BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 9 September 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies, Episode 2
  2/5Back teaching after his World War II service, the author makes a start on his first novels
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/09/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/09/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Stephen Shipley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/09/2009
  The search for British eggs in our processed foods, with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/09/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Between Ourselves—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Olivia O'Leary talks to two women who were raped by men they met on a night out.
3. 09:30
  The Missing Penny
  In 1933, only a handful of pennies were minted. Phil Mussell sets about tracking one down.(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies, Episode 3
  3/5The author's career takes off when he is invited to work the American lecture circuit.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Codeine addiction; Stephen Bayley on woman as design
  Addiction to over-the-counter pain relief. Plus, Stephen Bayley on woman as design.
6. 11:00
  The Last Chance Court
  Jenny Cuffe reports on the UK's first family, drug and alcohol court.
7. 11:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 3, Shopping
  4/4Strife in store and wearing beige. Pam's poems and sketches on the subject of shopping.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—09/09/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—09/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—09/09/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—09/09/2009
  The power of Google and the future of the BBC.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—08/09/2009
  Unease over the vichyssoise.
6. 14:15
  Brief Lives—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4When new recruit Debbie joins the team, she ruffles more than a few feathers.(R)
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—09/09/2009
  Vincent Duggleby and a panel of guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Johnson's Miscellany, Episode 2
  2/3Two contrasting essays from The Idler series, published weekly in the Universal Chronicle.
9. 15:45
  The Test of Time—Egyptian Cooling Methods
  3/5Professor Graeme Maidment asks if ancient Egypt answers today's need for sustainable cool.(R)
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Boffins - WWI Emotions
  Can children be both clever and popular in school? Laurie explores the role of class swot.
11. 16:30
  Case Notes—Head Injuries
  Dr Mark Porter on how best to help people rebuild their lives after a head injury.
12. 17:00
  PM—09/09/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/09/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 5, Dave Gorman interviews Frank Skinner
  2/6The Genius comic asks the popular stand-up about the merits of outdoor toilets.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—Caught by the hives
  Wayne reaps what he sows at The Bull.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—09/09/2009
  Includes a review of Meryl Streep's latest film and a look at Charles Saatchi's new book.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—David and Caroline Stafford - Au Pairs, Episode 3
  3/5It is Louis's birthday. Cake is prepared. Games are organised. What can go wrong?
6. 20:00
  Iconoclasts—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/3Economist Philippe Legrain argues that Britain should abolish all immigration controls.
7. 20:45
  Britain's White House—Episode 2
  2/2Sadiq Khan MP remembers his radical predecessor, Shapurji Saklatvala, elected in 1922.
8. 21:00
  Nature—Series 3, Manx Marine Nature Reserve
  Brett Westwood asks how feasible it is to set up a conservation area in the sea.
9. 21:30
  Between Ourselves—Series 4, Episode 6
  6/6Olivia O'Leary talks to two women who were raped by men they met on a night out.
10. 21:58
  Weather—09/09/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—09/09/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Love and Summer, Episode 8
  8/10With little time left to them, Ellie comes to Shelhanagh House for the first time.
13. 23:00
  Cowards—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Packing cases and breaking vows in the bizarre sketch comedy show.(R)
14. 23:30
  Whodunnits—A Charles Paris Mystery - The Dead Side of the Mic, 1. Suspicious Death
  1/4The amateur sleuth gets embroiled in a suspicious death at the BBC...(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies, Episode 3
  3/5The author's career takes off when he is invited to work the American lecture circuit.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/09/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/09/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Stephen Shipley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/09/2009
  Charlotte Smith investigates whether wind turbines are causing noise pollution.

Thursday 10 September 2009