BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 6 June 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/06/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Anger, Where?
  5/5Joanna Briscoe's moving tale focuses on the life of a terminally ill boy.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/06/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/06/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—06/06/2010
  The sound of bells from St Chad's church in Shrewsbury.
8. 05:45
  Lib-Con: New Politics, Old Partnership
  Shaun Ley examines the common philosophical traditions of Conservatism and Liberalism.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—06/06/2010
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Everything in the Garden
  The journalist Madeleine Bunting reflects on the appeal of gardens and gardening.
3. 06:35
  Living World—06/06/2010
  Lionel Kellaway encounters the loudest amphibian in Europe, the natterjack toad.
4. 06:57
  Weather—06/06/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—06/06/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—06/06/2010
  Samira Ahmed with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Brain Research Trust
  Sheena McDonald appeals on behalf of The Brain Research Trust.
8. 07:58
  Weather—06/06/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—06/06/2010
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—06/06/2010
  From St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh. Preacher: Archbishop of York, John Sentamu.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—The Meaning of Memorial Day
  David Cannadine reflects on the history and traditions of America's Memorial Day.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—06/06/2010
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Kevin Connolly.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—06/06/2010
  Fallon has her hands full and Helen finds a confidante.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—John Copley
  Kirsty Young's castaway is opera director John Copley.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Cupcakes
  Cupcakes are a trendsetter's dream, but what might be next?
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/06/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—06/06/2010
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  The iPod Series—Jane Austen's iPod
  Jazz singer Gwyneth Herbert performs Jane Austen's favourite songs.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—04/06/2010
  Eric Robson chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Bob Flowerdew and Matt Biggs.
7. 14:45
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—Villadom in the Cotswolds
  10/12How the idea of escaping to the countryside is as old as the Romans.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—JB Priestley - Bright Day, Episode 2
  2/2Secret events are unlocked when scriptwriter Gregory rediscovers characters from his past.
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Lynne Reid Banks
  James Naughtie talks to Lynne Reid Banks about her novel The L-Shaped Room.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—06/06/2010
  Roger McGough explores Siegfried Sassoon's war poems at Cambridge University Library.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Why does the UK still have high stillbirth rates?
  Ann Alexander asks why the UK has some of the highest rates of stillbirths in Europe.
12. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 8, I Want My Life Back
  6/8Award-winning writer A L Kennedy's response to the oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—06/06/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/06/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—06/06/2010
  Ernie Rea introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/06/2010
  Matt faces friction on the fairway.
4. 19:15
  Americana—06/06/2010
  Matt Frei presents an insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Classical Assassins, Gesualdo and Me
  3/5Don Carlo Gesualdo faces the demons that have driven his music since the death of his wife(R)
6. 20:00
  More or Less—04/06/2010
  Tim Harford presents the magazine which explains the numbers behind the news.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—04/06/2010
  Radio 4's obituary programme.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—05/06/2010
  Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—The Brain Research Trust
  Sheena McDonald appeals on behalf of The Brain Research Trust.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Promises, Promises
  Ben Rogers asks if getting us to make public pledges can change our behaviour.
11. 21:58
  Weather—06/06/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—06/06/2010
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 4
  Michael White takes a wry look at the broadsheets and red tops.
14. 23:00
  The Film Programme—04/06/2010
  Francine Stock visits The Screen Machine, the articulated lorry that's also a cinema.
15. 23:30
  Something Understood—Everything in the Garden
  The journalist Madeleine Bunting reflects on the appeal of gardens and gardening.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/06/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—02/06/2010
  Laurie Taylor explores the relationship of language to culture with AC Grayling.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—06/06/2010
  The sound of bells from St Chad's church in Shrewsbury.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/06/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/06/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/06/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/06/2010
  Genetically modified potatoes will be planted in Norfolk this week. Caz Graham reports.
10. 05:57
  Weather—07/06/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 7 June 2010