BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 24 June 2010

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/06/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD), Japanese bronze mirror
  3/5Neil MacGregor with a bronze mirror from a sacred pond in Japan.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/06/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/06/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/06/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Most Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/06/2010
  Charlotte Smith hears that the emergency budget will hit rural areas hardest.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/06/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Antarctica
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of the Antarctic and its exploration.
3. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD), Borobudur Buddha head
  4/5Neil MacGregor with a head of the Buddha from Borobudur.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—24/06/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Playwright Moira Buffini on her new play Welcome to Thebes.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The House of Mercy, Episode 9
  9/10Eliza is taken into custody by the police.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—24/06/2010
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
7. 11:30
  'The Black CNN': When Hip Hop Took Control
  As Public Enemy's Fight the Power turns 21, Jazzie B explores the political side of rap.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—24/06/2010
  Julian Worricker hears Michael Mansfield QC's verdict on changes to Legal Aid.
2. 12:57
  Weather—24/06/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—24/06/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Off the Page—Le Tour de France
  Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss Le Tour de France.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—23/06/2010
  There's a frosty atmosphere at the airport.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—I Am I Said
  By Paul Mendelson. After a stroke a proud Scotsman starts speaking with an English accent.(R)
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 15, West Sussex - South Downs Way: South Harting
  Clare Balding walks a stretch of the South Downs Way near Petersfield with Gurkhas.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hospices of Hope
  The Duchess of Norfolk appeals on behalf of Hospices of Hope.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Welsh Accent, A Giant's Tears
  3/3By Math Bird. A friendship between two boys over the summer holidays has a lasting effect.
10. 15:45
  A Brief History of Mathematics—Hardy and Ramanujan
  9/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science.
11. 16:00
  Open Book—20/06/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Allison Pearson about her novel I Think I Love You.
12. 16:30
  Material World—24/06/2010
  Could Venus actually be very similar to Earth? Quentin Cooper finds out.
13. 17:00
  PM—24/06/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/06/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Look Away Now—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/3Garry Richardson presents a topical sports comedy show.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/06/2010
  Everything's changed for Fallon.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Scissor Sisters and writer Neil Gaiman
  Scissor Sisters and Art Fund Prize-shortlisted Ulster Museum.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD), Borobudur Buddha head
  4/5Neil MacGregor with a head of the Buddha from Borobudur.
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Domestic Violence and the World Cup
  Joshua Rozenburg investigates an alleged link between the World Cup and domestic violence.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—24/06/2010
  Evan Davis and the panel discuss property management and the leisure industry.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 12
  12/40Including a report from India on efforts to save the long-billed vulture.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Antarctica
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of the Antarctic and its exploration.
10. 21:58
  Weather—24/06/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/06/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Lucy Kellaway - In Office Hours, Episode 9
  9/10Bella's hand is forced, and Stella is up for a prize.
13. 23:00
  Jo Caulfield Won't Shut Up!—Episode 2
  2/4Jo Caulfield fails to shut up about the Daily Express and cheese and onion crisps.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—24/06/2010
  A look at debates in the Commons and the Lords.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/06/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Pilgrims, Raiders and Traders (900 - 1300 AD), Borobudur Buddha head
  4/5Neil MacGregor with a head of the Buddha from Borobudur.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/06/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/06/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/06/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/06/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Most Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/06/2010
  The government scales back its plan to vaccinate badgers to control TB in cattle.

Friday 25 June 2010