BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 18 August 2014

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/08/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Educators—Sir Ken Robinson
  Sarah Montague asks Sir Ken Robinson why he thinks schools are a barrier to creativity.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Peter's Church, Ropley, Hampshire
  The bells of St Peter's Church in Ropley, Hampshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/08/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/08/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/08/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Dog Thefts, Peat Bogs, Rural Tourism
  Dog thefts are on the rise, as experts say working dogs are being specifically targeted.
10. 05:56
  Weather—18/08/2014
  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.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/08/2014
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Fry's English Delight—Series 7, Reading Aloud
  3/4Stephen Fry looks at the practice of reading aloud, from Roman times to the present day.
3. 09:30
  The Ideas That Make Us—Series 1, Ideas
  1/5Bettany Hughes' archaeology of philosophy. Who came up with the idea of an idea?(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1
  1/5Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Female TV directors; Giving up sugar
  Jane Garvey and guests on why The Awakening is celebrated as an early feminist work.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 1
  The novel published in 1899 that ushered in the age of early American feminist literature.
7. 11:00
  Recycled Radio—Series 2, Art
  2/3Grayson Perry, Tracey Emin and Brian Sewell join Gerald Scarfe to ask, 'But is it art?'.
8. 11:30
  The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 1, Spring
  2/4A dangerous fishing trip is one way for Geoff to shake off winter.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—18/08/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—18 August 1914 - Hilary Pearce
  Where there's war, there's brass, and Hilary Pearce has the makings of a real operator.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—18/08/2014
  New peak-time rail fares, knowing your neighbours and unlocking mobile phones.
4. 12:57
  Weather—18/08/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—18/08/2014
  James Robbins presents national and international news.
6. 13:45
  Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Blooming Tree of Life
  Kathy Willis explores DNA fingerprinting and a new tree of life for plants.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—17/08/2014
  Roy is off to Loxfest.(R)
8. 14:15
  The Vicar, the Automaton and the Talking Dog
  An extraordinary day in the life of Alexander Bell as a child.
9. 15:00
  Quote... Unquote—18/08/2014
  With Philip Hensher, Dave Gorman, Libby Purves and Michael Rosen. Nigel Rees hosts.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Eat for Victory
  How to revolutionize your cooking, 1940s style. With Sheila Dillon.(R)
11. 16:00
  Ansel Adams on Tape
  Miles Warde explores the life of American photographer Ansel Adams
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Seven Deadly Sins
  Ernie Rea and his guests discuss the seven deadly sins.
13. 17:00
  PM—18/08/2014
  Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/08/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 70, Episode 2
  2/8How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/08/2014
  Elizabeth has a crisis of confidence.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Howard Jacobson; Helen Lederer; Bob and Roberta Smith
  John Wilson talks to Man Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson about his new novel J.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Awakening, Episode 1
  The novel published in 1899 that ushered in the age of early American feminist literature.(R)
6. 20:00
  Don't Mention the Referendum
  James Naughtie explores how the Scottish referendum is impacting on friends and family.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Chasing China's Doomsday Cult
  Carrie Gracie goes in search of the cult of the Almighty God and its terrified victims.(R)
8. 21:00
  The Listeners—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/3Four professional listeners reveal how they use sounds as indicators of health and quality(R)
9. 21:30
  Fry's English Delight—Series 7, Reading Aloud
  3/4Stephen Fry looks at the practice of reading aloud, from Roman times to the present day.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—18/08/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—18/08/2014
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Song for Issy Bradley, Episode 6
  6/10Zippy goes to her first non-Mormon party and Al is heading for trouble.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—The Online Me
  Are we different online than in real life? Gemma Cairney asks Nick Grimshaw and friends.(R)
14. 23:30
  Shared Experience—Series 2, Falling Off the Wagon
  1/4Three people with different addictions talk frankly about falling off the wagon.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/08/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—On Silbury Hill, Episode 1
  1/5Adam Thorpe pays personal tribute to a mystery from Britain's ancient past.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/08/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/08/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/08/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Modern slavery, Young vets, New trees
  A new advert aims to combat modern-day slavery in industries such as agriculture.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Spotted Redshank
  Michaela Strachan presents the spotted redshank.(R)

Tuesday 19 August 2014