BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 29 July 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/07/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Accidental Billionaires, Episode 2
  2/5Soon after Mark and Eduardo meet, Mark finds himself hacking into the college networks.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/07/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/07/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/07/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/07/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/07/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/07/2009
  Anna Hill hears that disease from imported pigs could threaten the national herd.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/07/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—29/07/2009
  Lively conversation with Libby Purves and guests including photographer Terry O'Neill.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Accidental Billionaires, Episode 3
  3/5Mark acquires notoriety on campus in the aftermath of his aborted website Harvard Facemash
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sexual assault abroad; Hip dysplasia in babies
  The realities of dealing with rape and sexual assault abroad.
5. 11:00
  In Living Memory—Series 10, Oil in Dorset
  3/4How did newly privatised BP extract oil from Dorset in the 1980s without a fight?
6. 11:30
  Baggage—Series 4, Tales of the Unexpected
  4/6It's December in Edinburgh and the Christmas spirit is in short supply.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—29/07/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—29/07/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—29/07/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—29/07/2009
  Demise of The Bill in Scotland, BSkyB's yearly results, listeners desert the Asian Network
5. 14:00
  The Archers—28/07/2009
  Change of plan.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Ladies' Day
  By Amanda Whittington. To celebrate her retirement, Pearl takes two friends to the races.
7. 15:00
  Money Box—25/07/2009
  In a special edition of the programme, Paul Lewis and guests discuss saving and investing.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Three Women in a Motorhome, Rosemary's Story
  2/384-year-old Rosemary befriends a young 'hoodie' in a launderette.
9. 15:45
  Joan Armatrading's Favourite Guitarists—John Williams
  3/5Joan Armatrading meets classical guitarist John Williams.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Cervantes Don Quixote - Cultural Hybridity
  Cultural hybridity: is globalisation making the world homogenous?
11. 16:30
  Case Notes—Barrett's Oesophagus
  Dr Mark Porter explores the diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's oesophagus.
12. 17:00
  PM—29/07/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/07/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The National Theatre of Brent's Iconic Icons—Bob Dylan
  1/3Director Desmond Olivier Dingle leads a celebration of the legendary musician.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/07/2009
  Who's been washing in MY shower?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—29/07/2009
  With a review of Rachel Weisz in A Streetcar Named Desire. David Peace on his latest novel
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Help, Episode 8
  8/10Skeeter's crossing of Miss Hilly results in her exclusion from the Jackson social set.
6. 20:00
  Reality Check—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/3Discussion about whether the UK needs to send so many people to university.
7. 20:45
  Strangers in the Lobby
  Olivia O'Leary tells the story of the Irish journalists who work in the Westminster lobby.
8. 21:00
  A Life With ...—Series 5, Ospreys
  3/3Paul Evans meets Roy Dennis, who has spent a life with ospreys, in the Scottish Highlands.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—29/07/2009
  Lively conversation with Libby Purves and guests including photographer Terry O'Neill.
10. 21:58
  Weather—29/07/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/07/2009
  National and international news and analysis with David Eades.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Rapture, Episode 3
  3/10Gabrielle's patient Bethany has made an accurate prediction concerning a natural disaster.
13. 23:00
  Act Your Age—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Simon Mayo discovers which generation is the funniest.(R)
14. 23:30
  Kicking the Habit—Series 1, If the Boot Fits, Share It
  1/6Father Michael seeks guidance, but administrator Mave is the real power behind the shrine.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/07/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Accidental Billionaires, Episode 3
  3/5Mark acquires notoriety on campus in the aftermath of his aborted website Harvard Facemash
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/07/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/07/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/07/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/07/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/07/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/07/2009
  The Farming Today bees journey to the heather.

Thursday 30 July 2009