BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 5 March 2013

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/03/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 1
  1/5Singer Tracey Thorn's journey from teenage surbuban dreams to international success.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/03/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/03/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/03/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/03/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/03/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/03/2013
  A public enquiry into a proposed 1000-cow mega-dairy in Powys begins.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/03/2013
  Legal aid cuts debated, plus Helen Mirren on playing the Queen once again.
2. 09:00
  In Defence of Bureaucracy—Episode 1
  1/2Gus O'Donnell argues that bureaucracy is now an essential part of a functioning democracy.
3. 09:30
  Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, 3. Gorges and Medicine
  3/5Roger travels to Chongqing to see its new museums.(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 2
  2/5Tracey Thorn describes her relationship with fellow Everything But the Girl star Ben Watt.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—05/03/2013
  Standing for the Conservatives - how are women doing? Presented by Jane Garvey.
6. 10:45
  Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Marking Time, Episode 12
  12/15Clary and Polly decide they'll never be like the adults they know when they grow up.
7. 11:00
  Who's the Pest?—Superpowers
  1/3Entomologist Erica McAlister explores the world of insects and their superpowers.
8. 11:30
  Soul Music—Shipbuilding
  The Robert Wyatt song from 1982, written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Parenting
  Which causes more harm - overly-intrusive parents, or those who do too little?
2. 12:57
  Weather—05/03/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—05/03/2013
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
4. 13:45
  Battle for the Airwaves—Episode 7
  7/8Nick examines the 2003 Iraq War and the most damaging political row in the BBC's history.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—04/03/2013
  Chris overindulges.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Noble Cause Corruption
  By Fin Kennedy. A new CID detective finds officers are taking the law into their own hands
7. 15:00
  The Human Zoo—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/6Michael Blastland explores the way human beings think, behave and make decisions.
8. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Electrifying Africa: Beyond the Grid
  Solar lamps are lighting parts of Africa the grid cannot reach. Tom Heap investigates.
9. 16:00
  The Law Show—Inside the Supreme Court
  Britain's most senior judge Lord Neuberger answers questions from the Supreme Court.
10. 16:30
  A Good Read—Daljit Nagra and Susan Jeffreys
  Daljit Nagra and Susan Jeffreys compare favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
11. 17:00
  PM—05/03/2013
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/03/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Elvenquest—Series 4, The Underworld
  4/6The Questers descend into the Underworld in search of Penthiselea's mother.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/03/2013
  Shula acts quickly.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Side Effects; Lara Croft's comeback
  Side Effects reviewed; Lara Croft's comeback; artist Chuck Close; bomb disposal comedy.
5. 19:45
  Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Marking Time, Episode 12
  12/15Clary and Polly decide they'll never be like the adults they know when they grow up.
6. 20:00
  How Iraq Changed the World
  Writer and broadcaster John Kampfner looks at the global consequences of war in Iraq.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Virgin Journey Care, Insight Radio Xtra
  Train operators explain the Journey Care assistance scheme for disabled travellers.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—NHS reforms, epilepsy and pregnancy, thermometers
  Dr Mark Porter questions health minister Lord Howe about possible NHS reforms.
9. 21:30
  In Defence of Bureaucracy—Episode 1
  1/2Gus O'Donnell argues that bureaucracy is now an essential part of a functioning democracy.
10. 21:58
  Weather—05/03/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/03/2013
  National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Middlesteins, Episode 7
  7/10Edie, Emily and Robin meet at the Chinese restaurant.
13. 23:00
  Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 1, Nationality
  4/4Susan didn't think cultural identity was important but then realised her roots defined her
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/03/2013
  The government promises to make it harder for EU immigrants to claim benefits.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/03/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 2
  2/5Tracey Thorn describes her relationship with fellow Everything But the Girl star Ben Watt.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/03/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/03/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/03/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/03/2013
  Plans for an SOS text message service to tell keepers when their bees are in trouble.

Wednesday 6 March 2013