BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 19 August 2010

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/08/2010
  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 3
  3/5How Sir Walter Scott inspired Queen Victoria and kick-started a tourist industry.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/08/2010
  As a farm is sued after an E. coli outbreak, Cath Mackie looks at safety on open farms.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/08/2010
  With Evan Davis's Spitfire flight, the future of A-levels and Bob Harris's whisper.
2. 09:00
  The Choice—19/08/2010
  Romy Tiongco talks about his dangerous choice to challenge corruption in the Philippines.
3. 09:30
  GPs Who Need GPS—The Flying Doctor
  2/5The travels of Dr Malcolm Russell as he works with the helicopter ambulance.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 4
  4/5Sir Walter Scott brings his creative skills to bear when George IV visits Edinburgh.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—19/08/2010
  Presented by Jane Garvey. The southern belles who took Europe by storm.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Dear Mr Spectator, series 2, Episode 4
  4/5Ned gets more than he bargains for at the Royal Exchange.
7. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Medjugorje
  Allan Little investigates the sensitivities around Medjugorje, the Lourdes of Bosnia.
8. 11:30
  Ziggy Stardust Came from Isleworth
  How the British-born singer Vince Taylor inspired David Bowie's mythical rock star.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—19/08/2010
  Author Philip Pullman on book signings. Plus personalised care and more on Kiss Flights.
2. 12:30
  Face the Facts—Fatal Inaction
  When domestic violence leads to murder, why do police keep missing the danger signs?
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/08/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—19/08/2010
  National and international news with James Robbins.
5. 13:30
  Questions, Questions—19/08/2010
  Stewart Henderson presents the interactive programme for those niggling questions.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—18/08/2010
  Jamie finds a sympathetic friend.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—HMS Surprise, Episode 2
  2/3Captain Jack Aubrey is ordered to convey a British ambassador to the East Indies.(R)
8. 15:00
  Open Country—Western Irish Lake District
  Helen Mark explores the features of Loughs Carra, Mask and Corrib in the west of Ireland.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Malaria Consortium
  John Simpson appeals on behalf of Malaria Consortium.
10. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Opening Lines, Kiss
  3/3By Heather Reid. Thoughts of an all-important first kiss occupy the mind of a teenager.
11. 15:45
  Famous Footsteps—Episode 4
  4/5Fiona Neill finds out how creatively successful people cope when things go wrong.(R)
12. 16:00
  Open Book—15/08/2010
  Aminatta Forna talks to Nigerian novelist Helon Habila.
13. 16:30
  Material World—19/08/2010
  Gareth Mitchell explores DIY on the International Space Station, hot cities and wolves.
14. 17:00
  PM—19/08/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/08/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  On the Fringe with Stephen K Amos
  Stephen K Amos presents comedy and stories from the heart of the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/08/2010
  It's results day for Pip.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—19/08/2010
  The Illusionist; John Harris on Pink Floyd covers; the Fourth Plinth shortlist unveiled.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Dear Mr Spectator, series 2, Episode 4
  4/5Ned gets more than he bargains for at the Royal Exchange.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Ian Tomlinson
  Simon Cox investigates the death of Ian Tomlinson at the 2009 G20 protests.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Are CEOs up to the job?
  Are chief executives really up to the job in our top companies?
8. 21:00
  We Are The Egg Men
  Poet Paul Farley investigates the compulsion of some men to collect wild birds' eggs.
9. 21:30
  The Choice—19/08/2010
  Romy Tiongco talks about his dangerous choice to challenge corruption in the Philippines.
10. 21:58
  Weather—19/08/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/08/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Story of a Marriage, Episode 9
  9/10Pearlie atones for what she feels she has done to Annabel DeLawn.
13. 23:00
  Recorded for Training Purposes—Series 4, Episode 5
  5/6The razor-sharp sketch show about modern communication.
14. 23:30
  Safety Catch—Series 2, I Draw the Line
  2/4Reluctant arms dealer Simon decides to quit when he has to sell uniforms to child soldiers(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/08/2010
  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 4
  4/5Sir Walter Scott brings his creative skills to bear when George IV visits Edinburgh.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/08/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/08/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/08/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/08/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/08/2010
  The crackdown on Scottish 'slipper' farmers claiming public money for doing nothing.

Friday 20 August 2010