BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 18 October 2012

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/10/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—3. The Pioneer
  3/5Nancy embarks on a political career as the only female MP in the Commons.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/10/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/10/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/10/2012
  A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/10/2012
  Sainsbury's is dropping the Food Quality Red Tractor logo. It's 'simpler' for consumers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—18/10/2012
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Caxton and the Printing Press
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Caxton and the influence of the printing press.
3. 09:45
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—4. A Blitz and a Blow
  4/5The first female MP helps to steer Plymouth through the horrors of the Blitz.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Amanda Palmer; Gary McKinnon's mother Janis Sharp
  Amanda Palmer plays live in the studio. Gary McKinnon's mother, Janis Sharp.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 4
  4/5Politician Alois loves Katharina, but is terrified that Ludwig is hiding out at his home.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Lederhosen Fashion
  The BBC's foreign correspondents take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines.
7. 11:30
  Hollywood on the Tiber
  Mukti Jain Campion looks back at the heyday of Rome's most famous film studios.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—'Seal Friendly' salmon, football prices and the staff sacked because of bad reviews online
  Can Scottish salmon ever be 'seal friendly'? And the rising cost of watching football.
2. 12:57
  Weather—18/10/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—18/10/2012
  News, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:45
  China: As History Is My Witness—Hong Xiuquan - The Rebel
  9/10The empire builder who thought he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—17/10/2012
  Susan wants to help.
6. 14:15
  Stone—Series 2, The Bridge
  3/4When a student falls to his death from a bridge DCI Stone begins a murder investigation.(R)
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 22, Simon Evans of the Wye and Usk Foundation
  Clare Balding walks with Simon Evans, fisherman and river conservationist.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Prisoners Abroad
  Harriet Walter presents an appeal for Prisoners Abroad.
9. 15:30
  Open Book—Michael Chabon on his latest novel Telegraph Avenue
  Mariella Frostrup interviews Michael Chabon about his latest novel, Telegraph Avenue.
10. 16:00
  The Film Programme—18/10/2012
  With Benh Zeitlin's film Beasts of the Southern Wild and Sally Potter's Ginger and Rosa.
11. 16:30
  Material World—18/10/2012
  What is the scientific evidence behind the badger cull?
12. 17:00
  PM—18/10/2012
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/10/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6A show that starts by going to the dogs, ending with perhaps the oldest hymn in the world.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/10/2012
  Lilian is pushed to the limit.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Rod Stewart, The Lost Prince, Hebburn
  Rod Stewart on his career, the prince who was nearly Henry IX and sitcom Hebburn reviewed.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 4
  4/5Politician Alois loves Katharina, but is terrified that Ludwig is hiding out at his home.
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Where Next for the Hillsborough Families?
  Joshua Rozenberg asks where next for the families of those who died at Hillsborough.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Overcrowded markets
  Evan Davis and guests discuss overcapacity and how to ensure positive product placement.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 3, Episode 7
  7/24Brett Westwood asks if film-makers put anything back in terms of wildlife conservation.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Caxton and the Printing Press
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Caxton and the influence of the printing press.
10. 21:58
  Weather—18/10/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—18/10/2012
  EU leaders seek a banking deal, China slowdown concerns and Ugandan gay rights on trial.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 4
  4/10Grace is accepted as part of the Silkhampton community.
13. 23:00
  Bigipedia—Series 2, BigiBuzz!
  3/4Find out what is popular, so you can be too! Plus, visiting Britain's least-haunted house.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—18/10/2012
  Alicia McCarthy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/10/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—4. A Blitz and a Blow
  4/5The first female MP helps to steer Plymouth through the horrors of the Blitz.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/10/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/10/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/10/2012
  A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/10/2012
  The RSPCA denies it is intimidating farmers over the badger cull.

Friday 19 October 2012