BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 16 April 2012

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/04/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Rubbish - Civil Partnerships
  Rubbish society: the social impact of waste.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—15/04/2012
  The bells of St Bartholomew's Church, Smithfield, London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/04/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/04/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/04/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/04/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/04/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/04/2012
  Rivers running dry - drought spreads to South West England and the Midlands.
10. 05:57
  Weather—16/04/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/04/2012
  Debating charity tax relief, truancy fines, party funding and Afghan violence.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—China
  Andrew Marr talks about China with Jonathan Fenby, Martin Jacques, Ou Ning, Julia Lovell.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Besieged: Life Under Fire in a Sarajevo Street, Episode 1
  1/5Bellicose rumbles are denied.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Laurie Metcalf
  Laurie Metcalf on her new play, and how do you negotiate an open relationship?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Tomorrow the Catwalk, Episode 1
  1/5Katie is facing her release from prison after spending most of her life behind bars.
6. 11:00
  Mind Changers—Joseph Wolpe and Systematic Desensitization
  Exploring Joseph Wolpe's development of a treatment for patients with phobias.
7. 11:30
  Mr Blue Sky—Series 2, Sorry
  2/6Has the disappearance of Harvey's cat got anything to do with the book-burning neighbour?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Free prescriptions for Paracetamol
  Artificial football pitches, e-textbooks, and the Olympic dad and his camper van.
2. 12:57
  Weather—16/04/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—16/04/2012
  National and international news.
4. 13:45
  Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global
  1/20Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—15/04/2012
  Has Tony bitten off more than he can chew?
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Burned to Nothing
  By Rex Obano. Matthew Okapara returns to his native Nigeria in search of his son.(R)
7. 15:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 2, University of Northampton
  6/6Three students from the University of Northampton take on their professors.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—The Fermentation Revival
  Sheila Dillon on an ancient, mysterious yet essential food-making process - fermentation.
9. 16:00
  Alton Towers: A Journey into Puginland
  Martin Ellis explores the rise, fall and rebirth of Pugin's Gothic masterpiece.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Monarchy
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious foundations and function of monarchy.
11. 17:00
  PM—16/04/2012
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/04/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 3
  3/6With panellists Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp, Susan Calman and Alan Davies.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/04/2012
  Usha is keen to engineer a meeting.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Sir Tim Rice and Pamela Stephenson
  With Mark Lawson, including interviews with Sir Tim Rice and Pamela Stephenson.
5. 19:45
  Shakespeare's Restless World—1. England Goes Global
  1/20Assessing the impact of Sir Francis Drake's Circumnavigation Medal.
6. 20:00
  The War over Syria
  Barbara Plett examines how the Syria conflict could shape the future of the Middle East.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Forced Sterilisation in Uzbekistan
  Natalia Antelava uncovers evidence of the involuntary sterilisation of women in Uzbekistan
8. 21:00
  Material World—12/04/2012
  Undersea earthquakes, Titanic telecommunications, and do people sound how they look?
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—China
  Andrew Marr talks about China with Jonathan Fenby, Martin Jacques, Ou Ning, Julia Lovell.
10. 21:58
  Weather—16/04/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/04/2012
  Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The House on Paradise Street, Episode 1
  1/10When her Greek husband dies in a car crash, Maud becomes curious about his family's past.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Academic stand-up and cognitive development
  Chris Ledgard meets the academics doing stand-up and asks why jokes get the brain going.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/04/2012
  Sean Curran reports as MPs continue to debate the Chancellor George Osborne's budget.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/04/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Besieged: Life Under Fire in a Sarajevo Street, Episode 1
  1/5Bellicose rumbles are denied.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/04/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/04/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/04/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/04/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/04/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/04/2012
  Each day millions of litres of water are being pumped into rivers to save wildlife.

Tuesday 17 April 2012