BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 8 July 2008

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/07/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Wife in the North, Love Is Blind
  1/5The story of Judith O'Reilly's decision to make a new life in the North of England.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/07/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/07/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/07/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/07/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/07/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The NHS at 60: The Cost of Health—What Responsibilities Do Patients Have to the NHS?
  2/4Should patients be held responsible for conditions caused by their lifestyles?
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Wife in the North, The Kindness of Strangers
  2/5Judith realises that she will have to rely on her neighbours for support.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Writer Laura Fish; Debbie Banks; Rape conviction rates
  Laura Fish talks about her novel Strange Music, and Debbie Banks on the tiger skin trade.
5. 11:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—08/07/2008
  Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood follow the movement and migration of animals.
6. 11:30
  Tintin's Guide to Journalism
  Mark Lawson celebrates the centenary of the birth of the Belgian artist Herge.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Call You and Yours—08/07/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—08/07/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—08/07/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Music Feature—The Greek Blues
  Peter Paphides charts the history and roots of Rembetika, the Greek blues.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—07/07/2008
  Jazzer's warning.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A Place in the World
  Clara and Tobi flee their native Germany for a better life in Ireland.
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—08/07/2008
  Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
8. 15:30
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC National Short Story Award 2008, Surge
  2/5By Erin Soros. Readings of stories short-listed for the BBC National Short Story Award.
9. 16:00
  The Law Show—Senior Judges: Out of Touch?
  Our senior judges are independent, but are they sufficiently in touch with public opinion?
10. 16:30
  A Good Read—Andrea Catherwood and Tom Standage
  Sue MacGregor, Tom Standage and Andrea Catherwood discuss favourite books.
11. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—8th July 1968
  The Bank of England announces a large international loan to stave off financial problems.
12. 17:00
  PM—08/07/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/07/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Safety Catch—Series 1, Show Me You Care
  1/4Guilt-ridden arms dealer Simon McGrath cares about the world and his needy girlfriend.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/07/2008
  A shock at lunchtime.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—08/07/2008
  With Kirsty Lang. Including a review of Mamma Mia! The Movie.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 1933-1938: A Darkening Sky, Episode 2
  2/5Linton hears Oswald Mosley speak in Leeds and determines to oppose fascism in his paper.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—08/07/2008
  Allan Urry investigates the impact of the economic downturn on urban regeneration.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—08/07/2008
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Doctors in Difficulty - Snoop - Lie Detector
  Claudia Hammond explores who doctors turn to for help when they become ill.
9. 21:30
  The NHS at 60: The Cost of Health—What Responsibilities Do Patients Have to the NHS?
  2/4Should patients be held responsible for conditions caused by their lifestyles?
10. 21:58
  Weather—08/07/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—08/07/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Night of the Mi'rag, Episode 2
  2/10Nayir makes a shocking discovery at Nouf's funeral.
13. 23:00
  Political Animal—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman present comedians performing exclusively political material.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/07/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/07/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Wife in the North, The Kindness of Strangers
  2/5Judith realises that she will have to rely on her neighbours for support.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/07/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/07/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/07/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/07/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Wednesday 9 July 2008