BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 27 October 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—26/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Shopping, Seduction and Mr Selfridge, Episode 5
  5/5The board advises belt-tightening and moderation, but Harry is unaccustomed to restraint.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/10/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/10/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Michelle Marken.
8. 05:45
  A Dog's Tale—Otter Hound
  5/5Since otter hunting was banned, the Otter Hound has become almost extinct.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—27/10/2007
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—27/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—27/10/2007
  Observing all aspects of rural life.
4. 06:35
  Farming Today This Week—27/10/2007
  Rural magazine programme with Miriam O'Reilly.
5. 06:57
  Weather—27/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—27/10/2007
  Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—27/10/2007
  Fi Glover is joined by writer and broadcaster Joan Bakewell.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Atlases - Wildlife Extinction
  John McCarthy finds out what goes into the making of the atlas.
9. 10:30
  Law of the Outback—Episode 1
  1/2Clive Anderson looks the legal systems of the indigenous Australian Aboriginals.
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—27/10/2007
  A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Matthew D'Ancona.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—27/10/2007
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—27/10/2007
  Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
2. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 63, Episode 5
  5/9Sandi Toksvig, Jeremy Hardy and Andy Hamilton present a tribute to Alan Coren.
3. 12:57
  Weather—27/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News Headlines—27/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—26/10/2007
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion from Norwich.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—27/10/2007
  Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions?
7. 14:30
  Fame and Fortune—Episode 1
  1/6Adam Morris is now a successful writer, but still ambivalent about his Jewishness.
8. 15:30
  The Real History of Opera—Series 7, The Merry Widow
  3/3Viennese Musical theatre was famous for its social comment. Lehar's work is no exception.
9. 16:00
  Weekend Woman's Hour—27/10/2007
  Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes.
10. 17:00
  Saturday PM—27/10/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. With Ritula Shah.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—27/10/2007
  Evan Davis talks with entrepreneurs and business leaders about the issues that matter.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—27/10/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—27/10/2007
  An eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music.
3. 19:00
  Profile—David King
  Richard Hollingham profiles David King, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—The Book of Other People by Zadie Smith, David Cronenberg’s Eastern Promises
  Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Neil Mullarkey, Kamila Shamsie, Rowan Pelling.
5. 20:00
  The Archive Hour—The Sound and the Fury
  Tom Robinson examines the seemingly inevitable anger greeting any musical innovation.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Mrs Lirriper, Mrs Lirriper's Legacy
  3/3A mysterious benefactor turns out to be the last person anyone could have expected.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—27/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—24/10/2007
  Ian Hargreaves, Melanie Phillips, Jules Pretty and Claire Fox cross-examine witnesses.
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—22/10/2007
  Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest.
10. 23:30
  Adventures in Poetry—Series 8, To His Coy Mistress
  2/4To His Coy Mistress, by Andrew Marvell.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—27/10/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Stories of the Heart and Mind—Clothes Pegs And Lucky Heather
  1/5Bill recalls his childhood days on the open road.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/10/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/10/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.

Sunday 28 October 2007