BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 28 May 2010

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/05/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Dame Stephanie Shirley
  Kirsty Young's castaway is the entrepreneur Dame Stephanie Shirley.
3. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Hoxne pepper pot
  5/5Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—28/05/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code; the maxi dress.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Private Patient, Episode 5
  5/10After their discovery at Rhoda Gradwyn's flat, the trail leads Dalgliesh and Kate north.
6. 11:00
  Skip
  Alys Fowler delves into the hidden life of the rubbish skip. What secrets lie within?
7. 11:30
  When the Dog Dies—Series 1, Squeaky Shoes
  5/6Sandy Hopper finds himself making more hospital visits and attending ever more funerals.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—28/05/2010
  The 'stolen' European Cup and will Blackpool's Premiership promotion boost its economy?
2. 12:53
  Moments of Genius—Brian Eno
  Music producer Brian Eno describes his favourite moment in the history of science.
3. 12:57
  Weather—28/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—28/05/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  More or Less—28/05/2010
  Tim Harford presents the magazine which explains the numbers behind the news.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—27/05/2010
  Tom and Jazzer have trouble with the pigs.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Waves Breaking on a Shore, part 2
  By Michael Eaton and Neil Brand. Cohen and Cohan are faced with an unexpected reality.
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—28/05/2010
  Eric Robson chairs. With Chris Beardshaw, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew.
9. 15:45
  A Musical Trip to South Africa - with Lenny Henry—Episode 5
  5/5Lenny meets the music stars about to 'go global' from classical violinists to soul divas.(R)
10. 16:00
  Last Word—28/05/2010
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary programme.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—28/05/2010
  Francine Stock talks to Michael Winterbottom about The Killer Inside Me.
12. 16:55
  Moments of Genius—Stephen Fry
  Stephen Fry describes his favourite moment in the history of science.
13. 17:00
  PM—28/05/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/05/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 71, Episode 7
  7/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With David Mitchell, Jeremy Hardy, Fred Macaulay and Susan Calman.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/05/2010
  Jennifer and Brian wonder if prison has changed Matt.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Zoe Wanamaker and David Suchet star in Arthur Miller's All My Sons
  Zoe Wanamaker and David Suchet in All My Sons and writer Joseph O'Connor interviewed.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Hoxne pepper pot
  5/5Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—28/05/2010
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Chertsey.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Volcano Power
  David Cannadine reflects on the power of volcanoes and our fascination with Pompeii.
8. 21:00
  15 Minute Drama—The Private Patient, Omnibus
  Dramatisation by Neville Teller of PD James's latest Dalgliesh mystery.
9. 21:58
  Weather—28/05/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/05/2010
  With Robin Lustig in New York and Roger Hearing in London.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Vision of Loveliness, Episode 5
  5/5Suzy and Jane run over Jane's boyfriend, with fatal consequences.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Arthur Wharton
  Viv Anderson champions the life of Arthur Wharton, the first black professional footballer
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—Volcano Power
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/05/2010
  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), Hoxne pepper pot
  5/5Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/05/2010
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Father Eugene O'Neill.
8. 05:45
  iPM—29/05/2010
  Eddie Mair and Jennifer Tracey offer listeners the chance to win a report by Hugh Sykes.

Saturday 29 May 2010