BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 22 October 2008

FM Schedule

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Searching For Schindler: A Memoir by Thomas Keneally—2. Journey
  2/5Poldek and Thomas set out to meet some of the Jews saved by Oskar.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/10/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—22/10/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Searching For Schindler: A Memoir by Thomas Keneally—3. Horror
  3/5Poldek takes Thomas to Poland to witness 'the intimacy of horror' in the Krakow ghetto.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Stargazing; Teaching children about finance
  The former Curator of Astronomy at the Royal Observatory on how to read the night sky.
5. 11:00
  Byzantium Unearthed—Episode 3
  3/3Bettany Hughes ventures to the troubled borders of this massive empire.
6. 11:30
  Inspector Steine—The Anniversary
  6/6It's the five-year anniversary of the Middle Street Massacre and trouble is afoot.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—22/10/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—22/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—22/10/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—22/10/2008
  Steve Hewlett presents a new topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—21/10/2008
  Old flames.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Mandrake
  Irene threatens her neighbour when he suggests cutting down a tree.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—19/10/2008
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and Tracy Wilson.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Wayfarers All: A Hundred Years of The Wind in the Willows, Weasel
  3/5A pawn broker gets more than he bargained for when a mysterious woman visits his shop.
9. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—Paddies, Papists and Demon Drink
  28/90Irish immigrants flock to America, where they are not always welcome.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Urban Crime and Disorder - Demography of Death
  Laurie Taylor speaks to Harvard's Robert Sampson about what causes disorder in cities.
11. 16:30
  Am I Normal?—Series 5, Working Memory
  4/4Vivienne Parry continues her quest to find out what is normal.
12. 17:00
  PM—22/10/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/10/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Castle—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Lady Anne goes uncover as a serving wench at the local pub to get closer to Sam.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/10/2008
  Bad for her health.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—22/10/2008
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including an interview with Gary Lightbody.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—How Shall I Tell the Dog?, Episode 3
  3/5Cancer - the infrequently asked questions; cancer and astrology.
6. 20:00
  The Divine Spark of Music
  Composer James MacMillan delivers the Sandford St Martin Lecture.
7. 20:45
  Classrooms to Power—Episode 1
  1/2Michael Dobbs on whether Churchill's headmaster foresaw the future leader in the boy.
8. 21:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—21/10/2008
  Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals
9. 21:30
  Midweek—22/10/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
10. 21:58
  Weather—22/10/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/10/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sentimental Education, Episode 13
  13/15Frederic cannot forget his love for Mme Arnoux. Rosanette has some dramatic news.
13. 23:00
  Tina C Goes Down Under: The Aborogynal Monologues—Canberra
  3/4The singer heads for the Australian capital. Will she get a warm reception?
14. 23:15
  The Exterminating Angels—Episode 3
  3/4The urbanised pest controllers tackle a troublesome pigeon.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/10/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Searching For Schindler: A Memoir by Thomas Keneally—3. Horror
  3/5Poldek takes Thomas to Poland to witness 'the intimacy of horror' in the Krakow ghetto.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 23 October 2008