BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 28 January 2009

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/01/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Tall Man, Episode 2
  2/5Sergeant Christopher Hurley becomes the chief suspect in the death of Cameron Doomadgee.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/01/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/01/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/01/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Naftali Brawer.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/01/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/01/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—28/01/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Tall Man, Episode 3
  3/5The history of pain and violence that dominates the aboriginal community of Palm Island.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Graham Norton on musicals; Hula hooping
  Graham Norton on his role in the musical La Cage aux Folles. Plus hula hooping.
5. 11:00
  The Most Godless Town in Britain
  A Church to England missionary tries to 'redeem' the residents of Telford.
6. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Coach Trip
  4/6After a coach trip to Bridlington goes terribly wrong, Arthur decides to go 'native'.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—28/01/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. How environmentally friendly are Agas?
2. 12:57
  Weather—28/01/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—28/01/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—28/01/2009
  Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—26/01/2009
  Emergency in the calf shed.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Dreaming in English
  By John Godber and Jane Thornton. Magda's brother from Poland is coming to stay.(R)
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—28/01/2009
  Vincent Duggleby takes listeners' questions on renting and letting.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Murder She Thought - Series 2, Portrait of an Unknown Man
  2/3A painting has strange powers. Elizabeth Morgan's story is read by Miriam Margolyes.
9. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—Reunion but not Reconstruction
  38/90Former slaves enjoy a brief period of political equality in the South.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Post Soviet Death Rates - Prisoners' Partners
  Laurie Taylor explores the human cost of rapid economic change.
11. 16:30
  Case Notes—Appendicitis
  Dr Mark Porter examines the diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis.
12. 17:00
  PM—28/01/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/01/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Justin Moorhouse - The Big Am I
  Stand-Up and sketches from Manchester's Justin Moorhouse
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/01/2009
  Kenton remembers.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—28/01/2009
  With Mark Lawson. Including a review of Mrs Affleck, a new play by Samuel Adamson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Child in Time, He Remembers What Suits Him
  3/5Stephen tries to find some equilibrium in his life, but struggles to cope alone.
6. 20:00
  Unreliable Evidence—Banks and the Law
  Are the public sufficiently protected by the current laws controlling banks?
7. 20:45
  The Few—Episode 1
  1/2Andrew Keen uncovers the new elites of the digital age.
8. 21:00
  State of Mind—Happiness in a Pill?
  4/5Claudia meets some of the first trainee mental health advisers.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—28/01/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
10. 21:58
  Weather—28/01/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/01/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Jane Hill.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Episode 3
  3/10A glamorous American publisher arrives in London and besieges Juliet with flowers.
13. 23:00
  Nick Mohammed in Quarters—Episode 2
  2/4Job interview from hell. Nick's fast-paced comedy sketches.
14. 23:15
  The Correspondent—Series 2, Tom Gets Lonely
  2/4Bittersweet comic monologue, performed by Tom Allen.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—28/01/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/01/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Tall Man, Episode 3
  3/5The history of pain and violence that dominates the aboriginal community of Palm Island.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/01/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/01/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/01/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Naftali Brawer.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/01/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 29 January 2009