BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 17 December 2012

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Children in hospitals; History, heritage and tradition in British politics
  How British political parties construct history, and children's experiences in hospital.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—16/12/2012
  The bells of York Minster.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/12/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/12/2012
  A short reflection and prayer with Bishop Donal McKeown.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/12/2012
  As winter lambing begins, cases of Schmallenberg disease reach nearly 1,000.
10. 05:57
  Weather—17/12/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/12/2012
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Science Special
  Andrew Marr talks to Dr Peter Wothers about modern day alchemy.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 1
  1/5The George Inn's early incarnation as a lawless Southwark drinking den.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Cate Blanchett; Zoe Williams; anonymity for rape defendants
  Cate Blanchett on those ears, hobbit feet and power. Presented by Jane Garvey.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death, Episode 1
  1/5Modesty takes on public school villain Simon Delicata in a deadly Sahara showdown.
6. 11:00
  Our Language in Your Hands—New York City
  3/3Mark Turin meets the linguists who track and preserve the languages of the Big Apple.
7. 11:30
  Jeeves in Manhattan—Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest
  2/2Martin Jarvis's 2010 Cheltenham Festival performance of Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Post-adoption support, theatre dress codes and the Rathlin Island postman
  Post-adoption support, theatre dress codes and one of the UK's remotest postal routes.
2. 12:57
  Weather—17/12/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—17/12/2012
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
4. 13:45
  Grimm Thoughts—Episode 1
  1/10Marina Warner introduces the Grimm brothers and examines the story of The Frog King.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—16/12/2012
  Lynda has a directing dilemma.
6. 14:15
  McLevy—Series 9, The Cross-Roads
  4/4McLevy is kidnapped by a grieving father who seeks vengeance for the death of his son.
7. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—17/12/2012
  The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Cheap Veg
  Sheila Dillon discovers surprising stories behind humble British vegetables.
9. 16:00
  Stage Door
  Actress Rachael Stirling reveals strange tales and secrets from theatre's back doorstep.
10. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 7, Creating Life
  Comedian Ed Byrne joins Robin and Brian to talk about science's quest to create life.
11. 17:00
  PM—17/12/2012
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/12/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 58, Episode 6
  6/6Fifty-eighth series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/12/2012
  Will doesn't hold back.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Toby Jones; David O Russell; the Life of Pi film
  Mark Lawson with Toby Jones, David O Russell and a review of the Life of Pi film.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death, Episode 1
  1/5Modesty takes on public school villain Simon Delicata in a deadly Sahara showdown.
6. 20:00
  2012: The End of Time
  As the Mayan prophecy of doom approaches, enjoy this light-hearted guide to the apocalypse
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Libya: Life after the Revolution
  Justin Marozzi examines if Libya can come together again as one country.
8. 21:00
  Material World—13/12/2012
  Science cash prizes, science in The Hobbit, and solving an archaeological hoax.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Science Special
  Andrew Marr talks to Dr Peter Wothers about modern day alchemy.
10. 21:58
  Weather—17/12/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/12/2012
  President Obama promises action on mass shootings, but what does that mean?
12. 22:45
  Maeve Binchy Short Stories—1. Dolly's Mother
  1/5Dolly's perfect parents always made her feel inferior - until her 16th birthday.
13. 23:00
  Mastertapes—Series 1, The Zombies (the B-Side)
  14/14Rod Argent, Chris White and Colin Blunstone are quizzed about Zombies' Odessey and Oracle.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/12/2012
  Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/12/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Shakespeare's Local - Six Centuries of History Seen Through One Extraordinary Pub, Episode 1
  1/5The George Inn's early incarnation as a lawless Southwark drinking den.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/12/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/12/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/12/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/12/2012
  A reading and a reflection to start the day with Bishop Donal McKeown.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/12/2012
  As a group is fined for illegal hunting, supporters say the law is pointless and confusing

Tuesday 18 December 2012