BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 9 March 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stanley: The Impossible Life of Africa's Greatest Explorer, Episode 4
  4/5Having traced the River Congo, Stanley returns for a meeting with King Leopold II.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/03/2007
  News, current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/03/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/03/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/03/2007
  Rural magazine programme, with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/03/2007
  With Edward Stourton and James Naughtie.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—JP Donleavy
  Kirsty Young's castaway is writer J P Donleavy.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Stanley: The Impossible Life of Africa's Greatest Explorer, Episode 5
  5/5Stanley returns to Africa one last time - on a mission to rescue Emin Pasha.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—09/03/2007
  With Martha Kearney. Including part five of the drama The Women's Room.
5. 11:00
  Bricks and Mortals—Series 2, 62 Donegall Pass, Belfast
  This unassuming terraced house's residents have included a radical nationalist.
6. 11:30
  Jack Rosenthal's Last Act—Episode 1
  1/4This first episode follows Jack up to his days as a writer at Sheffield University.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—09/03/2007
  Consumer and social matters with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—09/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—09/03/2007
  National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—09/03/2007
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—08/03/2007
  Jack won't go.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Murder in the Afternoon: Mixed Messages
  A compromising message left on the wrong answerphone stirs up ghosts from the past.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Iconic Walks, The West Highland Way
  Clare sets out from the Bridge of Orchy on the West Highland Way.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Difference and Desire: Readings from the Bath Festival, Bald Truth
  5/5A busy-body on a crowded train is looking for the owner of a lost purse.
9. 15:45
  The Making of Modern Medicine—Near Pavilions
  The influence of Florence Nightingale and the sanitarians.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—09/03/2007
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—09/03/2007
  Steven Soderbergh talks about his latest film, The Good German, with Francine Stock.
12. 17:00
  PM—09/03/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 20, Episode 2
  2/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/03/2007
  Lenten loophole.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—09/03/2007
  Mark Lawson with arts news, interviews and reviews.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Women's Room, Episode 5
  5/15Mira unwittingly helps to get her friend Lily committed to an asylum.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—09/03/2007
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion from Monmouth.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Because She’s Worth It
  Clive James takes a wry look at the world of the paparazzi.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Trouble with Caves
  Ian is hearing voices, apparently coming from underground. Who is down there?
9. 21:58
  Weather—09/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—09/03/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Christine Falls, Episode 10
  10/10Quirke finally uncovers the truth about Christine Falls.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Roger Cook and Andrew Motion
  Book choices from journalist Roger Cook and poet laureate Andrew Motion.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/03/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stanley: The Impossible Life of Africa's Greatest Explorer, Episode 5
  5/5Stanley returns to Africa one last time - on a mission to rescue Emin Pasha.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/03/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/03/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/03/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Dr Mark Wakelin.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Chas Bayfield
  Advertiser Chas Bayfield takes the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple.

Saturday 10 March 2007