BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 31 March 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/03/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hilary Spurling - Burying the Bones, Episode 2
  2/5Pearl Buck's missionary family face violence and famine in early 20th-century China.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/03/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/03/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/03/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/03/2010
  Anna Hill hears criticism of an organic farm conservation scheme.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/03/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—31/03/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Elkie Brooks.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Hilary Spurling - Burying the Bones, Episode 3
  3/5Marrying in haste and soon repentful, Pearl Buck discovers that writing lets her escape.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—31/03/2010
  Jenni Murray talks to Meera Syal about her new role in Shirley Valentine.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—David Golder, Episode 3
  3/5Golder's health takes a turn for the worse, and the doctor's diagnosis is unwelcome.
6. 11:00
  Cadbury is Our Longbridge—Episode 3
  3/3Miles Warde tells the story of the closure of Cadbury's Somerdale factory near Bristol.
7. 11:30
  House on Fire—Series 1, Party
  2/6Vicky and Matt are having a housewarming. Can he manage to send out the invitations?(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—31/03/2010
  Consumer affairs with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—31/03/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—31/03/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—31/03/2010
  Sky challenged; Vatican on child abuse; Simon Kelner; chancellors' debates.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—30/03/2010
  Vicky plays midwife at Grange Farm.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, A Dish of Pomegranates
  3/3By Peter Jukes. Ajib is stopped by security officers as he tries to fly home from Israel.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—31/03/2010
  Vincent Duggleby and a panel of guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Unaccustomed Earth, Unaccustomed Earth, part 1
  2/5When Ruma's mother dies, neither she nor her father knows how to fill the void.(R)
9. 15:45
  On the Map—8. Whose Map Is It Anyway?
  8/10Mike Parker asks if Ordnance Survey can maintain its hold on the national topography.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—31/03/2010
  Sexuality in later life and interracial relationships in Latin America.
11. 16:30
  Remembrance of Smells Past
  Ian Peacock discovers why certain smells can transport us back to our childhood.(R)
12. 17:00
  PM—31/03/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/03/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Party—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4The Party take to the streets with their inaugural protest.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/03/2010
  Lilian and Paul have a capital time.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—31/03/2010
  Jenny Agutter on 40 years of The Railway Children. With John Wilson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—David Golder, Episode 3
  3/5Golder's health takes a turn for the worse, and the doctor's diagnosis is unwelcome.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—31/03/2010
  Michael Buerk chairs. With Claire Fox, Michael Portillo, Clifford Longley and Kenan Malik.
7. 20:45
  Lent Talks—Rev Dr Giles Fraser
  Rev Dr Giles Fraser reflects on the nature of sacrifice.
8. 21:00
  God On My Mind—Neurology
  2/2What happens in the brain during religious experiences?
9. 21:30
  Midweek—31/03/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Elkie Brooks.
10. 21:58
  Weather—31/03/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—31/03/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 3
  3/10Aboard ship, one of the dance hosts takes an unhealthy interest in Violet.
13. 23:00
  Earls of the Court—The Hangover
  6/6Is Lloydie ready for what is coming when Johnno makes a hungover, life-changing decision?
14. 23:15
  Nick Mohammed in Quarters—Episode 4
  4/4A manic anger management facilitator tackles road rage.(R)
15. 23:30
  4 At the Fringe—Episode 1
  1/2Michael McIntyre introduces some of the best acts that appeared at Edinburgh Fringe 2008.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/03/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hilary Spurling - Burying the Bones, Episode 3
  3/5Marrying in haste and soon repentful, Pearl Buck discovers that writing lets her escape.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/04/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/04/2010
  Farming Today asks if farmers will get a fair price if they generate their own energy.

Thursday 1 April 2010