BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 10 July 2017

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Fertility Holidays - Male Infertility
  Laurie Taylor discusses a study of IVF tourism. Also, male infertility.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Lawrence Jewry, London
  Church bells from St Lawrence Jewry, London.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/07/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/07/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Young beekeepers, Brexit, Food and farming, Agriculture in England
  A global gathering in the UK marks the efforts of young beekeepers in promoting honeybees.
10. 05:56
  Weather—10/07/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Kim Durbin on the Blackbird
  Kim Durbin recalls an encounter with a blackbird for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/07/2017
  News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 10, Critical Thinking
  How can we nurture critical thinking skills in children and young people?
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 1
  1/5Philip Hoare arrives in Provincetown and soon feels the lure of the sea.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Laurie Penny, Anorexia, Skin
  Writer and feminist Laurie Penny, government strategy for eating disorders, summer skin.
5. 10:45
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 6
  6/10Anna Madrigal recalls a troubling encounter with her friend Lasko.
6. 11:00
  The Untold—Born Before Time
  The Untold follows baby Isobel, born at 26 weeks and being cared for in the neo-natal unit
7. 11:30
  Sisters—Series 2, Love, Love, Love
  2/4Susan worries over Fiona's growing relationship with Gregg. Stars Susan Calman.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—10/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Index Fund
  Warren Buffett is one of the world's great investors. His advice? Invest in an index fund.
3. 12:13
  You and Yours—Gym membership, Viagogo, Edible flowers
  How group fitness sessions are helping gyms grow their memberships.
4. 12:57
  Weather—10/07/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—10/07/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Cold War: Stories from the Big Freeze—Series 2, The Fall of Saigon
  Bridget Kendall hears how a student and a schoolgirl witnessed the end of the Vietnam War.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—09/07/2017
  Justin demonstrates his love.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Crossing
  A mysterious man arrives at the Ward's farm on the border with an offer they can't refuse.
9. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 31, Heat 2, 2017
  2/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Hunting With The Hadza 2: The Microbiome.
  Dan Saladino asks if hunter gatherers the Hadza tribe hold the key to our future health.(R)
11. 16:00
  Quirke's Cast and Crew—Series 1, Stuntwoman
  Exploring the key crew members on film and drama series defining modern entertainment.
12. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 16, Astronaut Special
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel, every member of which has been in space.
13. 17:00
  PM—10/07/2017
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/07/2017 IRA man admits involvement in Birmingham pub bombings
  A self-confessed IRA bomb maker says he was involved in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 67, Episode 3
  3/6Barry Cryer, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Susan Calman and John Finnemore join chairman Jack Dee.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/07/2017
  Jill's blood boils.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Shirley MacLaine, Bolshoi Ballet, Paris Lees' Queer Icon, baritone and composer Roderick Williams
  Shirley MacLaine looks back on her career.
5. 19:45
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—The Days of Anna Madrigal, Episode 6
  6/10Anna Madrigal recalls a troubling encounter with her friend Lasko.(R)
6. 20:00
  A Split in the Sisterhood
  Anita Anand embarks on a personal exploration of divisions within the feminist movement.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Is work too easy?
  Michael Blastland asks if desk-bound work is making us obese.
8. 21:00
  Natural Histories—Cow
  The peaceful, hefty, cud-chewing beasts which have transformed our societies.(R)
9. 21:30
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 10, Critical Thinking
  How can we nurture critical thinking skills in children and young people?(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—10/07/2017
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—European Court of Justice - can it play a part in Brexit?
  Two prominent Tory MPs on the opposite sides of the Brexit divide.
12. 22:45
  Dangerous Visions—Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, Episode 6
  6/10Montag has quit his job as a fireman, burning books for a living. Now he is in danger.
13. 23:00
  Remembering Ronnie Corbett
  A tribute presented by Liza Tarbuck.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/07/2017
  Jeremy Corbyn says Theresa May's government has 'run out of steam'.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/07/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—RISINGTIDEFALLINGSTAR, Episode 1
  1/5Philip Hoare arrives in Provincetown and soon feels the lure of the sea.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/07/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/07/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/07/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/07/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sarah Bradley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Report on the future of global agriculture, the Suffolk Trinity, predatory mites to control spider mites
  A report on trends in global agriculture finds demand slowing over the next decade.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Peter Rock on the Lesser Black-Backed Gull
  Gull researcher Peter Rock on the Lesser Black Backed Gull for Tweet of the Day.

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