BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 26 March 2010

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/03/2010
  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 4
  4/5Moments after shooting Mussolini, Violet Gibson seemed confused. Was it an act of sanity?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/03/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/03/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/03/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/03/2010
  A quarter of a million new trees are currently being planted in south east England.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—26/03/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Frank Cottrell-Boyce
  Kirsty Young's castaway is the writer Frank Cottrell Boyce.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—FS Saunders - The Woman Who Shot Mussolini, Episode 5
  5/5After her release by the Italian government, how would Violet's family determine her fate?
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Affairs: acceptable or reprehensible?
  Can an affair save a marriage? Plus, why women are turning their back on the City.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Inheritance
  5/5Frank turns up unexpectedly at the Prime family farm, and the will is read.
6. 11:00
  Haiti: Phoning Home
  Nick Davis follows a charity giving free phone calls to victims of earthquake in Haiti.
7. 11:30
  Jeeves - Live!—Series 1, Bertie Changes His Mind
  2/2Jeeves describes his concern that Mr Wooster is considering adopting a daughter.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—26/03/2010
  Winifred Robinson at the new Museum of Liverpool.
2. 12:57
  Weather—26/03/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—26/03/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—26/03/2010
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—25/03/2010
  Kate shows she's still a daddy's girl.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—No Place Like Home
  By Robert Rigby and Nick Russell-Pavier. A householder confronts a burglar.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—26/03/2010
  Peter Gibbs with a correspondence edition. With Pippa Greenwood, Matt Biggs, Bob Flowerdew
8. 15:45
  On the Map—5. The Lie of the Land
  5/10Mike Parker discovers how maps can be used as tools of power, politics and propaganda.
9. 16:00
  Last Word—26/03/2010
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—26/03/2010
  Lewis Gilbert on directing Reach For The Sky, Alfie and three of the biggest Bond films.
11. 17:00
  PM—26/03/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/03/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 30, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/03/2010
  Tony is given cause for optimism.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—26/03/2010
  James Shapiro investigates who the real Shakespeare was.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Susan Hill - The Beacon, Inheritance
  5/5Frank turns up unexpectedly at the Prime family farm, and the will is read.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—26/03/2010
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from the British Medical Association in London
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—At the heart of the matter
  Simon Schama reflects on the politics surrounding President Obama's healthcare reforms.
8. 21:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—The Beginnings of Science and Literature
  4/20Neil Macgregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made
9. 21:58
  Weather—26/03/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—26/03/2010
  The US and Russia agree a treaty to reduce their nuclear arsenals.
11. 22:40
  Budget Response by the Liberal Democrats
  The Liberal Democrats' treasury spokesman, Vince Cable, responds to the Budget.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Solar, Episode 10
  10/10Michael's American girlfriend tells his English girlfriend that they are getting married.
13. 23:00
  A Good Read—Robert Service and Valentina Polukhina
  Sue MacGregor discusses books recommended by Robert Service and Valentina Polukhina.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—26/03/2010
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/03/2010
  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 5
  5/5After her release by the Italian government, how would Violet's family determine her fate?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/03/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/03/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/03/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham.
8. 05:45
  iPM—27/03/2010
  The news programme that starts with its listeners. With Jennifer Tracey and Eddie Mair.

Saturday 27 March 2010