BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 18 July 2008

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/07/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Gaol, Episode 4
  4/5During the 17th century, the gaol played host to many a flamboyant highwayman.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/07/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/07/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/07/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev Nick Baines, Bishop of Croydon.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/07/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/07/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Felicity Lott
  Kirsty Young's castaway is soprano Felicity Lott.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Gaol, Episode 5
  5/5The gaol's appalling reputation caught the attention of philanthropist Elizabeth Fry.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Infertility treatment abroad; Perfect tea
  Why is infertility treatment becoming so popular abroad? Plus, the perfect cup of tea.
5. 11:00
  The Eureka Years—Series 4, 1923 - Traffic Lights and Frozen Food
  2/4The story of the man who made us all stop for a moment of peace at traffic lights.
6. 11:30
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 2. Cheat
  2/6The Master and the Dean's feud intensifies as a student is found cheating.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—18/07/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—18/07/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—18/07/2008
  News with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—18/07/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—17/07/2008
  A parcel for Usha.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Loveboat
  By Anjum Malik. Kiran and younger sister Shimla set out for a cruise on the Thames.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 10, Lake District - Borrowdale
  Clare Balding visits Borrowdale in the Lake District, meeting walking coach Heather Waring
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Urban Welsh, White Rabbit
  5/5By Kate D'Lima. Laura and Jed's stormy relationship nearly spells over into disaster.
9. 15:45
  Gameboy v The Mongolian Steppe—Episode 5
  5/5The family make friends with their hosts, spend days out hunting and finally bid farewell.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—18/07/2008
  John Wilson presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—18/07/2008
  Francine Stock talks to director Nicolas Roeg about Puffball, his first film for 12 years.
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—18th July 1968
  Labour narrowly defeat Plaid Cymru's Phil Williams in the Caerphilly by-election.
13. 17:00
  PM—18/07/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/07/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 24, Episode 4
  4/6Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/07/2008
  Jazzer gets protective.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—18/07/2008
  Mark Lawson asks whether female dramatists are now finding their place in the spotlight.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—What Is She Doing Here?, Who Do They Think They Are?
  5/5Flora and Mihane are two Albanian teenagers, but who are they supposed to be?
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—18/07/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Eccles in Greater Manchester.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—18/07/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof Lisa Jardine.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—One Chord Wonders, Blitzkrieg Bop
  2/5An attempt to relaunch Mo Motormouth's ailing career brings some unwelcome attention.
9. 21:58
  Weather—18/07/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—18/07/2008
  News and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Night of the Mi'rag, Episode 10
  10/10The case comes to a shocking denouement.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Roger Graef and Mohsin Hamid
  Sue MacGregor, Roger Graef and Mohsin Hamid discuss some of their favourite books
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—18/07/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/07/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Gaol, Episode 5
  5/5The gaol's appalling reputation caught the attention of philanthropist Elizabeth Fry.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/07/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/07/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/07/2008
  Presented by Scot Peacock of the Vajrayana Buddhist Centre in Glasgow.
8. 05:45
  iPM—19/07/2008
  Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.

Saturday 19 July 2008