BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 11 April 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—10/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 4
  4/5Years after the gruesome killing there is a surprise confession.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection from Wales with Rev Craig Gardiner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/04/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Bletchley Park code-breakers
  Sue MacGregor reunites five Bletchley Park code-breakers from World War II.
3. 09:45
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 5
  5/5Only in 1928, an anonymous letter from Sydney reveals the facts of the case.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Forced marriages; Frank Cadogan Cowper's muse
  How best to prevent forced marriages and honour-based violence in the UK?
5. 11:00
  Monsieur le Maire
  Susan Marling meets the only English mayor in France, as he campaigns for re-election.
6. 11:30
  The Casebook of Inspector Steine—On the Road
  2/6A day out in a singular vintage car turns out to be highly eventful.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—11/04/2008
  Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Liz Barclay.
2. 12:57
  Weather—11/04/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—11/04/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  The Message—11/04/2008
  Jenni Murray and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—10/04/2008
  Taylor has his day in court.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—On Mardle Fen, Series 1, Mural
  2/4Warwick can't help interfering in the kitchen and is driving his son mad as a result.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Walking through Time, Wales - Cardiff
  Clare Balding walks along the coast near Cardiff, the site of the proposed Severn Barrage.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—What I Learned from the Metaphysical Poets, Taken in Shadows
  5/5By Helen Dunmore. A portrait depicts the charismatic beauty of John Donne.
9. 15:45
  Inheritance—A Case of Pickled Penguins
  5/5Judy Skelton inherited a book given to her grandfather by Captain Robert Falcon Scott.(R)
10. 16:00
  Last Word—11/04/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—11/04/2008
  Francine Stock follows the production of Mike Leigh's new film Happy-Go-Lucky.
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—11th April 1968
  America's Civil Rights Bill is signed by President Lyndon B Johnson.
13. 17:00
  PM—11/04/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 23, Episode 6
  6/10Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/04/2008
  Jolene lets it slip.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/04/2008
  With Kirsty Lang, including a look at the music of Mali-born kora player Toumani Diabate.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Lucia's Progress, Episode 5
  5/5Floods hit Tilling and the Mapp-Flints find themselves once again at the mercy of Lucia.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—11/04/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Harrogate.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Right on the Money
  Clive James turns his attention to the Royal Mail’s decision to redesign the coinage.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Talking to Strangers
  Comedy by Charlotte Jones. A perennially shy man sets himself a challenge.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—11/04/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/04/2008
  Robin Lustig is in Milan ahead of the Italian elections.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Mister Pip, Episode 10
  10/10Matilda has escaped from the island and is on her way home to her father in Australia.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Charles Bukowski
  Comedian Rhona Cameron chooses the German-American writer and poet, Charles Bukowski.
13. 23:30
  Rocking Scots—Episode 2
  2/2Revisiting his musical roots, Midge Ure recalls the 80s and 90s with Jim Kerr.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—11/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale—Episode 5
  5/5Only in 1928, an anonymous letter from Sydney reveals the facts of the case.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/04/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Gopinder Kaur.
8. 05:45
  Fish Tales—The Pike
  2/4The tyrant of the river has traditionally been the subject of controversy amongst anglers.(R)

Saturday 12 April 2008