BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 17 October 2007

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—17/10/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Blue Sky July, Episode 2
  2/5Soon after Joe Alexander's arrival it becomes increasingly clear that something is wrong.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/10/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/10/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/10/2007
  Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—17/10/2007
  Lively and diverse conversation.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Blue Sky July, Episode 3
  3/5Joe Alexander has been diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jenny Eclair; Breast Cancer Diet; Breast Reconstruction
  Jenny Eclair on exploring the funny side of hot flushes and forgetfulness.
5. 11:00
  Return of the Town Hall—Episode 3
  3/3A performance tells the story of black musicians living in Britain in the 18th century.
6. 11:30
  Safety Catch—Series 1, Whatever Happened to the Unlikely Lad?
  4/4Arms dealer Simon dreads his school reunion, but could he end up the coolest kid in class?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—17/10/2007
  Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Sheila McClennon.
2. 12:57
  Weather—17/10/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—17/10/2007
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Music Group—Series 1, Episode 6
  6/6Dr Phil Hammond asks each of three guests to play the track of their choice.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—16/10/2007
  Not right in the heid.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hiraeth in Hughesovka
  Colin Thomas's drama documentary is set in the Ukrainian steel town of Hughesovka.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—14/10/2007
  Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Alan Howard Reads, The Tipping Point
  3/5By Helen Simpson. An English academic reflects on the painful conclusion to a love affair.
9. 15:45
  The Making of Music—Series 2, The Impact of Technology
  28/30Composers experimented with electronics to extend musical boundaries.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Gender Voting - Revolution
  Laurie Taylor explores whether revolutions are violently bad or just misunderstood.
11. 16:30
  Case Notes—Statins
  Dr Mark Porter looks at statins, drugs that lower the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
12. 17:00
  PM—17/10/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/10/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency—Episode 3
  3/6Dirk inspects the scene of the crime, Gilks behaves oddly and Gordon wakes up dead.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/10/2007
  Town visits country.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—17/10/2007
  Mark Lawson presents. Writer Michael Dobbs talks about his controversial new novel.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Tenderness of Wolves, Episode 3
  3/10Determined to prove Francis's innocence, Mrs Ross takes the law into her own hands.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—17/10/2007
  Ian Hargreaves, Melanie Phillips, Jules Pretty and Claire Fox cross-examine witnesses.
7. 20:45
  The Art of Parliament—Print for a Politician
  1/3Grayson Perry tells of a realised artistic dream and Diane Abbott recalls being painted.
8. 21:00
  Image of a Troubled Mind
  Dr Mark Lythgoe investigates the technology of brain scanning.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—17/10/2007
  Lively and diverse conversation.
10. 21:58
  Weather—17/10/2007
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/10/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Man in the Picture, Episode 3
  3/5When Theo Parmitter bought the Venetian picture he heard a strange story.
13. 23:00
  15 Minute Musical—Series 4, The Princess and the Frog Chorus
  5/6A tabloid fairytale about young princess Heather and not-so-young prince Paul.
14. 23:15
  Self-Storage—Series 1, Dating
  5/6Judy fixes Dave up on his first date since his marriage broke up. Stars Reece Shearsmith.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/10/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—18/10/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Blue Sky July, Episode 3
  3/5Joe Alexander has been diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/10/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/10/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/10/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 18 October 2007