BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 1 August 2008

FM Schedule

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Crap at the Environment, Episode 4
  4/5Finding himself regarded as some sort of expert, Mark decides to learn some of the facts.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Patrick Thomas.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/08/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/08/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Antonia Fraser
  Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Lady Antonia Fraser.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Crap at the Environment, Episode 5
  5/5Mark does his first comedy gig on the subject of the environment in Melbourne.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Trafficked women; British women Olympians
  What happens to women claiming asylum after being trafficked into the UK for prostitution?
5. 11:00
  The Eureka Years—Series 4, 1879
  4/4The light bulb and the first moving pictures appeared.
6. 11:30
  High Table, Lower Orders—Series 2, 4. Sidetracked.
  4/6Simon is not convinced over a student's murder confession, but he's soon sidetracked.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—01/08/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite. Including Face the Facts.
2. 12:57
  Weather—01/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—01/08/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  For One Night Only—Series 3, When John Met John
  At Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Night 1974, Elton John was joined by John Lennon.(R)
5. 14:00
  The Archers—31/07/2008
  Roy tries to help.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Sand
  By Tilly Black. A ten-year-old's holiday diary tells a poignant human story.(R)
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 10, Alderney - Fort Clonque
  Clare Balding walks the rugged landscape of Alderney with the island's harbour master.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Nick Walker - The Further Adventures of the First King of Mars, The King's Subjects
  5/5The commander discovers a door in the ground. What is on the other side?
9. 15:45
  Centre of our World—Midlands Greek Cypriot Centre
  5/5Prof Carl Chinn visits the Midlands Greek Cypriot Centre.(R)
10. 16:00
  Last Word—01/08/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—01/08/2008
  David Duchovny talks about aliens, conspiracy theories and his phD thesis.
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—1st August 1968
  Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan calls for an honourable peace in Vietnam.
13. 17:00
  PM—01/08/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/08/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 24, Episode 6
  6/6Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/08/2008
  Ed and Will meet.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—01/08/2008
  With Kirsty Lang. Why do some Brits fronting US shows succeed while others fail.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Inside the Whale, Addis Ababa
  5/10The war takes its toll on young love and future dreams.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—01/08/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Egham, Surrey.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—01/08/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Professor Lisa Jardine.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—One Chord Wonders, This Is the Modern World
  4/5Earth toilet pioneer Muttley is about to be forcibly reunited with his former self.
9. 21:58
  Weather—01/08/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—01/08/2008
  National and international news with Ritula Shah.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—God's Own Country, Episode 5
  5/10Sam is preoccupied with his developing relationship with the rebellious teenage girl.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Tracy-Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley
  Sue MacGregor with Tracy Ann Oberman and Shaun Ley discuss some favourite books.
13. 23:30
  How Robin Ince Got His Groove Back
  Comedian Robin Ince asks if his was the last generation of truly obsessed pop fans.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Crap at the Environment, Episode 5
  5/5Mark does his first comedy gig on the subject of the environment in Melbourne.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Ernie Rea.
8. 05:45
  Big Fish, Small Ponds—Whiteley Village and William Whiteley
  1/5The village was built for deserving pensioners by the philanthropist William Whiteley.(R)

Saturday 2 August 2008