BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 28 September 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/09/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Rupert Everett - Vanished Years, Episode 4
  4/5For Rupert Everett, the path to success is paved with elephant traps.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/09/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/09/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/09/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/09/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/09/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Ed Kessler.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/09/2012
  Charlotte Smith investigates how new EU rules might affect UK abattoirs.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/09/2012
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Goldie Hawn
  Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Rupert Everett - Vanished Years, Episode 5
  5/5Rupert Everett's US sitcom, Mr Ambassador, is finally filmed in front of a live audience.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Having a good argument, care of terminally ill teenagers, Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw
  Jenni Murray examines the care for teenagers whose lives are shortened through illness.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Feminine Forever, Episode 5
  5/5What is the future for Trevor and Eileen? Stars Lesley Manville.
6. 11:00
  The Reluctant Lama
  The Spanish toddler who was chosen by the Dalai Lama as a reincarnated Tibetan lama.
7. 11:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 1, The Trials of Attempting an Elopement
  1/6Miriam Margolyes, Alison Steadman and Nigel Planer send up the Bloomsbury literary group.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Ticketless trains and Birmingham-to-Kashmir buses
  Bank branch closures and ticketless trains. Consumer news with Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—28/09/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—28/09/2012
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:45
  Deborah Bull's Dance Nation—Dance Yourself Cheerful
  5/5Dancer Deborah Bull looks at the role dance has played during some of our toughest times.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—27/09/2012
  Mike has money on his mind.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Colin Hough - Hard Boiled Eggs and Nuts
  Stan Laurel's relationship with his erratic mother holds the key to his future in comedy.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Ashton-under-Lyne
  Eric Robson and the team return to Ashton-Under-Lyne, where the first GQT was recorded.
8. 15:35
  BBC National Short Story Award—BBC International Short Story Award 2012, The iHole, by Julian Gough
  10/10Satirical tale about contemporary desires for the latest must-have gadgets and innovations
9. 16:00
  Last Word—Andy Williams, Charlie Richardson, Gertrude Hughes, Herbert Lom and Eva Figes
  Matthew Bannister on Andy Williams, Charlie Richardson, Gertrude Hughes and Herbert Lom.
10. 16:30
  Feedback—28/09/2012
  Your views on the BBC and the Queen, plus did music enhance The History of the Future?
11. 17:00
  PM—28/09/2012
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/09/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 78, Episode 4
  4/9Sandi Toksvig with Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Andy Hamilton and Bob Mills.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/09/2012
  Lilian can't believe her luck.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Thick of It, Cerys Matthews, Lucy Liu in Elementary
  The writers of The Thick of It, Cerys Matthews on country women, and Elementary.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Feminine Forever, Episode 5
  5/5What is the future for Trevor and Eileen? Stars Lesley Manville.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—St Catherine's Primary School, Bletchingley
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Bletchingley, Surrey.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Mouthing Off
  Sarah Dunant takes a look at teeth through the ages, and dentistry in times of austerity.
8. 21:00
  Saturday Drama—John Godber - September in the Rain
  A couple's relationship through a lifetime of holidays in Blackpool.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—28/09/2012
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/09/2012
  Fierce fighting in Syria, Labour prepares for a conference, and elections in Venezuela.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Rose Tremain - Merivel: A Man of His Time, Episode 10
  10/15Sir Robert sets out for Switzerland and has a lusty encounter on the road.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—Edith Wharton
  Naomi Wolf nominates Edith Wharton for Great Lives.
13. 23:30
  The Philosopher's Arms—Series 1, Moral Disgust
  4/4Sitting in a pub, Matthew Sweet discovers how real life is full of philosophical problems.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/09/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Rupert Everett - Vanished Years, Episode 5
  5/5Rupert Everett's US sitcom, Mr Ambassador, is finally filmed in front of a live audience.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/09/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/09/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/09/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/09/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/09/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Simon Doogan.
8. 05:45
  iPM—29/09/2012
  Eddie Mair asks, 'Has anyone sober ever joined a political party?'.

Saturday 29 September 2012