BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 20 July 2011

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/07/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Let Not the Waves of the Sea, Episode 2
  2/5By Simon Stephenson. Ben runs the Sunflower Bar at Phi Phi. This is his story.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/07/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/07/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/07/2011
  A short spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Chris Bennett.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/07/2011
  The Government outlines how badgers would be killed in England to tackle bovine TB.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/07/2011
  Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt, the Sun's Trevor Kavanagh and author PD James on hacking.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—20/07/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Anita Anand and guests including Prof Gordon Turnbull
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Let Not the Waves of the Sea, Episode 3
  3/5By Simon Stephenson. Simon travels to the jungle and Loh Dahlum beach.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Grace Dent & twitter, carrot cake, other people's children on holiday
  Taking other people's kids on holiday, cook the perfect... frosted carrot cake, Twitter.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 8
  8/10Sociologist Tom claims he has been possessed by the spirit of the alien guru Ro of Varna.
6. 11:00
  The Real Mr Khan
  Adil Ray on whether real community leaders are anything like his comedy character Mr Khan
7. 11:30
  Everyone Quite Likes Justin—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4House-hunting causes all sorts of difficulties for the Manchester DJ.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—20/07/2011
  Shari Vahl looks at the new way fans can exchange tickets for music events and festivals.
2. 12:30
  Face the Facts—The Loan Cowboys
  John Waite investigates the debt management firms which have left people worse off.
3. 12:57
  Weather—20/07/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—20/07/2011
  Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment, presented by Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  The Media Show—The Murdochs and Phone Hacking
  20 July 2011: Phone hacking and the Murdochs.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—19/07/2011
  Clarrie is getting worried. Meanwhile Jack celebrates his birthday.
7. 14:15
  Anita Sullivan - Rock of Eye
  Three elderly tailors discover that the bespoke suit they're making has mysterious powers.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—16/07/2011
  Paul Lewis presents a special programme looking at problems in the UK's housing market.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Foxes Come at Night, Thunderstorm
  2/3A couple's troubled marriage is reflected in a terrible incident on a beach.
10. 15:45
  Russia: The Wild East—Series 2, Socialist Realism
  8/25The doctrine of Socialist Realism subordinates the creative arts to the will of the state.
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Privacy and parenting by mobile phone.
  Privacy and parenting by mobile phone.
12. 16:30
  Am I Normal?—Series 8, Episode 1
  1/4How much do our libidos vary and what's normal? Vivienne Parry investigates.
13. 17:00
  PM—20/07/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/07/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 7, Parsnip Junction
  4/6Ed gets caught up in sibling rivalry when Ping's sister Py undertakes some work experience(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/07/2011
  Jennifer takes offence and Pip tries to be enterprising.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Amos Oz, Ghost the Musical
  Mark Lawson reviews the stage musical Ghost and talks to author Amos Oz.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alison Lurie - Imaginary Friends, Episode 8
  8/10Sociologist Tom claims he has been possessed by the spirit of the alien guru Ro of Varna.
6. 20:00
  Leader Conference—Series 1, Improving Aid; Party Leaders; Custard Pies
  3/4Journalists debate with Andrew Rawnsley what leading articles about the news should say.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Hilary Cottam: Redesigning Welfare
  Entrepreneur Hilary Cottam unfolds her vision for redesigning the welfare state.
8. 21:00
  Erased Memories and Spotless Minds
  Dr Mark Lythgoe investigates the science of erasing memories.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—20/07/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Anita Anand and guests including Prof Gordon Turnbull
10. 21:58
  Weather—20/07/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—20/07/2011
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ross Raisin - Waterline, Episode 8
  8/10Mick and his ally Beans have carved out a form of existence on the riverbanks of London.
13. 23:00
  The Adventures of Inspector Steine—Variation on A Theme
  4/6Brunswick rejoins his friends from the station, just in time for the annual cricket match.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—20/07/2011
  Mark D'Arcy and the BBC's parliamentary team with the top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/07/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Let Not the Waves of the Sea, Episode 3
  3/5By Simon Stephenson. Simon travels to the jungle and Loh Dahlum beach.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/07/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/07/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/07/2011
  A short spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Chris Bennett.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/07/2011
  Charlotte Smith hears from farmers keen to lead a trial cull of badgers.

Thursday 21 July 2011