BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 17 October 2008

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Age of Wonder, Episode 4
  4/5Sir Humphry Davy's solution to the problem of deadly gas explosions in mines.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/10/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sanjeev Bhaskar
  Kirsty Young's castaway is actor and director Sanjeev Bhaskar.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Age of Wonder, Episode 5
  5/5Developments in physics and chemistry led to a debate about the role of science.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Children's database; Umbilical cord blood banking
  Should all children's details be held on a national database?
5. 11:00
  Women in Uniform—Episode 1
  1/2Martin Bell investigates the growing numbers of women in the British military.
6. 11:30
  Agatha Christie—Crooked House, Episode 1
  1/4Charles hopes to wed his wartime sweetheart Sophia, but then her grandfather dies suddenly(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—17/10/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—17/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—17/10/2008
  National and international news with Brian Hanrahan.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—17/10/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—16/10/2008
  An offer spurned.
6. 14:15
  Paul Evans - Owls
  A wish sworn on a barn owl feather turns into a fatal curse.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Sheffield
  Clare Balding walks with a group of refugees and asylum seekers in Sheffield.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Cheltenham Literature Festival Stories: Booker 40 Selection, Episode 5
  5/5Ben Okri.
9. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—Let Us Conquer Space
  25/90The building of the Erie Canal and the railway boom.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—17/10/2008
  John Wilson presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—17/10/2008
  The Coen Brothers on violence, posture and alternative endings.
12. 17:00
  PM—17/10/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/10/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 66, Episode 4
  4/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With guests Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Fred MacAulay, Sue Perkins.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/10/2008
  Keeping mum.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—17/10/2008
  Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Carlos Fuentes.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Color Purple, Episode 10
  10/10Shug is back, and Celie is finally reunited with her sister Nettie and her children.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—17/10/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Accrington, Lancashire.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—17/10/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
8. 21:00
  America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus—East and West
  5/18Thousands move west, while Indian tribes who do not assimilate are forced off their land.
9. 21:58
  Weather—17/10/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/10/2008
  Robin Lustig speaks to a worldwide panel of guests on the future direction of Afghanistan.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sentimental Education, Episode 10
  10/15Revolution is in the air, but Frederic only has eyes for Mme Arnoux.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Terry Jones and Mark Borkowski
  Terry Jones and Mark Borkowski join Sue MacGregor at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/10/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Age of Wonder, Episode 5
  5/5Developments in physics and chemistry led to a debate about the role of science.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/10/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
8. 05:45
  iPM—18/10/2008
  Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.

Saturday 18 October 2008