BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 19 November 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Don't Sleep There Are Snakes, Episode 2
  2/5Daniel's wife and daughter fall dangerously ill with malaria.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/11/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Derek Boden.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/11/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/11/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—19/11/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Don't Sleep There Are Snakes, Episode 3
  3/5The Piraha tribe get drunk.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jacqui Smith; Black women's pay
  Home Secretary Jacqui Smith interviewed. Plus, the earnings of black women in Britain.
5. 11:00
  The Lament of the SS Mendi
  Jackie Kay remembers the sinking of the SS Mendi in the English Channel in 1917.
6. 11:30
  The Casebook of Inspector Steine—The Uses of Literacy
  4/6Brunswick goes under cover as a careers master in a prestigious girls' school.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—19/11/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—19/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—19/11/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—19/11/2008
  Steve Hewlett presents a new topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—18/11/2008
  A listening ear.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Architects
  By Chris Dunkley. Howard meets Pat, who has decided that things have to change.(R)
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—16/11/2008
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Matthew Biggs, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Berlin, Funeral in Berlin
  3/5A top-ranking officer in Red Army security offers to sell a Russian scientist to the West.
9. 15:45
  Lights, Camera, Landmark—Lacock, Wiltshire
  3/5How this Wiltshire village has been used for period dramas such as The Other Boleyn Girl.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Male Immaturity - Female Political Prisoners
  Laurie Taylor explores the contention that men might be failing to grow up.
11. 16:30
  All in the Mind—How Mad Are You? - EMDR - Aids Orphans
  Claudia Hammond explores new research into Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.
12. 17:00
  PM—19/11/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/11/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 4, And The Winner Is ...
  3/6The self-centred social worker has dreams of glory. And Irene makes an announcement.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/11/2008
  Cast confusion.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—19/11/2008
  With Mark Lawson. Including reaction to John Sergeant quitting Strictly Come Dancing.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—A Taste For Death, Episode 8
  8/10A trip to see romantic novelist Millicent Gentle reveals more important information.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—19/11/2008
  Melanie Philips, Michael Portillo, Kenan Malik and Claire Fox cross-examine witnesses.
7. 20:45
  Historians in the Tent of the General—Episode 2
  2/2Andrew talks to Dr Henry Kissinger about his relationship with various US presidents.
8. 21:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—18/11/2008
  Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals
9. 21:30
  Midweek—19/11/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
10. 21:58
  Weather—19/11/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/11/2008
  News and analysis. Is DR Congo rebels pulling back an encouraging sign?
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Bruce Chatwin - On the Black Hill, Episode 3
  3/5As the war begins, twin brothers Lewis and Benjamin face separation for the first time.
13. 23:00
  15 Minute Musical—Series 5, We're All Going on an Olympic Odyssey
  3/6London 2012 is fast approaching and the country is relying on Boris Johnson.
14. 23:15
  Self-Storage—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6It's Dave's birthday, so Ron and Geoff arrange a celebration.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/11/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Don't Sleep There Are Snakes, Episode 3
  3/5The Piraha tribe get drunk.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/11/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Derek Boden.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/11/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Melanie Abbott.

Thursday 20 November 2008