BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 8 February 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—08/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Heart of Darfur, Episode 4
  4/5Lisa and her team are in trouble after treating two children for gunshot wounds.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/02/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/02/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/02/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—08/02/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Beryl Bainbridge
  Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Beryl Bainbridge.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Heart of Darfur, Episode 5
  5/5As the rainy season finally comes, there is yet another militia attack on a nearby town.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Keeley Hawes; Antenatal Depression; Butterfly McQueen
  Keeley Hawes on the 1980s, her career and wearing leather.
5. 11:00
  Speed, Greed and the M25
  James May uncovers the secret history of the M25 Road Race.
6. 11:30
  Agatha Christie—Crooked House, Episode 1
  1/4Charles hopes to wed his wartime sweetheart Sophia, but then her grandfather dies suddenly
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—08/02/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—08/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—08/02/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—08/02/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—07/02/2008
  Trouble at Casa Nueva.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Have your Cake, Fairy Cakes
  3/6By Amanda Whittington. Maggie's daughter comes home from art school, vowing not to return.
7. 15:00
  Costing the Earth—Bring Me Sunshine
  Miriam O'Reilly looks at Britain's use of solar power.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Scene of the Crime, Blackfriars Bridge
  5/5By Anthony Horowitz. A humorous retelling of the detailed planning of the perfect crime.
9. 15:45
  Art Made in China—Episode 5
  5/5He explores traditional methods of working with porcelain in the city of Jingdezhen.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—08/02/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—08/02/2008
  Francine Stock talks to director Julian Schnabel about The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
12. 17:00
  PM—08/02/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 64, Episode 5
  5/8Panellists include Jeremy Hardy and Andy Hamilton.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/02/2008
  Matt on a low.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—08/02/2008
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Daunt and Dervish, Episode 5
  5/5As Coronation Day dawns, the team engage in a desperate search.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—08/02/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion from Hounslow, Middlesex.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—08/02/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof David Cannadine.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Guardian Angel
  Gill Adams's drama is set in Hull, during the floods.
9. 21:58
  Weather—08/02/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—08/02/2008
  National and international news and analysis.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—A Room with a View, Episode 5
  5/15Above the village of Fiesole, Lucy finds a hillside of violets.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Carol Klein and Shami Chakrabarti
  Discussion of books written by Catherine O'Flynn, JK Rowling and Graham Greene.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/02/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—09/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Heart of Darfur, Episode 5
  5/5As the rainy season finally comes, there is yet another militia attack on a nearby town.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/02/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/02/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Monsignor Mark Langham.
8. 05:45
  The Preposterous Files—The Falmouth Dolphin
  3/5When Custom officials move Falmouth's steam launch to a bigger port sailors take action.(R)

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