BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 18 September 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Halfway to Hollywood, Episode 4
  4/5Michael's fond recollections of his sister, Angela, and the germ of A Fish Called Wanda.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/09/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/09/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Twaddle.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/09/2009
  Charlotte Smith explores the risks posed by deadly E.coli on our farms.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/09/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—Nelson Mandela Release
  Sue MacGregor reunites key players involved in the secret talks to free Nelson Mandela.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Halfway to Hollywood, Episode 5
  5/5Lots of kissing, the rushes look good, and a career swerve into world travel beckons.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—IVF concerns; Paternity leave; Make-up for dark skin
  Are women risking their lives and their livelihoods in pursuit of a child?
5. 11:00
  The Men with the Golden Feet
  A look at what the new breed of multi-millionaire footballers are doing with their wealth.
6. 11:30
  The Pickerskill Reports—Series 1, Crispin Biggerstaffe
  4/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls a large lad with a big crush.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—18/09/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—18/09/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—18/09/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—18/09/2009
  Roger Bolton is joined by Bob Shennan, the controller of Radio 2.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—17/09/2009
  Bee prepared.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Milk Race
  Comedy by Mark Tuohy. Two London milkmen race each other to Bognor Pier in their floats.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—18/09/2009
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bunny Guinness, Chris Beardshaw and Bob Flowerdew.
8. 15:45
  Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 5
  5/10Tom's scepticism is challenged by a pilot's experiences in the Triangle.(R)
9. 16:00
  Last Word—18/09/2009
  The obituary series includes tributes to Brian Barron and Keith Floyd.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—18/09/2009
  Actor Paul Bettany and director Sam Mendes discuss their latest projects.
11. 17:00
  PM—18/09/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/09/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I Guess That's Why They Call It The News—Episode 5
  5/5Fred MacAulay chairs. With Will Smith, Paul Sinha and Sarah Millican.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/09/2009
  David's half century.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—18/09/2009
  Arts news and reviews.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Liam, Pets
  5/5Reports come in that missing Liam has been found. Police question a teenage girl.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—18/09/2009
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Ashbourne in Derbyshire.
7. 20:50
  David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup
  The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Murder Every Monday
  Clifford Flush and the Asterisk Club establish themselves as 'homicide consultants'.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—18/09/2009
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—18/09/2009
  National and international news and analysis.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ordinary Thunderstorms, Episode 5
  5/10Depressed at the way his life has turned out, Adam seeks some friendly human contact.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Miriam Makeba
  Kate Humble discusses the South African singer and anti-apartheid activist, Miriam Makeba.
13. 23:30
  Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Martin Jarvis reads from a Haynes manual, plus more wireless weirdness.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/09/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Halfway to Hollywood, Episode 5
  5/5Lots of kissing, the rushes look good, and a career swerve into world travel beckons.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/09/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/09/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/09/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/09/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
8. 05:45
  Wars of The Roses—Episode 4
  4/4The finalists gather for the results at a gala event at Chester Racecourse.(R)

Saturday 19 September 2009