BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 28 May 2012

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Wine tasting; US philanthropy
  US philanthropic foundations, and the changing language of wine tasting.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—27/05/2012
  The bells of Coventry Cathedral, Warwickshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/05/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/05/2012
  A reading and a reflection from Wales with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/05/2012
  After the anti-GM protests, Charlotte Smith asks where now for genetically modified crops.
10. 05:57
  Weather—28/05/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/05/2012
  Debating violence in Syria and teen obesity, plus Harry Belafonte on the power of song.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Thomas Heatherwick on design and architecture
  Andrew Marr and Thomas Heatherwick, Jonathan Meades, Anna Minton and Robert Macfarlane.
3. 09:45
  Midnight in Peking by Paul French—1. Murder
  1/5A scandalous murder mystery, mired in conspiracy and corruption, that haunted Old Peking.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—28/05/2012
  Mary Tudor's bloody reign, women denied asylum, singer Regina Spektor, and Rebecca Front.
5. 10:45
  Incredible Women—Series 2, Nicky Markham
  1/5Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of medium Nicky Markham.
6. 11:00
  Outfoxed: The Story of Hunting in Britain
  Dr Emma Griffin finds out why fox hunting is still flourishing despite the seven-year ban.
7. 11:30
  With Nobbs On—From Howerd's End to Pebble Mill
  2/3David Nobbs talks about his comedy career.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—28/05/2012
  How do we know whether a food is good or bad for us? Consumer show with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—28/05/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—28/05/2012
  Shaun Ley presents the national and international news.
4. 13:45
  Honest Doubt: The History of an Epic Struggle—Prologue
  1/20Richard Holloway explores the tensions between doubt and faith over the last 3,000 years.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—27/05/2012
  David takes action and Alan is keen to celebrate.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Cry for Me: The Battle of Goose Green
  By Adrian Bean. The Argentinian perspective on the crucial battle of the Falklands War.
7. 15:00
  Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 6
  6/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Breakfast
  Tim Hayward offers reflections on the past, present and future of the British breakfast.
9. 16:00
  It's Fun, But Is It Theatre?
  Punchdrunk, YouMeBumBumTrain, and other immersive theatre companies under the microscope.
10. 16:30
  The Digital Human—Series 1, Crush
  Crush: Aleks Krotoski explores how the digital world has impacted upon love.
11. 17:00
  PM—28/05/2012
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/05/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 3
  3/12Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/05/2012
  Usha seeks sanctuary and Tony has a surprise up his sleeve.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ken Loach review; Rumer; James Sallis interview
  Ken Loach's new whisky-infused film; interviews with writer James Sallis and singer Rumer.
5. 19:45
  Incredible Women—Series 2, Nicky Markham
  1/5Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of medium Nicky Markham.
6. 20:00
  Things We Forgot to Remember—Series 8, Magna Carta Barons' French Invasion
  1/4How the barons responsible for Magna Carta also aided a second French invasion of England.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Middle East: Too Soon for Democracy?
  Edward Stourton explores the prospects for post-revolution government in the Arab world.
8. 21:00
  Material World—24/05/2012
  Energy generation perceptions, light loving bugs, fast chips, and predicting earthquakes.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Thomas Heatherwick on design and architecture
  Andrew Marr and Thomas Heatherwick, Jonathan Meades, Anna Minton and Robert Macfarlane.
10. 21:58
  Weather—28/05/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/05/2012
  Heavy weapons in Houla, the Indian prime minister, and more. Presented by Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Jubilee, Episode 1
  1/10Satish dreads a reunion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a silver jubilee photo.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—06/04/2010
  Michael Rosen investigates the language of the natural world.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—28/05/2012
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/05/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Midnight in Peking by Paul French—1. Murder
  1/5A scandalous murder mystery, mired in conspiracy and corruption, that haunted Old Peking.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/05/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/05/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/05/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/05/2012
  A reading and a reflection from Wales with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/05/2012
  British farmers are moving into solar power generation thanks to new tariffs.

Tuesday 29 May 2012