BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 13 May 2010

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Morning
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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 3
  3/5As a keen theatre-goer, Charles takes every opportunity to mingle with his people.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/05/2010
  Advice for the new government on how to improve farming and rural life.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/05/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—William James's 'The Varieties of Religious Experience'
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 4
  4/5Charles aims to make England master of the seas, but war with the Dutch is imminent.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—13/05/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. The character of Maid Marian through film and TV history.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Donor Trail, Terry
  4/5Donor transplant co-ordinator Terry has painful memories of his own.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—The Pakistani Taliban
  Owen Bennett-Jones investigates the grievances that lie behind Pakistan's Taliban movement
7. 11:30
  Why Go?
  Chris Ledgard explores the world of the ancient oriental game of Go.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—13/05/2010
  Your call is important to us, honestly - the government helplines that keep you waiting.
2. 12:57
  Weather—13/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—13/05/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 14:00
  The Archers—12/05/2010
  Jennifer suspects Paul's motives.
5. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Mark Wheatley - So You Want to Disappear
  Fraser helps people disappear, which is why Kathryn gives him a call.
6. 15:00
  Open Country—Bluebird's Return to Coniston Water
  What will the return of Donald Campbell's boat Bluebird mean to the people of Coniston?
7. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Vision Aid Overseas
  Fiona Bruce appeals on behalf of the charity Vision Aid Overseas.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Tales From Tate Modern, Shifting Sand
  3/3By Cathy Feeny. A conceptual artist struggles to complete his latest installation.
9. 15:45
  The Good Samaritan—Gordon's Story
  4/5The man who stopped to help some swans in distress, only to have his luxury car stolen.(R)
10. 16:00
  Open Book—09/05/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Bill Bailey about his passion for Somerset Maugham.
11. 16:30
  Material World—13/05/2010
  Deep water exploration, the maths of electoral reform, snail trails and lasers turn 50.
12. 17:00
  PM—13/05/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/05/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Charley Ant
  5/6Arthur needs some costume help before gatecrashing an audition for Charley's Aunt.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/05/2010
  David perfects the art of compromise.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Boy George TV biopic, Art Fund Prize shortlist, video game music
  A Boy George TV biopic, the Art Fund Prize shortlist and composing music for video games.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Donor Trail, Terry
  4/5Donor transplant co-ordinator Terry has painful memories of his own.
6. 20:00
  A Celebration for Ascension Day
  Live service from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, with music from Vivaldi's Gloria.
7. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/40Including a report from Costa Rica and an important story about the Nightingale.
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—William James's 'The Varieties of Religious Experience'
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James.
9. 21:58
  Weather—13/05/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/05/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—No And Me, Episode 4
  4/10While Lou makes her presentation to the class, No goes missing.
12. 23:00
  The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Musical comedy written by and starring Richie Webb as music teacher Nigel Penny.
13. 23:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 1, Russell Kane
  2/6Russell Kane revisits his teenage diary for host Rufus Hound.(R)
14. 23:30
  What Scientists Believe—Episode 2
  2/3Stephen Webster talks to Professor Clare Lloyd, who runs a medical research lab.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 4
  4/5Charles aims to make England master of the seas, but war with the Dutch is imminent.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/05/2010
  Farm subsidies now cost each taxpayer 70 pounds per year. Charlotte Smith reports.

Friday 14 May 2010