BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 30 June 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/06/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Damn His Blood, Episode 5
  5/5Nearly a quarter of a century on, Oddingley finally learns the truth.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/06/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/06/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/06/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Alison Murdoch.
8. 05:45
  iPM—30/06/2012
  'I escaped drink-sodden, maudlin, macho nationalism' - a Scot proud to be a Londoner.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—30/06/2012
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—30/06/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Series 21, Whitley Bay with Barry Stone
  Clare Balding meets author Barry Stone, his partner Paul and their dog, Bonzo.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Charlotte Smith samples a farmers' market to find out what they can do for farmers.
5. 06:57
  Weather—30/06/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—30/06/2012
  Calls for a banking inquiry, prisoner rehabilitation, and examining email etiquette.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Sir Christopher Frayling; Giles Coren Daytrip; Tippi Hedren's Inheritance Tracks
  Sian and Richard with Sir Christopher Frayling, plus Tippi Hedren's Inheritance Tracks.
8. 10:30
  Britain in a Box—Series 5, Pop Idol
  1/3Paul Jackson assesses Pop Idol, the show that rewrote the talent show rule book.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—30/06/2012
  Fraser Nelson of the Spectator looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—30/06/2012
  Kate Adie hosts BBC correspondents' tales from Nigeria, France, Italy, Algeria and Jordan.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—30/06/2012
  Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance.
2. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 37, Episode 4
  4/7Jon Holmes, Marcus Brigstocke, Mitch Benn and Pippa Evans join Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
3. 12:57
  Weather—30/06/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News—30/06/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Curdridge, Hampshire
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Southampton.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—30/06/2012
  Call Anita Anand on 03700 100 444, email [email protected] or tweet #bbcaq.
7. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Menna Gallie - Strike for a Kingdom
  As its residents struggle to survive, the Welsh village of Cilhendre is rocked by murder.
8. 15:30
  John Barry - The Lost Tapes
  Eddi Fiegel explores the music of the five-time, Oscar-winning film composer, John Barry.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Thomasina Miers, Masterchef
  Can young men be feminists, and Thomasina Miers cooks the perfect Spinach and Feta Tacos.
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  The day's top news stories, with sports headlines.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—28/06/2012
  Evan Davis and guests debate whether the market allocates capital to the right companies.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—30/06/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—30/06/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—30/06/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—James Naughtie, Jenny Eclair, David Starkey and Simon Armitage
  Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 12, Thirteen Minutes in Cairo
  5/8Playwright Oliver Emanuel imagines the impact of the elections on an Egyptian family.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—30/06/2012
  Sharp, critical discussion of the week's cultural events.
5. 20:00
  Meeting Myself Coming Back—Paddy Ashdown
  Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown meets his younger self in the sound archive.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Songs and Lamentations, Episode 2
  2/2Drama looking at the last days of Jerusalem from two very different perspectives.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—30/06/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  The Reith Lectures—Niall Ferguson - The Rule of Law and Its Enemies, The Darwinian Economy
  2/4Niall Ferguson reflects on the causes and lessons of the global financial crisis.
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Semi-final 1
  10/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—24/06/2012
  Roger McGough presents poetry requests, including readings by Irish poet Paul Durcan.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Midsummer Tales—Casting
  2/3By Hannah McGill. A London film crew causes a commotion in a Shetland island community.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/07/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/07/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—01/07/2012
  The bells of St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide, South Australia.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 3, Colin Crooks: The Let-Down Generation
  Social entrepreneur Colin Crooks argues that we are wrong to focus on youth unemployment.

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