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TV Guide for BBC Radio 4 on Friday 12th March 2010

TimeBBC Radio 4
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00:00
A Good Read

Sue MacGregor talks to writer Julia Blackburn and The World Tonight presenter Ritula Shah about their favourite books.

00:30
Today in Parliament

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.

1
01:00
News and Weather

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

01:30
Book of the Week

Did You Really Shoot the Television? Max Hastings recalls the marriage of his Fleet Street parents. 4/5: The story of the family's beleaguered TV set.

01:48
Shipping Forecast

The latest shipping forecast.

2
02:00
As BBC World Service

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

3
4
5
6
06:20
Shipping Forecast

The latest shipping forecast.

06:30
News Briefing

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

06:43
Prayer for the Day

Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.

06:45
Farming Today

News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

7
07:00
Today

With James Naughtie and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Weather 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am; Thought for the Day 7.48am; Yesterday in Parliament 6.45am.

8
9
10
10:00
Desert Island Discs

Kirsty Young's castaway is space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

10:45
Book of the Week

Did You Really Shoot the Television? Max Hastings recalls the marriage of his Fleet Street parents. 5/5: More trouble for Mac, and Anne's later 'business' with the small Picasso.

11
11:00
Woman's Hour

With Jenni Murray.

11:45
Beyond Black

Hilary Mantel's blackly comic novel about a medium. 10/10: Alison confronts the past and finally learns the truth about her childhood, while Colette embraces the future with Gavin.

12
12:00
Racing Ahead

The horse racing authorities are worried about the future of their sport. Chris Ledgard reports on efforts to attract a new generation of punters.

12:30
People in Cars

Linked comedies by Simon Brett. 3/3. Sat Love: A businessman spices up his life with excursions to extramarital assignations. But why is his new sat nav directing him back home?

13
13:00
You and Yours

Consumer news and issues with Peter White.

13:57
Weather

The latest weather forecast.

14
14:00
The World at One

National and international news with Shaun Ley.

14:30
Feedback

Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.

15
15:00
The Archers

Ed lays down the law with the boys.

15:15
Afternoon Play

Final Demands: Series of plays by Frederic Raphael. 4/6. And A Happy New Year: Adam and Barbara meet their daughter-in-law Juliana and grandson for the first time.

16
16:00
Gardeners' Question Time

Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. Matthew Biggs, Pippa Greenwood and Christine Walkden are guests of Edenfield and District Horticultural Society in Lancashire.

16:45
A Brief History of Double Entry...

...Book-keeping: Jolyon Jenkins investigates how accountants shaped the modern world. 5/10: Jolyon examines accountancy fraud in the Middle Ages, brought about by the Black Death.

17
17:00
Last Word

Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died.

17:30
The Film Programme

Francine Stock enters the Green Zone with Bourne Ultimatum director Paul Greengrass, who has reunited with Matt Damon.

18
18:00
PM

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. Including Weather at 5.57pm.

19
19:00
Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

19:30
The Now Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news, with help from Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guest.

20
20:00
The Archers

Helen tells Kate some home truths.

20:15
Front Row

Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.

20:45
Beyond Black

Hilary Mantel's blackly comic novel about a medium. 10/10: Alison confronts the past and finally learns the truth about her childhood, while Colette embraces the future with Gavin.

21
21:00
Any Questions?

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Oxford. The panel includes Lord Adonis, Ann Widdecombe MP, David Laws MP and John Micklethwait.

21:50
A Point of View

Simon Schama reflects that when times are hard people seem to prefer tough leaders who knock heads together to mild-mannered conciliators.

22
22:00
A History of the World in 100...

...Objects - Omnibus: Neil MacGregor presents an omnibus edition of five more items in his history of humanity as told through the objects it has made.

22:58
Weather

The latest weather forecast.

23
23:00
The World Tonight

National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.

23:45
Book at Bedtime

Trespass: Sara Kestelman reads from the new novel by Rose Tremain. 10/10: A return to the place where they began; peace and reconciliation at last.