BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 23 April 2010

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 4
  4/5Michael Chabon wonders why men can never admit to being out of their depth.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/04/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/04/2010
  With The Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/04/2010
  Why two for one supermarket offers could be bad for dairy farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/04/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Reunion—The Maze Prison
  Sue MacGregor reunites some of those involved in the Maze Prison hunger strikes.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 5
  5/5Michael Chabon confronts his feelings towards his daughter's emerging sexuality.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—23/04/2010
  Presented by Sheila McClennan. Keeping ferrets - no longer a Northern, male preserve.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 13: Once Upon A Time, Episode 5
  5/5Still missing Chrissy and Gloria, Steven is persuaded to go on holiday with another friend
6. 11:00
  Men in Therapy
  Tim Samuels explores why increasing numbers of metropolitan males are turning to therapy.
7. 11:30
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 1, Kookabura; With a Pal Like This...
  4/4US humorist David Sedaris reads his comic stories to an appreciative UK audience.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—23/04/2010
  Peter White talks volcanos and the allure of slow travel with Michael Palin.
2. 12:57
  Weather—23/04/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—23/04/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney. Includes Election Call.
4. 14:00
  The Archers—22/04/2010
  Matt counts down the days to freedom.
5. 14:15
  David Pownall - Nyama
  A money-crazed entrepreneur transports a pickled whale from the Cape of Good Hope.
6. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—23/04/2010
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Chris Beardshaw, Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Biggs.
7. 15:45
  In The Footsteps of Giants—Susan Greenfield on Rita Levi-Montalcini
  5/5Neurologist Susan Greenfield looks into the life of Nobel Laureate Rita Levi-Montalcini.
8. 16:00
  Last Word—Juan Antonio Samaranch/Tom Fleming /Ronald Gregory/Bishop Abel Muzorewa
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary programme.
9. 16:30
  The Film Programme—23/04/2010
  Ground-breaking documentary-maker Frederick Wiseman talks to Francine Stock.
10. 17:00
  PM—23/04/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/04/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 71, Episode 2
  2/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Phill Jupitus, Jeremy Hardy, Fred Macaulay, and Sue Perkins.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/04/2010
  Lilian gets an unexpected invitation.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—23/04/2010
  With Kirsty Lang, including an interview with Jonathan Harvey about his play Canary.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 13: Once Upon A Time, Episode 5
  5/5Still missing Chrissy and Gloria, Steven is persuaded to go on holiday with another friend
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—23/04/2010
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from north London.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—The drama of politics
  Simon Schama reflects on the timeless drama of British politics.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—We Outnumber You
  Eco-terrorists plot the humiliation of a major oil company in this hand-held horror.
9. 21:58
  Weather—23/04/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/04/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Naomi Alderman - The Lessons, The Marks of Love
  10/10Jess tells James some home truths.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Douglas Jardine
  Peter White discusses the controversial England cricket captain Douglas Jardine.
13. 23:30
  Tarantino's Jukebox—Episode 2
  2/2Quentin Tarantino discusses the music he has used to soundtrack his films.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/04/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Michael Chabon - Manhood for Amateurs, Episode 5
  5/5Michael Chabon confronts his feelings towards his daughter's emerging sexuality.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/04/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/04/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/04/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/04/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mary Stallard.
8. 05:45
  Ankle High History—Episode 3
  3/4Mark hears how the byrehouses along the shores of Loch Tay came to be abandoned.(R)

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