BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 22 March 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/03/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—17/03/2010
  Laurie Taylor discusses milk and modernity, and why burglary is going out of fashion.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—21/03/2010
  The sound of bells from St Petroc, South Brent in Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/03/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/03/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/03/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/03/2010
  Spring is approaching. Farming Today looks for signs of new life in the countryside.
10. 05:57
  Weather—22/03/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/03/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—22/03/2010
  Andrew Marr is joined by John Simpson, Emilie Bickerton, John R Bowen and Rob Lemkin.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—FS Saunders - The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Episode 1
  1/5The story of Violet Gibson, who tried to assassinate Benito Mussolini.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Regulation of home schooling; Time alone for mothers
  Is time alone essential or a luxury for mothers? Plus the regulation of home schooling.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, An Author in the Family
  1/5Frank's quest for fame and fortune is about to spark disaster for his family at their farm
6. 11:00
  Captured By Pirates
  Schoolgirls captured by pirates in 1935, then interned in the war, tell their stories.
7. 11:30
  Sneakiepeeks—Echo
  5/6Old tensions are stirred up when a rival team move in on Beagle's territory and target.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—22/03/2010
  The millionaire offering gas and electricity at cost price.
2. 12:57
  Weather—22/03/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—22/03/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 1
  1/13The general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini
5. 14:00
  The Archers—21/03/2010
  Pip hears some words of wisdom.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Judith Somerville - Listening to Time
  Hans goes on a journey of emotional recovery when he meets Anna on the Aran Islands.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—Soccer, Springboks and Segregation
  Allan Little examines the role of sport in the politics of South Africa.
8. 15:45
  On the Map—1. The Map Makers
  1/10Mike Parker explores the maps he fell in love with as a teenager - Ordnance Survey maps.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Beetroot and Health Legislation
  If beetroot juice is good for us, should the EU decide whether or not we are told?
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—22/03/2010
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of Islam in Europe.
11. 17:00
  PM—22/03/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/03/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 12
  12/12Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton and Tony Hawks.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/03/2010
  Vicky shows her sentimental side.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—22/03/2010
  Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, An Author in the Family
  1/5Frank's quest for fame and fortune is about to spark disaster for his family at their farm
6. 20:00
  Document—Propaganda in Northern Ireland
  Mike Thomson investigates the shadowy world of black propaganda in Northern Ireland.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Who Are The Taliban?
  Edward Stourton discovers what a negotiated peace with the Taliban would really mean.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Turbines in the Back Garden
  Do new rules make it profitable to make your own electricity? Tom Heap investigates.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—22/03/2010
  Andrew Marr is joined by John Simpson, Emilie Bickerton, John R Bowen and Rob Lemkin.
10. 21:58
  Weather—22/03/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/03/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Solar, Episode 6
  6/10Michael Beard's new girlfriend, Melissa, is behaving differently towards him.
13. 23:00
  Rory Bremner's International Satirists—Victor Giacobbo - Switzerland
  3/3Rory meets Victor Giacobbo, a satirical presence in Switzerland for the last 30 years.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/03/2010
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/03/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—FS Saunders - The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Episode 1
  1/5The story of Violet Gibson, who tried to assassinate Benito Mussolini.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/03/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/03/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/03/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/03/2010
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Tuesday 23 March 2010