BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 8 August 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Murder She Thought - Series 2, Domestic Violence
  1/3By Cathy Ace. What do you do when divorce isn't an option? Read by Glenne Headley.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—08/08/2010
  The sound of bells from York Minster.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Paul Kagame
  Rwanda is an economic success story, but is President Paul Kagame also a brutal dictator?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—08/08/2010
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Art of Faith: Part 1
  Mike Wooldridge explores the universal principles that underlie all sacred art.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—08/08/2010
  Tom Heap visits Gamage Hall Farm and discovers a passion for the Aberdeen Angus.
4. 06:57
  Weather—08/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—08/08/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—08/08/2010
  William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—08/08/2010
  Clive Anderson appeals on behalf of Children with AIDS.
8. 07:58
  Weather—08/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—08/08/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Lady of the Lamp
  From St Thomas' Hospital, London, marking 100 years since Florence Nightingale's death.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—A Pioneering Scientist
  Lisa Jardine reflects on the colourful career of the founder of the British Museum.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—08/08/2010
  The latest from Pakistan as fresh rains prolong the worst flooding for decades.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—08/08/2010
  Jamie stands his ground, and it's Ambridge versus New Zealand at Brookfield.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Lord David Cobbold
  Kirsty Young's castaway is Lord David Cobbold, founder of the Knebworth rock festivals.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 57, Episode 1
  1/8Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Gyles Brandreth and Graham Norton.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The Doner Kebab
  Food writer Richard Johnson is on a mission to revive the fortunes of the British kebab.
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—08/08/2010
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Fu Manchu In Edinburgh
  Miles Jupp investigates evil mastermind Fu Manchu's connection to the Scottish capital.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—06/08/2010
  The panel are in Powys, mid-Wales. Eric Robson is the chairman.
7. 14:45
  A Guide to Coastal Birds—Estuaries
  1/5Brett Westwood presents a guide to Britain's coastal birds.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Henry James - The Wings of the Dove, Episode 2
  2/3Milly allows herself to hope that Merton will be the one great passion in her short life.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—08/08/2010
  Aminatta Forna talks to novelist Louise Dean about her new book The Old Romantic.
10. 16:30
  But Found No Keepers There: The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery
  Kenneth Steven probes the mystery of vanished lighthouse keepers and the poem about them.
11. 17:00
  The Mossad
  Security Correspondent Gordon Corera reveals the story behind Israel's secret service.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Paul Kagame
  Rwanda is an economic success story, but is President Paul Kagame also a brutal dictator?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—08/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—08/08/2010
  Steve Delaney introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/08/2010
  There are tensions on Lakey Hill.
4. 19:15
  Americana—08/08/2010
  Presented by Matt Frei. Featuring Washington rules and Looney Tunes.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Big Charlie, Episode 2
  2/5Story of how the largest elephant in captivity moved from Scotland to Yorkshire in 1957.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—06/08/2010
  Roger Bolton hears what listeners really think about the BBC's radio output.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—06/08/2010
  Jane Little on Riddell, Lolita Lebron, Tom Mankiewicz, Donald Shiley and Eric Tindill.
8. 21:00
  Face the Facts—Immigration Advice
  A false economy and a failure of justice for both asylum seekers and tax payers.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—08/08/2010
  Clive Anderson appeals on behalf of Children with AIDS.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Power Play
  Huge sums are being put into the Intelligent Grid. Peter Day investigates.
11. 21:58
  Weather—08/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—08/08/2010
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 13
  Andrew Pierce takes a wry look at the broadsheets and red tops.
14. 23:00
  The Film Programme—06/08/2010
  Mark Gatiss celebrates Miles Malleson. Alfred Molina, a one-man League of Nations.
15. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Art of Faith: Part 1
  Mike Wooldridge explores the universal principles that underlie all sacred art.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Robots and gender - Economic progress
  Laurie Taylor hears why growth is good for all. Plus the rise of the fembot.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—08/08/2010
  The sound of bells from York Minster.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/08/2010
  As global grain prices soar, farmers fear animal feed prices will follow.
10. 05:57
  Weather—09/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 9 August 2010