BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 24 August 2007

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/08/2007
  With John Humphrys, Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 09:45
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Singled Out, Episode 5
  5/5Miriam Margolyes reads from Virginia Nicholson's true story of the First World War widows.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Dementia care; Writer Amy Bloom
  Can the care home system cope with the rise in demand? Plus Amy Bloom on her novel Away.
5. 11:00
  To Sir With Love Revisited
  Burt Caesar explores ER Braithwaite's account of life in a school in Stepney in the 1950s
6. 11:30
  Kicking the Habit—Series 1, Old Spots Before the Eyes
  5/6Brother Luke suggests that the friary acquires a pig.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—24/08/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—24/08/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—24/08/2007
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  The Message—Episode 3
  Jenni Murray and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—23/08/2007
  Foot in mouth disease.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Stephen Phelps - Once a Friend
  Can John and Leo rekindle their friendship after 30 years?(R)
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 8, The Orkney Islands - Hoy
  Clare Balding visits the Orkneys and walks the spectacular coast path on the island of Hoy
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Overheard, Episode 5
  5/5By Dom Joly. A young woman is chatting on her mobile phone when a strange man intervenes.
9. 15:45
  The Most Valuable Notes in History
  Exploring the tiny pieces of music found in all corners of everyday life.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—24/08/2007
  John Wilson and guests reflect on the lives of notable people who have recently died.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—24/08/2007
  Andrew Collins talks to Judd Apatow, director of The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up.
12. 17:00
  PM—24/08/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Armando holds the ring for more hard-hitting blarney and outrageous fibs.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/08/2007
  Dull, dull, dull...
4. 19:15
  Front Row—24/08/2007
  With Mark Lawson, who reports from the new International Slavery Museum in Liverpool.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Winifred Holtby - The Crowded Street, Episode 10
  10/10Muriel returns to Marshington and is faced with a life-changing decision.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—24/08/2007
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Clams Are Happy
  Clive James on what makes us happy, a watermelon memory and Lawrence of Arabia.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Sound Barriers
  By Sarah Daniels. What is wrong with Mel's baby?(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—24/08/2007
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/08/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Testament of Gideon Mack, Episode 5
  5/10Tragedy strikes and Gideon finds himself embroiled in a clandestine liaison.
12. 23:00
  4 at the Fringe—24/08/2007
  Frankie Boyle presents comedy and music from the Edinburgh Festival.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—24/08/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Singled Out, Episode 5
  5/5Miriam Margolyes reads from Virginia Nicholson's true story of the First World War widows.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/08/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Market Forces—Southwark
  1/5East Street is a 600-year-old market in the London Borough of Southwark.(R)

Saturday 25 August 2007