BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 9 September 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/09/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The 9/11 Letters—4. Lionel Shriver
  4/5Ten years on, five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Lionel Shriver.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/09/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/09/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/09/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/09/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/09/2011
  With the Rev Nicholas Buxton.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/09/2011
  Leaked papers from Brussels suggest farmers may be forced to set aside land for wildlife.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/09/2011
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—The Hunting Ban
  Sue MacGregor reunites five people on opposite sides of the campaign to ban hunting.
3. 09:45
  The 9/11 Letters—5. Michael Morpurgo
  5/5Ten years on five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Michael Morpurgo.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Blake Morrison on his play about the Brontes, Thyroid Cancer and Penalising Truancy
  With Jenni Murray: Blake Morrison; thyroid cancer; penalising parents for truancy.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Core, Episode 5
  5/5Five years later, headmistress Sarah visits ex-pupil Carly, who now has a child.
6. 11:00
  Am I Tone Deaf?
  Is being tone-deaf a medical matter or simply a lack of training?
7. 11:30
  The Write Stuff—Series 14, Stephenie Meyer
  5/6James Walton hosts the literary quiz, discussing the Twilight author with his guests.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Waterstones new boss - James Daunt
  Waterstones new boss, fake meat and does the 'like' button on Facebook break EU law?
2. 12:57
  Weather—09/09/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—09/09/2011
  James Robbins. National and international news.
4. 13:30
  More or Less—09/09/2011
  This edition features zombie statistics, the Olympics and the maths of spying.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—08/09/2011
  Tony arrives in the nick of time.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hugh Hughes - Floating
  Hugh Hughes tells of the time the Isle of Anglesey floated away.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Fylde Coast
  Eric Robson chairs a gardening Q&A programme with guest panellist Bill Blackledge.
8. 15:45
  Twin Nation—Episode 5
  5/5Edi Stark finds out how the special bond between twins isn't always a happy one.
9. 16:00
  Last Word—Vann Nath, Eugene Nida, Betty Skelton, Len Ganley, Ray Fisher
  Matthew Bannister on Vann Nath, Betty Skelton, Ray Fisher, Eugene Nida and Len Ganley.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—09/09/2011
  Gary Oldman talks about playing George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Solider Spy.
11. 17:00
  PM—08/09/2011
  Eddie Mair brings you the top stories of the day.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/09/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 75, Episode 1
  1/9A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/09/2011
  Peggy tries to face facts.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—9/11 play Decade; BBC National Short Story Award
  9/11 play Decade, and Sue MacGregor on this year's BBC National Short Story Award.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Core, Episode 5
  5/5Five years later, headmistress Sarah visits ex-pupil Carly, who now has a child.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—St Ives
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents a topical discussion of news and politics from the St Ives.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Cats, birds and humans
  John Gray considers why the human animal needs contact with something other than itself.
8. 21:00
  The Complete Ripley—Ripley Under Ground
  2/5Tom is living in luxury in a chateau in France, but his forgery is about to be uncovered.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—09/09/2011
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—09/09/2011
  With Claire Bolderson and Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—On Canaan's Side, Episode 5
  5/10After her husband's murder, Lily fled Chicago and was rescued by Cassie Blake.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Hans Fallada
  Fast Show comic Simon Day tells Matthew Parris why he is fascinated by writer Hans Fallada
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/09/2011
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/09/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The 9/11 Letters—5. Michael Morpurgo
  5/5Ten years on five writers reflect on 9/11. Today, Michael Morpurgo.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/09/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/09/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/09/2011
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/09/2011
  With the Rev Bob Fyffe, General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
8. 05:45
  iPM—10/09/2011
  'I seem to see 2.30am with astounding regularity'. A radio legend discusses sleeplessness.

Saturday 10 September 2011