BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 7 April 2014

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/04/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Kissing; The British Hitman
  Laurie Taylor explores the cultural meaning and history of the romantic kiss.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Parish Church of St Mary, Andover
  The bells of the Parish Church of St Mary, Andover, Hampshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/04/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/04/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/04/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/04/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/04/2014
  Prayer and reflection presented by the Most Rev David Chillingworth.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Bees, Illegal scallop fishing, Happy farmers
  New research into the health of bees across Europe.
10. 05:56
  Weather—07/04/2014
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Curlew (Spring)
  Kate Humble presents the curlew.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/04/2014
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Police drama with playwright Roy Williams
  Tom Sutcliffe with Roy Williams, Sam Bain, Christian Plowman and Jennifer Brown.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 1
  1/5'Little Louis' Armstrong journeys north from New Orleans to Chicago to join his mentor.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Claire Goose; Dalits; Maria Miller
  Jane Garvey hears from the judges of the Woman's Hour Power List 2014: the Game Changers.
5. 10:45
  Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—All Change, Episode 1
  1/10The family are divided over what to do with the family home following their mother's death
6. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 16, The Show Must Go On
  The show must go on as pub singer Pat Mallon prepares for major surgery. With Alan Dein.
7. 11:30
  Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, In the Beginning
  1/6Arty Trisha opens an Edinburgh cafe with sensible sister Clare. Will they survive day one?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Power bills and buses
  Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. Record numbers complain about their energy company.
2. 12:57
  Weather—07/04/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—07/04/2014
  Pings, Pistorius, the campaign against Maria Miller and Russian plans for Donetsk.
4. 13:45
  Five Hundred Years of Friendship—Testaments of Friendship
  11/15Dr Thomas Dixon explores how the international friendship movement flourished after WWI.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—06/04/2014
  Shula's got some questions.(R)
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Stephen Wakelam - Waiting for the Boatman
  David Tennant plays Caravaggio's former apprentice as he goes in search of his mentor.(R)
7. 15:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 4, The University of Bristol
  1/6Three students from the University of Bristol take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Raw Milk
  Sheila Dillon looks at the controversial subject of raw milk.(R)
9. 16:00
  Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics—Series 1, Virgil
  3/4Episode 3: Virgil gives tips on bee-keeping and creates Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
10. 16:30
  The Digital Human—Series 5, Time
  Aleks Krotoski looks at our oldest and most universal technology - timekeeping.
11. 17:00
  PM—07/04/2014
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/04/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 1
  1/6With Alex Horne, Lucy Beaumont, John Finnemore and Jack Dee. David Mitchell hosts.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/04/2014
  Tom's very pushed.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Brendan Gleeson; Let the Right One In; Baileys Prize shortlist; Georgians at Buckingham Palace
  Kirsty Lang and Mary Beard reveal the Bailey's Prize for Women's Fiction shortlist.
5. 19:45
  Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—All Change, Episode 1
  1/10The family are divided over what to do with the family home following their mother's death(R)
6. 20:00
  Thatcher's Mad Monk or True Prophet?
  Keith Joseph's impact as the trailblazer for Thatcherism is assessed by James Landale.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Ukraine: The Paper Trail to Corruption
  Lucy Ash reports from Ukraine on the paper trail leading to bribery and corruption.(R)
8. 21:00
  The Great Space Hunt
  Jolyon Jenkins speaks to the unsung enthusiasts on a mission to protect us from asteroids(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Police drama with playwright Roy Williams
  Tom Sutcliffe with Roy Williams, Sam Bain, Christian Plowman and Jennifer Brown.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—07/04/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—07/04/2014
  India's electors start voting in the world's biggest election. With Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Unexploded, Episode 6
  6/10Despite Geoffrey's warnings, Evelyn finds out more about Otto.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Creating Characters
  Michael Rosen talks to writers about how character is created through language.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/04/2014
  Susan Hulme and the BBC parliamentary team report from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/04/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Thomas Brothers - Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism, Episode 1
  1/5'Little Louis' Armstrong journeys north from New Orleans to Chicago to join his mentor.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/04/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/04/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/04/2014
  Prayer and reflection presented by the Most Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Veterinary investigation, Goats, Export
  A major investigation is underway after TB cases are linked to a dispersal sale of cattle.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Bittern
  Kate Humble presents the bittern.

Tuesday 8 April 2014