BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 1 August 2007

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—01/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Them and Us, Episode 2
  2/5The American Invasion of British High Society, by Charles Jennings.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/08/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Greystone.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/08/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—01/08/2007
  With James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day
2. 09:00
  India and Pakistan '07—Crossing the Border, Dhaka
  Hardeep Singh Kohli journeys across the borders of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
3. 09:30
  Ouch! Men and Shaving
  Brian Perkins shaved off his beard after 30 years. But how did he maintain his good looks?(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Them and Us, Episode 3
  3/5The American Invasion of British High Society, by Charles Jennings.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Artist Gitl Braun; Abuse of immigrant maids
  Gitl Braun on religion and how her Hasidic Jewish community is dealing with her work.
6. 11:00
  The World in a Briefcase
  Stephen Phelps recalls one of the most secret diplomatic missions of the Second World War.(R)
7. 11:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Sullivan Mystery, 7. Mr Darwin Entertains
  7/8Danger lurks in Egypt for the suave sleuth and wife Steve at the Hotel Karamet.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—01/08/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Sheila McClennon.
2. 12:57
  Weather—01/08/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—01/08/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Off the Page—I'm a Lady
  With Fiona MacCarthy, Shazia Mirza and Grayson Perry.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—31/07/2007
  Revenge is served.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Bringing Eddie Home
  By John Peacock, based on a true story about a soldier killed in Aden in 1965.(R)
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—29/07/2007
  Peter Gibbs chairs the show. With John Cushnie, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Be Prepared, Imagine
  3/5By Pauline McLynn. A woman shows the most incredible capacity to look on the bright side.
9. 15:45
  A Further Five Numbers—Series 1, Episode 3
  Six is a rare perfect number, once revered by ancient civilisations.(R)
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Cappuccino Conquests - The Culture of Calamity
  Laurie Taylor discusses how the espresso evolution led to the cappuccino conquests.
11. 16:30
  Am I Normal?—Series 3, Fitness
  1/4Vivienne Parry finds out how much exercise or activity is necessary to stay in shape.
12. 17:00
  PM—01/08/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Will Smith Presents the Tao of Bergerac—1. Justice
  1/4The Bergerac obsessive's guiding force is a tape of the ancient Chinese text of the Tao.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—01/08/2007
  Robert incognito.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—01/08/2007
  Arts news and reviews.
5. 19:45
  Q & A by Vikas Swarup—50,000 Rupees
  3/10Thomas delves into his troubled past to find the right answer to win a life-changing sum.
6. 20:00
  Hecklers—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/4Radical feminist Julie Bindel argues that sex change operations are unnecessary mutilation
7. 20:45
  The Voter on the Couch—Episode 1
  1/2David Aaronovitch asks what the voting public really expect from politicians.
8. 21:00
  Xtreme Everest—Series 1, Episode 2
  Graham Easton follows volunteer trekkers on Mount Everest in a medical research project.
9. 21:30
  India and Pakistan '07—Crossing the Border, Dhaka
  Hardeep Singh Kohli journeys across the borders of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
10. 21:58
  Weather—01/08/2007
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—01/08/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Winter's Bone, Episode 3
  3/5It seems that nobody is prepared to talk to Ree, let alone help her to find Jessop.
13. 23:00
  Ross Noble On...—Series 1, Episode 4
  The Geordie stand-up comic entertains audiences during his 2006 UK tour.(R)
14. 23:30
  The Consultants—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Time to hark back to a gentler age of radio adventures.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—02/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Them and Us, Episode 3
  3/5The American Invasion of British High Society, by Charles Jennings.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/08/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Greystone.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/08/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 2 August 2007