BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 9 December 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Simon Garfield - Just My Type, Episode 4
  4/5A look at the changes in German typeface, and how the Nazis exploited the font.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/12/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Richard Hill.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/12/2011
  'Support your local farmer' says Manx NFU after food import problems left shelves empty.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/12/2011
  Digesting the political consequences of Cameron's veto in EU treaty negotiations.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Martin Sorrell
  Sir Martin Sorrell is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Simon Garfield - Just My Type, Episode 5
  5/5The font in politics, and how Barack Obama used a font to win a presidency.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Francesca Annis; the allure of candlelight; how much does neighbourliness matter?
  Francesca Annis takes on her first musical role for more than 40 years.
5. 10:45
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte—10. Startling Intelligences
  10/10Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen for months - she has gone to nurse her husband.
6. 11:00
  Backstage Tales
  Midge Ure goes backstage into the bizarre world of musicians on tour.
7. 11:30
  North by Northamptonshire—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—The business of teaching men to flirt
  The UK's first bed tax, mobiles replacing cash, and the business of teaching men to flirt.
2. 12:57
  Weather—09/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—09/12/2011
  Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
4. 13:45
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—Freepost
  5/15Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office improved efficiency in the 1800s.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—08/12/2011
  There are celebrations on the village green.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Terri-Ann Brumby - The Benefit of Time
  Through past-life hypnosis, Debbie has come to believe she used to be Anne Boleyn.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Scottish Borders
  Eric Robson chairs a horticultural Q&A from the Scottish Borders.
8. 15:45
  Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Received with Thanks
  Libby Purves on last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal.
9. 16:00
  Last Word—Dev Anand, Christopher Logue, Sócrates, Helen Forrester, Wilfred Lambert
  John Wilson on Dev Anand, Christopher Logue, Socrates, Helen Forrester and Wilfred Lambert
10. 16:30
  More or Less—09/12/2011
  The maths of supermarket price wars and odds of cracking six double-yolk eggs in a row.
11. 17:00
  PM—09/12/2011
  Eddie Mair brings you the top stories of the day.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/12/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 35, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis examine the week's news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/12/2011
  Tony reels at the latest revelation.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Comedy DVDs; Haunted Child; Graham Sutherland
  Comedy DVD round-up; Sophie Okonedo in Haunted Child; artist Graham Sutherland reassessed.
5. 19:45
  The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte—10. Startling Intelligences
  10/10Despairing Gilbert hasn't seen Helen for months - she has gone to nurse her husband.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Dudley
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Dudley.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Beware the Experts
  Lisa Jardine recalls CP Snow's lessons on the dangers of government by experts.
8. 21:00
  The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office—The Origins of the Post Office
  1/3Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office has shaped British society.
9. 21:58
  Weather—09/12/2011
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—09/12/2011
  Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Major Pettigrew's Last Stand, Episode 5
  5/10Major Pettigrew offers a solution to Mrs Ali's family troubles.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Philip K Dick
  Michael Sheen champions Philip K Dick who has had an influence on his production of Hamlet
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/12/2011
  Mark D'Arcy presents his weekly round-up of events at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Simon Garfield - Just My Type, Episode 5
  5/5The font in politics, and how Barack Obama used a font to win a presidency.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/12/2011
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/12/2011
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Canon Stephen Shipley.
8. 05:45
  iPM—10/12/2011
  Morris dancing, memory and the man who cleaned up the riots.

Saturday 10 December 2011