BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 18 March 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—18/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Lent Talks—Cherie Booth QC
  Cherie Booth QC reflects on the story of Zacchaeus.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/03/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News—18/03/2007
  The latest news headlines.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—18/03/2007
  The sound of church bells from St Mary the Virgin, Fordingbridge.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Conrad Black
  The BBC’s Michael Cockerell examines the turbulent life of the press baron Conrad Black.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—18/03/2007
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Making Peace
  Mike Wooldridge considers the growing role of international mediators in brokering peace.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Badger Behaviour
  Lionel Kelleway tries to understand how badgers organise their families' living space.
4. 06:57
  Weather—18/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—18/03/2007
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—18/03/2007
  Roger Bolton examines the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—18/03/2007
  Roger Moore appeals on behalf of STARS, The Blackouts Trust.
8. 07:58
  Weather—18/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—18/03/2007
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Set All Free! Abolition of the Slave Trade Act
  Set All Free! Reflections on how contemporary forms of slavery continue to affect lives.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Going for Gold
  Clive James criticises the high spending planned for the London 2012 Olympics.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—18/03/2007
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week, with Patrick O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—18/03/2007
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Jo Brand
  Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian Jo Brand.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 10, William Shakespeare
  1/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Sabrina Broadbent
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Goat Meat and Kid
  Sheila Dillon visits Chris and Sharon Peacock at their farm in Cockerham, Lancashire.
3. 12:57
  Weather—18/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—18/03/2007
  A look at events around the world.
5. 13:30
  Wildlife Illustrated
  Brian Leith explores the role of the wildlife illustrator in the past and the present.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—18/03/2007
  Peter Gibbs chairs the show, with Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood and Anne Swithinbank.
7. 14:45
  A Dog's Tale—Sealyham Terrier
  4/5The Sealyham Terrier was bred in the 1800s by Captain Edwardes.
8. 15:00
  Loving by Henry Green—1. Stepping Up
  1/2Charley Raunce's wartime elevation to butler at Castle Tennent sparks unease.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Jim Crace, Jay Rayner, Ali Smith on Katherine Mansfield, and finishing Vernon God Little
  Ali Smith joins Mariella Frostrup to discuss the short stories of Katherine Mansfield.
10. 16:30
  The Great Libraries—South Bank Poetry Library
  4/4The South Bank Poetry Library was redeveloped as part of the South Bank complex.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—13/03/2007
  Major issues at home and abroad. With Jenny Cuffe.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Conrad Black
  The BBC’s Michael Cockerell examines the turbulent life of the press baron Conrad Black.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—18/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—18/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—18/03/2007
  A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—18/03/2007
  Matt dangles an apple.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—18/03/2007
  The children's magazine which explores everything from pop music to ancient Rome.
5. 19:45
  Lent Talks—Cherie Booth QC
  Cherie Booth QC reflects on the story of Zacchaeus.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—16/03/2007
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—16/03/2007
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—17/03/2007
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—18/03/2007
  Roger Moore appeals on behalf of STARS, The Blackouts Trust.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Anchor Aweigh?
  Philip Stephens asks what the future holds for the Pax Americana.
11. 21:58
  Weather—18/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—18/03/2007
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster, including the feature Arrested Developments
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—12/03/2007
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Making Peace
  Mike Wooldridge considers the growing role of international mediators in brokering peace.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Cut Price Classics
  Simon Townley recalls the vinyl revolution of the 1950s and 60s.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—19/03/2007
  The sound of church bells from St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/03/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/03/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/03/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/03/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—19/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.

Monday 19 March 2007