BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 14 May 2010

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/05/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Fay Weldon
  Writer Fay Weldon joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Jenny Uglow - A Gambling Man: Charles II and the Restoration, Episode 5
  5/5With the country in disarray, Charles embarks on the biggest gamble of his life.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—14/05/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Toulouse-Lautrec in Liverpool, Exam Hell and the Dukan Diet.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Donor Trail, Jean
  5/5Jean looks to the future that her son Saul has given to others.
6. 11:00
  Day One in Number 10—Episode 1
  1/2What awaits a prime minister once he has walked through the black door of Number 10?
7. 11:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 1, The Rival Grandad
  3/6Tyson's other grandad Rex is the bane of Sandy's life. Can he get even?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—14/05/2010
  Peter White looks at the events boosting tourism for Iceland and Nottinghamshire.
2. 12:57
  Weather—14/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—14/05/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—14/05/2010
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—13/05/2010
  David perfects the art of compromise.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Can You Tell Me the Name of The Prime Minister?
  By Martin Jameson. Psychiatrist Liz is called to a secret facility to interview a patient.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—14/05/2010
  Eric Robson chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood.
8. 15:45
  The Good Samaritan—Jamie's Story
  5/5Dominic Arkwright talks to the Sheffield man who came to the rescue of a distraught teen.(R)
9. 16:00
  Last Word—14/05/2010
  Matthew Bannister presents Radio 4's obituary programme.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—14/05/2010
  The star of Gigi, Leslie Caron, discusses her career with Francine Stock.
11. 17:00
  PM—14/05/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/05/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 71, Episode 5
  5/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Phill Jupitus, Jeremy Hardy, Andy Hamilton and Susan Calman.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/05/2010
  Lilian lays down the law for Matt.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Yes Prime Minister on stage; live report from Cannes
  Yes Prime Minister on stage; Abi Morgan's new Royal Wedding TV drama; news from Cannes.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Donor Trail, Jean
  5/5Jean looks to the future that her son Saul has given to others.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—14/05/2010
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from the University of Brighton.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Britain's New Politics
  Simon Schama reflects on the political dramas in Britain following the general election.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Greed All About It
  Satirical take on the 1986 Wapping dispute by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman.
9. 21:58
  Weather—14/05/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—14/05/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—No And Me, Episode 5
  5/10Lou makes a bold proposition to her parents.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Charlotte Guest
  Sarah Hogg chooses as her champion Lady Charlotte Guest.
13. 23:30
  What Scientists Believe—Episode 3
  3/3Stephen Webster talks to zoologist Andrew Gosler.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/05/2010
  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 5
  5/5With the country in disarray, Charles embarks on the biggest gamble of his life.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/05/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
8. 05:45
  A View Through a Lens—Series 1, Shadows
  2/5John waits offshore for young black-footed albatrosses to embark on their first flight.(R)

Saturday 15 May 2010