BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 12 February 2010

FM Schedule

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC), Mold Gold Cape
  4/5Neil MacGregor tells the story of a gold cape found in Wales and made over 3500 years ago.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/02/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/02/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Mark Coffey.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/02/2010
  Charlotte Smith hears that farm land prices have risen 164 per cent in ten years.
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—12/02/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Gok Wan
  Kirsty Young's castaway is the stylist Gok Wan.
3. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC), Statue of Ramesses
  5/5The world of Egypt as ruled by Ramesses II and told through one of his giant statues
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Kelly McGillis, Clare Morrall; Female entrepreneurs
  Kelly McGillis on her life and career. Plus, author Clare Morrall on her literary success.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 12: 1966-1969 - Pleidiol Wyf I'm Gwlad/True To My Land, Episode 5
  5/5Sharon protests against the Investiture by taking part in a vigil at Cilmeri.
6. 11:00
  The Mystery of the Moving Statues
  Gerry Anderson finds out why people in Ireland are seeing visions of the Virgin Mary.
7. 11:30
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Cast in Order of Disappearance, Episode 3
  3/4Someone is determined to kill Jodie, but can Charles save the day before it's too late?
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—12/02/2010
  Consumer news and issues with Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—12/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—12/02/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—12/02/2010
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—11/02/2010
  The future looks brighter at Keeper's Cottage.
6. 14:15
  Bad Faith—Vengeance Is Mine
  Lenny Henry stars as Jake Thorne, a Birmingham police chaplain who's lost his faith.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—12/02/2010
  Eric Robson chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and Pippa Greenwood.
8. 15:45
  A Guide to Woodland Birds—5. The Big Stuff
  5/5Brett Westwood identifies the sounds of jays, tawny owls and sparrowhawks.(R)
9. 16:00
  Last Word—12/02/2010
  The lives of Alexander McQueen, Sir John Dankworth, Charlie Wilson, Ian Carmichael.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—12/02/2010
  James McAvoy talks Tolstoy; Tom Ford on the links between designing and directing.
11. 17:00
  PM—12/02/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/02/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 70, Episode 6
  6/8Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Will Smith, Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton and Milton Jones.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/02/2010
  There's a sad shock in store for Jill.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—12/02/2010
  With a review of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief and Sebastian Barry's new play.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC), Statue of Ramesses
  5/5The world of Egypt as ruled by Ramesses II and told through one of his giant statues
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—12/02/2010
  Shaun Ley chairs the topical debate from Burnley.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—12/02/2010
  Lisa Jardine reflects on the power of music and the value of musical education.
8. 21:00
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 12: 1966-1969 - Pleidiol Wyf I'm Gwlad/True To My Land, Omnibus
  A student and an eminent historian share the same passion for Wales and the Welsh language
9. 21:58
  Weather—12/02/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—12/02/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Capturing America, The Diaries of Tennessee Williams
  5/5The diaries of Tennessee Williams reveal a social butterfly.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Chris Packham and Stella Duffy
  Sue MacGregor, Chris Packham and Stella Duffy discuss their favourite books.
13. 23:30
  From the Ban to the Booker—Episode 2
  2/2In 1950 a novel called Women's Barracks sparked a new genre of lesbian pulp fiction.(R)
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Beginning of Science and Literature (1500 - 700 BC), Statue of Ramesses
  5/5The world of Egypt as ruled by Ramesses II and told through one of his giant statues
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/02/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/02/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Johnston McKay.
8. 05:45
  iPM—13/02/2010
  The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.

Saturday 13 February 2010