FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/05/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Rosetta Stone
3/5 Neil MacGregor with one of the past's most recognisable objects; the Rosetta Stone
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/05/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/05/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/05/2010
Charlotte Smith hears why farmers are herding sheep through brain scanners.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/05/2010
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Cavendish Family in Science
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family.
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09:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Chinese Han lacquer cup
4/5 Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in Han Dynasty China
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10:00
Woman's Hour—20/05/2010
Presented by Jenni Murray. Plaits - we follow the current hair trend through history.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Rabbit House, A Dangerous Mistake
4/5 Laura Alcoba's memoir about a turbulent Argentinian childhood, dramatised by Sheila Yeger.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—20/05/2010
Kate Adie introduces Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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11:30
Peter Porter On Air
A celebration of the life and work of the late poet and broadcaster Peter Porter.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—20/05/2010
The government announce proposals to abolish Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Information Packs.
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12:57
Weather—20/05/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/05/2010
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Costing the Earth—Rare Earth Metals
Tom Heap finds out if the supply of metals vital to electronics could be exhausted by 2012
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14:00
The Archers—19/05/2010
The Dower House opens its doors to guests.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Cinders
Comedy by Ali Taylor lifting the lid on the ethics of publishing war-torn misery memoirs.
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15:00
Open Country—The Forest of Bowland
Is there more to the Forest of Bowland than the Pendle Witches?
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Brake
Jacqueline Wilson appeals on behalf of Brake.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Why, Robot?, The Companion
3/3 By Anita Sullivan. Colin, a medically-trained humanoid, watches over Eunice's old age.
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15:45
Running Away—Hugh Dennis
4/5 Comedian Hugh Dennis takes one of his favourite walks near his home on the Sussex Downs. (R)
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16:00
Open Book—16/05/2010
Mariella Frostrup talks to the Australian novelist Christos Tsiolkas.
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16:30
Material World—20/05/2010
Cleaning up the oil spill, biodiversity, tree rings and quantum kilograms.
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17:00
PM—20/05/2010
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—20/05/2010
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Documentary
6/6 To further his career as a top celebrity, Arthur tries to make a documentary about himself (R)
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19:00
The Archers—20/05/2010
Vicky embraces a new challenge.
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19:15
Front Row—Scott Turow; Antonio Pappano and review of Prince of Persia
Mark Lawson meets Scott Turow, who has written a sequel to Presumed Innocent.
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19:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Chinese Han lacquer cup
4/5 Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in Han Dynasty China
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20:00
The Report—The New Tory and Lib Dem Coalition
This week: how the coalition deal between the Tories and the Liberal Democrats was done.
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20:30
In Business—Ticking Over
Can the Isle of Man rejuvenate the business of watchmaking?
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21:00
Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 7
7/40 Following the science and fortunes of Black Bears in the woods of Minnesota.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Cavendish Family in Science
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family.
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21:58
Weather—20/05/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/05/2010
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—No And Me, Episode 9
9/10 After Lou's father asks No to move out, Lou and Lucas look after her in secret.
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23:00
The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Nigel Penny has to share his tiny room with an unwanted boorish guest.
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23:15
My Teenage Diary—Series 1, Shappi Khorsandi
3/6 Shappi Khorsandi reveals her embarassing teenage secrets to host Rufus Hound. (R)
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23:30
Cadbury is Our Longbridge—Episode 3
3/3 Miles Warde tells the story of the closure of Cadbury's Somerdale factory near Bristol. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Chinese Han lacquer cup
4/5 Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects arrives in Han Dynasty China
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/05/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/05/2010
A cull of badgers is announced in England. Charlotte Smith hears reaction to the news.
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