BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 7 March 2008

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—07/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—My Father's Country, Episode 4
  4/5As Wibke's sister prepares to marry, her mother makes a discovery jeopardising her future.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/03/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/03/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/03/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mary Stallard.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/03/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—07/03/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Michael Ball
  Kirsty Young's castaway is singer Michael Ball.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—My Father's Country, Episode 5
  5/5The plot to assassinate Hitler fails.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Author Abi Morgan; Italy's Feminist Emergency;
  Author Abi Morgan on tackling difficult topics in novels. Plus, gender equality in Italy.
5. 11:00
  Fat City Challenge
  Bradford has some of the worst rates for obesity in England. Mussy Abbasi reports.
6. 11:30
  The Cavity Within—Episode 1
  1/4New dentist Marty arrives at a very dysfunctional practice. Will he have the patients?(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—07/03/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
2. 12:57
  Weather—07/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—07/03/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—07/03/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—06/03/2008
  Pain at Willow Farm.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—New Metamorphoses, Phaethon
  5/5By Katie Hims. When Sol meets his son Liam, he makes him a promise that cannot be broken.
7. 15:00
  Shared Earth—Series 4, Episode 4
  4/6Dylan reports on otters in Newport and a rare sighting of egrets arriving in Scotland.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Liverpool Locations, All Aboard the Liver Building
  5/5By Paul Farley. A woman embarks on a strange relationship. Read by Sue Jenkins.
9. 15:45
  The FBI at 100—Dirty Tricks - Hoover versus Martin Luther King
  5/10The FBI takes on the new hero of the civil rights movement and fights dirty.
10. 16:00
  Last Word—07/03/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
11. 16:30
  The Film Programme—07/03/2008
  Damian Lewis on what it's like to be directed by your younger brother.
12. 17:00
  PM—07/03/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 23, Episode 1
  1/10Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—07/03/2008
  Ultimatum.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—07/03/2008
  Arts news and reviews.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century, Episode 5
  5/5World War I is over. Ada and her family reflect on the terrible loss of life.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—07/03/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion from the Royal College of Music in London.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Princes into Battle
  Clive James delves into history to reflect on Prince Harry's time in Afghanistan.
8. 21:00
  The FBI at 100—Omnibus (Episodes 1-5)
  From the establishment of the bureau in 1908 up to the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
9. 21:58
  Weather—07/03/2008
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—07/03/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Arabella, Episode 5
  5/10Mr Beaumaris's interest in Arabella has developed beyond amusement.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Mishal Husain and David Hepworth
  A discussion of books by Willa Cather, Nadeem Aslam and PG Wodehouse. From 2008.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—07/03/2008
  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—08/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—My Father's Country, Episode 5
  5/5The plot to assassinate Hitler fails.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/03/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/03/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/03/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack.
8. 05:45
  Macbeth Remixed—2. Lady Macbeth - Monster or Princess?
  2/5What was Lady Macbeth really like?(R)

Saturday 8 March 2008