BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 13 March 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—13/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Three Cups of Tea, Episode 3
  3/5Greg and the villagers get to grips with the intricacies of building a suspension bridge.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/03/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/03/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/03/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/03/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/03/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Greek Myths
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek myths from Achilles to Zeus.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Three Cups of Tea, Episode 4
  4/5Greg seeks new villages in Pakistan to build more schools, but finds himself in danger.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Miracle Babies; A L Kennedy; Female Comedy Duos;
  Is it right to prolong a premature baby's life at all costs?
5. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—French Housing Protesters
  Jonny Diamond meets French protesters who have taken action due to the housing crisis.
6. 11:30
  The Egg and I: Betty MacDonald Had a Farm
  Lynne Truss celebrates the centenary of comic genius Betty MacDonald.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Budget Call
  Vincent Duggleby and Paul Lewis invite listeners to discuss the Chancellor's budget speech
2. 12:57
  Weather—13/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—13/03/2008
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Open Country—Ashdown Forest
  Matt Baker spends the day with a shepherdess in Ashdown Forest.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—12/03/2008
  Jack can't help.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Bearing the Cross
  Ken Blakeson's story of three soldiers who fought in the Battle of Rorke's Drift.
7. 15:00
  Check Up—Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)
  Barbara Myers and guest Dr Keith Prowse look at chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—09/03/2008
  Hannah Gordon appeals on behalf of the Tuberous Sclerosis Association.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Love in the Afternoon, Love in the Afternoon
  4/5By Maeve Binchy. Dutch courage leads a young wife to make a shocking discovery.
10. 15:45
  The FBI at 100—9/11: The Catastrophe
  9/10The FBI failed to anticipate or prevent the biggest attack on America of all time.
11. 16:00
  Open Book—Justine Picardie
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Justine Picardie.
12. 16:30
  Material World—Smart Holograms - Batteries of the Future
  Sue Nelson investigates research into a new generation of lighter and cleaner batteries.
13. 17:00
  PM—13/03/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Chain Reaction—Series 4, Arabella Weir interviews Paul Whitehouse
  4/4The story of 'Suits You, Sir' as two Fast Show stars reunite in the relay interview show.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/03/2008
  Ed intervenes.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—13/03/2008
  Mark Lawson with arts news, interviews and reviews.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladies of Letters Go Green, Episode 4
  4/5Irene tries to keep Vera's nose out of her son's wedding plans.
6. 20:00
  The Price of Peace—Dealing with the Big Man
  2/3What made Ian Paisley suddenly agree to political compromise?
7. 20:30
  Analysis—What Are We Fighting For?
  Edward Stourton reports on Britain's stretched armed forces and use of military power.
8. 21:00
  Leading Edge—Flood Prediction and The AD 365 Tsunami
  What degree of flooding can we expect in future summers and winters?
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Greek Myths
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek myths from Achilles to Zeus.
10. 21:58
  Weather—13/03/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/03/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing.
12. 22:40
  Budget Response
  Shadow Chancellor George Osborne discusses Alistair Darling's Budget speech.
13. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Arabella, Episode 9
  9/10Arabella's proposition spurs Beaumaris into action.
14. 23:00
  One—Series 2, Episode 4
  4/6David Quantick's sketch show where no sketch features more than one voice.
15. 23:15
  All Bar Luke—Series 2, The German
  4/6It's the last night of Luke's holiday in Turkey, but he can't take his mind off Hayley.(R)
16. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/03/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—14/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Three Cups of Tea, Episode 4
  4/5Greg seeks new villages in Pakistan to build more schools, but finds himself in danger.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/03/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/03/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/03/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/03/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Friday 14 March 2008