BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 11 November 2008

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Florence Nightingale - The Woman and Her Legend, Episode 1
  1/5The young Florence enjoys documenting her family's afflictions.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/11/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/11/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/11/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  In Afghanistan: 30 Years of Conflict and Chaos—Into the Morass
  2/2The return of US - and British - forces to Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks.
3. 09:30
  Bad Habits—Laziness
  2/5Richard Herring explores the problem of laziness.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Florence Nightingale - The Woman and Her Legend, Episode 2
  2/5Florence struggles to gain her independence.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Ruth Jones; Activist Sunila Abeysekera; Concurrent planning
  Actor and writer Ruth Jones on her career. Plus, human rights abuses in Sri Lanka.
6. 11:00
  Armistice Day Silence
  The traditional two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day.
7. 11:02
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—11/11/2008
  Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals
8. 11:30
  The Right Stuff
  Michael Portillo considers the enduring influence of the writer and philosopher Ayn Rand.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—11/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—11/11/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  50 Years of Little Richard
  The influential rock and roll musician Little Richard talks about his life and career.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—10/11/2008
  Don't have a cow, man.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Singer
  Martin is infatuated by the sound of Kirsten singing from the flat downstairs.
7. 15:00
  Making History—The Sinking of HMS Royal George - Much Wenlock
  Vanessa Collingridge explores the sinking of the HMS Royal George.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Parlez-vous British?, The Taipan
  2/5Somerset Maugham's disturbing tale of a smug businessman, set in 1922 Hong Kong.
9. 15:45
  24-7—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/5Two very different aspects of out-of-hours banking.(R)
10. 16:00
  The Law Show—11/11/2008
  Clive Coleman takes his weekly look at legal issues.
11. 16:30
  A Good Read—Robin Hanbury-Tenison and Sam Smith
  Sue MacGregor, Robin Hanbury-Tenison and Sam Smith discuss favourite books.
12. 17:00
  PM—11/11/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/11/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Party Line—Series 3, Episode 6
  6/6Topical sitcom by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/11/2008
  Unexpected visitor.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—11/11/2008
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who meets the singer and composer Enya.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—A Taste For Death, Episode 2
  2/10Following the death of her son, Lady Ursula Berowne talks to a medical consultant.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—11/11/2008
  Simon Cox investigates how English football's finances have got into such a mess.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—11/11/2008
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Suicide in Wales - Intensive Care - Blue Light - Psychics
  Claudia Hammond speaks to clinical psychologists in the paediatric intensive care unit.
9. 21:30
  In Afghanistan: 30 Years of Conflict and Chaos—Into the Morass
  2/2The return of US - and British - forces to Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks.
10. 21:58
  Weather—11/11/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/11/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Kestrel for a Knave, Episode 2
  2/5Billy impresses his English class.
13. 23:00
  Fabulous—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/4Faye ought to be excited with Edith going on maternity leave - who will get her job?
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/11/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Florence Nightingale - The Woman and Her Legend, Episode 2
  2/5Florence struggles to gain her independence.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/11/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/11/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Anna Hill.

Wednesday 12 November 2008