FM Schedule
Early
00:00
News and Weather—27/10/2007
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30
Stories of the Heart and Mind—Clothes Pegs And Lucky Heather
1/5Bill recalls his childhood days on the open road.(R)
00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/10/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
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.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/10/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30
News Briefing—28/10/2007
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43
Bells on Sunday—28/10/2007
The sound of bells from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Chislet, Kent.
05:45
Profile—David King
Richard Hollingham profiles David King, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser.
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Morning
06:00
News Headlines—28/10/2007
The latest national and international news.
06:05
Something Understood—28/10/2007
Katy Radford considers how some people find the resources to survive trauma.
06:35
On Your Farm—Rewilding a Country Estate
Elinor Goodman visits the Knepp Castle Estate in West Sussex.
06:57
Weather—28/10/2007
The latest weather forecast.
07:00
News and Papers—28/10/2007
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10
Sunday—28/10/2007
Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—28/10/2007
John Cavanagh appeals on behalf of Spinal Research.
07:58
Weather—28/10/2007
The latest weather forecast.
08:00
News and Papers—28/10/2007
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
08:10
Sunday Worship—28/10/2007
Seeking the Mind of Christ: A service from St Michael's Church in Aberystwyth.
08:50
A Point of View—26/10/2007
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
09:00
Broadcasting House—28/10/2007
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
10:00
The Archers Omnibus—28/10/2007
The week's events in Ambridge.
11:15
Desert Island Discs—Lord Joffe
Kirsty Young's castaway is Nelson Mandela's former lawyer Lord Joffe.
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Afternoon
12:00
Genius—Series 3, Gyles Brandreth
4/6A conveyor duvet could be just the thing for quibbling couples. With Gyles Brandreth.
12:32
The Food Programme—Fairtrade Farmers
Do Tanzania farmers on Mount Kilimanjaro get a good deal from fair trade?
12:57
Weather—28/10/2007
The latest weather forecast.
13:00
The World This Weekend—28/10/2007
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
13:30
Just One More Thing: Columbo!
To mark actor Peter Falk's recent death, we explore why Columbo was such a TV original.(R)
14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—28/10/2007
Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Pippa Greenwood.
14:45
Highland Hip—Chris Stout
1/5Shetland fiddler Chris Stout combines classical and folk expertise to make original music.(R)
15:00
Classic Serial—The Silver Fox, Episode 1
1/2French 's restless wife and a strangely elusive silver fox hint at troubled times ahead.
16:00
Open Book—Jane Gardman, War of Words over War and Peace, and Classic Fiction from another Perspective
Mariella Frostrup talks to Jane Gardam about her new collection of short stories.
16:30
Adventures in Poetry—Series 8, The quality of mercy is not strain'd
3/4Portia's speech in defence of Antonio in the Merchant of Venice.
17:00
File on 4 Investigates—23/10/2007
Allan Urry investigates the growing impact of crack cocaine on society.
17:40
Profile—David King
Richard Hollingham profiles David King, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/10/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57
Weather—28/10/2007
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/10/2007
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:15
Pick of the Week—28/10/2007
Laurie Taylor presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
19:00
The Archers—28/10/2007
Guess who's coming to breakfast.
19:15
Go4it—28/10/2007
Guests are horror writers Darren Shan and Chris Priestley.
19:45
Wedding Feasts—What God Hath Joined Together
3/5By Panos Karnezis. A Greek groom and his English bride celebrate their happy day.(R)
20:00
Feedback—26/10/2007
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
20:30
Last Word—26/10/2007
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
21:00
Money Box—27/10/2007
Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—28/10/2007
John Cavanagh appeals on behalf of Spinal Research.
21:30
Analysis—One Wales?
Mukul Devichand investigates the onward march of the Welsh language.
21:58
Weather—28/10/2007
The latest weather forecast.
22:00
Westminster Hour—28/10/2007
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including The Art of Parliament.
23:00
The Learning Curve—22/10/2007
Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
23:30
Something Understood—28/10/2007
Katy Radford considers how some people find the resources to survive trauma.
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Late
00:00
News and Weather—29/10/2007
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Thinking Allowed—China and the Markets - UFO
Laurie Taylor explores our relationship with aliens to understand the nature of faith.
00:45
Bells on Sunday—28/10/2007
The sound of bells from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Chislet, Kent.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2007
The latest shipping forecast.
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/10/2007
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.







































