BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 23 August 2007

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—22/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Singled Out, Episode 3
  3/5Miriam Margolyes reads from Virginia Nicholson's true story of the First World War widows.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/08/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Dr Kate Coleman.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/08/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/08/2007
  With John Humphrys, Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Clinton Years—The Comeback Kid
  2/4Clinton faces his Republican nemesis Newt Gingrich in a political battle to the death.
3. 09:30
  A Wonderful Way to Make a Living—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5Joe talks to the professional celebrants who will turn any event in life into a milestone.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Singled Out, Episode 4
  4/5Miriam Margolyes reads from Virginia Nicholson's true story of the First World War widows.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Lucy Mangan; Female bankruptcies
  Columnist Lucy Mangan reflects on growing up in the seventies and eighties.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—New Orleans' Musical Rebirth
  American presenters Stephen Smith and Nick Spitzer offer a cultural tour of New Orleans.
7. 11:30
  With Great Pleasure—Richard Briers
  Actor Richard Briers chooses some of his favourite performance pieces.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—23/08/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White.
2. 12:57
  Weather—23/08/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—23/08/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Open Country—18/08/2007
  Observing all aspects of rural life.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—22/08/2007
  Awkwardness at Brookfield.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Abigail Adams
  By Mark Shand. Abigail contemplates her life as she falls off the top of her tower block.
7. 15:00
  Check Up—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  Barbara Myers and guest answer questions on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—19/08/2007
  Alison Steadman appeals on behalf of Carers UK.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Overheard, Street Life
  4/5By Sue Rulliere. His wife is expecting him home, but Daniel is driving around.
10. 15:45
  On Being Inferior—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Michael Rosen examines how inferiority makes itself felt in public and private situations.(R)
11. 16:00
  Open Book—Joseph Conrad, Nicholas Shakespeare, and Scottish Crime Post-Rebus
  Mariella Frostrup talks to novelists Christopher Hope and Nicholas Shakespeare.
12. 16:30
  Material World—Environment: Open University
  Quentin Cooper joins students on an Open University course studying the environment.
13. 17:00
  PM—23/08/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 3, Dad
  2/6A visit from his father sparks ideas of inheritance in misanthropic writer Ed’s mind.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/08/2007
  Foot in mouth disease.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—23/08/2007
  Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang. She talks to writer Andrey Kurkov.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 9
  9/10Muriel arrives in London to help Delia with her reformist work and Godfrey pays a visit.
6. 20:00
  It's My Story—Living with Birdie
  Birdie McDonald tells the extraordinary story of her life as a foster mother.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—The Will to Power?
  Felipe Fernandez-Armesto asks whether the passing of self-discipline is to be regretted.
8. 21:00
  Science Friction—Series 1, Tackling the Species Extinction Crisis
  Should we be concentrating on protecting special areas known as biodiversity hotspots?
9. 21:30
  The Clinton Years—The Comeback Kid
  2/4Clinton faces his Republican nemesis Newt Gingrich in a political battle to the death.
10. 21:58
  Weather—23/08/2007
  Weather news.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/08/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Testament of Gideon Mack, Episode 4
  4/10Despite his lack of faith, Gideon finds himself training for the ministry.
13. 23:00
  Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation—Series 7, How to Look
  4/4Written by and starring Jeremy Hardy, with special guest Juliet Stevenson.(R)
14. 23:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 2, Alexei Sayle Interviews Lenny Henry
  4/6Alexei Sayle interviews Lenny Henry in the tag talk show.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—24/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Singled Out, Episode 4
  4/5Miriam Margolyes reads from Virginia Nicholson's true story of the First World War widows.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/08/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Dr Kate Coleman.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/08/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Moira Hickey.

Friday 24 August 2007