BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 21 April 2010

FM Schedule

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 2
  2/5Michael Chabon reflects on his complex relationship with his former father-in-law.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/04/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection, with The Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/04/2010
  Signs that British apples are starting a comeback against imports.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/04/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—21/04/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Judie Tzuke.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 3
  3/5Michael Chabon considers the lack of freedom granted to today's children.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—21/04/2010
  Jane Garvey discusses how to cope with guests who overstay their welcome.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 13: Once Upon A Time, Episode 3
  3/5A chain of events leads to Steven and Gloria finding a flat-share in the city.
6. 11:00
  Kala Pani: A Forgotten History
  The story of the Andamans penal settlement and its infamous Cellular Jail.
7. 11:30
  House on Fire—Series 1, Filth
  5/6When Matt refuses to do his share of cleaning around the flat, Vicky decides to down mops.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—21/04/2010
  Consumer news with Winifred Robinson, including a debate on post-election energy policy.
2. 12:57
  Weather—21/04/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—21/04/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney. Includes Election Call.
4. 14:00
  The Archers—20/04/2010
  Pip plays a dangerous game.
5. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Richard Lumsden - The Six Loves of Billy Binns
  A 110-year-old man wants to recall what love feels like one last time before he dies.
6. 15:00
  Money Box Live—21/04/2010
  Paul Lewis and guests are on hand to answer your personal finance questions.
7. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Helen Simpson - In-Flight Entertainment, In-Flight Entertainment
  2/3Alan is delighted by an unexpected upgrade to first class, but his mood is soon soured.
8. 15:45
  In The Footsteps of Giants—Hugh Pennington on Joseph Lister
  3/5Prof Hugh Pennington looks back at the life of Joseph Lister.
9. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Inequality and nakedness
  A brief history of nakedness - its role in politics, protest and popular culture.
10. 16:30
  The Media Show—21/04/2010
  Peter Fincham on Adrian Chiles; newspaper 'bias'; Lib Dem's Don Foster; Des Lynam.
11. 17:00
  PM—21/04/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/04/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Mark Steel's in Town—Series 2, Dumfries
  3/6Mark travels to the Scottish border town of Dumfries.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/04/2010
  Tony hopes Cupid will hit the mark at Bridge Farm.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—21/04/2010
  Lynn Nottage on her Pulitzer prize-winning play about women in the Congo.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 13: Once Upon A Time, Episode 3
  3/5A chain of events leads to Steven and Gloria finding a flat-share in the city.
6. 20:00
  Unreliable Evidence—Libel
  Clive Anderson and guests discuss concerns that Britain's libel laws are being abused.
7. 20:45
  What the Election Papers Say—Episode 6
  6/12Analysing how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories of the election campaign.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—The Great Flood of Paris
  Paris was devastated by flood 100 years ago. Tom Heap learns the lessons for today.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—21/04/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Judie Tzuke.
10. 21:58
  Weather—21/04/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/04/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, Forbidden Fruit
  8/10Marriage is not the answer to Mark's unhappiness. Is James?
13. 23:00
  The Vote Now Show—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/12Nightly election satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, with special guests.
14. 23:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 3, Unforgiven
  3/3Paul Gambaccini on Clint Eastwood's Oscar winning 1992 film, Unforgiven(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 3
  3/5Michael Chabon considers the lack of freedom granted to today's children.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/04/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/04/2010
  With The Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/04/2010
  Food importers are counting the cost and clearing the backlog after the Icelandic volcano.

Thursday 22 April 2010