BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 2 April 2010

FM Schedule

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hilary Spurling - Burying the Bones, Episode 4
  4/5Liberated by her success, Pearl's private life nonetheless begins to fall apart.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/04/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/04/2010
  Supermarket beef is put under the test to find out if it is tougher than it should be.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/04/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Emma Thompson
  Kirsty Young's castaway is the actress and writer Emma Thompson.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Hilary Spurling - Burying the Bones, Episode 5
  5/5As she enters a frail old age, Pearl Buck continues to shock and surprise her friends.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—02/04/2010
  Jenni Murray celebrates 150 years of fish and chips; dramatist Kay Mellor; cousin marriage
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—David Golder, Episode 5
  5/5With Golder's fortunes all but wiped out, he has to negotiate one last deal.
6. 11:00
  The Doctor and Douglas
  As Doctor Who returns, Jon Culshaw looks at the man who changed it forever - Douglas Adams
7. 11:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 1, Six-to-Eight Black Men; Just a Quick Email
  1/4The American humorist reads from his extensive collection, including some guilty secrets.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Counterpoint—Special
  Paul Gambaccini chairs a celebrity edition of the 4's long-running music quiz.
2. 12:57
  Weather—02/04/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—02/04/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—02/04/2010
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—01/04/2010
  Jazzer puts his money where his mouth is.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—I Love Stephen Fry
  By Jon Canter. Jackie, a bored housewife, is in love with Stephen Fry.(R)
7. 15:00
  Good Friday Liturgy
  Rev Prof Ben Quash traces the way of the cross on his daily walk to work across London.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Unaccustomed Earth, Year's End
  5/5A young man struggles to accept his widowed father's new young Indian wife.(R)
9. 15:45
  On the Map—10. Maps of the Mind
  10/10Mike Parker visits Ambridge, home of the Archers, to explore maps of the imagination.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—02/04/2010
  Obituary programme presented by John Wilson.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—02/04/2010
  Colin Shindler investigates the British film studios that time forgot.
12. 17:00
  PM—02/04/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/04/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 30, Episode 5
  5/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/04/2010
  Jill gets good support on Good Friday.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/04/2010
  Mark Lawson talks to Brian Eno, guest artistic director of the 2010 Brighton Festival.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—David Golder, Episode 5
  5/5With Golder's fortunes all but wiped out, he has to negotiate one last deal.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—02/04/2010
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Holsworthy in Devon.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—02/04/2010
  Simon Schama reflects on the history of political rhetoric and televised debates.
8. 21:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—Old World, New Powers (1100-300 BC)
  5/20Neil MacGregor explores the rise of new societies 3,000 years ago.
9. 21:58
  Weather—02/04/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/04/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Felicity Evans.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 5
  5/10Edwin discovers that Violet has been keeping a surprising secret from him.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Gyles Brandreth and Burt Caesar
  Sue MacGregor, Gyles Brandreth and Burt Caesar recommend their favourite books.
13. 23:30
  4 at the Fringe—2009, Episode 1
  1/2Micky Flanagan hosts some of the best comedy talent at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hilary Spurling - Burying the Bones, Episode 5
  5/5As she enters a frail old age, Pearl Buck continues to shock and surprise her friends.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/04/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Rev Dr Giles Fraser
  Rev Dr Giles Fraser reflects on the nature of sacrifice.

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