BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 26 August 2013

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/08/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.
  Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—25/08/2013
  The bells of St Bartholomew's Church, Sutton cum Lound, Nottinghamshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/08/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/08/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/08/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Joe Aldred.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/08/2013
  Speculation grows that the English badger culling pilot will begin.
10. 05:56
  Weather—26/08/2013
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Common Gull
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/08/2013
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Fry's English Delight—Series 6, Rhetoric Rehabilitated
  1/4Nowadays 'rhetoric' can't be trusted. Stephen Fry attempts to restore its noble status.
3. 09:30
  Wow! How Did They Do That?—4. Pioneers
  4/5Roger Law meets two pioneering inventors helping those in need.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 1
  1/5Despite a poverty-stricken childhood and family problems, Harry shows promise at school.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Internet Dating
  Jane Garvey and Tim Samuels present a special programme on internet dating.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 1
  1/5Bonnie Parker's life is set to change when she meets Clyde Barrow.
7. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 14, The Longest Walk
  Alan Dein follows two men as they try to walk 100 miles in 48 hours with no sleep.
8. 11:30
  Just William - Live!—Series 3, William Holds the Stage
  1/2William wants to impress Dorinda.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Cashback, loyalty bonuses, golden 'hello' payments
  Big changes to current accounts, and dissecting where the money goes when you buy a CD.
2. 12:57
  Weather—26/08/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—26/08/2013
  News and current affairs, presented by Shaun Ley.
4. 13:45
  The Five Ages of Brandreth—The Five Ages of Brandreth, 1950s
  1/5Gyles Brandreth recalls Five Ages of his life, starting with prep school in the 1950s.(R)
5. 14:00
  The Archers—25/08/2013
  Fallon makes a stand.(R)
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—His Father's Wife
  By Mike Harris. Dark brooding tale of love and filial hate set in 19th-century Scotland.(R)
7. 15:00
  Quote... Unquote—26/08/2013
  With Martin Bell, Viv Groskop, Edward Petherbridge and David Schneider. Nigel Rees hosts.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—In Praise of Bacon
  Hardeep Singh Kohli's personal plea to the nation to reflect on a food of wonder: bacon.(R)
9. 16:00
  Queer Tangier
  The provocative tale of one of the 20th century's great bohemian and literary capitals.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Martin Luther King
  Ernie Rea discusses the faith and philosophy of Martin Luther King.
11. 17:00
  PM—26/08/2013
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/08/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 67, Episode 3
  3/7Sue Perkins, Russell Kane and Paul Merton are joined by new player Henry Blofeld.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/08/2013
  Usha inspires rivalry.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Harrogate Crime Writing Festival
  With Mark Lawson, who reports from the 2013 Harrogate Crime Writing Festival.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 1
  1/5Bonnie Parker's life is set to change when she meets Clyde Barrow.(R)
6. 20:00
  God's Trombone: Remembering King's Dream
  50 years on, Gary Younge looks behind the scenes of Martin Luther King's iconic speech.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Turkey's New Opposition
  Can Turkey's new anti-government alliance hold together? Emre Azizlerli reports.(R)
8. 21:00
  Raising Allosaurus: The Dream of Jurassic Park
  Adam Hart investigates whether scientists can bring extinct animals back from the dead.(R)
9. 21:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 6, Rhetoric Rehabilitated
  1/4Nowadays 'rhetoric' can't be trusted. Stephen Fry attempts to restore its noble status.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—26/08/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—26/08/2013
  John Kerry says there is little doubt the Syrian government used chemical weapons.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Secrecy, Episode 1
  1/10In 1701, a frail, dying Zummo arrives at a French convent. He has a story to tell.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Language Games
  Chris Ledgard mulls over the language and peculiarity of puzzles.(R)
14. 23:30
  The New North—Episode 1
  1/2Martin Goodman visits iconic new cultural buildings in search of a 'New North' of England.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/08/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 1
  1/5Despite a poverty-stricken childhood and family problems, Harry shows promise at school.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/08/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/08/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/08/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/08/2013
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Sybil Ruscoe.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Spotted Redshank
  Michaela Strachan presents the spotted redshank.

Tuesday 27 August 2013