BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 5 February 2009

FM Schedule

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Last Supper, Episode 3
  3/5The family visit Assisi, where they become acquainted with the life of St Francis.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Prebendary Edward Mason.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/02/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Brothers Grimm
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Last Supper, Episode 4
  4/5The family see Rafael's masterpieces in Florence and then head south to Naples and Pompeii
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Author Charlotte Roche; Women's politics in the US
  Author Charlotte Roche on her explicit novel Wetlands. Plus, women's politics under Obama.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—05/02/2009
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
6. 11:30
  The Monsarrat Archive
  Barry Norman explores the archive of material amassed by author Nicholas Monsarrat.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—05/02/2009
  With Winifred Robinson. Including an interview with Higher Education Minister David Lammy.
2. 12:57
  Weather—05/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—05/02/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Costing the Earth—Totally Uncool
  Investigating the harmful effects of the over-use of air conditioning and chiller cabinets
5. 14:00
  The Archers—04/02/2009
  Neil pulls out.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Monkeyface
  By Linda Marshall Griffiths. Siddy, eight, and his big sister search for their father.(R)
7. 15:02
  Open Country—Winter Wildlife Crisis
  The sharp frosts and winter storms which have devastated the delicate wildlife of Cornwall
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Sparks Charity
  Ronnie Corbett appeals on behalf of Sparks Charity.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Three Stories by Haruki Murakami, The Mirror
  3/3A caretaker catches sight of himself in a mirror and sees more than he bargained for.
10. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—The Farmers and Workers Revolt
  44/90The rise of unionisation and strikes across America. Will socialism take off?
11. 16:00
  Bookclub—Bernard Cornwell
  James Naughtie talks to the novelist Bernard Cornwell.
12. 16:30
  Material World—Up, Up and Away! - Iron in the Sea
  Quentin Cooper hears about ambitious balloon flights carrying a special telescope.
13. 17:00
  PM—05/02/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/02/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, The Great Escape
  5/6The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/02/2009
  Art loses out.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—05/02/2009
  Including a review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona, written and directed by Woody Allen.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alexandre Dumas - The Lady of the Camellias, Episode 4
  4/5Armand's father begs his son to leave Marguerite.
6. 20:00
  Investigation—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/4Simon Cox investigates the dangers, and possible merits, of incinerating waste.
7. 20:30
  In Business—The Remarkable Mr China
  Peter Day talks to Irish businessman Liam Casey from his base in Shenzen, near Hong Kong.
8. 21:00
  Leading Edge—Funding Science in the Recession
  Can funding science help the recession?
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Brothers Grimm
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm.
10. 21:58
  Weather—05/02/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/02/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Episode 9
  9/10Juliet continues to live in Elizabeth's old home and look after her daughter, Kit.
13. 23:00
  Recorded for Training Purposes—Series 3, Episode 5
  5/6Sketch show about modern communication and contemporary obsessions.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/02/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Last Supper, Episode 4
  4/5The family see Rafael's masterpieces in Florence and then head south to Naples and Pompeii
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Prebendary Edward Mason.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Friday 6 February 2009