BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 24 February 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—24/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Manchester Crime Wave—Boom, Boom (part 2)
  2/2By Cath Staincliffe. A young detective investigates an explosion in a house.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/02/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—24/02/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Chad's in Farndon, Cheshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Michael Martin
  Michael Cockerell tells the story of Michael Martin, speaker of the Commons.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—24/02/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The World's Well
  Mike Wooldridge explores the meaning of health and well-being.
3. 06:35
  Living World—In Search of Dippers
  Lionel Kelleway joins Steve Ormerod from Cardiff University on a Welsh riverbank.
4. 06:57
  Weather—24/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—24/02/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—24/02/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—24/02/2008
  Jenni Murray appeals on behalf of BEAT (Eating Disorders Association).
8. 07:58
  Weather—24/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—24/02/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Pathways of Prayer: Evangelism
  The Evangelical Tradition, from the Church of St Philip and St James in Holywood, Co Down.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—22/02/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof David Cannadine.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—24/02/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—24/02/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—David Dimbleby
  Kirsty Young's castaway is broadcaster and journalist David Dimbleby.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 8
  8/12Panellists include Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Jenny Eclair and Marcus Brigstocke.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Ribble Valley Food Trail
  Sheila Dillon puts the new Ribble Valley Food Trail to the test.
3. 12:57
  Weather—24/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—24/02/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  Art in the Trenches
  David Snow joins an archaeolological dig in the WWI trenches in Thiepval Wood in France.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—24/02/2008
  Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Pippa Greenwood answer questions sent in by post.
7. 14:45
  The Drawings on the Wall—The Master of Paspardo
  4/5Could these scores of the carvings of Italy's Val Camonica be the work of just one artist?
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Fortunes of War, Episode 5
  5/6In Egypt, the reality of war begins to put a strain on the Pringles' marriage.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Richard Dawkins, José Saramago: a Reader's Guide, and Clare Morrall
  Mariella Frostrup meets Clare Morrall, who talks about her new book The Language of Others
10. 16:30
  Terracotta Army
  Garry Geddes introduces his poems in the voices of figures in the Terracotta Army.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—19/02/2008
  Town halls are facing thousands of backdated pay claims. Jenny Cuffe reports.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Michael Martin
  Michael Cockerell tells the story of Michael Martin, speaker of the Commons.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—24/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—24/02/2008
  Dennis Sewell presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/02/2008
  Lilian the lost.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—24/02/2008
  Barney Harwood meets novelist Julia Golding, creator of the 18th-century heroine Cat Royal
5. 19:45
  A Brush with Fame—Irrational Fear of Tom Stoppard
  2/5Adam Mars-Jones's gentle tale, blending an overactive imagination with social insecurity.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—22/02/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—22/02/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—23/02/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—24/02/2008
  Jenni Murray appeals on behalf of BEAT (Eating Disorders Association).
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Jackanory Politics
  Frances Stonor examines the method of delivering a political message by telling a story.
11. 21:58
  Weather—24/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—24/02/2008
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including The Jam Generation.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—18/02/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—The World's Well
  Mike Wooldridge explores the meaning of health and well-being.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—25/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Superheroes - Ribbon Culture
  Laurie Taylor discusses the enduring appeal of Superheroes with Roz Kaveney.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—24/02/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Chad's in Farndon, Cheshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/02/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/02/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/02/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—25/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.

Monday 25 February 2008