BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 5 May 2011

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Millions Like Us: Women's Lives in War and Peace 1939-1949 by Virginia Nicholson—3. Women in the Workplace
  3/5How women entered the workplace during wartime.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/05/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/05/2011
  With the Rev Prof Peter Galloway.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/05/2011
  It could take wildlife a decade to recover from gorse fires says the National Trust.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/05/2011
  Debating the precedent set by Bin Laden's death, plus can the world support 10bn people?
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Islamic Law and its Origins
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins of Islamic law.
3. 09:45
  Millions Like Us: Women's Lives in War and Peace 1939-1949 by Virginia Nicholson—4. A Second Front
  4/5With speculation of a second front, one woman starts to make gliders.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—05/05/2011
  Presented by Jenni Murray. The handbag: a symbol of female power and style?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 17: The Iron Curtain, Episode 4
  4/5Nell Leyshon's drama inspired by the letters and diaries of Paula Kirby
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—South Africa: Aurora Mine Controversy
  Martin Plaut investigates alleged shortcomings at gold mines in South Africa.
7. 11:30
  78 Revolutions
  Jenny Hammerton - a DJ of 78s - explores why the old discs are still alive and kicking.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—05/05/2011
  Winifred Robinson asks the GMC about plans to discipline doctors behind closed doors.
2. 12:57
  Weather—05/05/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—05/05/2011
  Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
4. 13:30
  Costing the Earth—Greening the Teens
  Costing the Earth finds out if teenagers can really learn to turn the lights out.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—04/05/2011
  Kate is causing trouble.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Charlotte Jones - The Diva in Me
  Phillipa can sing anything from Bjork to Bassey, but the world has turned its back. Why?
7. 15:00
  Open Country—Mingulay
  Helen Mark visits Barra in the Outer Hebrides to hear about island life past and future.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Self Help Africa
  Pippa Greenwood presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Self Help Africa.
9. 15:30
  Daphne Du Maurier—The Doll: Short Stories, 3. The Happy Valley
  3/3A young woman dreams of a grand old house.
10. 15:45
  Russia: The Wild East—Series 1, Decembrist Revolt
  14/25How victory against Napoleon bred further desire for radical reform.
11. 16:00
  Bookclub—Andrew O'Hagan - Be Near Me
  Andrew O'Hagan meets James Naughtie and readers to discuss his novel Be Near Me.
12. 16:30
  Material World—05/05/2011
  Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
13. 17:00
  PM—05/05/2011
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/05/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Dave Angel
  3/61990s eco-warrior Dave Angel performs, and a confused delivery man arrives.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/05/2011
  There's an important visitor at Brookfield.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Randy Newman at the Piano
  Randy Newman at the piano and in conversation with Kirsty Lang.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 17: The Iron Curtain, Episode 4
  4/5Nell Leyshon's drama inspired by the letters and diaries of Paula Kirby
6. 20:00
  The Report—Democracy in Tunisia
  Linda Pressley travels to Tunisia to examine the progress of its transition to democracy.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Keep it Local
  As pubs struggle to survive, local communities are getting involved in keeping them alive.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/30The programme follows a pair of beavers in Devon.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Islamic Law and its Origins
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins of Islamic law.
10. 21:58
  Weather—05/05/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/05/2011
  Was Osama bin Laden the victim of a hit squad or summary justice? Details are emerging.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Absolutist, Episode 9
  9/10Accused of cowardice, Will's life hangs in the balance. Will he change his mind?
13. 23:00
  49 Cedar Street
  Sitcom pilot about a shared house and the strange adventures of its reclusive residents.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/05/2011
  Sean Curran presents the top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/05/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Vote 2011
  Coverage of the 2011 UK Elections.
3. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/05/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/05/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
5. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/05/2011
  With the Rev Prof Peter Galloway.
6. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/05/2011
  Farmers are growing increasingly concerned about their crops as the dry weather continues.

Friday 6 May 2011