BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 12 June 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—11/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Black Death, Episode 3
  3/5John Chapman is among the first to be struck down by the pestilence.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/06/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/06/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/06/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/06/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/06/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Riddle of the Sands
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the prescient thriller about Anglo-German relations.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Black Death, Episode 4
  4/5The bells of Walsham ring unceasingly for each new soul that falls foul of the plague.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Margaret Tyzack; Women gambling; Homosexuality in India
  Actor Margaret Tyzack on her long and distinguished career. With Jenni Murray.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—12/06/2008
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
6. 11:30
  Bette In Britain
  Susan George profiles the Hollywood icon's visits to Britain. From 2008.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—12/06/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—12/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—12/06/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Open Country—07/06/2008
  Elinor Goodman visits a National Trust owned common at Minchinhampton in Gloucestershire.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—11/06/2008
  No standing on ceremony.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Nichola McAuliffe - The Incomparable Witness
  In 1910, pathologist Bernard Spilsbury is called in to work on the trial of Dr Crippen.(R)
7. 15:00
  Check Up—Strokes
  Advice on strokes and how to recover from them, with Barbara Myers and her expert guest.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—08/06/2008
  Christopher Biggins appeals on behalf of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Wireless Connections, Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
  4/5By Kate Pullinger. A man's good intention to send a birthday greeting backfires.
10. 15:45
  Cosmic Quest—A Planet Called George
  14/30Astronomer Heather Couper looks at how Herschel doubled the size of the solar system.
11. 16:00
  Open Book—Susan Hill, Andrei Makine, and The Last Straight Face
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Susan Hill, whose bestselling novels include The Woman in Black
12. 16:30
  Material World—Seaweed and Iodine - Kamchatka Forest
  Quentin Cooper looks at the iodine content of seaweed and its connection to local weather.
13. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—12th June 1968
  Daniel Cohn-Bendit arrives in London. The UN approves the nuclear non-proliferation treaty
14. 17:00
  PM—12/06/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Heresy—Series 5, Episode 5
  5/6Guests are Sue Perkins, Rev Richard Coles and Simon Evans.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/06/2008
  Matt's revelation.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—12/06/2008
  With John Wilson, including an interview with members of the band Coldplay.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Paid Servant, Episode 4
  4/5Braithwaite is giving up hope of finding a family for abandoned Roddy.
6. 20:00
  Seven Days—12/06/2008
  Jenny Cuffe spends Seven Days looking at efforts to tackle knife crime in London.
7. 20:30
  In Business—On the Rack
  Many clothes are made by the exploited, according to campaigners. Peter Day investigates.
8. 21:00
  Leading Edge—Mars Mission
  Including a report on how the wine industry is coping with climate change.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Riddle of the Sands
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the prescient thriller about Anglo-German relations.
10. 21:58
  Weather—12/06/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—12/06/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Things Fall Apart, Episode 4
  4/10Okonkwo's determination not to appear weak has led him to take part in a killing.
13. 23:00
  Nebulous—Series 3, Rebel Without a Cortex
  5/6Nebulous and his team have to transport a dangerous criminal to Saturn. But who is he?
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—12/06/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—12/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Black Death, Episode 4
  4/5The bells of Walsham ring unceasingly for each new soul that falls foul of the plague.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/06/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/06/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/06/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/06/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Friday 13 June 2008