BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 17 August 2010

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 1
  1/5Stuart Kelly considers Sir Walter Scott's huge influence on his native country.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/08/2010
  As food prices rise, scientists say lab-grown meat in vats could help feed the world.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/08/2010
  With Chancellor George Osborne and debating drug prohibition and the death of Dr Kelly.
2. 09:00
  What's the Point of...?—Series 3, The RAF
  1/4Quentin Letts asks if we still need an independent air force.
3. 09:30
  How The Mighty Have Fallen—The Exhibitors
  1/5Dr Hilary Jones investigates the obese individuals who put themselves on show at carnivals
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 2
  2/5Sir Walter Scott is commemorated by countless memorials across Scotland.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—17/08/2010
  Presented by Jane Garvey. Should there be quotas for women in the the Irish Dail?
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Dear Mr Spectator, series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Ned finds a clue which leads him to the haunt of the Hum Drum Club.
7. 11:00
  In Living Memory—Series 12, Episode 3
  3/4The rise of the ostrich investment mania of the 1990s - and why it all went so badly wrong
8. 11:30
  Grand Guignol
  The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—17/08/2010
  How can the UK tourism industry be boosted?
2. 12:57
  Weather—17/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—17/08/2010
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Robert Winston's Musical Analysis—Series 2, Peter Warlock
  4/4Was Peter Warlock's 'dual nature' in his life and music evidence of a mental illness?
5. 14:00
  The Archers—16/08/2010
  Susan needs some urgent advice.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Unauthorised History: The Killing
  Michael Butt's play explores the mysterious events surrounding Christopher Marlowe's death
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—17/08/2010
  Frog evolution and the sound of bells carried on the wind.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Opening Lines, Horses
  1/3By Emma Greengrass. Seeing four coal-black horses proves life affirming for an an old lady
9. 15:45
  Famous Footsteps—Episode 2
  2/5Fiona Neill explores the advantages of being born into a creatively successful family.(R)
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Body Language
  Chris Ledgard considers the importance of body language in communication.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Richard Nixon
  Historian Dominic Sandbrook discusses the life of Richard Nixon.
12. 17:00
  PM—17/08/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/08/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Johannesburg
  4/6In Carolyn's race against time, what better place than a sleepy Spanish airfield?(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/08/2010
  Kenton makes a breakthrough.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Angelina Jolie stars in the espionage thriller Salt
  Reviewing Angelina Jolie's starring role as a renegade CIA agent in Salt.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Dear Mr Spectator, series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Ned finds a clue which leads him to the haunt of the Hum Drum Club.
6. 20:00
  Why Russia Spies
  Russian agents remain against the West. Peter Hennessy investigates why.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—17/08/2010
  Why a charity is making blind factory workers redundant.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Regional Anaesthesia
  Many surgical procedures can now be done under regional anaesthesia. Mark Porter reports.
9. 21:30
  What's the Point of...?—Series 3, The RAF
  1/4Quentin Letts asks if we still need an independent air force.
10. 21:58
  Weather—17/08/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/08/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Story of a Marriage, Episode 7
  7/10After an unexpected conversation with Holland, Pearlie makes a momentous decision.
13. 23:00
  Happy Tuesdays—Antiquity
  5/5Can an antique shop's bumbling staff restore some priceless items?
14. 23:30
  Tickets Please—Episode 2
  2/4The emotional rollercoaster to Exeter continues for both train staff and wedding party.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/08/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 2
  2/5Sir Walter Scott is commemorated by countless memorials across Scotland.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/08/2010
  UK farmers must do more to protect wildlife according to a leading wildlife advisor.

Wednesday 18 August 2010