BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 8 December 2014

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/12/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Port Cities; Middle Class Alcohol Use
  Port cities in the global age, from Marseilles to Liverpool. Plus middle class drinking.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—07/12/2014
  The bells of St Mary and St Chad, Brewood in Staffordshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/12/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/12/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/12/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Coastal Path; Rental Christmas Trees; Brassicas
  Anna Hill presents reports on England's coastal path, rental Christmas trees and brassicas
10. 05:56
  Weather—08/12/2014
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-crowned Crane
  Liz Bonnin presents the red-crowned crane from Japan and Asia.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/12/2014
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Arabian Nights
  Anne McElvoy and guests discuss literature and art in the Arabic world.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 1
  1/5The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the 20th century.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Kiesza; Domestic Violence; Technology Advice
  Singer-songwriter Kiesza talks to Jane about recording Hideaway in 90 minutes.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: My Greenham, Episode 1
  1/5Kent 1982. Ginette, a middle-class housewife, visits Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp.
6. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 18, Jam, Jerusalem and an Awful Lot of Glitter
  What do the Women's Institute and the gay club scene in 1980s New York have in common?
7. 11:30
  Start/Stop—Series 2, 5. Glastonbury
  5/8The three couples have tickets for Glastonbury, but it clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—08/12/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—8 December 1914 - Ralph Winwood
  A newcomer spells trouble for the inhabitants of St Jude's.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Battle for the Countryside; Green Deal; School Publishing
  Should there be better regulation of traffic in areas of natural beauty?
4. 12:57
  Weather—08/12/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—08/12/2014
  Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
6. 13:45
  Manchester: Alchemical City—Beginnings
  1/5Jeanette Winterson presents her personal exploration of Manchester.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—07/12/2014
  Time to learn about the History of the Turkey?(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Quicksands
  A drama about the slippery notions of truth and memory from dramatist Lucy Caldwell.
9. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Semi-final 3, 2014
  12/13Paul Gambaccini hosts the last semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Cookbooks of 2014
  Sheila Dillon presents a review of the most exciting cookbooks of 2014.(R)
11. 16:00
  Frinton Forever
  Richard Wilson stars at Frinton Summer Theatre to mark its 75th anniversary of weekly rep.
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Spiritualism
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of Spiritualism.
13. 17:00
  PM—08/12/2014
  Eddie Mair presents interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/12/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 62, Episode 4
  4/6Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined by Omid Djalili on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/12/2014
  Gossip is spreading about Brookfield.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Sarah Waters; Racial Diversity in the Arts; Mike Scott of the Waterboys; Museums on Film
  Sarah Waters, racial diversity in the arts, Mike Scott and museums on film.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: My Greenham, Episode 1
  1/5Kent 1982. Ginette, a middle-class housewife, visits Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp.(R)
6. 20:00
  Afghan Women: Speaking Out, Losing Lives
  Lyse Doucet visits Kabul to hear about the lives of Afghan women as the troops depart.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Yemen's Swap Marriages
  In Yemen, tradition allows men to marry each other's sisters - but at what price?(R)
8. 21:00
  Shared Planet—Wildlife and Drought in East Africa
  As east Africa gets hotter and drier will conflict between cattle and wildlife increase?(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Arabian Nights
  Anne McElvoy and guests discuss literature and art in the Arabic world.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—08/12/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—08/12/2014
  Dewani, food poverty, small businesses and cycling helmets, with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Mary Costello - Academy Street, Episode 1
  1/10Mary Costello's lyrical debut, shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards, read by Niamh Cusack
13. 23:00
  Mastertapes—Series 4, Noel Gallagher (the A-Side)
  9/12Noel Gallagher recalls artistic freedom in making 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.'
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/12/2014
  Sean Curran hears MPs claim that the poor are being left to go hungry.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/12/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Elsa Schiaparelli: A Biography, Episode 1
  1/5The story of one of the most extraordinary fashion designers of the 20th century.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/12/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/12/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/12/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/12/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Calvin Samuel.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Milk in biodigesters, Healthy broccoli, Eblex videos, Scottish food
  With dairy prices still falling, could there be an alternative use for milk?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Black-chinned Hummingbird
  Liz Bonnin presents the North American black-chinned hummingbird.

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