BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 17 July 2012

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 1
  1/5For the young Carmen, her childhood days are marked by innocence and ebullience.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/07/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/07/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/07/2012
  A spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Johnston McKay.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/07/2012
  This season's carrots will be short in size and short in number due to the heavy rain.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/07/2012
  Are Olympic branding rules too tight? Plus Scottish gay marriage, and a pedalo odyssey.
2. 09:00
  Stephanomics—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/3Top economists discuss with Stephanie Flanders how to get the UK economy to grow again.
3. 09:30
  Key Matters—Series 2, F Major
  4/5Ivan Hewett talks with French horn player Roger Montgomery about the key of F major.(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 2
  2/5Shortages at her father's shop show Carmen a different side to the villagers.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Elizabeth Streb; Women in Opera; Bond's Bikinis
  Elizabeth Streb; planning a career around a baby; Bond's bikinis. Presented by Jane Garvey
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5, Episode 2
  2/5Sam's younger brother Tom falls seriously ill, but the diagnosis is unclear.
7. 11:00
  Does Science Need the People?—Episode 1
  1/2Who should have the final say on important issues in science, researchers or the public?
8. 11:30
  Madam Mao's Golden Oldies
  Anna Chen explores the history of the famous Chinese model operas.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: The Railways
  Consumer phone-in with Julian Worricker on the package of investment in the railways.
2. 12:45
  The New Elizabethans—Cicely Saunders
  James Naughtie profiles the founder of the modern hospice movement.
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/07/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—17/07/2012
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:45
  Hardeep Seeks Serenity—Episode 2
  2/5Para world champion Kay Lucas introduces Hardeep to the concentrated serenity of archery.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—16/07/2012
  Lynda acts as agony aunt.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Jane Thornton - The Gift
  Pulling out all the stops for adopted Amber's 18th, Dan makes a discovery.
8. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5Jay Rayner presents a programme from the Latitude Festival.
9. 15:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 5, Shirley Williams
  1/4Baroness Shirley Williams returns to her childhood homes.(R)
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Asking the Right Question
  Chris Ledgard looks at referendums and the art of asking the right question.
11. 16:30
  A Good Read—Tim Coates and Jon Plowman
  TV producer Jon Plowman and publisher Tim Coates discuss their favourite books.
12. 17:00
  PM—17/07/2012
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/07/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Sketchorama—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Featuring How Do I Get Up There?; The Ginge, The Geordie and The Geek; and Pappy's.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/07/2012
  There's an uninvited guest at Brookfield.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Hattie Morahan and Dominic Rowan on booing at the theatre; John Lydon; literary letters
  Hattie Morahan and Dominic Rowan on booing at the theatre, John Lydon and literary letters
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5, Episode 2
  2/5Sam's younger brother Tom falls seriously ill, but the diagnosis is unclear.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—European Funding
  Why are areas of Britain losing millions of pounds of regeneration money from Europe?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Eye Health in Care Homes & Olympic Audio Description - 17/07/2012
  Eye care is lacking in care homes and text-to-speech facility is missing on some e-books.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Whooping cough, Cardiac screening, Antibacterials, Selfcare, Xbox
  Dr Mark Porter asks if amateur sportspeople should be screened for heart conditions.
9. 21:30
  Stephanomics—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/3Top economists discuss with Stephanie Flanders how to get the UK economy to grow again.
10. 21:58
  Weather—17/07/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/07/2012
  Fighting in Damascus intensifies, but is the momentum with the government or rebels?
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ancient Light, Episode 2
  2/10Alexander Cleave remembers his 'first encounter' with his best friend's mother, Mrs Gray.
13. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 6, Parallel Universes
  Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests look at one of the most tantalising ideas of cosmology.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/07/2012
  Sean Curran reports on a gruelling session for the chief executive of G4S, Nick Buckles.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 2
  2/5Shortages at her father's shop show Carmen a different side to the villagers.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/07/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/07/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/07/2012
  A spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Johnston McKay.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/07/2012
  ASDA covers the cost of price cuts to dairy farmers. Will Morrisons and the Co-op follow?

Wednesday 18 July 2012