BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 3 April 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Old Boys' Network, Episode 4
  4/5Rae was called on to deal with anyone from a scholar stealing books to the Prime Minister.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/04/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Leslie Griffiths.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/04/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/04/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sebastian Faulks
  Kirsty Young invites writer Sebastian Faulks to choose eight records.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Old Boys' Network, Episode 5
  5/5Rae wonders if he is as qualified for the job as a colleague who was a war veteran.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Cervical cancer screening; Singer Lea DeLaria
  Should HPV tests be added to the UK's cervical cancer screening regime?
5. 11:00
  The Darwinian Sistine Chapel
  Following artist Tanya Kovats as she decorates the ceiling of the Natural History Museum.
6. 11:30
  The Stanley Baxter Playhouse—Series 3, Fife Circle
  2/3By Michael Chaplin. Elderly brothers Hugh and Alec embark on a journey of discovery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—03/04/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—03/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—03/04/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—03/04/2009
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—02/04/2009
  Peggy steps in.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Tony's Little Sister and the Paradox of Monasticism
  By David and Caroline Stafford. The story of St Anthony from his sister's point of view.(R)
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—03/04/2009
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Chris Beardshaw and Bunny Guinness.
8. 15:45
  Into the Gap—Episode 5
  5/5Lemn meets two businessmen with thermal imaging cameras.
9. 16:00
  Last Word—03/04/2009
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—03/04/2009
  Francine Stock talks to Richard Curtis about his new comedy, The Boat That Rocked.
11. 17:00
  PM—03/04/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/04/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 27, Episode 5
  5/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/04/2009
  A guest from the past.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—03/04/2009
  Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Monsters v Aliens; Billy Bragg; extreme theatre.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Daunt and Dervish, Episode 5
  5/5Mrs Mackie chooses a rather awkward time to pay a visit.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—03/04/2009
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Stafford.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—High-Priced Porn
  Clive James gives his take on the adult film industry.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—The Monkey's Mask
  Detective tale set in Sydney, adapted from the novel by Australian poet Dorothy Porter.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—03/04/2009
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—03/04/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Earth Hums in B Flat, Episode 5
  5/5Standing on the cusp of adolescence, Gwenni finds out the truth about her grandmother.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Ann Widdecombe and Kate Humble
  Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Ann Widdecombe and Kate Humble.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—03/04/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Old Boys' Network, Episode 5
  5/5Rae wonders if he is as qualified for the job as a colleague who was a war veteran.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/04/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Archbishop of Wales, Rev Dr Barry Morgan.
8. 05:45
  The Estuary—Episode 1
  1/5At low tide, the vast expanses of mud are a magnet for migratory birds.(R)

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