BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 31 May 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—26/05/2010
  Has black music declined? Laurie Taylor discusses with Paul Gilroy and Caspar Melville.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—30/05/2010
  The sound of bells from St Mary's church, Dunsford in Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/05/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/05/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/05/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Father Eugene O'Neill.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/05/2010
  Caz Graham meets farmers in Cumbria, still struggling six months after record floods.
10. 05:57
  Weather—31/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/05/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—31/05/2010
  Andrew Marr with Martin Rees, Shirin Neshat, Sheila Rowbotham and Matthew Crawford.
3. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD), Seated Buddha from Gandhara
  1/5Neil MacGregor with one of world religion's most iconic images - the Buddha.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—31/05/2010
  With Sheila McClennon. A special edition devoted to gardening.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Private Patient, Episode 6
  6/10Dalgliesh learns a lot more than he expected about one of the employees at the clinic.
6. 11:00
  Still Points, Turning Worlds
  The ability to concentrate and the allure of daydreaming come into dual focus.
7. 11:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 6, Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
  1/6Caring social worker Clare Barker is now Acting Team Leader at the Family Centre.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—31/05/2010
  Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Threat to oak trees; high speed rail.
2. 12:57
  Weather—31/05/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—31/05/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Semi-final 2
  11/13Semi finals of the general knowledge music quiz, chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—30/05/2010
  Fallon has her hands full.
6. 14:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 1, 1. He Who Would Valiant Be
  1/4A dragon's egg must be retrieved by a hero cursed with immortality.(R)
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—England Expects
  David Goldblatt relives 60 years of hope and hurt in England's World Cup history.
8. 15:45
  Britain's Labs—The Institute for Cancer Research
  1/5Prof Iain Stewart explores genetic approaches to the treatment and prevention of cancer.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Food Critics
  Sheila Dillon asks if the future belongs to food bloggers or restaurant critics?
10. 16:30
  Traveller's Tree—Series 6, Senior Sabbaticals
  5/6How the recession has accelerated the trend in career breaks for travel and volunteering.
11. 17:00
  PM—31/05/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/05/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6John Lloyd asks Sarah Bakewell, Michael Welland and Simon Evans to add to the collection.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/05/2010
  Tom's suspicions are aroused.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Kirsty Lang meets Terry Gilliam
  Kirsty Lang meets film-maker Terry Gilliam, who celebrates his 70th birthday this year.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD), Seated Buddha from Gandhara
  1/5Neil MacGregor with one of world religion's most iconic images - the Buddha.
6. 20:00
  South Africa's Path to Freedom
  Wole Soyinka travels to South Africa to assess the past and present of the Rainbow Nation.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Promises, Promises
  Ben Rogers asks if getting us to make public pledges can change our behaviour.
8. 21:00
  Material World—27/05/2010
  Quentin Cooper investigates volcanic ash, new rockets and supersize dinosaurs.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—31/05/2010
  Andrew Marr with Martin Rees, Shirin Neshat, Sheila Rowbotham and Matthew Crawford.
10. 21:58
  Weather—31/05/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—31/05/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Blackout in Gretley, Episode 1
  1/10Sensitive information is being leaked, but who is responsible?
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—20/04/2010
  Looking at the Chinese and English languages, and the meeting point between the two.(R)
14. 23:30
  Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me
  Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/05/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD), Seated Buddha from Gandhara
  1/5Neil MacGregor with one of world religion's most iconic images - the Buddha.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/05/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/06/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/06/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/06/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Father Eugene O'Neill.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/06/2010
  The Environment Agency defends itself over not dredging Cumbrian rivers before the floods.

Tuesday 1 June 2010