BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 10 October 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Virginia Gilbert - Abroad, Hesitation
  1/3A husband on holiday with his wife is tested to the limit by the tantrums of a young boy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—10/10/2010
  The bells of St Michael's, Cornhill, City of London.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Yvette Cooper, Shadow Foreign Secretary
  Yvette Cooper, the new Shadow Foreign Secretary, comes under the spotlight.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—10/10/2010
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—10/10/2010
  Mark Tully looks at the art of parables and fables.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—10/10/2010
  Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours.
4. 06:57
  Weather—10/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—10/10/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—10/10/2010
  Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Arthritis Research UK
  Lysette Anthony presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Arthritis Research UK
8. 07:58
  Weather—10/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—10/10/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Did Jesus ever learn anything?
  From Belhaven Parish Church, Dunbar. With the Minister, the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Student Psyche
  Sarah Dunant reflects on the character of the new generation of students.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—10/10/2010
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—10/10/2010
  Things take a surprising turn for Jill and Jamie makes his presence felt.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Sarah Doukas
  Sarah Doukas, founder of Storm Model Agency, joins Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/6David Mitchell chairs. With Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Henning Wehn and Graeme Garden.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Northern Apples
  Scagglethorpe Queening, Ribston Pippin, the Wass - in praise of a local apple tradition.
3. 12:57
  Weather—10/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—10/10/2010
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Africa at 50—Episode 3
  3/3Robin Denselow reports on African countries celebrating 50 years of independence in 2010.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—08/10/2010
  Eric Robson chairs from Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire.
7. 14:45
  A View Through a Lens—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Wildlife cameraman John Aitchison goes in search of lynx in North West Canada.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Goodbye to Berlin, Episode 2
  2/2The Nazis begin to impact more and more on life in Berlin.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—10/10/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to writers Salman Rushdie and James Ellroy.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—10/10/2010
  Roger McGough introduces requested poems about autumn, rain storms and migrant birds.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Afghanistan: Enemies Within
  Can Afghan forces guarantee the country's security when British and other troops pull out?
12. 17:40
  Profile—Yvette Cooper, Shadow Foreign Secretary
  Yvette Cooper, the new Shadow Foreign Secretary, comes under the spotlight.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—10/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—10/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—10/10/2010
  Sarah Montague introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/10/2010
  Kate has thoughts of home and Kathy is feeling vulnerable.
4. 19:15
  Americana—10/10/2010
  Matt Frei talks to author Alice Walker and Harvard's Robert Putnam on faith in the USA.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Penelope's People, Making Ends Meet
  2/3By Cathy Feeny. A chance meeting offers lonely widow Cora a way out of mounting debt.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—08/10/2010
  What should Radio 4's new controller look to change? Email: Feedback@bbc.co.uk.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—08/10/2010
  Matthew Bannister on Norman Wisdom, Sir Robert Mark, Philippa Foot, Mahinder Singh Pujji.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—09/10/2010
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Arthritis Research UK
  Lysette Anthony presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Arthritis Research UK
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Whatever Happened to the Sisterhood?
  Budget cuts will hit women three times harder than men. Why aren't feminists protesting?
11. 21:58
  Weather—10/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—10/10/2010
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 22
  David Aaronovitch takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
14. 23:00
  The Film Programme—08/10/2010
  Francine Stock talks to Oliver Stone about his return to Wall Street.
15. 23:30
  Something Understood—10/10/2010
  Mark Tully looks at the art of parables and fables.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Drugs trial calamity - McCarthy stigma
  Laurie Taylor examines new research about black listed artists during the McCarthy period.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—10/10/2010
  The bells of St Michael's, Cornhill, City of London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/10/2010
  With the Rev David Arnott.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/10/2010
  Charlotte Smith hears why water quality in many rivers fails to meet expected standards.
10. 05:57
  Weather—11/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 11 October 2010