BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 29 March 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/03/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Venetian Navigators - The Voyages of the Zen Brothers to the Far North, Episode 1
  1/5A quest for traces of the fabled North Atlantic voyages of two 14th century merchants.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/03/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/03/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/03/2011
  With the Reverend Prebendary Edward Mason, Rector of Bath Abbey.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/03/2011
  Talks break down on whether cloned animals and their offspring can be traded in Europe.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/03/2011
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  On the Ropes—Adam Ant
  Adam Ant, flamboyant and charismatic star of 1980s pop, in conversation with John Humphrys
3. 09:30
  The Narrowcasters—The Poker Channel
  4/5Nigel Cassidy drops in on the Poker Channel, a dedicated gaming TV network.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Venetian Navigators - The Voyages of the Zen Brothers to the Far North, Episode 2
  2/5A journey to the Faroe Islands in the wake of two 14th century Venetian merchants.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—29/03/2011
  With Jane Garvey. Does primary school class size make a difference to a child's chances?
6. 10:45
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Wedding preparations are apace, but there are disappointing money issues.
7. 11:00
  Attila The Hen
  The truth about the life of the urban chicken is revealed by Natalie Haynes.
8. 11:30
  The Original Playboy
  Former Loaded editor James Brown examines Hugh Hefner and his Playboy magazine.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—29/03/2011
  Is this country able to deliver the Chancellor's vision for goods Made in Britain?
2. 12:57
  Weather—29/03/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—29/03/2011
  Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
4. 13:30
  Soul Music—Mahler's Adagietto
  Music lovers describe the part that Mahler's Adagietto has played in their lives.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—28/03/2011
  Jim is in mischievous mood.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Spellbound Horses
  Julia Blackburn's mesmerising drama about her father, who was a poet and an alcoholic.
7. 15:00
  Making History—29/03/2011
  Tom Holland presents the programme that reflects listener's passion for the past.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., My Last Breath
  1/3By Luis Bunuel. The film director on making Un Chien Andalou, helped by the Surrealists.
9. 15:45
  Elegies From a Suburban Garden—Episode 2
  2/5For botanist Phil Gates, late spring in the garden brings with it a sense of expectation.
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—29/03/2011
  Michael Rosen looks at the world of words.
11. 16:30
  A Good Read—Rageh Omaar and Stephanie Calman
  Rageh Omaar and Stephanie Calman talk to Sian Williams about their favourite books.
12. 17:00
  PM—29/03/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/03/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Down the Line—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/7The groundbreaking phone-in show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/03/2011
  It's the day of the inquest.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—29/03/2011
  Mark Lawson discusses Monica Ali's novel which imagines Princess Diana never died.
5. 19:45
  The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 2, Episode 2
  2/5Wedding preparations are apace, but there are disappointing money issues.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Memory on Trial
  Can memory evidence alone deliver justice in sex abuse cases when claims go back decades?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Olympic Ticket Update and Blind Photography
  What arrangements have been put in place for blind sports fans at the 2012 Olympics?
8. 21:00
  Is Surgery Scientific?
  Surgery is a craft and historically has not been subject to scientific scrutiny until now.
9. 21:30
  On the Ropes—Adam Ant
  Adam Ant, flamboyant and charismatic star of 1980s pop, in conversation with John Humphrys
10. 21:58
  Weather—29/03/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/03/2011
  Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 2
  2/10As Natalia probes her grandfather's past, she remembers an extraordinary encounter.
13. 23:00
  Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Olga the ex-tyrant takes on a British post office and why French culture is better.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/03/2011
  News from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/03/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Venetian Navigators - The Voyages of the Zen Brothers to the Far North, Episode 2
  2/5A journey to the Faroe Islands in the wake of two 14th century Venetian merchants.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/03/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/03/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/03/2011
  With the Reverend Prebendary Edward Mason, Rector of Bath Abbey.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/03/2011
  Talks break down on whether cloned animals and their offspring can be traded in Europe.

Wednesday 30 March 2011