BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 16 May 2008

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—15/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood, Episode 4
  4/5Robyn is delighted to go to a proper school, but she presents the nuns with a challenge.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service, with news, reports and analysis.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/05/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Annie Lennox
  Kirsty Young's castaway is singer Annie Lennox.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood, Episode 5
  5/5The Aids crisis is worsening.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jane Horrocks; Childminding regulations
  Actor Jane Horrocks on being back on stage. Plus, new regulations for childminders.
5. 11:00
  Where Next? A Soldier's Journey
  Simon Weston catches up with two soldiers featured in the documentary Soldier's Haven.
6. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 1. A Penny For Your Thoughts
  1/8A dead millionaire and a watch-chain sends the sleuth in pursuit of a brutal gang.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—16/05/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—16/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—16/05/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—16/05/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—15/05/2008
  News from the RAF.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Forty-Three Fifty-Nine: Yara
  By Mike Walker and John Dryden. A city worker is caught up in in an unfolding catastrophe
7. 15:00
  Costing the Earth—A Clean Break
  How do you have a good time without destroying the planet?
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Jennings' Little Hut, The Difficult Guest
  5/5Jennings tries to play the perfect host, but the General's grandson gives him the slip.
9. 15:45
  Letters Home—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/5Vish Madughiri, an IT professional from Bangalore, is trying to build a new life in the UK(R)
10. 16:00
  Last Word—16/05/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—16/05/2008
  Bob Hoskins reveals why he prefers working in low budget movies than opulent blockbusters.
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—16th May 1968
  Four die when part of a high-rise block collapses at Ronan Point in London.
13. 17:00
  PM—16/05/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 65, Episode 3
  3/8Sandi Toksvig chairs the quiz. Panellists include Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins and Kevin Day.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/05/2008
  Usha on the warpath.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—16/05/2008
  Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Gifted, Episode 5
  5/5On the spur of the moment, Rumi makes a momentous decision.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—16/05/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Maidstone.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—16/05/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lucy Kellaway.
8. 21:00
  Chinese in Britain—16/05/2008
  Anna Chen on the history of the Chinese who came to Britain.
9. 21:58
  Weather—16/05/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/05/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Behaviour of Moths, Episode 5
  5/10Vivien's return brings back memories of the past and of their mother's erratic behaviour.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Edward Lear
  Nicholas Parsons nominates Edward Lear, now remembered best for his nonsense verse.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/05/2008
  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—16/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood, Episode 5
  5/5The Aids crisis is worsening.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service, with news, reports and analysis.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/05/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/05/2008
  Led by the Rt Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.
8. 05:45
  The Rook and Me—Summer - Eating
  3/5As summer warmth dries out the earth, the young rooks have a hard time finding enough food(R)

Saturday 17 May 2008