BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 21 December 2007

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Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—21/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story, Hardship in My Homeland
  4/5The Cuban economy suffers, but the rising star dazzles audiences around the world.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/12/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/12/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/12/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/12/2007
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/12/2007
  With Edward Stourton, James Naughtie. Including Weather; Sports Desk; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Paul Weller
  Kirsty Young's castaway is musician Paul Weller.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story, The World Will Be Mine
  5/5Carlos becomes the first black principal to dance at Covent Garden.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—St Trinians; Val McDermid on Civil Partnerships
  What is the enduring appeal of the infamous schoolgirls?
5. 11:00
  Game Academy—Episode 2
  2/2The candidates, who will go to the computer games BAFTAs in London, are reduced to three.
6. 11:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 4, Trimarans That Pass in the Night
  6/6The curmudgeonly writer finds himself embroiled in a public love intrigue.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—21/12/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—21/12/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—21/12/2007
  National and international news.
4. 13:30
  The Message—21/12/2007
  Jenni Murray and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—20/12/2007
  Kathy gives it a go.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke, Beginnings
  5/5Five plays reimagine Jesus's story through the eyes of those who witnessed it.
7. 15:00
  Witness: Behind Luke's Story—Episode 5
  5/5Five programmes exploring the Gospel of Luke.
8. 15:15
  Ramblings—Series 9, Scotland - Angus
  Clare Balding visits eastern Scotland to join the Forfar Ramblers on their weekly walk.
9. 15:45
  Shorts—Series 8, The Brightest Star
  5/5By Fiona Sinclair. When the police visit, a girl realises her parents won't be back soon.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—21/12/2007
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—21/12/2007
  Interviews with Julie Christie, Quentin Tarantino, Jodie Foster and David Schwimmer.
12. 17:00
  PM—21/12/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 22, Episode 4
  4/6Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/12/2007
  'Nice' is too stressful.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—21/12/2007
  Mark Lawson presents a selection of highlights from the past year.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Flesh, Episode 5
  5/5Arriving at Jess's wedding, Alison is optimistic, but things turn out differently.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—21/12/2007
  Panellists include Michael Wills, Dominic Grieve, Sarah Teather and A N Wilson.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—21/12/2007
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—London, This Is Washington
  By Mark Lawson. A middle-aged prime minister encounters America's sexiest ever president.(R)
9. 21:58
  Weather—21/12/2007
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/12/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Reeta Chakrabarti.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Land of Spices, Episode 10
  10/10A telegram from Brussels presents Reverend Mother with the biggest challenge of her life.
12. 23:00
  Great Lives—George Cruikshank
  Quentin Blake nominates illustrator George Cruikshank.
13. 23:30
  A Great Wall
  Jo, diagnosed with cancer at the age of 29, walked the Great Wall of China for charity.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—22/12/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—No Way Home: A Cuban Dancer's Story, The World Will Be Mine
  5/5Carlos becomes the first black principal to dance at Covent Garden.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/12/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/12/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/12/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/12/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev Tom Wright.
8. 05:45
  Nearer God's Heart—Episode 3
  3/4Anthony Noel profiles the work of garden writer Christopher Bradley-Hole.(R)

Saturday 22 December 2007