BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 20 July 2012

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 4
  4/5The consequences of her father's actions are soon brought home to Carmen.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/07/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/07/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/07/2012
  A spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Johnston McKay.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/07/2012
  Dairy farmers take to the picket lines in protest over milk price cuts.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/07/2012
  Lord Coe on the Olympics, William Hague on Syria, plus Bradley Wiggins's roots.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Simon McBurney
  Actor, writer and director Simon McBurney is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 5
  5/5When a courier is needed, it's Carmen who volunteers.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Graduation Special: Planning Your Career
  Planning your career for the female graduate. Presented by Sheila McClennon.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5, Episode 5
  5/5The Pepys household see the launch of the Royal Catherine, and the year ends with a row.
6. 11:00
  Laptop Library
  The British Library's vast newspaper archive is becoming available online as never before.
7. 11:30
  The Gobetweenies—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Lucy has found an ethical way of eating meat, thanks to Mark Zuckerberg.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Trading standards at the Olympics, burial plots, and extended Sunday hours
  Peter White explores the cost of dying and why Sundays should be kept special.
2. 12:45
  The New Elizabethans—George Best
  James Naughtie considers the life and achievements of the footballer from Northern Ireland
3. 12:57
  Weather—20/07/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—20/07/2012
  Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Shaun Ley.
5. 13:45
  Hardeep Seeks Serenity—Episode 5
  5/5Hardeep Singh Kohli talks to the dancer and choreographer Akram Khan.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—19/07/2012
  Tracy has a bone to pick with Emma.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Richard Monks - Zola
  Unable to run for South Africa, can Zola get a UK passport to run in the Olympics?
8. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
  Eric Robson and the panel welcome GQT listeners to the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.
9. 15:45
  Opening Lines—Series 14, The Wild
  1/3By Gerri Brightwell. A harsh Alaskan winter heralds trouble for a young couple.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—Sir Alastair Burnet, Jon Lord, Yaakov Meidad and Mike Westmacott
  Matthew Bannister on Sir Alastair Burnet, Jon Lord, Yaakov Meidad and Mike Westmacott.
11. 16:30
  More or Less—The Tour de France and the statistics of cheating
  Can maths prove whether the Tour de France has successfully clamped down on drugs?
12. 17:00
  PM—20/07/2012
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/07/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 37, Episode 7
  7/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis join Nathan Caton, Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and Jon Holmes.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/07/2012
  Brian lays down the law.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Terry Jones on giving 'The Owl and the Pussycat' an operatic makeover
  The Owl and the Pussycat becomes a floating opera, plus Steptoe and Son on stage.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5, Episode 5
  5/5The Pepys household see the launch of the Royal Catherine, and the year ends with a row.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Farnham, Surrey
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a live discussion of news and politics from Farnham, Surrey.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Keynes' Insights
  John Gray takes a fresh look at the thinking of John Maynard Keynes.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Leverage
  Simon Passmore's fast-paced psychological thriller. Starring Claire Foy.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—20/07/2012
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—20/07/2012
  Refugees flee Syria crisis, cinema shooting in Denver, Wiggins on Tour. With Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ancient Light, Episode 5
  5/10Alexander Cleave remembers the risks Mrs Gray and he took in that intoxicating summer.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Tim Coates and Jon Plowman
  TV producer Jon Plowman and publisher Tim Coates discuss their favourite books.
13. 23:30
  Under Jacques Demy's Umbrella
  Poet Sarah Cuddon explores the career of the French 'New Wave' director Jacques Demy.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/07/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 5
  5/5When a courier is needed, it's Carmen who volunteers.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/07/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/07/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/07/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/07/2012
  Spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
8. 05:45
  iPM—21/07/2012
  What happens to the carer when the person they love finally dies? A listener tells us.

Saturday 21 July 2012