BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 19 March 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/03/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 4
  4/5Chopin is plagued by ill health and his relationship with George Sand breaks down.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/03/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/03/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/03/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Gordon Gray.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/03/2010
  The RSPCA says animal welfare should be considered by planners debating a huge dairy.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/03/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Duncan Bannatyne
  Kirsty Young's castaway is entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 5
  5/5As Paris is shaken by revolution, Chopin seeks refuge in Scotland.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Celibacy in the Catholic Church; Jesca Hoop
  A discussion on allegations of abuse in the Catholic Church. Plus songwriter Jesca Hoop.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Cloths Of Heaven, Episode 5
  5/5After a fleeting but cathartic affair Rachel returns to face her lover, Kamal.
6. 11:00
  China, Britain and the Nunzilla Conundrum
  Writer Anna Chen tracks a novelty toy from design in Britain to manufacture in China.
7. 11:30
  Jeeves - Live!—Series 1, Fixing It for Freddie
  1/2Bertie Wooster describes attempts to reunite his chum Freddie with ex-fiancee Elizabeth.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—19/03/2010
  Blockbuster up for sale, clampdown on extra car hire charges and surfing in Bournemouth.
2. 12:57
  Weather—19/03/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—19/03/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—19/03/2010
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—18/03/2010
  Time is running out for Kenton.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Final Demands, The Distinguished Thing
  6/6It's Adam's brother Derek who holds the key to how the story ends for the group of friends
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—19/03/2010
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson.
8. 15:45
  A Brief History of Double Entry Book-keeping—Episode 10
  10/10Jolyon Jenkins looks at accountancy as obfuscation.
9. 16:00
  Last Word—19/03/2010
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—19/03/2010
  Gurinder Chadha discusses her new film, It's A Wonderful Afterlife.
11. 17:00
  PM—19/03/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/03/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 30, Episode 3
  3/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/03/2010
  Pip fights fire with fire at Brookfield.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—19/03/2010
  Vadim Jean on his film about two men's 37 years in solitary confinement.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Cloths Of Heaven, Episode 5
  5/5After a fleeting but cathartic affair Rachel returns to face her lover, Kamal.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—19/03/2010
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Leeds.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—19/03/2010
  Simon Schama looks forward to spring with personal reflections on the changing seasons.
8. 21:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)
  3/20Neil Macgregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made.
9. 21:58
  Weather—19/03/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/03/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Solar, Episode 5
  5/10It is now five years since Professor Michael Beard framed his ex-wife's lover for murder.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—John Oxford and Dorothy Crawford
  Sue MacGregor, John Oxford and Dorothy Crawford discuss their favourite books.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/03/2010
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/03/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Chopin: Prince of the Romantics, Episode 5
  5/5As Paris is shaken by revolution, Chopin seeks refuge in Scotland.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/03/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/03/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/03/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
8. 05:45
  iPM—20/03/2010
  The news programme that starts with its listeners. With Jennifer Tracey and Eddie Mair.

Saturday 20 March 2010