BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 28 December 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/12/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—Astronomy for Dummies
  1/4Josie unravels mysteries of the cosmos in her quest to better herself through learning.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 1
  1/5The story of one man's pursuit of the relics of his literary hero, Marcel Proust.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/12/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/12/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/12/2010
  With Steve Clifford, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/12/2010
  Caz Graham visits an organic veg farm where tough winter weather threatens the crop.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/12/2010
  Including Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Fry's English Delight—Winter Special: Word Games
  Stephen Fry celebrates, examines and plays word games and explains why they're important.
3. 09:30
  Top of the Class—Series 2, Marcus du Sautoy
  1/4John Wilson reunites mathematician Marcus du Sautoy with his maths teacher and old school.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 2
  2/5Robert's widow Marthe seizes her chance to get rid of everything relating to Marcel.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—28/12/2010
  Presented by Jane Garvey. Vanessa Redgrave features in a programme to celebrate age.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 2
  2/5Irene holds back on her grievances with Vera when Vera's daughter Karen has a health scare
7. 11:00
  Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 35
  35/40Saving Species goes to India to investigate a remarkable story about tiger conservation.
8. 11:30
  A House for the End of Life
  How architects are revolutionising hospices and small healthcare buildings.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—28/12/2010
  Call You and Yours - Julian Worricker asks: Is the traditional family still alive ?
2. 12:57
  Weather—28/12/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—28/12/2010
  National and international news.
4. 13:30
  The British Reggae Revolution
  Don Letts examines how Britain produced its own reggae revolution in the late 1970s.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—27/12/2010
  Kirsty gets more than she bargained for and Tony faces facts.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Rose Tremain - The Darkness of Wallis Simpson
  Imagining the last days of Wallis Simpson, for whom King Edward VIII gave up the throne.
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—28/12/2010
  Can crops replace rainforest? And life in the ocean depths.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Victorian Clown: The Circus Memories of James Frowde, Beginnings
  1/3Frowde remembers starting work doing menial jobs.
9. 15:45
  A Woman's World—The Nail Bar
  2/5A male nail bar worker from Swansea discusses his decision to train in the beauty industry
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—28/12/2010
  Michael Rosen considers the language of travel and tourism.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Sammy Davis Jr
  Dancer Lionel Blair chooses his friend, Sammy Davis Jr.
12. 17:00
  PM—28/12/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/12/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Musical—Series 6, Mary Poppin-up-at-the-last-minute-to-score-the-winner
  3/6Fabio Capello engages a new coaching assistant to sort his players out.
3. 18:30
  Cabin Pressure—Cabin Pressure at Christmas
  It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration?(R)
4. 19:00
  The Archers—28/12/2010
  Lynda's on edge for the first night of the panto.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—Films 'based on a true story'
  Kirsty Lang reports on why so many films and TV dramas are 'Based on a True Story'.
6. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Go Crackers, Episode 2
  2/5Irene holds back on her grievances with Vera when Vera's daughter Karen has a health scare
7. 20:00
  Amnesty at 50
  John Tusa asks if Amnesty can survive current controversies with its reputation intact.
8. 20:40
  In Touch—28/12/2010
  Peter White with news and information for blind and partially sighted people.
9. 21:00
  Case Notes—A Night in ER
  A festive look behind the scenes at Southampton's 21st century Emergency Department.
10. 21:30
  Fry's English Delight—Winter Special: Word Games
  Stephen Fry celebrates, examines and plays word games and explains why they're important.
11. 21:58
  Weather—28/12/2010
  Weather information.
12. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/12/2010
  National and international news and analysis.
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Daphne du Maurier - Jamaica Inn, Episode 7
  As abandoned Mary arrives back at Jamaica Inn, she finds herself in danger.
14. 23:00
  The Phone—Tourist Trap by Jon Sen
  4/4Charlotte picks up the wrong bag at the airport starting a holiday from hell.
15. 23:30
  All Bar Luke—Christmas Special
  Luke ferries Lee and Hayley between Christmas dinners with their parents.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/12/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Josie Long: All of the Planet's Wonders—The Enlightenment
  2/4The comedian sets out to validate herself through 18th-century philosophy.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Proust's Overcoat, Episode 2
  2/5Robert's widow Marthe seizes her chance to get rid of everything relating to Marcel.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/12/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/12/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/12/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/12/2010
  With Steve Clifford, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/12/2010
  The Norfolk farmer who will spend Christmas looking after 4,000 sheep.

Wednesday 29 December 2010