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Pick of the Week

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Liz Barclay makes her selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.

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BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule for Monday 28 May 2012

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  1. Early

    1. 00:00–00:15
      Midnight News
      28/05/2012
      The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
    2. 00:15–00:45
      Thinking Allowed
      Wine tasting; US philanthropy
      Available to listen
      US philanthropic foundations, and the changing language of wine tasting.
    3. 00:45–00:48
      Bells on Sunday
      27/05/2012
      6 days left to listen
      The bells of Coventry Cathedral, Warwickshire.
    4. 00:48–01:00
      Shipping Forecast
      28/05/2012
      The latest shipping forecast.
    5. 01:00–05:20
      Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
      28/05/2012
      BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
    6. 05:20–05:30
      Shipping Forecast
      28/05/2012
      The latest shipping forecast.
    7. 05:30–05:43
      News Briefing
      28/05/2012
      News from BBC Radio 4.
    8. 05:43–05:45
      Prayer for the Day
      28/05/2012
      A reading and a reflection from Wales with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys.
    9. 05:45–05:57
      Farming Today
      28/05/2012
      The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Charlotte Smith.
    10. 05:57–06:00
      Weather
      28/05/2012
      The latest weather forecast for farmers.

  2. Morning

    1. 06:00–09:00
      Today
      28/05/2012
      Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
    2. 09:00–09:45
      Start the Week
      28/05/2012
      Andrew Marr on landscape and architecture with Robert Macfarlane and Jonathan Meades.
    3. 09:45–10:00
      Book of the Week
      Midnight in Peking, Episode 1
      1/5. A scandalous murder mystery, mired in conspiracy and corruption, that haunted Old Peking.
    4. 10:00–10:45
      Woman's Hour
      28/05/2012
      Mary Tudor's bloody reign, women denied asylum, singer Regina Spektor, and Rebecca Front.
    5. 10:45–11:00
      15 Minute Drama
      Incredible Women - Series 2, Nicky Markham
      1/5. Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of medium Nicky Markham.
    6. 11:00–11:30
      Outfoxed: The Story of Hunting in Britain
      Dr Emma Griffin finds out why fox hunting is still flourishing despite the seven-year ban.
    7. 11:30–12:00
      With Nobbs On
      From Howerd's End to Pebble Mill
      2/3. David has trouble explaining why he's impersonating Frankie Howerd in a public place.
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  3. Afternoon

    1. 12:00–12:57
      You and Yours
      28/05/2012
      How do we know whether a food is good or bad for us? Consumer show with Julian Worricker.
    2. 12:57–13:00
      Weather
      28/05/2012
      The latest weather forecast.
    3. 13:00–13:45
      World at One
      28/05/2012
      Shaun Ley presents the national and international news.
    4. 13:45–14:00
      Honest Doubt: The History of an Epic Struggle
      Prologue
      1/20. Richard Holloway explores the tensions between doubt and faith over the last 3,000 years.
    5. 14:00–14:15
      The Archers
      27/05/2012
      David takes action.
    6. 14:15–15:00
      Afternoon Drama
      Cry for Me: The Battle of Goose Green
      By Adrian Bean. The Argentinian perspective on the crucial battle of the Falklands War.
    7. 15:00–15:30
      Counterpoint
      Series 26, Episode 6
      6/13. Paul Gambaccini chairs the sixth heat of the general knowledge music quiz.
    8. 15:30–16:00
      Food Programme
      Breakfast
      Available to listen
      Tim Hayward offers reflections on the past, present and future of the British breakfast.
    9. 16:00–16:30
      It's Fun, but Is It Theatre?
      Theatre critic Sarah Hemming investigates the popular new interactive theatre trend.
    10. 16:30–17:00
      The Digital Human
      Episode 5
      5/7. Crush: Aleks Krotoski explores how the digital world has impacted upon love.
    11. 17:00–18:00
      PM
      28/05/2012
      Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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  4. Evening

    1. 18:00–18:30
      Six O'Clock News
      28/05/2012
      National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
    2. 18:30–19:00
      Just a Minute
      Series 63, Episode 3
      3/6. Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Greg Proops have to talk for 60 seconds.
    3. 19:00–19:15
      The Archers
      28/05/2012
      Usha seeks sanctuary.
    4. 19:15–19:45
      Front Row
      28/05/2012
      With Mark Lawson, including interviews with writer James Sallis and singer Rumer.
    5. 19:45–20:00
      15 Minute Drama
      Incredible Women - Series 2, Nicky Markham
      1/5. Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of medium Nicky Markham.
    6. 20:00–20:30
      Things We Forgot to Remember
      Series 8, Episode 1
      1/4. How the barons responsible for Magna Carta also aided a second French invasion of England.
    7. 20:30–21:00
      Analysis
      Middle East: Too Soon for Democracy?
      Edward Stourton explores the prospects for post-revolution government in the Arab world.
    8. 21:00–21:30
      Material World
      24/05/2012
      Available to listen
      Energy generation perceptions, light loving bugs, fast chips, and predicting earthquakes.
    9. 21:30–21:58
      Start the Week
      28/05/2012
      Andrew Marr on landscape and architecture with Robert Macfarlane and Jonathan Meades.
    10. 21:58–22:00
      Weather
      28/05/2012
      Weather information.
    11. 22:00–22:45
      The World Tonight
      28/05/2012
      Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
    12. 22:45–23:00
      Book at Bedtime
      Jubilee, Episode 1
      1/10. Satish dreads a reunion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a silver jubilee photo.
    13. 23:00–23:30
      Word of Mouth
      06/04/2010
      Michael Rosen investigates the language of the natural world. (R)
    14. 23:30–00:00
      Today in Parliament
      28/05/2012
      Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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  5. Late

    1. 00:00–00:30
      Midnight News
      29/05/2012
      The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
    2. 00:30–00:48
      Book of the Week
      Midnight in Peking, Episode 1
      1/5. A scandalous murder mystery, mired in conspiracy and corruption, that haunted Old Peking.
    3. 00:48–01:00
      Shipping Forecast
      29/05/2012
      The latest shipping forecast.
    4. 01:00–05:20
      Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
      29/05/2012
      BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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