BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 27 May 2010

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Ceremonial ballgame belt
  3/5Neil MacGregor discovers the oldest ball game on earth.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mark Wakelin.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/05/2010
  For the first time in years wool prices are increasing.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/05/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists.
3. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll
  4/5Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—27/05/2010
  With Jenni Murray. Child psychologist Oliver James on his latest advice for parents.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Private Patient, Episode 4
  4/10Dalgliesh makes an important discovery among Rhoda Gradwyn's papers.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—27/05/2010
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
7. 11:30
  The Wonderful Weightless World of the Flexidisc
  Discover the history of the flexidisc, a cheap, lo-fi way of releasing a record.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—27/05/2010
  Latest from the charity 'Thrive's' gardeners with disabilities at the Chelsea Flower Show.
2. 12:53
  Moments of Genius—Samuel West
  Actor Samuel West describes his favourite moment in the history of science.
3. 12:57
  Weather—27/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—27/05/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Costing the Earth—Cleaning Up the Ganges
  Tom Heap visits the holy Ganges river to discover if India's life source can ever be clean
6. 14:00
  The Archers—26/05/2010
  David gets annoyed with Elizabeth.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Waves Breaking on a Shore, part 1
  By Michael Eaton and Neil Brand. Two music hall performers take a chance in film.
8. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 15, East Sussex - South Downs Way: Eastbourne
  Clare Balding walks the South Downs Way.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—NACC
  Carrie Grant appeals on behalf of NACC.
10. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—More Actors' Words, Girl on an Island
  3/3Tracy-Ann Oberman tells the story of Augustus Caesar's daughter in Imperial Rome.
11. 15:45
  A Musical Trip to South Africa - with Lenny Henry—Episode 4
  4/5Lenny investigates the 'lost tribes' whose music is endangered as the country modernises.(R)
12. 16:00
  Open Book—23/05/2010
  Mariella Frostrup visits a lighthouse to tell the story of Paul Gallico's The Snow Goose.
13. 16:30
  Material World—27/05/2010
  Quentin Cooper investigates volcanic ash, new rockets and supersize dinosaurs.
14. 16:55
  Moments of Genius—Caroline Lucas
  Caroline Lucas describes her favourite moment in the history of science.
15. 17:00
  PM—27/05/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/05/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Beer Cruise
  Arthur's off on a day trip to France with his friends – and he's brushed up his French.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/05/2010
  Tom and Jazzer have trouble with the pigs.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Crime writer Peter James and World Cup jukebox jury
  Mark Lawson meets crime writer Peter James and chairs Front Row's World Cup jukebox jury.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll
  4/5Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
6. 20:00
  The Report—BP's Safety Record
  How good was BP's US safety record before the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—27/05/2010
  Evan Davis and his panel discuss the economic climate and making the most of downtime.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 8
  8/40Following the work of seabird ecologists on the Isle of May.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists.
10. 21:58
  Weather—27/05/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—27/05/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Vision of Loveliness, Episode 4
  4/5Jane has moved into a Mayfair flat with Suzy, but all is not straightforward.
13. 23:00
  The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as long suffering music teacher Nigel Penny.
14. 23:15
  My Teenage Diary—Series 1, Steve Hall
  4/6Rufus Hound is joined by Steve Hall of We Are Klang for more embarassing teenage memories.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/05/2010
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament, with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll
  4/5Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mark Wakelin.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/05/2010
  Why vaccination against TB in cattle is at least five years away.

Friday 28 May 2010