BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 1 September 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—31/08/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Importance of Music for Girls, Episode 5
  5/5New Wave's arrival in Essex coincides with Lavinia's A-levels.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/08/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/09/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/09/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/09/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/09/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Mike Ford.
8. 05:45
  Market Forces—Faversham
  2/5Faversham market in Kent offers produce from both local farmers and French stall-holders.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—01/09/2007
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—01/09/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—01/09/2007
  Observing all aspects of rural life.
4. 06:35
  Farming Today—01/09/2007
  Rural magazine programme with Melanie Abbott.
5. 06:57
  Weather—01/09/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—01/09/2007
  With James Naughtie and John Humphrys. Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—01/09/2007
  Fi Glover is joined by political commentator and biographer Anthony Seldon.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Basque Region - Cape Verde
  Paddy Woodworth joins Sandi Toksvig to explore the darker side of the Basque country.
9. 10:30
  For One Night Only—Series 5, The Prom of Peace
  Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.
10. 11:00
  Talking Politics—01/09/2007
  Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—01/09/2007
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—01/09/2007
  Paul Lewis with news and advice from the world of personal finance.
2. 12:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Topical piffle and outrageous fibs from Armando and guests, including Dara O Briain.
3. 12:57
  Weather—01/09/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News Headlines—01/09/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—31/08/2007
  Panellists are Anthony Giddens, Steve Bell, Margot James and Max Hastings.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—01/09/2007
  Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions?
7. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Our Man in Jamaica
  By Marcy Kahan. Noel Coward's neighbour Ian Fleming wants him to resume his work as a spy.
8. 15:30
  Songs of Praise: The Rise and Fall of the West Gallery
  John Florance joins choristers and musicians to explore 200 years of rural church worship.
9. 16:00
  Weekend Woman's Hour—01/09/2007
  Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Little.
10. 17:00
  Saturday PM—01/09/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. With Ritula Shah.
11. 17:30
  Tracing Your Roots—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Sally Magnusson and Nick Barratt present a series on ways of researching family trees.(R)
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/09/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—01/09/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/09/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—01/09/2007
  Peter Curran's guests include Barry Davies, Emma Kennedy, Jon Holmes and Denise Robertson.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Ian McEwan
  John Mullan of UCL looks at the life and work of Booker Prize-winning novelist Ian McEwan.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Roddy Doyle's The Deportees and Wilderness, David Mackenzie's Hallam Foe
  Sarfraz Manzoor is joined by Sarah Dunant, Kamila Shamsie and Michael Arditti.
5. 20:00
  The Archive Hour—Saving the Sounds of History: Marie Slocombe and the BBC Sound Archive
  Sean Street tells the story of Marie Slocombe and the BBC Sound Archive.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—To Sir with Love, Episode 1
  1/2Handsome former RAF pilot Rick gets a job as a teacher.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—01/09/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/3David, who has severe learning difficulties, has been diagnosed with a form of cancer.
9. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—2007, Episode 11
  11/12Tom Sutcliffe chairs the general knowledge quiz. The North of England team meets Scotland.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—The end of summer
  Roger McGough presents poems on themes reflecting the end of the summer.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—01/09/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Opening Lines—Series 7, Lady Play
  3/5By Sharon Raizada. Sonia wants to get back with her ex, but a card sharp urges caution.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/09/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/09/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/09/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/09/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—02/09/2007
  The sound of bells from St Mary's in Lymm, Cheshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Ian McEwan
  John Mullan of UCL looks at the life and work of Booker Prize-winning novelist Ian McEwan.

Sunday 2 September 2007