BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 28 February 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—28/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Sacre Cordon Bleu: What the French Know About Cooking, Episode 3
  3/5The Basic Cuisine exam takes place in late autumn. How much will Michael remember?
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/02/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/02/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/02/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—28/02/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Lear
  Melvyn Bragg and guests examine Shakespeare’s bloodthirsty tragedy, King Lear.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Sacre Cordon Bleu: What the French Know About Cooking, Episode 4
  4/5The students of Le Cordon Bleu make their professional catering debut at the Musee d'Orsay
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Ian Fleming; Gender Identity Disorder; Stopping Indian Domestic Violence
  Ian Fleming's niece Lucy discusses the women behind the James Bond creator.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—28/02/2008
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
6. 11:30
  Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
  Tracey McLeod recalls the girl groups of the 1960s.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—28/02/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—28/02/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—28/02/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Open Country—North Yorkshire Post Offices
  Matt Baker visits two post offices in North Yorkshire.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—27/02/2008
  Brenda speaks her mind.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Gandhi's Goat
  By Matthew Coombes. Gandhi and Chaplin meet in London's East End in 1931.
7. 15:00
  Check Up—Fainting
  Prof. Richard Sutton from St Mary's Hospital answers callers' questions about fainting.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—24/02/2008
  Jenni Murray appeals on behalf of BEAT (Eating Disorders Association).
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Stories from the Bath Literature Festival, Big Boys Don't Fly
  4/5By Paul Dodgson. He used to be able to fly, but he has forgotten about that now.
10. 15:45
  Mine All Mine—My Pictures
  4/5Anyone with a broadband computer can now download and watch virtually any movie.
11. 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
12. 16:30
  Material World—Fungi Exploitation - Electron Microscopes
  Quentin Cooper explores incredible advances in microscope technology.
13. 17:00
  PM—28/02/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—28/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 4, David Tennant interviews Richard Wilson
  2/4The Time Lord and the famous TV pensioner have a no-holds-barred relay race discussion.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—28/02/2008
  Weight of evidence.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—28/02/2008
  Arts news and reviews with John Wilson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Black Narcissus, Departures
  4/5The harsh environment produces a crisis of faith among the nuns.
6. 20:00
  Sovereign Funds: The New Wealth of Nations—Episode 2
  2/2Michael Robinson looks at Middle Eastern and Asian countries buying into western companies
7. 20:30
  Analysis—India, the Reluctant Tiger
  Dr Zareer Masani asks if India's new found prosperity is filtering down to the masses.
8. 21:00
  Leading Edge—Altering the Climate and The Mary Rose
  Could analysing the particles inside raindrops allow us to alter the weather?
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Lear
  Melvyn Bragg and guests examine Shakespeare’s bloodthirsty tragedy, King Lear.
10. 21:58
  Weather—28/02/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—28/02/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Reeta Chakrabarti.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Taking Pictures, Until the Girl Died
  4/5A woman is forced to confront the fact that her husband has been having an affair.
13. 23:00
  One—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Guests include Graeme Garden, Johnny Daukes, Deborah Norton and Katie Maskell.
14. 23:15
  All Bar Luke—Series 2, The Curry
  2/6Luke's brother is badly hurt, but his mates won't leave until they have gone for an Indian(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—28/02/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—29/02/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Sacre Cordon Bleu: What the French Know About Cooking, Episode 4
  4/5The students of Le Cordon Bleu make their professional catering debut at the Musee d'Orsay
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/02/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/02/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/02/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/02/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/02/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Friday 29 February 2008