BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 27 January 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—27/01/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Shorts—Series 6, Tomato Sauce
  3/5By Vivien Jones. The smell of freshly picked tomatoes evokes a childhood memory.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/01/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/01/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/01/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/01/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—27/01/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Olave's in the City of London's Hart Street.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Ben Bernanke
  Stephanie Flanders profiles Ben Bernanke, chairman of the US Federal Reserve.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Briefing—27/01/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Living Smart, Living Simple
  Mark Tully is joined by environmental campaigner Jonathon Porritt.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—27/01/2008
  Elinor Goodman joins a traditional syndicate shoot in Wiltshire.
4. 06:57
  Weather—27/01/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—27/01/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—27/01/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—27/01/2008
  John Sargeant appeals on behalf of the British Council for Prevention of Blindness.
8. 07:58
  Weather—27/01/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—27/01/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Remember, Reflect, React
  The deans of Liverpool's two cathedrals mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—25/01/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof David Cannadine.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—27/01/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—27/01/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Lady Natasha Spender
  Kirsty Young's castaway is pianist Natasha Spender.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 4
  4/12Panellists are Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley, Tony Hawks and Kit Hesketh-Harvey.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Internet Food
  Sheila Dillon explores food sold over the internet and gets some tips on online shopping.
3. 12:57
  Weather—27/01/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—27/01/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  The Astronauts' Wives Club
  The experience of astronauts' wives during the Apollo space programme of the 1960s.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—27/01/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Anne Swithinbank, Bob Flowerdew and Matthew Biggs.
7. 14:45
  Wide Awake at Bedtime—Episode 4
  4/4Stewart meets the Midnight Ramblers at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Fortunes of War, Episode 1
  1/6Young Harriet Pringle arrives in Bucharest in 1939 with her new husband Guy.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Helen Dunmore, Will Self and the work of J G Ballard
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Helen Dunmore about her new book Counting the Stars.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—27/01/2008
  Roger McGough with a selection of listeners' favourite poetry, from Yevtushenko to Yeats.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—22/01/2008
  After the death of Victoria Climbie, how are child abuse cases handled?
12. 17:40
  Profile—Ben Bernanke
  Stephanie Flanders profiles Ben Bernanke, chairman of the US Federal Reserve.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/01/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—27/01/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/01/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—27/01/2008
  Hardeep Singh Kohli presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/01/2008
  Too close for comfort.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—27/01/2008
  Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine. He explores the history of flight.
5. 19:45
  More Untold Stories—Arise Sir
  2/5Alan explains why he has never appeared in the Honours List.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—25/01/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—25/01/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—26/01/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—27/01/2008
  John Sargeant appeals on behalf of the British Council for Prevention of Blindness.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Monopoly Money
  Peter Day talks to Commissioner Neelie Kroes of the EU Competition Commission.
11. 21:58
  Weather—27/01/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—27/01/2008
  News from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Politically Charged.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—21/01/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Living Smart, Living Simple
  Mark Tully is joined by environmental campaigner Jonathon Porritt.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—28/01/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Culture of Apocalypse -Politics of the Veil
  Laurie Taylor and guests debate the culture of apocalyptical theories in America.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—27/01/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Olave's in the City of London's Hart Street.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/01/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/01/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/01/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/01/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/01/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Ed Kessler.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/01/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—28/01/2008
  The latest weather forecast.

Monday 28 January 2008