BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 17 February 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—17/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Manchester Crime Wave—Boom, Boom (part 1)
  1/2By Cath Staincliffe. A young detective investigates an explosion in a house.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/02/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—17/02/2008
  The sound of church bells from St John the Baptist in Burford, Oxfordshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Asif Ali Zardari
  Kate Clark examines the life of Asif Ali Zardari, husband of the late Benazir Bhutto.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—17/02/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Serpents and Doves
  Mark Tully considers Jesus's instruction to his disciples to be both wise and innocent.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—17/02/2008
  Elinor Goodman visits a Hampshire farm shop selling fresh produce inside a hospital.
4. 06:57
  Weather—17/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—17/02/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—17/02/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—17/02/2008
  Michael Aspel appeals on behalf of The Children's Trust.
8. 07:58
  Weather—17/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—17/02/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Pathways of Prayer: Social Justice
  The path of social justice, from St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—15/02/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof David Cannadine.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—17/02/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—17/02/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Martin Evans
  Kirsty Young's castaway is scientist Martin Evans.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 7
  7/12Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton and Tony Hawks.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Spanish Food - Extremadura
  Simon Parkes enjoys the flavours of the Spanish region of Extremadura.
3. 12:57
  Weather—17/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—17/02/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Advice to the Living
  People who only have a short time left to live give advice to the rest of us.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—17/02/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Bunny Guinness.
7. 14:45
  The Drawings on the Wall—Irish Illusions
  3/5Dr George Nash on the hypnotic carvings in Fourknocks passage grave in County Meath.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Fortunes of War, Episode 4
  4/6Having been forced to leave Romania, Harriet waits anxiously in Athens for news of Guy.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Bernhard Schlink, Memoir Writing for Beginners, and New Grub Street
  Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Bernhard Schlink, author of The Reader.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—17/02/2008
  Roger McGough presents a selection of poems by writers perhaps better known as novelists.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—12/02/2008
  Fran Abrams investigates the fundraising methods of the British National Party.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Asif Ali Zardari
  Kate Clark examines the life of Asif Ali Zardari, husband of the late Benazir Bhutto.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—17/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—17/02/2008
  Sheila McClennon presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/02/2008
  Date of birth.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—17/02/2008
  Barney Harwood meets two listeners who adore the Little House on the Prairie series.
5. 19:45
  A Brush with Fame—The Horse He Rode in On
  1/5By Jane Stevenson, read by Ann Beach. This story is set in a pub in London's East End.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—15/02/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—15/02/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—16/02/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—17/02/2008
  Michael Aspel appeals on behalf of The Children's Trust.
10. 21:30
  In Business—The Long March
  China has built an economy designed to help millions out of poverty. Peter Day reports.
11. 21:58
  Weather—17/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—17/02/2008
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including The Jam Generation.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—11/02/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Serpents and Doves
  Mark Tully considers Jesus's instruction to his disciples to be both wise and innocent.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—18/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Family Life Running Hotels - Slum Travellers
  Laurie Taylor explores the lot of London's poor a century ago.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—17/02/2008
  The sound of church bells from St John the Baptist in Burford, Oxfordshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/02/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/02/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr John Armes.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/02/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—18/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.

Monday 18 February 2008