BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 30 May 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Playboy - Celebrity politics
  Is Playboy "an unlikely ally for the feminist cause"? Also, celebrity politics.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—29/05/2011
  The bells of Worcester Cathedral.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/05/2011
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Peter Baker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/05/2011
  Caz Graham assesses the impact of reducing the number of sheep on the hills.
10. 05:57
  Weather—30/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—30/05/2011
  James Naughtie, from Cairo, explores the Arab Spring as it turns into a difficult summer.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—30/05/2011
  Andrew Marr and Paul Theroux, Salil Shetty, Catherine Mayer and Charles Jencks.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Ox Travels, The Return of the Native
  1/5Nicholas Shakespeare tells the story of his Brazilian brother-in-law's journey to Africa.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—30/05/2011
  Presented by Jane Garvey. Hairdressing: is it a good career choice?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 1
  1/525 years after being sacked from his band, Les Bone is going back on the road.
6. 11:00
  Boy Racers
  Two young racing drivers battle it out on the track. Aasmah Mir follows their fortunes.
7. 11:30
  Mr Blue Sky—Series 1, Birthday Greetings
  3/4Harvey and Sean's jobs in the firing line, while Robbie discovers a new love of birds.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—30/05/2011
  Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Cuts to Legal Aid and selling Britain abroad.
2. 12:57
  Weather—30/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—30/05/2011
  National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 25, 2011 Heat 9
  9/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—29/05/2011
  Shula reflects on the situation.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Corrinne Come Back and Gone
  By Lenny Henry. Corrinne returns to Jamaica after 20 years. What will she find?
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—A Life Less Ordinary, Episode 1
  1/3How the extraordinary events at Lockerbie transformed the life of one ordinary man.
8. 15:45
  Alan Johnson: Failed Rock Star—Episode 1
  1/5Alan meets The Merseybeats, contemporaries of his band in the 1960s.(R)
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—The Real Food Debate
  Sheila Dillon investigates whether the Great British food renaissance is over.
10. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 4, What Don't We Know?
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of witty, irreverent science chat.
11. 17:00
  PM—30/05/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/05/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 60, From 30/05/2011
  3/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Fi Glover, Sue Perkins and Stephen Fry.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—30/05/2011
  There are family rivalries at the Single Wicket Competition.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Playwright Terence Rattigan re-assessed
  Mark Lawson reassesses the plays of Terence Rattigan in his centenary year.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Kieran Prendiville - Once More with Feeling, Episode 1
  1/525 years after being sacked from his band, Les Bone is going back on the road.
6. 20:00
  FIFA: Football, Power and Politics
  David Goldblatt tells the turbulent story of FIFA, international football's governing body
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Unhealthy Expectations?
  How our health debate avoids the real issue - care costs, and we must choose how to pay.
8. 21:00
  Material World—26/05/2011
  Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—30/05/2011
  Andrew Marr and Paul Theroux, Salil Shetty, Catherine Mayer and Charles Jencks.
10. 21:58
  Weather—30/05/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—30/05/2011
  Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Forgotten Waltz, Save the Last Dance for Me
  6/8The realities of loving a family man, and remembering a father.
13. 23:00
  Arise Black Man: The Peter Tosh Story
  Grammy Award winning filmmaker Don Letts explores the life of reggae singer Peter Tosh(R)
14. 23:30
  Great Unanswered Questions—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/5How do toasters work? Is staring at the sun dangerous? With Tom Wrigglesworth.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—31/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Ox Travels, The Return of the Native
  1/5Nicholas Shakespeare tells the story of his Brazilian brother-in-law's journey to Africa.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/05/2011
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Peter Baker.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/05/2011
  Russia is to export grain once again, after a ban which helped UK food prices soar.

Tuesday 31 May 2011