BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 5 November 2010

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/11/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin - Letters to Monica, Episode 4
  4/5Philip Larkin works on his poem about 'An Arundel Tomb'. An intimate insight into the poet
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/11/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/11/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  Shipping Forecast—05/11/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/11/2010
  With Shaunaka Rishi Das, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
7. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/11/2010
  The RSPCA claims chickens from Thailand enjoy better welfare than British birds.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Lord Kitchener's Image
  Ian Hislop examines the iconic status of Lord Kitchener, the face of World War I.(R)
2. 06:30
  Off the Page—Living Cheap
  Is it painful to economise? Debate with David Collins, Laurie Penny and Pauline Black.
3. 07:00
  News Bulletin
  News bulletin from the BBC.
4. 07:15
  The Estuary—Episode 1
  1/5At low tide, the vast expanses of mud are a magnet for migratory birds.(R)
5. 07:30
  Great Lives—Winston Churchill
  Lord Digby Jones chooses wartime leader, Winston Churchill.(R)
6. 08:00
  News Bulletin
  News bulletin from the BBC.
7. 08:15
  The Estuary—Episode 2
  2/5As the tide turns, the feeding birds are forced to move nearer and nearer the shore.(R)
8. 08:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Dame Joan Bakewell
  3/6Dame Joan Bakewell listens to the Arctic Monkeys and has a beatboxing lesson.(R)
9. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Lang Lang
  Chinese pianist Lang Lang joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
10. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin - Letters to Monica, Episode 5
  5/5Despite his success, 50-year-old Larkin wonders if he has achieved all he could.
11. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—05/11/2010
  Presented by Jenni Murray. Getting the best for your special needs child; Polly Samson.
12. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—So Much For That, Episode 10
  10/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
13. 11:00
  Inside the Elephant Mind
  On the African plains, science reveals the secret agility of the elephant mind(R)
14. 11:30
  Safety Catch—Series 3, Better the Devil You Know
  1/4Reluctant arms dealer Simon has a chance to leave during a takeover bid.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—04/10/2010
  Join Julian Worricker as we celebrate You and Yours' 40th Birthday.(R)
2. 12:57
  Weather—05/11/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  News—05/11/2010
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
4. 13:15
  Africa at 50: Wind of Change—Episode 1
  1/5A series of personal reflections and reminiscences about the independence era in Africa.(R)
5. 13:30
  Feedback—05/11/2010
  Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—04/11/2010
  Lynda does some creative thinking and Jazzer tries a new experience.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Gracey and Me
  Kate returns to South Africa to meet Gracey, the woman she betrayed 25 years earlier.
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Sussex U3A Regional Association
  Eric Robson and the panel are guests of the Sussex U3A Regional Association.
9. 15:45
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—Villadom in the Cotswolds
  10/12How the idea of escaping to the countryside is as old as the Romans.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—05/11/2010
  Matthew Bannister on Ted Sorenson, Maurice Murphy, John Huchra and Ronnie Clayton.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—05/11/2010
  In an extended interview, Francine Stock talks to Mike Leigh about Another Year.
12. 17:00
  The Music Group—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/6Dr Phil Hammond is joined by Milton Jones, Wilf Lunn and Rachel Johnson.(R)
13. 17:30
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6With Sean Lock, Brian Blessed and Richard Fortey.(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00
  News—05/11/2010
  The latest news from around the UK and around the world.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 72, Episode 7
  7/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/11/2010
  It's a tough night for Jolene and will Kenton mend things with Jamie?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/08/2010
  Mark Lawson meets Karin Slaughter and Jeff Deaver at Harrogate's Crime Writing Festival.(R)
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—So Much For That, Episode 10
  10/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—05/11/2010
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from St Bryce Kirk in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Traces of the Past
  Sarah Dunant sees the balance between past and present epitomised at Kensington Palace.
8. 21:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—First Global Economy (AD 1450 - 1600)
  Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made
9. 21:58
  Weather—05/11/2010
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/11/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Crimson China, Episode 10
  10/10Wen escapes from the Snakeheads but knows he must make reparation if he is to survive.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale
  Mother and son writers Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale discuss their paperback choices.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/11/2010
  Mark D'arcy presents a round up of the week's parliamentary news.
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Late
1. 00:00
  He Belonged to Glasgow - The Will Fyffe Story
  Ricky Ross looks at the life and work of the Scottish comedian and actor, Will Fyffe.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Philip Larkin - Letters to Monica, Episode 5
  5/5Despite his success, 50-year-old Larkin wonders if he has achieved all he could.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/11/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/11/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:30
  Shipping Forecast—06/11/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/11/2010
  With Shaunaka Rishi Das, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
7. 05:45
  iPM—06/11/2010
  "On tour we never have time to grieve." An army chaplain on Afghanistan and remembrance.

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