BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 15 March 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/03/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Svetlana Alliluyeva - 20 Letters to a Friend, Episode 3
  3/5Svetlana describes her paradoxical adoration for a strict and judgmental mother.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/03/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/03/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/03/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/03/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/03/2012
  Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Methodist minister Rev Roger Hutchings.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—15/03/2012
  UK beef could be sprayed with a natural acid to kill E. Coli bacteria.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—15/03/2012
  Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Vitruvius and De Architectura
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Vitruvius's De Architectura.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Svetlana Alliluyeva - 20 Letters to a Friend, Episode 4
  4/5Svetlana writes to her friend of the heartbreaking period before and during the war.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Doreen Lawrence; Tippi Hedren; Mum – I don’t want you on Facebook
  Celebrating, informing and entertaining women. Presented by Jenni Murray.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 4
  4/5The Widmerpool children run riot in class until Harpole succeeds in teaching them to read.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—15/03/2012
  A chilling encounter with the spirit world for our man in the west African state of Benin.
7. 11:30
  Architects of Taste
  Ian Kelly explores the drama and architecture of food.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Breast implant compensation, 'live' blood tests, and magic mirrors
  Breast implant refund, the unregulated 'live' blood test business, and magic mirrors.
2. 12:57
  Weather—15/03/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—15/03/2012
  Martha Kearney presents the national and international news.
4. 13:45
  Alvin Hall in The Bonfire of the Vanities—English Journalists in New York
  4/5The English Journalist in New York - still the socialite around town?
5. 14:00
  The Archers—14/03/2012
  Tom has a difficult conversation, and Alice is matchmaking.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Interiors
  A homeowner shines a spotlight on the flaws exposed by the demise of the property market.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Inspirational Walks, Sir Andrew Motion
  Clare Balding is joined by the former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Straight Talking Peer Education
  Kay Mellor presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Straight Talking Peer Education.
9. 15:30
  Open Book—Marina Lewycka, on her latest book 'Various Pets Alive and Dead'
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Marina Lewycka about her new book, Various Pets Alive and Dead.
10. 16:00
  The Film Programme—15/03/2012
  Francine Stock meets with Mark Wahlberg to discuss his new film Contraband.
11. 16:30
  Material World—15/03/2012
  Quentin Cooper with news of a new hominin puzzle from China, and where art meets science.
12. 17:00
  PM—15/03/2012
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/03/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4With broadcaster Emma Freud, 6Music DJ Shaun Keaveny and stand-up Tom Wrigglesworth.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—15/03/2012
  Eddie gets more than he bargained for, and Kirsty wades in to help.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jerwood Gallery in Hastings; One Night on TV; Tobias Jones
  John Wilson visits the Jerwood Gallery, Hastings; TV drama One Night review; Tobias Jones.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 4
  4/5The Widmerpool children run riot in class until Harpole succeeds in teaching them to read.
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Drug and Alcohol Misusing Families
  Joshua Rozenberg visits London's Family Drug and Alcohol Court and asks how well it works.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Leadership
  Evan Davis and his guests discuss the essence of good leadership and dematerialisation.
8. 21:00
  Scott's Legacy—Episode 1
  1/2Amundsen may have beaten Scott to the South Pole, but science was the real winner.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Vitruvius and De Architectura
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Vitruvius's De Architectura.
10. 21:58
  Weather—15/03/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—15/03/2012
  The mission in Afghanistan, the Syrian uprising, and a choir that bans musical instruments
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 9
  9/10Life is changing for the residents of Pepys Road.
13. 23:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 8. The Final Curtain
  8/8Belasco is close to capture, but there's still a trick or two up their sleeve.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—15/03/2012
  Sean Curran on Labour trying to embarrass Vince Cable, and tributes to the Queen.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/03/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Svetlana Alliluyeva - 20 Letters to a Friend, Episode 4
  4/5Svetlana writes to her friend of the heartbreaking period before and during the war.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/03/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/03/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/03/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/03/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/03/2012
  Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Methodist minister Rev Roger Hutchings.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/03/2012
  Troublesome beavers - how escaped animals are causing problems for Scottish farmers.

Friday 16 March 2012