FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
News and Weather—12/05/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood, Episode 1
1/5 The family move in to an old cowshed, imaginatively redecorated by Robyn's mother.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/05/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/05/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/05/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/05/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/05/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/05/2008
Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
On the Ropes—Ashley Walters
John Humphrys talks to actor Ashley Walters, formerly known as Asher D of So Solid Crew.
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09:30
A Sunparched Country—Save the Soil, Save the Planet
3/5 Farmers and scientists are looking at how old soils might be used to check global warming.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood, Episode 2
2/5 Robyn's mother's commitment to home schooling leaves plenty of scope for reading.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Artist Barbara Rae; Poet Gillian Clarke
Poet Gillian Clarke, and Scottish artist Barbara Rae on her life as a Royal Academician.
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11:00
World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—Great Animal Migrations
Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood follow the movement and migration of animals.
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11:30
The Frost Collection—Series 1, Heroes and Villains
1/3 With Joanna Lumley, Joan Bakewell, Charles Kennedy and Tim Vine.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Call You and Yours—13/05/2008
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—13/05/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—13/05/2008
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
The Blues Dance
DJ Don Letts tells the story of Jamaican Blues Dance in Britain.
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14:00
The Archers—12/05/2008
A break in the tour.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Women of an Uncertain Age
By Rony Robinson and Sally Goldsmith. A funny touching play about the menopause.
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15:00
Making History—Harbin China - The Dockside Dandies of Lowestoft
Vanessa Collingridge investigates a 1932 murder in East China.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Jennings' Little Hut, The Kettle of Fish
2/5 Mr Wilkins blows his top when he finds Jennings looking for a fish - up a tree.
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15:45
Letters Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Alejandra started her own business after her husband lost his well-paid job. (R)
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16:00
Word of Mouth—13/05/2008
Michael Rosen presents the series that takes a close look at the words we use.
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16:30
Great Lives—Edward Lear
Nicholas Parsons nominates Edward Lear, now remembered best for his nonsense verse.
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16:56
1968 Day by Day—13th May 1968
A general strike brings Paris to a halt. Crucial Vietnam peace talks begin.
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17:00
PM—13/05/2008
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/05/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 3, Letter From America
1/6 The bossy social worker needs a new place to stay. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—13/05/2008
An invitation from Ireland.
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19:15
Front Row—13/05/2008
With Mark Lawson, including news of the shortlist for the Turner Prize for visual art.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Gifted, Episode 2
2/5 As Rumi approaches her maths A-Level, her separation from family and friends intensifies.
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20:00
Divided Britain—Teaching Tolerance
Gerry Northam reports from a Lancashire college designed to help racial integration.
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20:40
In Touch—13/05/2008
Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
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21:00
Case Notes—Sun and Skin
Dr Mark Porter weighs up the benefits of sunshine against the harm it can do to our skin.
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21:30
On the Ropes—Ashley Walters
John Humphrys talks to actor Ashley Walters, formerly known as Asher D of So Solid Crew.
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21:58
Weather—13/05/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—13/05/2008
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Behaviour of Moths, Episode 2
2/10 Ginny's sister Vivien's homecoming is both delightful and disturbing.
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23:00
Mouth Trap—Marriage and Babies
1/6 With Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Zoe Gardner and Gareth Tunley.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/05/2008
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
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00:00
News and Weather—14/05/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood, Episode 2
2/5 Robyn's mother's commitment to home schooling leaves plenty of scope for reading.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/05/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service, with news, reports and analysis.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/05/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/05/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/05/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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