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Pick of the Week

Pick of the Week

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Liz Barclay makes her selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.

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  4. FM Schedule, Monday 20 February 2012

BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule for Monday 20 February 2012

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  1. Early

    1. 00:00–00:15
      Midnight News
      20/02/2012
      The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
    2. 00:15–00:45
      Thinking Allowed
      Citizens without Frontiers - Monogamy in men
      Available to listen
      New research on men and monogamy. Plus, citizens without frontiers.
    3. 00:45–00:48
      Bells on Sunday
      19/02/2012
      The bells of St Mary's in Barnes, Greater London.
    4. 00:48–01:00
      Shipping Forecast
      20/02/2012
      The latest shipping forecast.
    5. 01:00–05:20
      Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
      20/02/2012
      BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
    6. 05:20–05:30
      Shipping Forecast
      20/02/2012
      The latest shipping forecast.
    7. 05:30–05:43
      News Briefing
      20/02/2012
      News from BBC Radio 4.
    8. 05:43–05:45
      Prayer for the Day
      20/02/2012
      A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Anna Magnusson.
    9. 05:45–05:57
      Farming Today
      20/02/2012
      Predictions that a drought this summer may force up the price of fruit and veg.
    10. 05:57–06:00
      Weather
      20/02/2012
      The latest weather forecast for farmers.

  2. Morning

    1. 06:00–09:00
      Today
      20/02/2012
      Debating military action against Iran, brawling boxers, the NHS summit and lab burgers.
    2. 09:00–09:45
      Start the Week
      Ian Stewart, Peter Randall-Page, Mark Miodownik, Jane Rapley
      Available to listen
      Tom Sutcliffe with Mark Miodownik, Ian Stewart, Jane Rapley and Peter Randall-Page.
    3. 09:45–10:00
      Book of the Week
      What the Grown-Ups Were Doing, Episode 1
      1/5. The neat lawns and large houses of Ruislip were the canvas for Michele's childhood.
    4. 10:00–10:45
      Woman's Hour
      London Fashion Week special
      Available to listen
      A special edition on fashion, from catwalk to chain store. Presented by Jane Garvey.
    5. 10:45–11:00
      15 Minute Drama
      Resistance of Mrs Brown, Episode 1
      1/5. Mrs Brown advertises for a lodger.
    6. 11:00–11:30
      An African Asian Affair
      Vishva Samani explores the post-expulsion relationship between British Asians and Ugandans (R)
    7. 11:30–12:00
      Wordaholics
      Episode 1
      1/6. New comedy panel game hosted by Gyles Brandreth. With guests Stephen Fry and Milton Jones.
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  3. Afternoon

    1. 12:00–12:57
      You and Yours
      Energy bills, the all-advert radio station, using credit cards on foreign websites
      Available to listen
      Energy bill confusion, using your credit card on foreign websites and infomercial radio.
    2. 12:57–13:00
      Weather
      20/02/2012
      The latest weather forecast.
    3. 13:00–13:45
      World at One
      20/02/2012
      Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
    4. 13:45–14:00
      Sport and the British
      Cricket and the English Hero
      Available to listen
      16/30. Clare investigates the role our sporting heroes play in shaping national identity.
    5. 14:00–14:15
      The Archers
      19/02/2012
      Alan sets an intriguing challenge.
    6. 14:15–15:00
      Afternoon Drama
      Number 10 - Series 5, See Glasgow and Die
      1/4. Simon's partner Alan appears to have snubbed a visiting crown prince.
    7. 15:00–15:30
      Brain of Britain
      20/02/2012
      Third semi-final, featuring competitors from Windsor, Glasgow, Tottenham and Farnsfield.
    8. 15:30–16:00
      Food Programme
      Food Clubs
      Available to listen
      Sheila Dillon looks at how people are clubbing together to buy budget and luxury food.
    9. 16:00–16:30
      Al Read Rediscovered
      Robert Powell explores the recordings of Salford-born comedian Al Read.
    10. 16:30–17:00
      Beyond Belief
      Baha'i faith
      Available to listen
      Different ways of understanding the world. Ernie Rea and guests discuss the Baha'i faith.
    11. 17:00–18:00
      PM
      20/02/2012
      Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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  4. Evening

    1. 18:00–18:30
      Six O'Clock News
      20/02/2012
      Available to listen
      National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
    2. 18:30–19:00
      Just a Minute
      Series 62, Episode 3
      3/8. Sue Perkins, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Charles Collingwood join host Nicholas Parsons.
    3. 19:00–19:15
      The Archers
      20/02/2012
      Bert Horrobin tries his luck.
    4. 19:15–19:45
      Front Row
      The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
      Available to listen
      The film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel reviewed; artist Jeremy Deller.
    5. 19:45–20:00
      15 Minute Drama
      Resistance of Mrs Brown, Episode 1
      1/5. Mrs Brown advertises for a lodger.
    6. 20:00–20:30
      Doctor - Tell Me the Truth
      Episode 1
      Available to listen
      1/2. James Reason discovers how patient safety has been improved by doctors admitting mistakes.
    7. 20:30–21:00
      Analysis
      Profits Before Pay
      Available to listen
      Why has pay not risen in line with profits? TUC economist Duncan Weldon investigates.
    8. 21:00–21:30
      Material World
      16/02/2012
      Available to listen
      Star on the brink of a supernova explosion; our global water footprint; New Elizabethans.
    9. 21:30–21:58
      Start the Week
      Ian Stewart, Peter Randall-Page, Mark Miodownik, Jane Rapley
      Available to listen
      Tom Sutcliffe with Mark Miodownik, Ian Stewart, Jane Rapley and Peter Randall-Page.
    10. 21:58–22:00
      Weather
      20/02/2012
      Weather information.
    11. 22:00–22:45
      The World Tonight
      20/02/2012
      Available to listen
      Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
    12. 22:45–23:00
      Book at Bedtime
      The Dream Life of Sukhanov, Episode 6
      6/10. Sukhanov discovers apparent betrayal everywhere - at work, from his lodger and his wife.
    13. 23:00–23:30
      Miracles R Us
      Postcards
      3/4. Caroline and Sylvia are paid to post cards from a distant location. (R)
    14. 23:30–00:00
      Today in Parliament
      20/02/2012
      Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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  5. Late

    1. 00:00–00:30
      Midnight News
      21/02/2012
      The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
    2. 00:30–00:48
      Book of the Week
      What the Grown-Ups Were Doing, Episode 1
      1/5. The neat lawns and large houses of Ruislip were the canvas for Michele's childhood.
    3. 00:48–01:00
      Shipping Forecast
      21/02/2012
      The latest shipping forecast.
    4. 01:00–05:20
      Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
      21/02/2012
      BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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