BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 23 March 2007

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/03/2007
  With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Jo Brand
  Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian Jo Brand.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—In Europe: Travels Through the 20th Century, Episode 5
  5/5Looking for the soul of Brussels and the future of Europe.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—23/03/2007
  With Jane Little. Including the final part of The Women's Room.
5. 11:00
  Bricks and Mortals—Series 2, The Lygon Arms
  A Cotswold pub tells a history of church power, the wool trade and the end of the monarchy
6. 11:30
  Jack Rosenthal's Last Act—Episode 3
  3/4Jack is established at Granada Television with his reputation as a playwright growing.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—23/03/2007
  Consumer news and issues, with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  News and Weather—23/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—23/03/2007
  National and international news.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—23/03/2007
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—22/03/2007
  Pasture eyes.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Sunbathing in the Rain
  Gwyneth Lewis's chronicle of her own experience of depression.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Iconic Walks, Hampshire Home
  Clare Balding takes her favourite walk near her family home in Hampshire.
8. 15:30
  The Late Story—More Tales from Westminster, A Simple Matter of Trust
  5/5The ups and downs of an office romance at No 10.
9. 15:45
  The Reed Bed—Episode 5
  5/5Centuries of drainage have destroyed much wetland and very little fenland remains intact.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—23/03/2007
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—23/03/2007
  Clint Eastwood talks about Flags of our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima.
12. 17:00
  PM—23/03/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 20, Episode 4
  4/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/03/2007
  The tables turned.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—23/03/2007
  With Kirsty Lang, including a report on veteran keyboard player Joe Zawinul.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Women's Room, Episode 15
  15/15Mira's new life is turned upside down when Val dies and the group of friends disintegrates
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—23/03/2007
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Black Destiny
  Clive James on the extra burden we risk placing on highly successful young, black Britons.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—The Dinner Party
  As the King family settle down to a celebratory dinner party, a stranger arrives.
9. 21:58
  Weather—23/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/03/2007
  What has happened to 15 British sailors in the Gulf? We try to unravel the story.
11. 22:40
  Budget—Budget Statement
  Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman Vincent Cable discusses Gordon Brown's Budget speech.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Golden Age, Take My Affliction
  10/10The end of the war is in sight, but Sohail and his friends have one last mission.
13. 23:00
  A Good Read—Arabella Weir and Ken Campbell
  Sue MacGregor talks to Arabella Weir and Ken Campbell about favourite books.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/03/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/03/2007
  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 5
  5/5Looking for the soul of Brussels and the future of Europe.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/03/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/03/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/03/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Dr Kate Coleman.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—Shami Chakrabarti
  Shami Chakrabarti compares the trial of Jesus and the treatment of suspects.

Saturday 24 March 2007