BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 23 September 2013

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/09/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Holiday hedonism in Ibiza; White working class voters
  Laurie Taylor explores the risk-taking experiences of young British tourists in Ibiza.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—22/09/2013
  The bells of St Vedast, Foster Lane, London.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/09/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/09/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/09/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/09/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Jane Livesey CJ.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/09/2013
  Good news for wool producers - prices are up by a third. With Charlotte Smith.
10. 05:56
  Weather—23/09/2013
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Bluethroat
  Brett Westwood presents the bluethroat.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/09/2013
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Jamal Edwards on 'digital natives'
  Stephanie Flanders talks to Beeban Kidron, Jamal Edwards, Farida Vis and Adrian Hon.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China, Episode 1
  1/5Jung Chang's biography of the woman who single-handedly dragged China into modernity.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Harriet Harman; Prioritising partners over children; Male genitalia on TV
  Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman MP on her life in politics. With Jane Garvey.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem, Episode 1
  1/5Summer 1934: Frank's carefree life as a confirmed bachelor is disrupted.
6. 11:00
  Tibet Remembered
  A portrait of pre Chinese Tibet through the voices of the British who worked there.
7. 11:30
  Reception—Nature's Way
  4/6Brian's dream of retiring to the countryside is shattered.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Renewing a UK passport abroad
  If you're a UK citizen living abroad, why are passport renewal fees twice as much?
2. 12:57
  Weather—23/09/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—23/09/2013
  National and international news.
4. 13:45
  Our Dreams: Our Selves—Morpheus Descending: Gods and Ghosts in the Ancient World
  1/5Lucy Powell returns to the gods and ghosts of the ancient Greeks.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—22/09/2013
  Caroline's apologetic.(R)
6. 14:15
  Tinsel Girl—Tinsel Girl
  Comedy drama about disability and online dating starring Cherylee Houston. By Lou Ramsden.
7. 15:00
  Round Britain Quiz—23/09/2013
  Reigning champions Wales begin the defence of their title against the North of England.
8. 15:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2013, Mrs Fox
  1/5By Sarah Hall. A husband is shocked when his wife undergoes a remarkable transformation.
9. 16:00
  Give Order Please
  Ian McMillan goes to Doncaster to explore the unique heritage of Working Men's Clubs.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Why Religions Change
  Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about why religions change.
11. 17:00
  PM—23/09/2013
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/09/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 67, Episode 7
  7/7With Jenny Eclair, Julian Clary, Liza Tarbuck and Paul Merton.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/09/2013
  Kirsty enjoys some time out.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Hugh Jackman; The Wrong Mans; BBC National Short Story Award 2013
  Mark Lawson reviews Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal in the film thriller Prisoners.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: Takes Two to Tandem, Episode 1
  1/5Summer 1934: Frank's carefree life as a confirmed bachelor is disrupted.(R)
6. 20:00
  OBJs Guide to the Middle East
  Owen Bennett Jones has a sideways look at confusions and contradictions of the Middle East
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Indonesia's Mercury Menace
  How mercury poisoning is threatening the health of Indonesian gold miners.(R)
8. 21:00
  Shared Planet—Wildlife Aliens and Diseases
  Does human population increase mean more disease for wild and domestic animals and plants?(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Jamal Edwards on 'digital natives'
  Stephanie Flanders talks to Beeban Kidron, Jamal Edwards, Farida Vis and Adrian Hon.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—23/09/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/09/2013
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Lady Susan, Episode 1
  1/5The merry widow Lady Susan descends on her brother in law Charles, trailing admirers.
13. 23:00
  The Night Singer
  Director, author and performer Neil Bartlett explores the myth and song of the nightingale
14. 23:30
  Sleepless Night
  A composed feature that explores sleeplessness and the sounds of a sleepless night.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/09/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Empress Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China, Episode 1
  1/5Jung Chang's biography of the woman who single-handedly dragged China into modernity.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/09/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/09/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/09/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/09/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/09/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Jane Livesey CJ.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/09/2013
  Allegations of scare tactics in the badger cull. We hear calls to stay calm.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Aquatic Warbler
  Brett Westwood presents the aquatic warbler.

Tuesday 24 September 2013