BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 26 September 2008

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/09/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—This Is Not About Me, Episode 4
  4/5After Eddie's death, the Galloway women have been able to move back into the family home.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/09/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/09/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/09/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Claire Campbell Smith.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/09/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/09/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Construction of the Channel Tunnel
  Sue brings together some key players involved in the construction of the Channel Tunnel.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—This Is Not About Me, Episode 5
  5/5Janice is beginning to see potential in her future, but first she must escape the past.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Xanthe Clay on recipes; ADHD
  Author Xanthe Clay discusses the difference between recipes on the page and in our heads.
5. 11:00
  Follow the Money
  Alkarim Jivani investigates the human stories behind the flow of money across the world.
6. 11:30
  Psmith in the City by PG Wodehouse—The Haunting of Mr Bickersdyke
  2/4The indomitable Psmith hatches a plan to take revenge. Stars Nick Caldecott.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—26/09/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—26/09/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—26/09/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—26/09/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—25/09/2008
  Missing persons.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Caesar Price our Lord
  By Fin Kennedy. Illusionist Caesar Price has reproduced most of the miracles of Jesus.
7. 15:00
  Costing the Earth—Hurrah for the Eco Car
  Tom Heap investigates the possibilities of a new generation of greener cars.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, Echo
  5/5Rosie Jackson's modern take on the old myth of Echo and Narcissus.
9. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—Taxes, Tea and Rights
  10/90Colonists throw tea into Boston Harbour as a protest against a tax imposed by the British.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—26/09/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—26/09/2008
  Francine Stock talks to Alexander Sokurov about his new film Alexandra.
12. 17:00
  PM—26/09/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/09/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 66, Episode 1
  1/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. Panellists include Andy Hamilton, Francis Wheen and Jeremy Hardy.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/09/2008
  Plans for Peggy.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—26/09/2008
  With Kirsty Lang, who meets singer and actress Bette Midler.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Shattered, Jackie
  5/5Heather is a divorcee who recently moved to the village, eager to make a new start.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—26/09/2008
  Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Reigate, Surrey.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—26/09/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
8. 21:00
  America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus—Empire and Liberties
  2/18Colonists sow the seeds of modern democracy, but slavery is a vital part of the economy.
9. 21:58
  Weather—26/09/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—26/09/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Out of a Clear Sky, Episode 5
  5/10The university gives Manda time off work provided that she seeks help for her depression.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Lady Hester Stanhope
  Deborah Meaden nominates the Georgian hostess, diplomat and spy Lady Hester Stanhope.
13. 23:30
  The Brits in Bollywood
  Sarfraz Manzoor reports on a new wave of British Asians reaching the screens of Bollywood.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/09/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—This Is Not About Me, Episode 5
  5/5Janice is beginning to see potential in her future, but first she must escape the past.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/09/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/09/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/09/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/09/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
8. 05:45
  Fungi - The Fifth Kingdom—5. A Fungus Amongst Us
  5/5Friend or foe? Mycologists reveal the impact that fungi have had on planet Earth.(R)

Saturday 27 September 2008