BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 24 August 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/08/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Move—Episode 3
  3/3Rosie Millard hears the hopes of two people moving hundreds of miles across the UK.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—23/08/2015
  Bells from the Cathedral Church of St Andrew, Wells in Somerset.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/08/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/08/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/08/2015
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Ian Bradley, University of St Andrews.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—How global politics impact UK farms
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Sybil Ruscoe.
10. 05:56
  Weather—24/08/2015
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Jackdaw
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the jackdaw.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/08/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 8
  8/8Special edition recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. With Paul Merton and Nicholas Parsons.
3. 09:30
  Soundstage—St James' Park
  Sound recordist Chris Watson introduces the sounds of Newcastle upon Tyne on match day.(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Francis Bacon in Your Blood, Under the Spell
  1/5The young ingenue Peppiatt is taken into Bacon's circle.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Iris Murdoch, Coil contraceptive, Parenting girls
  Iris Murdoch's life, writing and philosophy. Plus the experience of parenting girls.
6. 10:45
  Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 1
  1/5Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners.
7. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 20, The River Cam
  Alan Dein tackles the crowded waters of the River Cam.
8. 11:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Hang-Ups—Series 1, Problems with a Package
  2/4Phoning his parents in Tenerife, Tom regrets persuading them to explore beyond their hotel(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—24/08/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Why Factor—The Moon
  Why has the moon fascinated humans from every culture and for all time?
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Charity collectors, The New Era Estate
  A look at whether rent changes on the New Era Estate could work in other parts of the UK.
4. 12:57
  Weather—24/08/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—24/08/2015
  Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Edward Stourton.
6. 13:45
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—1. Gifts to the Corinthians
  Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—23/08/2015
  Susan feels betrayed.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Sarah Wooley - Fifteen Minutes
  How Andy Warhol, with a little help from Truman Capote, invented celebrity culture.
9. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 29, Third Semi-Final, 2015
  12/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the last semi-final of the eclectic music quiz.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—My Food Hero: Ella McSweeney Meets Wendell Berry
  Ella McSweeney meets Wendell Berry - the farmer, author and campaigner who inspired her.(R)
11. 16:00
  Travelling the Spaceways: The Cult of Sun Ra
  Decades after his death, why does Sun Ra continue to inspire an obsessive following?(R)
12. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Tunisia
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role of religion in Tunisian society and government.
13. 17:00
  PM—24/08/2015
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/08/2015 Global share values plummet
  Global share values plummet due to fears about the Chinese economy.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell is joined by Lloyd Langford, Henning Wehn, Sara Pascoe and Miles Jupp.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/08/2015
  Peggy gets a shock.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jess Glynne, Don Paterson, Danny and the Human Zoo, Cradle to Grave
  John Wilson is joined by singer Jess Glynne and poet Don Paterson.
5. 19:45
  Iris Murdoch: A Severed Head—Episode 1
  1/5Iris Murdoch's satire on analysis as a group of over-cultivated characters swap partners.(R)
6. 20:00
  A Short History of Ukrainians in Britain
  The stories of British Ukrainians, whose family histories mirror that of their homeland.(R)
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—The Harragas of Algeria
  Lucy Ash meets the young people who burn their identity papers and head to Europe.(R)
8. 21:00
  Natural Histories—Snakes
  Nature that has had a profound impact on human culture and society across history.(R)
9. 21:30
  Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 8
  8/8Special edition recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. With Paul Merton and Nicholas Parsons.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—24/08/2015
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Stock markets plunge in response to fears about Chinese economy.
  What could this mean for the UK - and for China's future?
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Simon Mawer - Tightrope, Episode One
  1/10Sam visits 80-year-old Marian Sutro and starts recording her life in espionage.
13. 23:00
  Short Cuts—Series 7, Investigation
  6/6Josie Long presents stories of investigations.(R)
14. 23:30
  The Invention Of...—Spain, Episode 1
  1/3Misha Glenny begins a history of Spain with the momentous year of 1492.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/08/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Francis Bacon in Your Blood, Under the Spell
  1/5The young ingenue Peppiatt is taken into Bacon's circle.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/08/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/08/2015
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Ian Bradley, University of St Andrews.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Badger TB Test, Aronia Berries, Innovative Veg, Conservation Payment Delay
  Scientists say a new TB test for badgers could be a breakthough in the Bovine TB saga.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Shore Lark
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Shore Lark.(R)

Tuesday 25 August 2015