BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 10 May 2012

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Granta's Britain, Stevenage 2/2
  3/5Gary Younge on his relationship to Stevenage and how the place he grew up in has evolved.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/05/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/05/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rt Rev Chris Edmondson, Bishop of Bolton.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/05/2012
  After a decade of debate, plans for a supermarket adjudicator are finally revealed.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/05/2012
  Debating police protests and strikes, Heathrow queues, social care and marriage equality.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Game Theory
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss game theory, the mathematical study of decision-making
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Granta's Britain, Theatre of Fortune
  4/5A young couple flee Belarus where their theatre has been shut down.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Penny Junor on Prince William
  Penny Junor on her latest book about Prince William, and dating if you're a single parent.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Not a Love Story, Episode 4
  4/5Maddie's decision to identify her rapist divides her friends.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Russia's New Energy Frontier
  Lucy Ash visits Russia's Arctic where reindeer herders and gas companies compete for land.
7. 11:30
  The Library Returns
  Jonathan Glancey explores how libraries in Europe and the USA are being reinvented.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Cheaper mobile roaming charges, failing academies, and spoof reviews
  Cheaper roaming charges for mobiles, failing academies, and spoof reviews on the internet.
2. 12:57
  Weather—10/05/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—10/05/2012
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:45
  Shakespeare's Restless World—19. The Theatres of Cruelty
  19/20A human eyeball in a silver setting gives a striking insight into the theatre of cruelty.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—09/05/2012
  Tracy considers relative values. Meanwhile Pat wants to pull back.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Julie Mayhew - Stopgap
  Emma is happy hiding behind her postcards until new temp Maxine arrives at the office.(R)
7. 15:00
  Open Country—Devon Farm Vet
  Jules Hudson explores how the role of the farm vet has changed in recent years.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Bag Books
  Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Bag Books.
9. 15:30
  Bookclub—Ross Raisin - God's Own Country
  Ross Raisin and James Naughtie discuss Ross' debut novel, God's Own Country.
10. 16:00
  The Film Programme—10/05/2012
  Francine Stock interviews Jonny Lee Miller, Nigel Havers, Paul Laverty and Julie Delpy.
11. 16:30
  Material World—10/05/2012
  Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
12. 17:00
  PM—10/05/2012
  Eddie Mair presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/05/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Low Cost Airlines
  2/4Tom asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/05/2012
  Ifty does some talent-spotting but is Will going to be jealous?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Hilary Mantel, Tim Burton, 56 Up
  Hilary Mantel on her sequel to Wolf Hall, Tim Burton on Dark Shadows, and 56 Up reviewed.
5. 19:45
  Shakespeare's Restless World—19. The Theatres of Cruelty
  19/20A human eyeball in a silver setting gives a striking insight into the theatre of cruelty.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Tax Relief on Charity Donations
  Will charities be hit as hard as they claim by cuts to tax relief on donations?
7. 20:30
  In Business—Bank to Basics
  Britain's big four banks are being challenged by newcomers. Peter Day investigates.
8. 21:00
  Hurricane Rash
  Dr Kevin Fong looks at the birth of modern plastic surgery during World War II.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Game Theory
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss game theory, the mathematical study of decision-making
10. 21:58
  Weather—10/05/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—10/05/2012
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Beginner's Goodbye, Episode 4
  4/10Aaron faces up to the extent of the tree's damage to his home.
13. 23:00
  Tonight—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Rory Bremner and team return for another series of topical satire.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/05/2012
  Sean Curran with the best of the day's debates in the Commons and the Lords.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Granta's Britain, Theatre of Fortune
  4/5A young couple flee Belarus where their theatre has been shut down.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/05/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/05/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rt Rev Chris Edmondson, Bishop of Bolton.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/05/2012
  How growing plants under LEDs could lead to farming in skyscrapers.

Friday 11 May 2012