BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 18 February 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—News and Weather
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Wild Ways—It is July, Now
  4/5Into the chill of a Balkan winter, a visitor arrives from the West to melt Piret's heart.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—Shipping Forecast
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/02/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—Shipping Forecast
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News and Weather—News
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—18/02/2007
  The sound of church bells of St Peter and St Paul, Mitcham.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Duncan Fletcher
  Christopher Martin-Jenkins profiles Zimbabwean Duncan Fletcher, England's cricket coach.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—News Headlines
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—18/02/2007
  Just before Lent, Mark Tully asks 'are human beings basically good, or basically bad'?
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—18/02/2007
  Clarissa Dickson-Wright meets a couple who have made Venison a way of life in Scotland.
4. 06:57
  Weather—Weather
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—News and Papers
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—18/02/2007
  Programme examining the religious and ethical news of the week. With Roger Bolton.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—18/02/2007
  Juliet Stevenson presents an appeal on behalf of Children on the Edge.
8. 07:58
  Weather—Weather
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—News and Papers
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—The Oxford Blues Service
  The Oxford Blues Service, led by Canon Brian Mountford.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Fidgets on the March
  Clive James rails against changes to the names of things we rely on.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—18/02/2007
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week, with Patrick O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—18/02/2007
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Grayson Perry
  Kirsty Young's castaway is potter Grayson Perry.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 50, Episode 6
  Nicholas Parsons chairs the classic panel game from Winchester.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Ancient Intensive Farming
  Sheila Dillon asks what ancient forms of intensive farming can teach us today.
3. 12:57
  Weather—Weather
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—18/02/2007
  A look at events around the world, presented by James Reynolds.
5. 13:30
  A Very Special Relationship
  A look at the relationship between New Labour and Rupert Murdoch's News International.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—18/02/2007
  John Cushnie, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness answer questions from gardeners in Lancs.
7. 14:45
  Into the Whirlpool
  Travel writer Nick Thorpe goes to Corryvreckan to experience Scotland's famous whirlpool.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Mahabharata, War
  Yudhishtra's 13 years of exile are over but his cousin refuses to give up the throne.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Lesley Pearse, Meg Hutchinson and Book Websites
  Mariella Frostrup investigates sagas, and talks to best-selling novelist Lesley Pearse.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—18/02/2007
  Roger McGough introduces works by WH Auden, read by Douglas Hodge.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—13/02/2007
  Why is the government shutting down the agency responsible for seizing criminal assets?
12. 17:40
  Profile—Duncan Fletcher
  Christopher Martin-Jenkins profiles Zimbabwean Duncan Fletcher, England's cricket coach.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—Shipping Forecast
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—Weather
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/02/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—18/02/2007
  Robin Lustig presents his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/02/2007
  Best birthday ever.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—18/02/2007
  Barney Harwood goes behind the scenes on the Dr Who set in Cardiff.
5. 19:45
  Five Stories by Rose Tremain—Moth
  4/5A strange transformation brings attention and tragedy to a trailer park mother.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—16/02/2007
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—16/02/2007
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—17/02/2007
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—18/02/2007
  Juliet Stevenson presents an appeal on behalf of Children on the Edge.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Private Grief
  The influence of private equity firms' is increasing, causing growing concerns.
11. 21:58
  Weather—Weather
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—18/02/2007
  Reports from Westminister, includes The Condensed History of Tony Blair.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—12/02/2007
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—18/02/2007
  Just before Lent, Mark Tully asks 'are human beings basically good, or basically bad'?
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—News
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  With Great Pleasure—James Lovelock
  Environmental scientist James Lovelock reveals some of his favourite pieces of writing.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—18/02/2007
  The sound of church bells of St Peter and St Paul, Mitcham.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—Shipping Forecast
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/02/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—Shipping Forecast
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—News Briefing
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/02/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Mgr Tony Rogers.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/02/2007
  Agricultural news and features with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—Weather
  The latest weather forecast.

Monday 19 February 2007