BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 9 March 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—09/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Manchester Crime Wave—Basic Skills
  3/5By Ann Cleeves. Maddy develops an obsession for one of her students.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/03/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/03/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—09/03/2008
  The sound of church bells from Christchurch, Radyr, in Cardiff.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Nick Clegg
  John Kampfner profiles Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—09/03/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Deeper than Desire
  Mark Tully considers the human experience of longing.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Netting at Snettisham
  Lionel Kelleway joins RSPB conservation officer Sarah Dawkins to track migratory waders.
4. 06:57
  Weather—09/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—09/03/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—09/03/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—09/03/2008
  Hannah Gordon appeals on behalf of the Tuberous Sclerosis Association.
8. 07:58
  Weather—09/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—09/03/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Pathways of Prayer: The Call of the Desert
  Nicholas Buxton visits Egypt to meet the monks of the ancient Coptic monasteries.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Princes into Battle
  Clive James delves into history to reflect on Prince Harry's time in Afghanistan.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—09/03/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—09/03/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Liz Smith
  Kirsty Young's castaway is actress Liz Smith.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 10
  10/12Nicholas Parsons – with Tony Hawks, Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley and Kit Hesketh-Harvey.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Food Waste
  Richard Johnson investigates food waste created by restaurants and the food industry.
3. 12:57
  Weather—09/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—09/03/2008
  A look at events around the world.
5. 13:30
  The Price of Peace—Dealing with the Big Man
  2/3What made Ian Paisley suddenly agree to political compromise?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—09/03/2008
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Peter Seabrook, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew.
7. 14:45
  Men Read Maps Women Gossip—Episode 1
  1/4Robin Dunbar presides over tests to determine whether men or women are the worst gossips.(R)
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Mr Standfast, Episode 1
  1/2Richard Hannay is recalled to London from the trenches to hunt down a gang of German spies
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Justine Picardie
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Justine Picardie.
10. 16:30
  John Hegley's Poetry in the Gallery—Episode 1
  1/2Poetry inspired by works of art.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—04/03/2008
  Allan Urry investigates the performance of England's nine Regional Development Agencies.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Nick Clegg
  John Kampfner profiles Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—09/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—09/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—09/03/2008
  David Stafford presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/03/2008
  Phoebe's little sister.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—09/03/2008
  3 children discuss their experiences of bereavement with Barney Harwood and Michael Rosen.
5. 19:45
  A Brush with Fame—Night after Night
  4/5By Clare Wigfall. A young woman is touched first by notoriety and then by stardom.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—07/03/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—07/03/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—08/03/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—09/03/2008
  Hannah Gordon appeals on behalf of the Tuberous Sclerosis Association.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Doing Our Duty
  Must our human rights be balanced by legal responsibilities? David Walker investigates.
11. 21:58
  Weather—09/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—09/03/2008
  Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Boom or Bust.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—03/03/2008
  Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Deeper than Desire
  Mark Tully considers the human experience of longing.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—10/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Mass Collaboration - Free Trade
  Laurie Taylor explores the phenomenon 'We-Think' with Charles Leadbeater.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—09/03/2008
  The sound of church bells from Christchurch, Radyr, in Cardiff.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/03/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/03/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/03/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/03/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—10/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.

Monday 10 March 2008