BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 27 August 2007

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/08/2007
  With Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 1, Jackie Kay
  4/4Poet Jackie Kay recalls a childhood in Glasgow which inspired her to write.
3. 09:30
  24-7—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/5A tax expert and a group of printers find that their working day has been revolutionised.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Importance of Music for Girls, Episode 1
  1/5Lavinia's early tastes ranged from the Osmonds to Joy Division.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Pattie Boyd; Career advice for women
  Sixties icon Pattie Boyd on her extraordinary life and career as a photographer.
6. 11:00
  Salaam Shalom
  Gerry Northam reports from Radio Salaam Shalom, a Muslim-Jewish online radio station.
7. 11:30
  Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - Dead Man's Folly, 4. Another Murder?
  4/4Poirot's grey cells must work differently if he's to solve the mystery.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—27/08/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Sheila McClennon.
2. 12:57
  Weather—27/08/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—27/08/2007
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Round Britain Quiz—2007, Episode 11
  11/12Tom Sutcliffe chairs the general knowledge quiz. The North of England team meets Scotland.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—26/08/2007
  Mike prefers it unvarnished.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Waiting for Di
  By Colin Bytheway. Two unlikely strangers meet on the eve of Princess Diana's funeral.
7. 15:00
  Money Box—25/08/2007
  How the financial services industry has responded to the needs of immigrant Poles.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Folie a Deux
  1/5A chance meeting in Paris revives powerful memories of an act of folly on an Irish beach.
9. 15:45
  Kitchen Connections with Ainsley Harriott—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/5Ainsley meets Saba Gebregiorgis, originally from Eritrea, who cooks chicken derho.(R)
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Impact of Floods on Food Supplies
  Sheila Dillon looks at the impact of the recent floods on food supplies.
11. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Episode 11
  Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
12. 17:00
  PM—27/08/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/08/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 51, Episode 7
  7/11Nicholas Parsons chairs, with panellists Paul Merton, Janey Godley and Clement Freud.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/08/2007
  All dressed up and nowhere to go.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—27/08/2007
  John Wilson uncovers the history of China's famous terracotta warriors.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Say No, Episode 1
  1/5Comic heroines Irene and Vera return in a combative mood.
6. 20:00
  Series 1—Episode 1
  1/2Jolyon Jenkins investigates allegations of crimes against passengers that go unpunished.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—New Orleans' Musical Rebirth
  American presenters Stephen Smith and Nick Spitzer offer a cultural tour of New Orleans.
8. 21:00
  Wild Arabia: The Natural History of the Middle East—Blood on the Sands
  2/3Tessa asks if the past century has pushed wildlife beyond the point of no return.
9. 21:30
  The House I Grew Up In—Series 1, Jackie Kay
  4/4Poet Jackie Kay recalls a childhood in Glasgow which inspired her to write.
10. 21:58
  Weather—27/08/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—27/08/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Testament of Gideon Mack, Episode 6
  6/10A standing stone mysteriously appears in Gideon's path and his life is placed in danger.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Stuttering and Cluttering
  Michael Rosen continues the series exploring the words we use.
14. 23:30
  Don't Hang Up—Each Day I Dial
  From Grenada, Alan hears tales of pirates and memories of the last American invasion.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—27/08/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Importance of Music for Girls, Episode 1
  1/5Lavinia's early tastes ranged from the Osmonds to Joy Division.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/08/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/08/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/08/2007
  Weather conditions for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/08/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/08/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection, with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/08/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.

Tuesday 28 August 2007