BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 25 March 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
  Lent Talks—Shami Chakrabarti
  Shami Chakrabarti compares the trial of Jesus and the treatment of suspects.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—Shipping Forecast
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 02:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/03/2007
  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 Briefing—News
  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—John Bird
  A look at the controversial career of John Bird, co-founder of The Big Issue newspaper.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—News Headlines
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Religion Good? Religion Bad?
  Mark Tully enters the current debate about the nature of religion. Is religion dangerous?
3. 06:35
  Living World—The Miniature World of Slitt Wood
  The Miniature World of Slitt Wood: Lionel Kelleway joins Phil Gates in his open-air lab.
4. 06:57
  Weather—Weather
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—25/03/2007
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—25/03/2007
  Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—25/03/2007
  Patricia Greene appeals on behalf of Grandparents Plus.
8. 07:58
  Weather—25/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—25/03/2007
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Set All Free!
  Reflections on the legacy of slavery for a city whose success rested on the slave trade.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Black Destiny
  Clive James on the extra burden we risk placing on highly successful young, black Britons.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—25/03/2007
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week, with Patrick O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—25/03/2007
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Professor Raymond Tallis
  Kirsty Young's castaway is writer and poet Professor Raymond Tallis.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Write Stuff—Series 10, John Le Carré
  2/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The Science of Maturation
  Sheila Dillon explores the science of maturation and transformation in food and drink.
3. 12:57
  Weather—25/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—25/03/2007
  A look at events around the world.
5. 13:30
  The Road to Rome
  On its 50th anniversary, Allan Little recalls the tortured birth of the Treaty of Rome.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—25/03/2007
  Eric Robson chairs the show, with John Cushnie, Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood.
7. 14:45
  A Dog's Tale—Otter Hound
  5/5Since otter hunting was banned, the Otter Hound has become almost extinct.
8. 15:00
  Loving by Henry Green—2. Lucky Charley
  2/2An unexpected visitor sparks disruption for Castle Tennent's new butler.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—China Mieville, Derek Landy, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and Historical Books for Children
  China Mieville joins Mariella Frostrup to discuss Un Lun Dun, his first children's novel.
10. 16:30
  Landlocked in Krakow
  Comic poet John Hegley visits the annual sea shanty festival in the Polish city of Krakow.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—20/03/2007
  Gerry Northam investigates reports of failures in care for Britain's most vulnerable.
12. 17:40
  Profile—John Bird
  A look at the controversial career of John Bird, co-founder of The Big Issue newspaper.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—25/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—25/03/2007
  Peter Curran presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/03/2007
  Under the hammer.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—25/03/2007
  The children's magazine which explores everything from pop music to ancient Rome.
5. 19:45
  Lent Talks—Shami Chakrabarti
  Shami Chakrabarti compares the trial of Jesus and the treatment of suspects.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—23/03/2007
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—23/03/2007
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—24/03/2007
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—25/03/2007
  Patricia Greene appeals on behalf of Grandparents Plus.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Officially Ignorant?
  Frances Cairncross investigates the gaps in official knowledge.
11. 21:58
  Weather—25/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—25/03/2007
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
13. 22:45
  Plus Ca Change—Episode 1
  1/3Nick Fraser looks at the issues facing France as the presidential election approaches.
14. 22:55
  Budget—Budget Statement
  On behalf of Plaid Cymru.
15. 23:00
  Kith and Kin—You Are to Know that I Am Your Father
  1/4John Evelyn struggled to shape his son into a worthy heir and was bitterly disappointed.(R)
16. 23:30
  Something Understood—Religion Good? Religion Bad?
  Mark Tully enters the current debate about the nature of religion. Is religion dangerous?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/03/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Angels Don't Swear: Marty Feldman Revisited
  Gene Wilder presents a tribute to his friend Marty Feldman.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—18/03/2007
  The sound of church bells from St Mary the Virgin, Fordingbridge.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/03/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/03/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/03/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/03/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Dr Kate Coleman.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/03/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
10. 05:57
  Weather—26/03/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 06:00
  Today—26/03/2007
  With Edward Stourton and John Humphrys.

Monday 26 March 2007