BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 26 August 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—25/08/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Opening Lines—Series 7, Two Good Feet
  2/5Ten-year-old Marcus is facing the prejudice that greets him in every new situation.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/08/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—26/08/2007
  The sound of bells from St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Portia Simpson-Miller
  David Dabydeen profiles Portia Simpson-Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—26/08/2007
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Expanding God
  Mike Wooldridge explores the implications of our expanding knowledge of the cosmos.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—26/08/2007
  Elinor Goodman meets some Sussex farmers who are turning their land back to nature.
4. 06:57
  Weather—26/08/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—26/08/2007
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—26/08/2007
  Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—26/08/2007
  Benjamin Zephaniah appeals on behalf of the Prison Phoenix Trust.
8. 07:58
  Weather—26/08/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—26/08/2007
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—26/08/2007
  Live from St Paul's Cathedral, with Canon Lucy Winkett and the Rev Nicholas Holtam.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Clams Are Happy
  Clive James on what makes us happy, a watermelon memory and Lawrence of Arabia.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—26/08/2007
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—26/08/2007
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  The Reunion—Royal Opera House
  Sue MacGregor recalls the transformation of the Royal Opera House in the 1990s.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 51, Episode 6
  6/11Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious game. Panellists include Paul Merton and Clement Freud
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Impact of Floods on Food Supplies
  Sheila Dillon looks at the impact of the recent floods on food supplies.
3. 12:57
  Weather—26/08/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—26/08/2007
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  A Talent to Muse
  Writer, broadcaster and comedian Simon Fanshawe examines the art of creating comedy.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—26/08/2007
  Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum.
7. 14:45
  Grasping the Nettle
  Adam Lusekelo reports on the World Nettle Eating Championships at a Dorset pub.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—To Sir with Love, Episode 1
  1/2Handsome former RAF pilot Rick gets a job as a teacher.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Robert Macfarlane, Adrian Chiles, and Judging a Book Prize
  Mariella Frostrup talks to nature writer Robert Macfarlane and TV presenter Adrian Chiles.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—The end of summer
  Roger McGough presents poems on themes reflecting the end of the summer.
11. 17:00
  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?
12. 17:40
  Profile—Portia Simpson-Miller
  David Dabydeen profiles Portia Simpson-Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—26/08/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—26/08/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—26/08/2007
  Peter White presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—26/08/2007
  Mike prefers it unvarnished.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—26/08/2007
  Barney Harwood looks at books about dinosaurs and a fan meets Astrosaurs author Steve Cole
5. 19:45
  101 Dalmatians—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/12Pongo and Missis and 97 puppies will soon be home. But first they seek revenge on Cruella.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Message—Episode 3
  Jenni Murray and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—24/08/2007
  John Wilson and guests reflect on the lives of notable people who have recently died.
8. 21:00
  Face the Facts—Forced Adoptions
  John Waite investigates claims of malpractice in adoption agencies.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—26/08/2007
  Benjamin Zephaniah appeals on behalf of the Prison Phoenix Trust.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—The Will to Power?
  Felipe Fernandez-Armesto asks whether the passing of self-discipline is to be regretted.
11. 21:58
  Weather—26/08/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—26/08/2007
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Is That a Deal?
13. 23:00
  Off the Page—Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be
  Dominic Arkwright, William Leith, Rosie Millard, Terence Blacker discuss debt and lending.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Expanding God
  Mike Wooldridge explores the implications of our expanding knowledge of the cosmos.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—26/08/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Residential Gap
  Laurie Taylor explores the social gaps in today's divided Britain.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—26/08/2007
  The sound of bells from St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/08/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/08/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection, with George Craig.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/08/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Caz Graham.
10. 05:57
  Weather—27/08/2007
  The latest weather forecast.

Monday 27 August 2007