BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 29 March 2013

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/03/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Comandante, Episode 4
  4/5Chavez's near-sequestration of the media proved an invaluable political tool.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/03/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/03/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/03/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rt Rev Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/03/2013
  The Prince of Wales lends a sympathetic ear to snowbound farmers. Presented by Caz Graham.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/03/2013
  Leeds child heart ops suspended, plus Thought for the Day with Justin Welby.
2. 09:00
  Open Air—Mark Wallinger
  5/6Mark Wallinger reimagines how broadcast space might be used for the Open arts initiative.
3. 09:05
  Desert Island Discs—Jasvinder Sanghera
  Kirsty Young interviews Jasvinder Sanghera, campaigner against forced marriage.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Comandante, Episode 5
  5/5In 2009, Chavez guaranteed his political future.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Blue Peter Presenters; Country Houses in Time of War
  Jenni Murray takes a look at the history of the Blue Peter presenter.
6. 10:45
  The Kneebone Bonanza—Episode 5
  5/5A wild Cornish comedy about scrap metal, tough times plus country and western music.
7. 11:00
  Daughters From Afar
  Emily Buchanan meets parents who adopted children from overseas orphanages.
8. 11:30
  HR—Series 4, The Return of Martina Guerre
  6/6Sam and Peter agree they need variation. But will a doorbell ring herald major change?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Welfare reforms and insurance for mountaineers
  Fewer tests on food, and insurance for mountaineers. Consumer news with Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—29/03/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—29/03/2013
  Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
4. 13:45
  Noise: A Human History—The Ecstatic Underground
  10/30David Hendy eavesdrops on the private lives of early Christians.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—28/03/2013
  Iftikar is tempted.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Minister
  Verse drama by Welsh poet RS Thomas to mark the centenary of his birth.
7. 15:00
  Good Friday Liturgy
  Bishop Stephen Oliver explores the often inadequate language of grief and bereavement.
8. 15:30
  In Pursuit of Spring—Episode 1
  1/3Matthew Oates follows in the footsteps of the writer Edward Thomas.
9. 15:45
  BS5—My Girl, by Emily Bullock
  1/3A mother watches from the corner as her daughter fights in a brutal boxing match.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—An actor, a Russian tycoon, a BBC producer, a Bangladeshi president and a Motown producer
  John Wilson remembers Richard Griffiths, Boris Berezovsky, Zillur Rahman and Angela Bond.
11. 16:30
  Feedback—29/03/2013
  Confusion, frustration, abdication and revolution in this week's Feedback.
12. 17:00
  PM—29/03/2013
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/03/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 39, Episode 7
  7/8Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comical look at everything 'now'.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/03/2013
  Jennifer speaks her mind.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Anne Tyler in conversation with Mark Lawson
  Novelist Anne Tyler reflects on her career, in conversation with Mark Lawson.
5. 19:45
  The Kneebone Bonanza—Episode 5
  5/5A wild Cornish comedy about scrap metal, tough times plus country and western music.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Angela Eagle, Lord Trimble, Clare Gerada, Tom Newton Dunn
  Ritula Shah presents political debate and discussion from Chatham in Kent on Good Friday.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—The secret of a happy marriage
  Adam Gopnik presents his formula for a happy marriage - lust, laughter and loyalty.
8. 21:00
  Noise: A Human History—Epic Tales
  6/30David Hendy discovers how epic tales were remembered and passed down.
9. 21:58
  Weather—29/03/2013
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/03/2013
  The day's news, with David Eades. A UN force gets a mandate to 'neutralise' DRC rebels.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia, Episode 5
  5/10The next step in becoming filthy rich in Asia - work for yourself.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Gervase Phinn and Moni Mohsin
  Writers Gervase Phinn and Moni Mohsin talk to Harriett Gilbert about books they love.
13. 23:30
  GI Britain—Episode 2
  2/2Martha Kearney tells the story of Britain's GI years during the Second World War.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/03/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Comandante, Episode 5
  5/5In 2009, Chavez guaranteed his political future.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/03/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/03/2013
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/03/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Bishop of London.
8. 05:45
  iPM—30/03/2013
  The programme that starts with its listeners.

Saturday 30 March 2013