BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 10 December 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Work identity on the railway; how to be gay
  Laurie Taylor on a new book exploring gay male identity. Also, work identity in crisis.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—09/12/2012
  The bells of St Nicholas's Church, Durweston, Dorset.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/12/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/12/2012
  A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Jenny Wigley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/12/2012
  Britain's waterways are the worst in Europe. Can a new EU water blueprint help?
10. 05:57
  Weather—10/12/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/12/2012
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Scotland - Ian Rankin and Alasdair Gray
  Andrew Marr on Scottishness with Ian Rankin, Alasdair Gray, Joyce McMillan and TM Devine.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Looking for Mrs Livingstone, Episode 1
  1/5A journey through Southern Africa in search of Mary, the wife of David Livingstone.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Allison Pearson and Deborah Orr on Xmas adverts, Ruchira Gupta
  Have online sites replaced agony aunts, and are Xmas adverts sexist? Jane Garvey presents.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Little Grudges, Episode 1
  1/5Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon star in this sparkling comedy by Hattie Naylor.
6. 11:00
  Our Language in Your Hands—South Africa
  2/3Llinguist Dr Mark Turin explores South Africa's eleven official languages.
7. 11:30
  Jeeves in Manhattan—The Artistic Career of Corky
  1/2Martin Jarvis entertains a live Cheltenham audience with 'The Artistic Career of Corky'.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Puppy farming, helping the hoarders and Twitter v Instagram
  Missing museum artefacts, Aggie Mackenzie helps hoarders, and Twitter vs Instagram.
2. 12:57
  Weather—10/12/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—10/12/2012
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
4. 13:45
  The Global Gap—Series 2: Turkey, Religious Leaders
  1/5Two religious leaders from the UK and Turkey compare their experiences.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—09/12/2012
  Neil's worries increase.
6. 14:15
  McLevy—Series 9, A Pearl in the Oyster
  3/4A young girl dies on the steps of the Just Land.
7. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—10/12/2012
  The ever-popular nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—09/12/2012
  Sheila Dillon looks at the role food plays in different faiths.
9. 16:00
  Blackout Ballet
  Ismene Brown uncovers the story of Mona Inglesby and International Ballet.
10. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 7, Brain Science
  Jo Brand joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince for witty, irreverent science chat.
11. 17:00
  PM—10/12/2012
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/12/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 58, Episode 5
  5/6Victoria Wood joins regulars Tim, Barry and Graeme on the panel. Jack Dee chairs.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/12/2012
  Matt has cause for celebration.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Danny Boyle switches on the Front Row neon artwork
  Danny Boyle switches on his Front Row neon artwork; TV drama thirtysomething remembered.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Little Grudges, Episode 1
  1/5Prunella Scales and Hannah Gordon star in this sparkling comedy by Hattie Naylor.
6. 20:00
  Positively Flawed? Affirmative Action and the Future of America
  Gary Younge explores the future of affirmative action in the United States.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Sexual Abuse in US Prisons
  Linda Pressly looks at the disturbing story of rape and sexual abuse in America's prisons.
8. 21:00
  Material World—06/12/2012
  How science can save boring climate talks and an interview with DNA pioneer James Watson.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Scotland - Ian Rankin and Alasdair Gray
  Andrew Marr on Scottishness with Ian Rankin, Alasdair Gray, Joyce McMillan and TM Devine.
10. 21:58
  Weather—10/12/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—10/12/2012
  News and analysis with Ritula Shah. Has the Arab Spring become the Islamist Spring?
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Julian MacLaren-Ross - Of Love and Hunger, Episode 1
  1/5Richard is eking out an existence in a boarding house.
13. 23:00
  Mastertapes—Series 1, Corinne Bailey Rae (the B-Side)
  12/14The audience asks the questions as Corinne Bailey Rae talks about her album, The Sea.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/12/2012
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Looking for Mrs Livingstone, Episode 1
  1/5A journey through Southern Africa in search of Mary, the wife of David Livingstone.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/12/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/12/2012
  A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/12/2012
  Leading scientists welcome the environment secretary's clear support for GM crops.

Tuesday 11 December 2012