BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 30 July 2009

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Evening
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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/07/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 5, Screening
  3/4At what point is a woman's disability an obstacle to her having fertility treatment?
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Accidental Billionaires, Episode 4
  4/5In summer 2004, Mark moves the team to Silicon Valley, but Eduardo remains behind.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Widowhood at 23; Joint family holidays
  Amy Molloy on widowhood at 23. Plus, the dos and don'ts of the joint family holiday.
5. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—A Journey Without Maps
  Humphrey Hawksley retraces an extraordinary journey undertaken by Graham Greene.
6. 11:30
  Frequently Asked Questions
  Ian Sansom examines the changing relationship between authors and their readers.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—30/07/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Shari Vahl. Including Face the Facts.
2. 12:57
  Weather—30/07/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—30/07/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Questions, Questions—30/07/2009
  Stewart Henderson answers those intriguing questions from everyday life.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—29/07/2009
  Who's been washing in MY shower?
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Marmalade for Comrade Philby
  By Christopher William Hill. A novelist's latest spy novel is reworked by its translator.
7. 15:00
  Open Country—Firth of Lorne
  Helen Mark on the battle between fishermen and conservationists over the Firth of Lorne.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—SSAFA Forces Help
  Martin Bell appeals on behalf of SSAFA Forces Help.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Three Women in a Motorhome, Kate's Story
  3/3Plans for the 'grand tour' go awry.
10. 15:45
  Joan Armatrading's Favourite Guitarists—Russell Lissack
  4/5Joan meets Russell Lissack, lead guitarist of indie-rock band Bloc Party.
11. 16:00
  Open Book—Chris Patten, Adam Thirlwell, and Holiday Paperbacks
  Mariella Frostrup's guests include Chris Patten, former governor of Hong Kong.
12. 16:30
  Material World—30/07/2009
  The genetics of cystic fibrosis, 20 years on.
13. 17:00
  PM—30/07/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/07/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Shappi Talk—Series 1, Growing Up in the UK
  4/4Shappi Khorsandi discusses growing up, with guests Ava Vidal and Ben Okri.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—30/07/2009
  Helen on the warpath.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—30/07/2009
  Arts news and reviews. Includes a review of the film Coco Before Chanel.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Help, Episode 9
  9/10Minny worries that Miss Celia is about to make a fool of herself.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Dog Fighting
  Amardeep Bassey looks at a rise in organised dog fighting among young British Asians.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Learning Curve
  Peter Day finds out how people can create learning organisations.
8. 21:00
  Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 5, Screening
  3/4At what point is a woman's disability an obstacle to her having fertility treatment?
9. 21:45
  Top of the Class—Series 1, Bill Morris
  1/4Former TGWU leader Bill Morris returns to the component manufacturer where he began work.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—30/07/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—30/07/2009
  National and international news and analysis with David Eades.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Rapture, Episode 4
  4/10Bethany predicts a powerful earthquake in Turkey.
13. 23:00
  Bigipedia—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4The omniscient friend you know from your computer and laser watch takes over Radio 4.
14. 23:30
  Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—1. Justice
  1/4The Bergerac obsessive's guiding force is a tape of the ancient Chinese text of the Tao.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/07/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Accidental Billionaires, Episode 4
  4/5In summer 2004, Mark moves the team to Silicon Valley, but Eduardo remains behind.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/07/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/07/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/07/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/07/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/07/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/07/2009
  Holidaying at home is paying off for market towns and villages in Britian.

Friday 31 July 2009