BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 8 July 2010

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/07/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Meeting The Gods (1200 - 1400 AD), Shiva and Parvati sculpture
  3/5Neil MacGregor with a stone sculpture of the Hindu deity Shiva and his consort Parvati.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/07/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/07/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/07/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/07/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/07/2010
  The Environment Agency is accused of not giving value for money.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/07/2010
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Pliny's Natural History
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Pliny's Natural History, one of the first encyclopedias.
3. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Meeting The Gods (1200 - 1400 AD), Statue of Huastec goddess
  4/5Neil MacGregor with the sculpture of a goddess made by the Huastec people of Mexico.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—08/07/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Mantenatal classes - should there be more?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Trezza Azzopardi - The Song House, Episode 4
  4/5Kenneth's desperate, drunken phone messages bring his son William rushing to the house.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—08/07/2010
  Kate Adie presents despatches from Alabama, Bosnia, South Africa, France and the Arctic.
7. 11:30
  The Doll's House
  A peek inside the miniature world of the doll's house which enchants children and adults.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—08/07/2010
  Peter White discusses a legal challenge to the Digital Economy Bill and mapping history.
2. 12:57
  Weather—08/07/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—08/07/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Off the Page—Blinded by Science
  Dominic Arkwright and guests write and talk about science and what we make of it.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—07/07/2010
  Elizabeth offers a shoulder to cry on.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Gerontius
  Stephen Wyatt's play explores why Cardinal Newman and another priest were buried together.
7. 15:00
  Open Country—03/07/2010
  Helen Mark discovers a new centre in Northamptonshire for vulnerable teenagers.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Telephones for the Blind
  Alan Titchmarsh appeals on behalf of Telephones for the Blind.
9. 15:30
  I Was There Too—Series 2, She Wore a White Dress
  3/3By Jessica Ransom. Dressing a queen for her final appearance is a great responsibility.
10. 15:45
  London Street Cries—Episode 4
  4/5Stories from present day street cleaners and 19th-century scavengers.
11. 16:00
  Bookclub—Henning Mankell
  James Naughtie talks to Henning Mankell about Sidetracked, a Kurt Wallander novel.
12. 16:30
  Material World—08/07/2010
  Quentin Cooper dissects the latest science.
13. 17:00
  PM—08/07/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/07/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/07/2010
  Fallon calls in reinforcements.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Christopher Nolan on his latest film, Inception
  Christopher Nolan on his latest film Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Meeting The Gods (1200 - 1400 AD), Statue of Huastec goddess
  4/5Neil MacGregor with the sculpture of a goddess made by the Huastec people of Mexico.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Catching Somali Pirates
  Why are so few captured pirates brought to trial?
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—08/07/2010
  Evan and the panel discuss fear of technology and working with people you don't like.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 14
  14/40Including part three of Gillian Rice's vulture report from India.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Pliny's Natural History
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Pliny's Natural History, one of the first encyclopedias.
10. 21:58
  Weather—08/07/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—08/07/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—FM Mayor - The Rector's Daughter, Episode 9
  9/10Mary's loyalty and love are betrayed yet again while a marriage matures.
13. 23:00
  London Nights—London Talking
  4/10Andrea Levy presents ten diverse and diverting nighttime anthologies about London
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/07/2010
  MPs hear the home secretary's plans to change the 'stop and search' laws. With Susan Hulme
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/07/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Meeting The Gods (1200 - 1400 AD), Statue of Huastec goddess
  4/5Neil MacGregor with the sculpture of a goddess made by the Huastec people of Mexico.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/07/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/07/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/07/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/07/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/07/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/07/2010
  Charlotte Smith hears two million pounds will be invested in rural broadband for Wales.

Friday 9 July 2010