BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 20 May 2010

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Rosetta Stone
  3/5Neil MacGregor with one of the past's most recognisable objects; the Rosetta Stone
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/05/2010
  Charlotte Smith hears why farmers are herding sheep through brain scanners.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/05/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Cavendish Family in Science
  Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family.
3. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Chinese Han lacquer cup
  4/5Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in Han Dynasty China
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—20/05/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Plaits - we follow the current hair trend through history.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Rabbit House, A Dangerous Mistake
  4/5Laura Alcoba's memoir about a turbulent Argentinian childhood, dramatised by Sheila Yeger.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—20/05/2010
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
7. 11:30
  Peter Porter On Air
  A celebration of the life and work of the late poet and broadcaster Peter Porter.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—20/05/2010
  The government announce proposals to abolish Home Information Packs.
2. 12:57
  Weather—20/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—20/05/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Costing the Earth—Rare Earth Metals
  Tom Heap finds out if the supply of metals vital to electronics could be exhausted by 2012
5. 14:00
  The Archers—19/05/2010
  The Dower House opens its doors to guests.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Cinders
  Comedy by Ali Taylor lifting the lid on the ethics of publishing war-torn misery memoirs.
7. 15:00
  Open Country—The Forest of Bowland
  Is there more to the Forest of Bowland than the Pendle Witches?
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Brake
  Jacqueline Wilson appeals on behalf of Brake.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Why, Robot?, The Companion
  3/3By Anita Sullivan. Colin, a medically-trained humanoid, watches over Eunice's old age.
10. 15:45
  Running Away—Hugh Dennis
  4/5Comedian Hugh Dennis takes one of his favourite walks near his home on the Sussex Downs.(R)
11. 16:00
  Open Book—16/05/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to the Australian novelist Christos Tsiolkas.
12. 16:30
  Material World—20/05/2010
  Cleaning up the oil spill, biodiversity, tree rings and quantum kilograms.
13. 17:00
  PM—20/05/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/05/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Documentary
  6/6To further his career as a top celebrity, Arthur tries to make a documentary about himself(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/05/2010
  Vicky embraces a new challenge.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Scott Turow; Antonio Pappano and review of Prince of Persia
  Mark Lawson meets Scott Turow, who has written a sequel to Presumed Innocent.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Chinese Han lacquer cup
  4/5Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in Han Dynasty China
6. 20:00
  The Report—The New Tory and Lib Dem Coalition
  This week: how the coalition deal between the Tories and the Liberal Democrats was done.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Ticking Over
  Can the Isle of Man rejuvenate the business of watchmaking?
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 7
  7/40Following the science and fortunes of Black Bears in the woods of Minnesota.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Cavendish Family in Science
  Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family.
10. 21:58
  Weather—20/05/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—20/05/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—No And Me, Episode 9
  9/10After Lou's father asks No to move out, Lou and Lucas look after her in secret.
13. 23:00
  The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/6Nigel Penny has to share his tiny room with an unwanted boorish guest.
14. 23:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 1, Shappi Khorsandi
  3/6Shappi Khorsandi reveals her embarassing teenage secrets to host Rufus Hound.(R)
15. 23:30
  Cadbury is Our Longbridge—Episode 3
  3/3Miles Warde tells the story of the closure of Cadbury's Somerdale factory near Bristol.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Chinese Han lacquer cup
  4/5Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in Han Dynasty China
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/05/2010
  A cull of badgers is announced in England. Charlotte Smith hears reaction to the news.

Friday 21 May 2010