BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 21 August 2007

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Papers—20/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Singled Out, Episode 1
  1/5Miriam Margolyes reads from Virginia Nicholson's true story of the First World War widows.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/08/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/08/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Dr Kate Coleman.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/08/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/08/2007
  With Greg Wood and James Naughtie. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  A Royal Recovery
  How the monarchy recovered after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Singled Out, Episode 2
  2/5Miriam Margolyes reads from Virginia Nicholson's true story of the First World War widows.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Child Growth Charts; Do women work harder than men?
  Are child growth charts causing parents to overfeed their babies?
5. 11:00
  City Limits—Episode 2
  2/2The experiences of people living in the 60s housing development of Ballymun, near Dublin.
6. 11:30
  I Was Peckinpah's Girl Friday
  Andrew McGibbon tells the story of Katy Haber, Sam Peckinpah's Girl Friday and much more.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—21/08/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—21/08/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—21/08/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Nusrat Was My Elvis
  Navid Akhtar examines the legacy of the influential Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—20/08/2007
  Studying Scarlett.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Lloyd Peters - Four Steps to Heaven
  Can actor Chris Batty convert to Judaism and win the approval of his girlfriend's parents?
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—21/08/2007
  Richard Daniel and the team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Overheard, The Home Guard
  2/5By Robert Dodds. Read by Ann Scott-Jones.
9. 15:45
  On Being Inferior—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/4Michael Rosen explores situations in school, an area potentially fraught with problems.(R)
10. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—20/08/2007
  Guest presenter John Lloyd continues the series exploring the words we use.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Rembrandt
  Artist and sculptor Maggi Hambling nominates Rembrandt as her choice of a great life.
12. 17:00
  PM—21/08/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Bye Bye Edinburgh
  Jim Sweeney bids the Edinburgh Festival a nostalgic farewell.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/08/2007
  An unexpected guest.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—21/08/2007
  Arts news and reviews with John Wilson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 7
  7/10Muriel tries to help her pregnant sister Connie unravel her complicated love life.
6. 20:00
  Shadow of the Dragon: China and the New Arms Race—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/2Will China use its increasingly sophisticated weaponry to reclaim Taiwan by force?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—21/08/2007
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Am I Normal?—Series 3, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  4/4Vivienne Parry explores Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
9. 21:30
  A Royal Recovery
  How the monarchy recovered after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.
10. 21:58
  Weather—21/08/2007
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/08/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Testament of Gideon Mack, Episode 2
  2/10Gideon reflects on the trouble unleashed when a TV is introduced to the family home.
13. 23:00
  Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 1, Lust
  2/6The Welsh comedian sets out on his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.(R)
14. 23:30
  Revolting People—Series 4, Pirates
  4/6Brimshaw, McGurk and the Oliphants attempt to flee to England.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—21/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Singled Out, Episode 2
  2/5Miriam Margolyes reads from Virginia Nicholson's true story of the First World War widows.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/08/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Dr Kate Coleman.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/08/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Wednesday 22 August 2007