BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 2 August 2007

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Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/08/2007
  With James Naughtie, Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Crime of Our Lives—Series 1, Episode 3
  Former Home Secretary Douglas Hurd and other policy makers talk about the 1980s.
3. 09:30
  Letters Home—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/5Aylia chose to flee Iran after her dissident views attracted the attention of the police.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Them and Us, Episode 4
  4/5The American Invasion of British High Society, by Charles Jennings.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The future of hospices; Wheelchair athlete Shelly Woods
  Will it become unaffordable to give hospice care to all those who require it?
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—Made in Italy?
  Rosie Goldsmith reports from Milan and Prato, centre of Italy's troubled textile industry.
7. 11:30
  With Great Pleasure—Anna Raeburn
  Anna Raeburn selects some of the writings which have delighted and touched her. From 2007.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—02/08/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.
2. 12:57
  Weather—02/08/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—02/08/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Open Country—28/07/2007
  Observing all aspects of rural life.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—01/08/2007
  Robert incognito.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Is He Still Breathing?
  Drama-documentary by Howard Belgard exploring the world of the ambulance call centre.
7. 15:00
  Check Up—Alzheimer’s Disease
  Barbara Myers puts questions about Alzheimer's disease to Professor Clive Ballard.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—29/07/2007
  Terry Waite appeals on behalf of Y Care International.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Be Prepared, Man's Best Friend
  4/5By Des Dillon. The story of a futuristic Britain in which dogs sniff out terrorist threats
10. 15:45
  A Further Five Numbers—Series 1, Episode 4
  Newton's Gravitational Constant G has enormous significance for the entire universe.(R)
11. 16:00
  Open Book—Marcus Sedgwick, Vintage Twins, Italian Crime Novels, and The Agent
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Marcus Sedgewick about his enthusiasm for Arthur Ransome.
12. 16:30
  Material World—Seaside Bouquet - Thomas Telford Turns 250
  Quentin Cooper celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford.
13. 17:00
  PM—02/08/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Personality Test—Series 3, Toyah Willcox
  5/6Toyah Willcox tests a panel about herself. With Sue Perkins and Caroline Quinlan.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/08/2007
  Roy on the search.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/08/2007
  Arts news and reviews.
5. 19:45
  Q & A by Vikas Swarup—100,000 Rupees
  4/10Time spent working for an Australian colonel proves useful for the next TV quiz question.
6. 20:00
  Children of the Olympic Bid—Series 2, Episode 2
  Following the 30 youngsters who travelled to Singapore in support of London's Olympic bid.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Family Footsteps
  Frances Cairncross examines why family networks still matter in business and politics.
8. 21:00
  Polio: The Rumour That Became a Crisis
  The boycott against polio vaccine in parts of Nigeria in 2003 and its tragic consequences.
9. 21:30
  The Crime of Our Lives—Series 1, Episode 3
  Former Home Secretary Douglas Hurd and other policy makers talk about the 1980s.
10. 21:58
  Weather—02/08/2007
  Weather news.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/08/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Winter's Bone, Episode 4
  4/5Ree suspects that her father is dead, but she still has to prove it.
13. 23:00
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 7, How to Feel
  1/4Written by and starring Jeremy Hardy, with guests Gordon Kennedy and Miranda Richardson.(R)
14. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 2, Jo Brand Interviews Barry Cryer
  1/6The feisty comedienne and veteran comic in the tag talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—03/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Them and Us, Episode 4
  4/5The American Invasion of British High Society, by Charles Jennings.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/08/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Greystone.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/08/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Friday 3 August 2007