BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 11 September 2014

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/09/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Agricultural Revolution
  3/5How the agricultural revolution was history's biggest fraud.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/09/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/09/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/09/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/09/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Bovine TB Cattle Vaccine, New EU Agriculture Commissioner, Poaching
  Farming news with Charlotte Smith, including a new agriculture commissioner in Europe.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Dupont's Lark
  Sir David Attenborough presents the Dupont's lark of southern Europe and North Africa.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/09/2014
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Andy Warhol: Time Regained
  Lenny Henry unveils the mysterious contents of Andy Warhol's Time Capsules.
3. 09:30
  The Wood Pushers
  A close encounter with the street chess players of Washington Square park, New York.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Scientific Revolution
  4/5The discovery of ignorance and the quest for immortality.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Biba at 50
  Barbara Hulanicki celebrates the 50th birthday of Biba, and we cook the perfect Drop Scone
6. 10:45
  Craven—Craven: Series 5 - Family Man, Episode 4
  4/5Adam Cook is out of hospital, and Watende and Craven plan a careful interview with him.
7. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Thailand's Slave Fishermen
  Becky Palmstrom investigates allegations of modern-day slavery on Thailand's fishing boats
8. 11:30
  Give Order Please
  Ian McMillan goes to Doncaster to explore the unique heritage of Working Men's Clubs.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/09/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—11 September 1914 - Kitty Wilson
  There is a storm brewing down at the harbour and no shelter for some.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Retail suppliers, Consumer complaining, Food atrocities, nPower, Port Isaac
  Is our demand for cheap food in supermarkets damaging farmers? Wth Peter White.
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/09/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—11/09/2014
  National and international news with James Robbins.
6. 13:45
  Wow! How Did They Do That?—3. Olympic Backroom Boys
  3/5Roger Law meets two Olympic backroom boys.(R)
7. 14:00
  The Archers—10/09/2014
  Mike breaks the news to Ed.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—John Steinbeck - The Pearl
  A tale of the greatest pearl found and the tragic impact its discovery has on one family.(R)
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Dennis Potter and the Forest of Dean
  Felicity Evans visits the Forest of Dean, the landscape that author Dennis Potter loved.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—SafeHands for Mothers
  Baroness Helena Kennedy QC presents an appeal on behalf of SafeHands for Mothers.(R)
11. 15:30
  Bookclub—Allan Massie - A Question of Loyalties
  Allan Massie discusses his novel A Question of Loyalties with James Naughtie and readers.(R)
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Pride; Anton Corbijn on Philip Seymour Hoffman; screenwriters secrets
  The producer of Pride, David Livingstone, on the film's evolution from script to screen.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Jack the Ripper; Future of Scottish science
  Examining the latest Jack the Ripper ID, and debating the future of Scottish science.
14. 17:00
  PM—11/09/2014
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/09/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Edinburgh 2012
  John Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show from Edinburgh.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/09/2014
  There is a family tea at Bridge farm.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Cilla; Will and Kate on stage; Tudor portraits; Ted Hughes' animal poems
  Arts news with Razia Iqbal, including a review of Sheridan Smith as Cilla Black.
5. 19:45
  Craven—Craven: Series 5 - Family Man, Episode 4
  4/5Adam Cook is out of hospital, and Watende and Craven plan a careful interview with him.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Report—Racism in Northern Ireland
  Rising racism in Northern Ireland - but who is behind it? Helen Grady investigates.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Which way now for Scottish businesses?
  Peter Day asks Scottish business leaders to assess the mood ahead of the referendum.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Jack the Ripper; Future of Scottish science
  Examining the latest Jack the Ripper ID, and debating the future of Scottish science.(R)
9. 21:30
  Andy Warhol: Time Regained
  Lenny Henry unveils the mysterious contents of Andy Warhol's Time Capsules.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—11/09/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/09/2014
  Pistorius not guilty of murder, Scotland campaign heats up and US woos Arab allies.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Children Act, For the Sake of Religion
  4/10Fiona hears from all sides and takes an unorthodox approach.
13. 23:00
  Ayres on the Air—Series 4, Spring
  1/4Featuring flowers and animals in springtime, spring elections and tips for spring cleaning(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/09/2014
  Sean Curran has the best of the day in the House of Commons.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/09/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Scientific Revolution
  4/5The discovery of ignorance and the quest for immortality.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/09/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/09/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/09/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/09/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Free-range eggs, TB testing for shows, Cute sheep
  Discussion of the long-term sustainability of free-range egg farms.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Wrybill
  Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand wrybill.

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