BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 19 August 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—My Father's Places, Episode 2
  2/5While her father composes Under Milk Wood in the garden shed, Aeronwy makes noise outside.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/08/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/08/2009
  Charlotte Smith investigates claims of a 'Waitrose Effect' on high-end food businesses.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/08/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Between Ourselves—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Two chefs discuss their careers and how fine restaurants can survive in the recession.
3. 09:30
  Very Amazing: Behind the Scenes at the V and A—Episode 3
  3/5Rosie Goldsmith goes backstage to examine the concept of the blockbuster exhibition.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—My Father's Places, Episode 3
  3/5When life gets too much at the Boat House, Aeronwy finds sanctuary with her grandmother.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Trunks v swimming shorts; Ariana Franklin
  Male swimwear debated. Plus, author Ariana Franklin on her feisty female sleuth.
6. 11:00
  Written in Stone
  How an ancient stone inscription came to the National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul.
7. 11:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 3, Passion
  1/4How to get all loved up. Poetry and sketches from Pam Ayres.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—19/08/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—19/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—19/08/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—19/08/2009
  Journalistic impartility, Media Studies as a soft option and Oxo's new ad campaign.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—18/08/2009
  Post datem.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hudson and Pepperdine Save the Planet
  Comedy about climate change and how to combat it.(R)
7. 15:00
  Money Box—Coping with the Recession, Episode 1
  1/3Penny Haslam looks for advice to help small businesses cope with the recession.
8. 15:30
  Pavilion Pieces—The Indian Hospital
  2/3By Kellie Jackson. A royal visit has a disturbing impact on two young Gurkha brothers.
9. 15:45
  Tea and Biscuits—Episode 3
  3/5Beekeeper John Chapple invites Hardeep Singh Kohli to join him in his daily ritual.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Personal Insecurity and Religious Belief - Oxford Admissions
  Does inequality lead to religion? Laurie Taylor explores the lastest research.
11. 16:30
  Case Notes—Blood Clots
  Dr Mark Porter on how blood clots kill thousands of hospital patients in England each year
12. 17:00
  PM—19/08/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/08/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Odd Half Hour—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4What it's like to own your own Hadron Collider.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/08/2009
  Guitarist seeks boots.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—19/08/2009
  Arts news and reviews. Mark Lawson presents a special edition from the Edinburgh Festival.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Katie Hims - Five Wedding Dresses, The Scarecrow
  3/5Carla suddenly finds herself the object of attention for all the village men.
6. 20:00
  The Atheist and the Bishop—Episode 1
  1/3Philosopher Dr Miranda Fricker and Lord Harries of Pentregarth tackle suffering and death.
7. 20:45
  The Election Agent—Episode 3
  3/3Shaun Ley finds out what really goes on behind the scenes of an election campaign.
8. 21:00
  Nature—Series 3, Episode 1
  Brett Westwood encounters the large blue butterfly on the Somerset Downs.
9. 21:30
  Between Ourselves—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Two chefs discuss their careers and how fine restaurants can survive in the recession.
10. 21:58
  Weather—19/08/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/08/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Travels Through France and Italy, Episode 3
  3/5French horses seem uncontrollable; even more so when Smollet demonstrates his blunderbuss.
13. 23:00
  Dave Podmore's Ashes
  While England's cricketers battle the Aussies, where is the game's laziest journeyman?
14. 23:30
  Kicking the Habit—Series 1, Barrow Rage
  4/6Father Athanasius' carbon footprint has an impact on the friary's watering policies.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—My Father's Places, Episode 3
  3/5When life gets too much at the Boat House, Aeronwy finds sanctuary with her grandmother.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/08/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/08/2009
  Charlotte Smith asks why only 10 per cent of a 3-million-pound fund will help rural areas

Thursday 20 August 2009