BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 24 May 2012

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 3
  3/5Topiary was probably brought to these islands by the Romans - the controversy lingers on.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/05/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/05/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/05/2012
  New multi-million pound funding for bioscience - but how much will be spent on GM crops?
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/05/2012
  Debating the eurozone, free banking, inflation, and the press and prison.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Marco Polo
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the celebrated Venetian explorer Marco Polo.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 4
  4/5Hedge enthusiast Hugh Barker explores the legacy of Captain Leyland.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—24/05/2012
  Hilary Devey from Dragons' Den. Plus Jo Wheatley cooks Jenni Murray the perfect pancakes.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—In the Van, Episode 4
  4/5Yasmin's sympathy for suspect Samira grows with the arrival of an unwanted house guest.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—24/05/2012
  Kate Adie pulls together reports from Yemen, Sicily, Mexico, Riyadh and Vienna.
7. 11:30
  Follow-Up Albums—Fleetwood Mac - Tusk
  Pete Paphides tells the story behind Tusk by Fleetwood Mac.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Trendy topiary, Olympic transport, and low energy light bulbs
  Consumer news with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—24/05/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—24/05/2012
  Martha Kearney presents the national and international news.
4. 13:45
  Our Daily Bread—The Bread of Nations
  4/5A journey from Paris to Krakow reveals what bread says about three great European peoples.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—23/05/2012
  Ifty puts the cricket team through their paces.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—James Graham - The Grudge
  The murder of a prime minister in 1812 creates political chaos in 1997.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 21, Flamborough Head to Bridlington
  Clare Balding meets Stuart and his dog Poppy, walking round England for charity.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Multiple Sclerosis Trust
  Chris Jones presents an appeal on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
9. 15:30
  Open Book—Orlando Figes on his new book Just Send Me Word
  Mariella Frostrup with the best new fiction and non-fiction, unearthing lost classics.
10. 16:00
  The Film Programme—24/05/2012
  Francine Stock reports from the Cannes Film Festival with Ken Loach, Wes Anderson and more
11. 16:30
  Material World—24/05/2012
  Energy generation perceptions, light loving bugs, fast chips, and predicting earthquakes.
12. 17:00
  PM—24/05/2012
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/05/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters—Series 2, Junk Mail
  4/4Tom takes issue with his local curry house and their addiction to junk mail.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/05/2012
  Darrell asks a difficult question. Meanwhile David is in the dark.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Tom Phillips, writing final TV episodes, Arnold Wesker at 80
  Artist Tom Phillips, writing final TV episodes, and Arnold Wesker at 80. With Mark Lawson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—In the Van, Episode 4
  4/5Yasmin's sympathy for suspect Samira grows with the arrival of an unwanted house guest.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Gareth Williams: Death of an MI6 Officer
  Phillip Kemp asks if the investigation into MI6 agent Gareth Williams' death was flawed.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Called to Account
  Peter Day asks why the Big Four accountancy firms are being investigated.
8. 21:00
  Extinct!—Episode 2
  2/3Are humans causing the sixth great mass extinction event in Earth's history?
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Marco Polo
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the celebrated Venetian explorer Marco Polo.
10. 21:58
  Weather—24/05/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/05/2012
  Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Fitzgerald Short Stories, The Sensible Thing: Part 1
  4/5A love affair drives a young man to distraction.
13. 23:00
  Tonight—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Rory Bremner hosts the topical satire show.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—24/05/2012
  Sean Curran reports on Westminster, where MPs argue over the latest figures on the economy
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 4
  4/5Hedge enthusiast Hugh Barker explores the legacy of Captain Leyland.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/05/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/05/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/05/2012
  France's ban on growing GM Maize is rejected, but it won't be forced to drop the embargo.

Friday 25 May 2012