BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 5 May 2008

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—04/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Passengering - Superclass
  Laurie Taylor explores the conventions and rituals of car passengers with Dr Eric Laurier.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—04/05/2008
  The sound of church bells from Great St Mary's, Cambridge.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/05/2008
  Mark Holdstock investigates how the British evolved from hunter-gatherers into farmers.
10. 05:57
  Weather—05/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/05/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—05/05/2008
  Andrew Marr's guests include authors Nicholson Baker, Jeffrey Sachs and Leo Hollis.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Morville Hours, Episode 1
  1/5The book is also a story of finding one's place in the world and putting down roots.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Fitness Special
  Jane Garvey presents a special programme on women and fitness.
5. 11:00
  Kenya: Healing the Rift—Episode 2
  2/2Mike Wooldridge explores what lay behind the conflict that erupted in Kenya last year.
6. 11:30
  As Told To Craig Brown—Episode 3
  3/6The satirist investigates inventions, being common and the creep of CCTV.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—05/05/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—05/05/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—05/05/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 7
  7/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—04/05/2008
  Conscience will out.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Far North
  By Louis Nowra. A boy and his young mother take to the road across Australia.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—05/05/2008
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—North African Short Stories, The Crop
  1/5By Gamal el-Ghitani. An Egyptian farmer is dazzled by a proffered deal from a glitzy hotel
9. 15:45
  Musical Migrants—Series 1, From Japan to Chicago
  1/5Japanese singer Yoko Noge became passionate about the blues as a schoolgirl.
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Elvers
  Formerly a cheap and popular dish, the elver is now in short supply. Sheila Dillon reports
11. 16:30
  More or Less—Can Work Cause Health Problems? - Simpsons' Theory - Housing Gloom
  Tim Harford explores whether stressful jobs cause health problems.
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—5th May 1968
  Parisian students take to the streets. Harold Wilson talks about race relations.
13. 17:00
  PM—05/05/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/05/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6With Alan Davies, Simon Evans, Tony Hawks and Phill Jupitus.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/05/2008
  Time for a post-mortem.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—05/05/2008
  Kirsty Lang talks to leading violinists, including Maxim Vengerov and Tasmin Little.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: 1918-1930: A Land Fit for Heroes?, Episode 1
  1/5At the end of World War One, Stanley Baldwin is a rising star in the Conservative Party.
6. 20:00
  British Jews and the Dream of Zion—Episode 2
  2/2Religious and secular Jews explain what Israel means to them today.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Somalia
  Rob Walker asks how successful Ethiopia's military intervention in Somalia has been.
8. 21:00
  Frontiers—Mission to Mars
  Next year, Russian cosmonauts will simulate a mission to Mars. Richard Hollingham reports.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—05/05/2008
  Andrew Marr's guests include authors Nicholson Baker, Jeffrey Sachs and Leo Hollis.
10. 21:58
  Weather—05/05/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—05/05/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 6
  6/10Despite mourning his late wife, Dr Grene tries to learn more about his patient, Roseanne.
13. 23:00
  Happy Mondays—John Finnemore, Apparently
  Sketch show by John Finnemore, featuring Kevin Baker, Tom Goodman-Hill, Sarah Hadland.
14. 23:30
  Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
  Tracey McLeod recalls the girl groups of the 1960s.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—05/05/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Morville Hours, Episode 1
  1/5The book is also a story of finding one's place in the world and putting down roots.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/05/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/05/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/05/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/05/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/05/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

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