BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 3 February 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—03/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Shorts—Series 6, Murdo and Ishbel
  4/5A villager is drawn nightly to the sea, where he becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/02/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—03/02/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Vedast in the City of London's Foster Lane.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Adair Turner
  Hugh Pym profiles Adair Turner, the new Chair of the Climate Change Committee.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—03/02/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Reflections
  Katy Radford considers how individuals and societies relate to their own reflections.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—03/02/2008
  Adam Henson visits Silverhill Farm in Ireland, breeders of duck for Chinese restaurants.
4. 06:57
  Weather—03/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—03/02/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—03/02/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—03/02/2008
  Linton Kwesi Johnson appeals on behalf of Inquest.
8. 07:58
  Weather—03/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—03/02/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—03/02/2008
  A service to celebrate the feast of Candlemas from St Luke's Church in Canton, Cardiff.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—01/02/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof David Cannadine.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—03/02/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—03/02/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Beryl Bainbridge
  Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Beryl Bainbridge.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 5
  5/12Panellists include Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Marcus Brigstocke and Jenny Eclair.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Pollan and Nutritionism
  Sheila Dillon speaks to the author and food campaigner Michael Pollan.
3. 12:57
  Weather—03/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—03/02/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Uncovering Pakistan: A Leap Of Faith—The Dream Undone
  1/2Report on why so many of the aspirations of Pakistan's founders remain unfulfilled.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—03/02/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Anne Swithinbank, Bob Flowerdew and John Cushnie.
7. 14:45
  The Drawings on the Wall—The Legless Women of Creswell Craggs
  1/5Extinct animals and strange female forms in Church Hole Cave in Derbyshire.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Fortunes of War, Episode 2
  2/6As the war gets closer, things become more difficult for Harriet and Guy.
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Sarah Dunant
  James Naughtie and an audience discuss Sarah Dunant's erotic thriller The Birth of Venus.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—03/02/2008
  Roger McGough presents poetry by Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—29/01/2008
  Allan Urry asks whether fire safety standards in Britain's hospitals are good enough.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Adair Turner
  Hugh Pym profiles Adair Turner, the new Chair of the Climate Change Committee.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—03/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—03/02/2008
  Joan Bakewell presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/02/2008
  Brian's open hand.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—03/02/2008
  Barney Harwood looks at some of the classic naughty characters in children's literature.
5. 19:45
  More Untold Stories—Seeing Stars
  3/5Alan recalls his one of his favourite childhood pastimes, going to the pictures.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—01/02/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—01/02/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—02/02/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—03/02/2008
  Linton Kwesi Johnson appeals on behalf of Inquest.
10. 21:30
  In Business—Lean, Mean and at Your Service
  Peter Day contrasts lean production methods in manufacturing and service industries.
11. 21:58
  Weather—03/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—03/02/2008
  News from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Politically Charged.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—28/01/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Reflections
  Katy Radford considers how individuals and societies relate to their own reflections.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—04/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Urban Nightlife - The Burlesque
  Laurie Taylor puts human behaviour, institutions and conventions under the microscope.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—03/02/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Vedast in the City of London's Foster Lane.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/02/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/02/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/02/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—04/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.

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