on stage in Leeds.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Second Honeymoon, Episode 2
  2/5Edie is to play the lead part in Ghosts, but will that help to ease her sense of loss?
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—NHS Procurement
  Does the NHS spend too much on bandages and syringes? Jenny Cuffe investigates.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Concerns about eligibility for PIPs - 27/09/2011
  Will Personal Independence Payments be open to everyone currently receiving DLA?
8. 21:00
  The Philosopher's Arms—Series 1, Moral Disgust
  4/4Sitting in a pub, Matthew Sweet discovers how real life is full of philosophical problems.
9. 21:30
  Capitalism on Trial—Episode 1
  1/2In a new series, Michael Portillo weighs up the costs and benefits of global capitalism.
10. 21:58
  Weather—27/09/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—27/09/2011
  With Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—2. Yossarian's Mission
  2/10Yossarian vows not to fly any more but comes up against the terrifying logic of Catch 22.
13. 23:00
  Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 5
  5/6Satan has become a one-man adoption agency while his chief demon is reading Penelope Leach(R)
14. 23:30
  Ford Madox Ford and France—Julian Barnes and Hermione Lee on The Good Soldier
  2/2Julian Barnes and Hermione Lee explore Ford Madox Ford's Provence and The Good Soldier.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/09/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—John Cooper - The Queen's Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I, Episode 2
  2/5Walsingham is now focused on the marriage of Queen Elizabeth I.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/09/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/09/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/09/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/09/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/09/2011
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/09/2011
  British pig farmers say the price of pork needs to rise.

Wednesday 28 September 2011