BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 8 April 2009

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Sisters of Sinai, Episode 2
  2/5Having returned from a trip to Jerusalem, the twins are separated for the first time ever.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/04/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Archbishop of Wales, Rev Dr Barry Morgan.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/04/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/04/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—08/04/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Sisters of Sinai, Episode 3
  3/5While working in the library at Mount Sinai, Agnes stumbles upon a hidden palimpsest.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Carole King; Alice Powell
  Singer and songwriter Carole King on her extraordinary life and career.
5. 11:00
  The Unknown Face
  Novelist Louise Welsh investigates the enduring fascination with the Inconnue de la Seine.
6. 11:30
  Safety Catch—Series 2, I Draw the Line
  2/4Reluctant arms dealer Simon decides to quit when he has to sell uniforms to child soldiers
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—08/04/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—08/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—08/04/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—08/04/2009
  Ed Stourton examines the future for investigative journalism and diversity in advertising.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—07/04/2009
  Under inspection.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Beirut Days
  By Kris Kenway. A day in the life of the enigmatic city where east meets west.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—08/04/2009
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Burying of Joe Bloggs, Theodora
  2/3Joe Bloggs is dead but who knew him best: his first love, his wife or his lawyer?
9. 15:45
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Charles II - Fashion Restored?
  3/15The restoration of Charles II seems to signal a return to the old sartorial order.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Picturing the Social Order
  Laurie Taylor sees an exhibition on how artists have represented social order through time
11. 16:30
  Case Notes—Occupational Health
  Dr Mark Porter explores men's health in the workplace.
12. 17:00
  PM—08/04/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/04/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 1, Walsall
  4/6Mark celebrates Walsall and why it has nothing to do with Birmingham.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/04/2009
  Businesses baulked.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—08/04/2009
  Arts news and reviews with John Wilson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Restless, Episode 3
  3/10Ruth discovers that her mother thinks that someone is trying to kill her.
6. 20:00
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Does shouting at children inflict damage or is it an inevitable part of busy family life?
7. 20:45
  Lent Talks—God Present in Absence?
  Melissa Raphael considers the idea of God's absence for many Jews in the Holocaust.
8. 21:00
  Debating Animals—Series 1, The Cat and the Dog
  2/2Rod Liddle considers the cat and the dog.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—08/04/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
10. 21:58
  Weather—08/04/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—08/04/2009
  Presented by Jane Hill. Including the latest on anti-terror raids in north-west England.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Post Office Girl, Episode 3
  3/5Christine's new-found happiness is ruined when a jealous rival spreads gossip.
13. 23:00
  My Teenage Diary—Series 1, Russell Kane
  2/6Russell Kane revisits his teenage diary for host Rufus Hound.
14. 23:15
  Bespoken Word—30/07/2008
  Highlights from the Latitude Festival in Suffolk. Performers include Kat Francois.(R)
15. 23:30
  What a Carve Up!—Episode 3
  3/8Michael Pearce meets the family's politician, Henry. Stars Robert Bathurst.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Sisters of Sinai, Episode 3
  3/5While working in the library at Mount Sinai, Agnes stumbles upon a hidden palimpsest.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/04/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Archbishop of Wales, Rev Dr Barry Morgan.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/04/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Chris Impey.

Thursday 9 April 2009