BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 5 May 2009

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/05/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—From Harvey River, Episode 1
  1/5Lorna remembers her remarkable great-grandfathers.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/05/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/05/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/05/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Right Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/05/2009
  Charlotte Smith asks why there will be less British chicken in the future.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/05/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  On the Ropes—Marjorie Lambert
  Marjorie Lambert talks about how her foster daughter shattered her life.
3. 09:30
  Head to Head—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Clive James' debate with Gore Vidal on the effects of Christianity.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—From Harvey River, Episode 2
  2/5Lorna recalls the lives of her mother, Doris, and her four sisters, who dazzle the locals.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Michelle Pfeiffer; Kate Royal; Gay and lesbian adoption
  Michelle Pfeiffer on love, youth and fading beauty. Plus, soprano Kate Royal.
6. 11:00
  Nature—Series 2, The Future of the Amazon
  Paul Evans investigates the Amazon, the biggest area of rainforest left on Earth.
7. 11:30
  God and the Movies
  How film studios are placing Christian themes at the heart of blockbusters.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—05/05/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—05/05/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—05/05/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Music Group—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Phil Hammond's guests are Neil Innes, Graham Linehan and Felicity Finch.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—04/05/2009
  David makes work for idle hands.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Solo Behind The Iron Curtain by Tracy Spottiswoode
  Actor Robert Vaughn is filming in Czechoslovakia when Russian tanks roll in...(R)
7. 15:00
  Making History—05/05/2009
  Could a leaf collection in Southport provide valuable historical research?
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—A Friend of the Family, Coming Round
  1/3Anton emerges from a coma. He's lost three days and his world is not as it was.
9. 15:45
  Sacrifices—David
  2/5David wants to play tennis, but the travelling to tournaments takes its toll on the family
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—05/05/2009
  Michael Rosen takes another journey into the world of words, language and the way we speak
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Frank Sinatra
  Old blue eyes - Frank Sinatra is the choice of broadcaster Colin Murray.
12. 17:00
  PM—05/05/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/05/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Heresy—Series 6, Episode 4
  4/6Victoria Coren chairs. With Euan Ferguson, Tanya Gold and David Mitchell.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/05/2009
  Annette is installed.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—05/05/2009
  Lord Puttnam announces the shortlist for the Art Fund Prize for best museum or gallery.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Crunch Credit, Episode 2
  2/5Vera discovers she is not the only person living on her allotment.
6. 20:00
  The New Hindu Fundamentalists
  Navdip Dhariwal investigates the rise of Hindu fundamentalism in Britain.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—05/05/2009
  Peter White discusses audio versions of three history books.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Cerebral Palsy
  Dr Mark Porter discusses the causes and treatments for cerebral palsy.
9. 21:30
  On the Ropes—Marjorie Lambert
  Marjorie Lambert talks about how her foster daughter shattered her life.
10. 21:58
  Weather—05/05/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/05/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The House of Special Purpose, Episode 7
  7/10Fear blights Georgy's mind as he recounts the dread that Rasputin would betray him.
13. 23:00
  The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6From Steve Wright to Ken Dodd, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/05/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/05/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—From Harvey River, Episode 2
  2/5Lorna recalls the lives of her mother, Doris, and her four sisters, who dazzle the locals.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/05/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/05/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/05/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/05/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Right Rev David Chillingworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/05/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Wednesday 6 May 2009