BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 21 October 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD), Throne of Weapons
  3/5Neil MacGregor with an African throne - made from decommissioned guns.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/10/2010
  With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/10/2010
  The budget for DEFRA has been cut by almost a third in the goverment's spending review.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/10/2010
  With Evan Davis and Justin Webb. Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Logic
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of logic.
3. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD), Credit card
  4/5Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—21/10/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Including celebrity photographer Mary McCartney.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Wax Fruit: Antimacassar City, Episode 9
  9/10Having refused Henry Hayburn's proposals of marriage Phoebe is left confused.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—21/10/2010
  Kate Adie presents reports from correspondents around the world.
7. 11:30
  Really Happening!
  The Happening, that essential feature of 60s bohemia, is back. Far out, or too late?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—21/10/2010
  What the Spending Review could mean for jobs in the UK, with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—21/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—21/10/2010
  National and international news.
4. 13:30
  Costing the Earth—Grapes of Wrath
  Is the golden age of wine coming to an end? Tom Heap reports from the Mosel Valley.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—20/10/2010
  Will's feeling out of the loop and Kenton hangs out with Jamie.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Ivan and the Dogs
  By Hattie Naylor. The true story of a boy adopted by a pack of wild dogs in Moscow.(R)
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 16, Scotland - Pentland Hills
  Clare Balding walks with the Friends of the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—WaterAid
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity WaterAid.
9. 15:30
  Bill Connor - Cassandra's Good Food Guide—Episode 3
  3/3Everything from poetic sauce bottle labels to seasoned bumblebees and za-zas.
10. 15:45
  My Alter Ego—Kathleen Raine
  4/5Katrina Porteous on her fellow poet Kathleen Raine, with whom she shares Scottish roots.
11. 16:00
  Open Book—17/10/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to bestselling writer Ken Follett about his new book.
12. 16:30
  Material World—21/10/2010
  Science Minister David Willetts tells Quentin about the government's spending plans.
13. 17:00
  PM—21/10/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/10/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Richard Herring's Objective—Series 1, The Hoodie
  2/4How has a tracksuit top with a hood attached to it come to inspire fear in modern Britain?
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/10/2010
  Jamie's illusions are shattered and Helen is full of good advice.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Red reviewed; Peter Asher on Apple Records, Tutankhamen
  John Wilson reviews Bruce Willis in the film Red; Peter Asher remembers Apple Records.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD), Credit card
  4/5Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law.
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—What Next for the Family Courts?
  Joshua Rozenberg speaks to the head of the Family Court Sir Nicholas Wall.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—21/10/2010
  Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of raw materials and emotion in the workplace.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 25
  25/40Brett Westwood reports on migrating birds in the skies over London.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Logic
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of logic.
10. 21:58
  Weather—21/10/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/10/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—George Eliot - The Lifted Veil, Episode 4
  4/5After his brother's death, Latimer realises that his chilling premonition may come true.
13. 23:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—Cast in Order of Disappearance, Episode 1
  1/4Bill Nighy returns as the actor-sleuth. A vampire film is claiming victims on set and off.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/10/2010
  Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The World of Our Making (1914 - 2010 AD), Credit card
  4/5Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/10/2010
  With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/10/2010
  Farming Today reports on the realities of the spending cuts on rural Britain.

Friday 22 October 2010