BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 23 February 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC), Oxus Chariot Model
  1/5Neil MacGregor tells the story of a tiny gold chariot from ancient Persia.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/02/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/02/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Gemma Simmonds.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/02/2010
  Scotland's farmers get three million pounds in aid after snow ruins farm buildings.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/02/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  The Long View—National Debt
  The long view of national debt, from Waterloo to today's financial crisis.
3. 09:30
  When I Grow Up—Episode 2
  2/5John Waite reports on how childhood dreams and ambitions match up to the reality of life.
4. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC), Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur + Lapith
  2/5Neil MacGregor with some of the world's most disputed objects - the Parthenon sculptures
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Alison Goldfrapp; Lady Jane Grey; Marriage v Children
  Should you put your marriage before the kids? Plus, singer Alison Goldfrapp.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Absent, Mediation
  2/5Tony assumes that he can see his children whenever he wants to, but Clare has other ideas.
7. 11:00
  Affluent Workers Revisited, Revisited
  Sarfraz Manzoor revisits a 1980s sociological study of Luton with Professor Fiona Devine.
8. 11:30
  The Ballets Russes in England—What did Britain do for Diaghilev?
  1/2Jane Pritchard traces 20 years of the Ballets Russes in England.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—23/02/2010
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—23/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—23/02/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Soul Music—Praise My Soul
  The story of Henry Francis Lyte's hymn that never fails to move a congregation.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—22/02/2010
  Tensions run high for David and Elizabeth.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Nell Leyshon - War Bride
  Eleanor and Clarence are on a ship - and so is her childhood sweetheart.(R)
7. 15:00
  Making History—23/02/2010
  Vanessa Collingridge asks listeners to suggest objects to help tell A History of The World
8. 15:30
  Elvis in Prestwick—Elvis in Prestwick
  1/3By Oliver Emanuel. A shy young girl is dragged to see Elvis by her best friend.
9. 15:45
  The Generation Gap—Series 1: Respect, Nobility
  2/5Viscount De L'Isle and his daughter discuss changing attitudes towards the aristocracy.
10. 16:00
  The Law Show—Super Injunctions and Privacy Law
  Examining super-injunctions and what the recent John Terry case says about privacy law.
11. 16:30
  A Good Read—Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson
  Kenneth Cranham and Adam Nicolson join Sue MacGregor to discuss their favourite books.
12. 17:00
  PM—23/02/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/02/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter, Roy Walker, Hils Barker and Cannon and Ball.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/02/2010
  Ambridge says goodbye to Phil.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—23/02/2010
  Thomas Heatherwick on Henry Moore; Lady Antonia Fraser on Delaroche; Michael Winner.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC), Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur + Lapith
  2/5Neil MacGregor with some of the world's most disputed objects - the Parthenon sculptures
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Concerns over child courts
  Jenny Cuffe asks why CAFCASS, the family courts' advisory service, is facing a backlog.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—23/02/2010
  Why are many blind people not receiving medical information in the format of their choice?
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Parasites
  Dr Mark Porter on the parasites that can invade our bodies.
9. 21:30
  The Long View—National Debt
  The long view of national debt, from Waterloo to today's financial crisis.
10. 21:58
  Weather—23/02/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/02/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Moonlight in Odessa, Episode 7
  7/10Daria rejects Vlad's offer of marriage, choosing instead to join Tristan in America.
13. 23:00
  Fabulous—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/4The Queen is coming to visit Faye's office. Mum has made some bruschetta.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/02/2010
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament and Susan Hulme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC), Parthenon Sculpture: Centaur + Lapith
  2/5Neil MacGregor with some of the world's most disputed objects - the Parthenon sculptures
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/02/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/02/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Gemma Simmonds.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/02/2010
  The head of the Environment Agency says GM technology should be explored. With Anna Hill.

Wednesday 24 February 2010