BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 18 May 2007

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—17/05/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—More than a Game, Episode 4
  4/5Major profiles one of the game's most enduring figures, W G Grace.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/05/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/05/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/05/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News and Weather—18/05/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/05/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Jonathan Bartley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/05/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/05/2007
  Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Joanna Lumley
  Kirsty Young's castaway is actress Joanna Lumley.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—More than a Game, Episode 5
  5/5John Major reads from his history of cricket, exploring the game's rich past.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—18/05/2007
  With Jane Little. Drama: A Confidential Agent (Retired).
5. 11:00
  The Insider's Guide to Writing a Prime Ministerial Memoir
  Rory Bremner and guests offer some helpful hints on the subject.
6. 11:30
  Jigsaw—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Sybille Bedford's story of a young girl growing up in Europe between the wars.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—18/05/2007
  Consumer news and issues.
2. 12:57
  News and Weather—18/05/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—18/05/2007
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—18/05/2007
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—18/05/2007
  Peggy does her maternal duty.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—In Afghanistan - Poppy Seeds
  An aid worker in Afghanistan takes a fresh approach to dealing with the opium trade.
7. 15:00
  Costing the Earth—Costing the Earth
  A look at the new green fuels and how the technology can best be utilised.
8. 15:30
  Last Night I Dreamed—Menabilly
  5/5A woman dreams of returning to a beautiful house, hidden from the outside world.
9. 15:45
  Spitting Bars—On the Out
  2/2The group get back together to make music as they battle avoid the cycle of re-offending.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—18/05/2007
  John Wilson presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—18/05/2007
  Francine Stock talks to Julien Temple, director of The Great Rock 'N' Roll Swindle.
12. 17:00
  PM—18/05/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/05/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 62, 18/05/2007
  Topical comedy quiz, presented by Sandi Toksvig.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/05/2007
  Time for goodbyes.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—18/05/2007
  Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—A Confidential Agent (Retired), Episode 5
  Another case for Nick McCarty's former private eye Liz Parker, now retired in France.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—18/05/2007
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—18/05/2007
  Lisa Jardine presents a weekly reflection on a topical issue.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—The Angel of Covent Garden
  By Colin Bytheway. Lee doesn't believe in love .... until he meets an Angel.
9. 21:58
  News and Weather—18/05/2007
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—18/05/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—South of the River, Episode 15
  15/15At a party, Libby has brought Nat's Uncle Jack but both Nat and Harry have news to share.
12. 23:00
  Look Away Now—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Garry Richardson presents a topical comedy show looking at the week's sporting news.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—18/05/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—18/05/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—More than a Game, Episode 5
  5/5John Major reads from his history of cricket, exploring the game's rich past.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/05/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/05/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/05/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News and Weather—19/05/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/05/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Mal Fletcher.
8. 05:45
  Apprentice to the Past—Episode 1
  1/4Suffolk pargeter Bill Sargent teaches the skills of decorative plasterwork to his son.(R)

Saturday 19 May 2007