BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 22 March 2007

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—In Europe: Travels Through the 20th Century, Episode 3
  3/5The Hungarian uprising and a bizarre pan-European picnic.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/03/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/03/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/03/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Ernest Rea.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/03/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/03/2007
  With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Bismarck
  Melvyn Bragg discusses the original Iron Chancellor, Otto Von Bismarck.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—In Europe: Travels Through the 20th Century, Episode 4
  4/5The May Revolution in France and the making of De Gaulle the hero.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—22/03/2007
  With Jenni Murray. Including part fourteen of The Women's Room.
5. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Renewable Energy Row in Iceland
  Richard Hollingham visits Iceland to report on a project to create a massive dam.
6. 11:30
  Angels Don't Swear: Marty Feldman Revisited
  Gene Wilder presents a tribute to his friend Marty Feldman.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Budget—Budget Call
  Listeners call in to discuss the implications of the Chancellor's budget speech.
2. 12:57
  Weather—22/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—22/03/2007
  National and international news.
4. 13:30
  Open Country—17/03/2007
  Countryside magazine.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—21/03/2007
  Caroline: yes.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Country Life
  Shelagh Delaney's play is set on a smallholding during the Foot and Mouth epidemic of 2001
7. 15:00
  Check Up—Dizziness
  Barbara Myers presents the health phone-in exploring dizziness.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—18/03/2007
  Roger Moore appeals on behalf of STARS, The Blackouts Trust.
9. 15:30
  The Late Story—More Tales from Westminster, The People's Prince
  4/5We always have rules, but as a country we are rather good at changing them when needed.
10. 15:45
  The Reed Bed—Episode 4
  4/5The 17th century is witness to a great change in the landscape.
11. 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.
12. 16:30
  Material World—Longitudinal Studies - Alternative Health Degrees
  Quentin Cooper reports on long-term studies looking at the health of the nation.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/03/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Ape That Got Lucky—Man or Monkey
  4/4Chris Addison explores human evolution.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/03/2007
  Pasture eyes.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—22/03/2007
  Arts news, interviews and reviews with Kirsty Lang.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Women's Room, Episode 14
  14/15Val distances herself from her friends. Ben offers Mira the opportunity of a lifetime.
6. 20:00
  Shape Up, Sir Humphrey—Episode 3
  3/3Is Whitehall is tackling the challenge of delivering public services?
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Officially Ignorant?
  Frances Cairncross investigates the gaps in official knowledge.
8. 21:00
  Leading Edge—The Philosophy of Morals and Docile Dinosaurs
  Do we make moral judgements based on societal rules or based on our emotions?
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Bismarck
  Melvyn Bragg discusses the original Iron Chancellor, Otto Von Bismarck.
10. 21:58
  Weather—22/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/03/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:40
  Budget—Budget Statement
  Shadow chancellor George Osborne discusses Gordon Brown's budget speech.
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Golden Age, Salt Lake
  9/10Fearful for her safety in Dhaka, Rehana joins Maya in Calcutta.
14. 23:00
  The Personality Test—Series 1, Greg Dyke
  2/4The former BBC director-general quizzes a panel about himself.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/03/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—In Europe: Travels Through the 20th Century, Episode 4
  4/5The May Revolution in France and the making of De Gaulle the hero.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/03/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/03/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/03/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Ernest Rea.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/03/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Friday 23 March 2007