BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 27 March 2009

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Emma Kennedy - The Tent, the Bucket and Me, Episode 4
  4/5Emma's mum agrees to holiday sans tent. But nights under a proper roof spark complications
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/03/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Athene Donald
  Kirsty Young's castaway is scientist Athene Donald.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Emma Kennedy - The Tent, the Bucket and Me, Episode 5
  5/5With her final family camping trip to France, Emma faces sunburn and public humiliation.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Adopting children following bereavement; Reversing female circumcision
  How long should bereaved parents have to wait before adopting?
5. 11:00
  Darwin Songs
  Eight singer-songwriters write songs about the life and work of Charles Darwin.
6. 11:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 3, Astonishing Archie
  1/3By Bill Paterson. Two brothers argue over the choice of music for an old friend's funeral.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—27/03/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—27/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—27/03/2009
  National and international news with Brian Hanrahan.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—27/03/2009
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—26/03/2009
  The whole truth.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Peter Souter - Stream, River, Sea
  Grief-stricken Hugh and Bella keep meeting after the sudden deaths of their loved ones.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—27/03/2009
  Eric Robson chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and Pippa Greenwood.
8. 15:45
  Soundscape: The Lion Pride—Episode 5
  5/5Now more than two years old, it is time for Kidogu to find a territory of his own.
9. 16:00
  Last Word—27/03/2009
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—27/03/2009
  Francine Stock talks to Colin Firth about his new film, Genova.
11. 17:00
  PM—27/03/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/03/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 27, Episode 4
  4/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/03/2009
  Chris is needled.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—27/03/2009
  With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Alastair Campbell on public speaking.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—AM Homes - This Book Will Save Your Life, Episode 5
  5/5Bob Dylan is a cleaning lady? The hobo is a famous writer? Richard realises what it means.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—27/03/2009
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Dalston, Cumbria.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—The Speeding Judge
  Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.
8. 21:00
  Stone—Series 1, 3. God's Witness
  3/3A witness to a murder by a notorious gang risks her safety to speak up.
9. 21:58
  Weather—27/03/2009
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—27/03/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—It's Beginning To Hurt, The Half-Sister
  5/5Martin now teaches guitar to the wealthy. But one client has a hidden agenda.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambaccini
  Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambacinni.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/03/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Emma Kennedy - The Tent, the Bucket and Me, Episode 5
  5/5With her final family camping trip to France, Emma faces sunburn and public humiliation.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/03/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Leslie Griffiths.
8. 05:45
  iPM—28/03/2009
  The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.

Saturday 28 March 2009