BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 31 December 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Afternoon Reading—Julia Blackburn - For the Love of a Child, Call Me and I'll Come to You
  2/3Julia rediscovers a letter her father wrote to her before his death and is comforted.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be: The Lionel Bart Story, Episode 5
  5/5The flop of 'Twang!' leaves Bart's reputation in tatters.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/12/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/12/2011
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/12/2011
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
9. 05:45
  iPM—31/12/2011
  Featuring Gareth Malone and the New Year Honour nominees.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—31/12/2011
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—31/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—29/12/2011
  The coastal communities of Moray Firth discuss the importance of preserving the gansey.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Sarah Swadling finds out about life on an Exmoor farm in the depths of winter.
5. 06:57
  Weather—31/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—31/12/2011
  Guest editor Stewart Lee investigates myths, music, super-size comedy and Mark E Smith.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—31/12/2011
  Anita Anand with social entrepreneur Paul Twivy; singer Cyndi Lauper's Inheritance Tracks.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—England
  John McCarthy looks at the traditional attractions of England and how they are changing.
9. 10:30
  Cheers!
  John Sergeant invites his guests to a musical celebration of the ancient art of toasting.
10. 11:00
  Beyond Westminster—Controlling the Past
  Anne McElvoy asks if politicians use memoirs and diaries to control our view of the past.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—31/12/2011
  Kate Adie looks back at the revolution that swept Colonel Gaddafi from power in Libya.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The News Quiz—Series 76, Oh No It Isn't... The News Quiz
  2/8Sandi Toksvig attempts to recover the stolen Pips from the mysterious Radio 4 Island.
2. 12:45
  A Point of View—Glamour in Austerity
  Lisa Jardine reflects on the historic power of royal glamour in times of austerity.
3. 12:57
  Weather—31/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News—31/12/2011
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Correspondents' Look Ahead—30/12/2011
  The BBC's leading foreign correspondents predict what is likely to be in the news in 2012.
6. 14:00
  Punt PI—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/4Steve Punt searches for the site of the epic Battle of Watling Street.(R)
7. 14:30
  Mark Twain - The Million Pound Bank Note
  Can a man given a £1m banknote survive a month without spending a single penny of it?
8. 15:30
  Beatles Christmas
  Alexei Sayle explores The Beatles festive fan club recordings and Christmas concerts.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Remarkable Women of 2011
  Jane Garvey celebrates remarkable women from 2011, including Burma's Aung San Suu Kyi.
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Carolyn Quinn presents a fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines.
11. 17:30
  iPM—31/12/2011
  Featuring Gareth Malone and the New Year Honour nominees.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—31/12/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—31/12/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—31/12/2011
  Clive Anderson and guests bid farewell to 2011 from the Radio Theatre, London.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Michael Acton Smith
  Rory Cellan-Jones profiles Moshi Monsters founder Michael Acton Smith.
4. 19:15
  Pick of the Year—31/12/2011
  Martha Kearney chooses her favourite audio moments from BBC Radio in 2011.
5. 20:00
  What the Papers Say—New Year's Eve Special
  Kevin Maguire chairs a What the Papers Say review of 2011, with hackgate and beyond.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—AG Macdonell - England, Their England
  A Scot, invalided in 1918, writes a book about the eccentricities of the English.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—31/12/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 4, Consumer Children
  3/4Mariella and guests on what we buy our kids and who is choosing.
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—26/12/2011
  Chaired by Russell Davies. With contestants from South Wales, London and the Home Counties
10. 23:30
  Stopping by Woods
  Kenneth Steven explores Robert Frost's iconic poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/01/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Late Nights at the Blue Boar
  Pete Paphides visits the M1's improbable 1960s music meeting place - Blue Boar Services.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/01/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/01/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—01/01/2012
  The bells of St Petroc, South Brent, Devon.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Michael Acton Smith
  Rory Cellan-Jones profiles Moshi Monsters founder Michael Acton Smith.

Sunday 1 January 2012