BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 28 December 2007

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—28/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Lady Curzon and a Pineapple
  Ian Peacock picks up his spoon and delves into the history of "The King of Fruits”.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 4
  4/5As the religious climate began to alter, Henry VIII commemorated his wives in art.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/12/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/12/2007
  Weather information for shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/12/2007
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/12/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev Tom Wright.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/12/2007
  Mark Holdstock finds out why some Welsh farmers are giving up lamb in favour of mutton.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/12/2007
  With Edward Stourton, James Naughtie. Including Weather; Sports Desk; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Victoria Wood
  Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian Victoria Wood.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 5
  5/5The chapel windows remained unfinished at the death of Henry VIII.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Asma Jahangir on Benazir Bhutto; Jane Austen Adaptations
  Pakistani lawyer Asma Jahangir on the legacy of Benazir Bhutto.
5. 11:00
  Dancing Round the Mediterranean
  Steve Carver puts on his dancing shoes and joins a cruise ship as a 'gentleman host'.
6. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 3, Late Review
  1/6The ex-variety star is invited onto a book show, but first he must find a tea towel.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—28/12/2007
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—28/12/2007
  Weather information.
3. 13:00
  World at One—28/12/2007
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  The Message—28/12/2007
  Jenni Murray and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—27/12/2007
  It all spills out.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A Warning to the Furious
  By Robin Brooks. A feminist film-maker is making a documentary about writer MR James.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Iconic Walks, Hampshire Home
  Clare Balding takes her favourite walk near her family home in Hampshire.(R)
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Cribbins at Christmas, Mr Bromley's Folly
  4/4By Roy Apps. A canine lapse in concentration causes chaos during the making of a movie.
9. 15:45
  The Page Turners
  A look at one of the most deceptively simple jobs in music.(R)
10. 16:00
  Last Word—28/12/2007
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—28/12/2007
  Francine Stock presents a special edition of the show celebrating Thelma Schoonmaker.
12. 17:00
  PM—28/12/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/12/2007
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  15 Minute Musical—Series 4, When You Wish upon a Car
  4/6A tornado dumps Jeremy Clarkson under the rainbow in the pedestrian-friendly Land of Oz.(R)
3. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 22, Episode 5
  5/6Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
4. 19:00
  The Archers—28/12/2007
  Bad feeling in The Bull.
5. 19:15
  Front Row—28/12/2007
  John Wilson meets architect Norman Foster, who discusses some of his most famous designs.
6. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—M R James at Christmas, Number 13
  5/5Dr Anderson's interest in why his hotel doesn't include a number 13 puts him in danger.
7. 20:00
  Correspondents' Look Ahead—28/12/2007
  Stephen Sackur asks BBC correspondents to forecast the news stories for the year ahead.
8. 20:50
  A Point of View—28/12/2007
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
9. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Twenty Cigarettes
  By Marcy Kahan. Oscar attempts to give up smoking and win the woman of his dreams.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—28/12/2007
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/12/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Nine Tailors, Episode 5
  5/10Lord Peter Wimsey's manservant charms some vital information out of the postmistress.
13. 23:00
  UK Confidential—1977
  Martha Kearney and guests revisit 1977 through previously classified government documents.
14. 23:40
  Water Song
  Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents a composition based on his own recordings.(R)
15. 23:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—23/12/2007
  David Tennant appeals on behalf of Headway.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—29/12/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Diary
  Stories and insights into the secret world of ordinary diary-writers.(R)
3. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The King's Glass, Episode 5
  5/5The chapel windows remained unfinished at the death of Henry VIII.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/12/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/12/2007
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/12/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/12/2007
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/12/2007
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Richard Hill.
9. 05:45
  Nearer God's Heart—Vita Sackville-West
  4/4Anthony Noel visits Sissinghurst Castle.(R)

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