BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 24 April 2008

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—23/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Isabella de' Medici, Episode 3
  3/5Isabella's marriage to Paolo is proving unfulfilling, but a welcome distraction arrives.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Roger Hutchings.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/04/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Materialism
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Materialism in Philosophy.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Isabella de' Medici, Episode 4
  4/5Cosimo causes outrage within the family by secretly marrying his mistress.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jane Austen's love life; Workaholics
  Gwyneth Hughes on why Jane Austen never married. Plus, women in peacekeeping forces.
5. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Israel Football
  David Goldblatt reports on the changing fortunes of football club Beitar Jerusalem.
6. 11:30
  Nigel Balchin: The Small Back Room Boy
  DBC Pierre reassesses the work of writer and scientist Nigel Balchin.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—24/04/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—24/04/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—24/04/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Open Country—Camel Valley Vineyard
  Helen Mark investigates the UK's increasing share of the wine market.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—23/04/2008
  Not too old to wonder.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Fifteen Ways to Leave Your Lover
  Comedy by Carolyn Scott-Jeffs about a couple who can neither live together nor apart.
7. 15:00
  Questions, Questions—24/04/2008
  Stewart Henderson answers those niggling questions from everyday life.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—20/04/2008
  David Moorcroft appeals on behalf of the Spinal Injuries Association.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Follow the Instructions, Sorry?
  4/5By Helen Simpson. Patrick has a new hearing aid and can't quite believe his ears.
10. 15:45
  Hunting the Beagle—Episode 4
  4/5Prescott and his team drill down deep into the Essex mud to take samples.
11. 16:00
  Open Book—Will Self, Dumas's Lost Masterpiece, and Philip Hensher on Naipaul
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Will Self about his new novel Butt.
12. 16:30
  Material World—Designer Soils - Stealth Warships
  Quentin Cooper explores new research into keeping warships and aircraft undetected.
13. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—24th April 1968
  The International Olympic Committee withdraws South Africa's invitation to Mexico City.
14. 17:00
  PM—24/04/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Banter—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Guests include Richard Herring and Will Smith.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/04/2008
  Plausible deniability.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—24/04/2008
  With Kirsty Lang, including an interview with actor Ewan McGregor.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder, Episode 4
  4/10Penrose waits to speak to impresario Bernard Aubrey, but tragedy is about to strike.
6. 20:00
  Searching for Madeleine
  Steve Kingstone looks back at the aftermath of Madeleine McCann's disappearance.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—War on the Professions
  Alison Wolf questions the idea of the independent self-regulated professional.
8. 21:00
  Catching up with Cancer—Episode 2
  2/2Penny looks at the new strategy announced last year and assesses its prospects of success.(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Materialism
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Materialism in Philosophy.
10. 21:58
  Weather—24/04/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/04/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ford Madox Ford - The Good Soldier, Unnerved
  9/10Dowell finds himself in an unnerving situation.
13. 23:00
  Look Away Now—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6With Laurence Howarth, Richie Webb, Dave Lamb, Mark Evans, Katherine Jakeways and guests.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—24/04/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Rachel Hooper.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—24/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Isabella de' Medici, Episode 4
  4/5Cosimo causes outrage within the family by secretly marrying his mistress.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Roger Hutchings.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Friday 25 April 2008