BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 10 March 2009

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Settler's Cookbook, Episode 1
  1/5Yasmin makes an emotional journey to Britain after Idi Amin seizes control of Uganda.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/03/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Call Yourself a Feminist—Episode 1
  1/3Bettany Hughes presents a series of discussions tracing the development of feminist ideas.
3. 09:30
  The Prime Ministers—Series 1, Sir Robert Peel
  3/8Sir Robert Peel, who put the national interest before party interest.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Settler's Cookbook, Episode 2
  2/5Yasmin recalls her family history, from her parents' meeting to her childhood in Kampala.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Children's friendships; Laura Izibor
  How to make sense of your child's friendships. Plus, Laura Izibor performs live.
6. 11:00
  Adventures in Junk
  Alan Dein discovers the surprising history of the adventure playground.
7. 11:30
  What Texting Owes to the Literary Enlightenment
  The links between text-speak and the language of the 18th-Century Literary Enlightenment.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—10/03/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—10/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—10/03/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats—Series 7, Charlie Parker
  1/4Ken talks to Soweto Kinch about saxophonist Charlie Parker, one of the founders of bebop.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—09/03/2009
  Matt's limited options.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Anaesthesia
  How Humphry Davy came close to discovering the anaesthetic powers of nitrous oxide.
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—10/03/2009
  Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Virginia Gilbert - Abroad, Hesitation
  1/3A husband on holiday with his wife is tested to the limit by the tantrums of a young boy.
9. 15:45
  Wildlife and the Marine Bill—Episode 2
  2/5The impact that the Bill could have on Britain's declining fish stocks.
10. 16:00
  The Law Show—Prosecuting Pirates
  Reporting on the problems faced by governments prosecuting sea pirates.
11. 16:30
  A Good Read—Angie Errigo and Jesse Armstrong
  Sue MacGregor, Angie Errigo and Jesse Armstrong discuss favourite books. From 2009.
12. 17:00
  PM—10/03/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/03/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Cremona
  3/6Arthur is struck dumb by a film star, and Douglas has to disguise 30 knights in a hurry.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/03/2009
  Jazzer wants compensation.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—10/03/2009
  Mark Lawson meets writer and director Tony Gilroy.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 1948-1953: Starting From Scratch, Episode 2
  2/5After hearing some bad news, Hazel waits with her brother for the return of their mother.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Concerns over Redcaps' role
  The record of the Royal Military Police in dealing with alleged crimes by UK forces.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—10/03/2009
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Am I Normal?—Series 6, Early Menopause
  3/4As more women delay pregnancy, will early menopause be recognised more?
9. 21:30
  Call Yourself a Feminist—Episode 1
  1/3Bettany Hughes presents a series of discussions tracing the development of feminist ideas.
10. 21:58
  Weather—10/03/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—10/03/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Family Money, Episode 2
  2/10When Fanny is discharged from hospital, her children are concerned about how she will cope
13. 23:00
  Mastering the Universe—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Investigating the fun that can be had through the gift of children.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/03/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Settler's Cookbook, Episode 2
  2/5Yasmin recalls her family history, from her parents' meeting to her childhood in Kampala.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Wednesday 11 March 2009