BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 13 June 2008

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Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/06/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Bill Bailey
  Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian and musician Bill Bailey.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Black Death, Episode 5
  5/5As the plague recedes, it becomes clear that life in rural England will never be the same.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Fatherhood
  A special programme on fatherhood. What does it mean to be a father in Britain today?
5. 11:00
  Tribal Gathering
  Jane Little visits the world's biggest casino, owned and run by Native Americans.
6. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, 5. Steve Takes Over
  5/8Steve's acting ability is called for as a notorious counterfeiter heads for London.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—13/06/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.
2. 12:57
  Weather—13/06/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—13/06/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—13/06/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—12/06/2008
  Matt's revelation.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Septimus Greabe
  Mike Harris' story about 19th century Society for the Suppression of Vice.
7. 15:00
  Shared Earth—Series 5, Episode 1
  1/5Dylan Winter explores what can be done to benefit wildlife in the fragmented countryside.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Wireless Connections, The Inter-Not
  5/5By Stella Duffy. The internet has a voice, all-knowing and very weary of human frailties.
9. 15:45
  Cosmic Quest—The Celestial Police
  15/30Heather Couper looks at the work of the planet hunter Johann Bode, tracking down asteroids
10. 16:00
  Last Word—13/06/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—13/06/2008
  Francine Stock talks to Alex Gibney, director of the Oscar-winning Taxi to the Dark Side.
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—13th June 1968
  The BBC airs its controversial Students In Revolt programme.
13. 17:00
  PM—13/06/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 65, Episode 5
  5/8Panellists include Francis Wheen, Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins and Simon Evans.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/06/2008
  Siobhan won't stay buried.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—13/06/2008
  Kirsty Lang talks to actor Noel Clarke and to Sir Jonathan Miller.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Paid Servant, Episode 5
  5/5Braithwaite goes far beyond his remit to place Roddy with a good family.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—13/06/2008
  Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Almondbury, West Yorkshire.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—13/06/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lucy Kellaway.
8. 21:00
  Cosmic Quest Omnibus—A Matter of Some Gravity
  3/6Galileo, Newton, Halley and the invention of the telescope, which opened up the skies.
9. 21:58
  Weather—13/06/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/06/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Things Fall Apart, Episode 5
  5/10The spirits of the ancestors are abroad as the clan gathers for a ceremony.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Dillie Keane and Richard Fortey
  Dillie Keane, Professor Richard Fortey and Sue MacGregor discuss their favourite reads.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/06/2008
  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—13/06/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Black Death, Episode 5
  5/5As the plague recedes, it becomes clear that life in rural England will never be the same.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/06/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/06/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/06/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/06/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  iPM—14/06/2008
  Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.

Saturday 14 June 2008