BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 31 March 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—30/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Marseille
  Laurie Taylor visits Marseille to explore its unique racial geography.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—30/03/2008
  The sound of church bells from St Michael and All Angels, Great Cumberton, Worcestershire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—31/03/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—31/03/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—31/03/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—31/03/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—31/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—31/03/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—31/03/2008
  Andrew Marr's guests include Misha Glenny, Jonathan Powell, Maggie Gee and Mark Ravenhill.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Making of Mr Hai's Daughter, Episode 1
  1/5Syed Samsamaul Hai arrives in London in 1964.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sylvia Pankhurst in Ethiopia; Clare Allan; The 'Looks' of Love
  Exploring Sylvia Pankhurst's legacy in Ethiopia. Plus author Clare Allan on mental health.
5. 11:00
  Who Needs Scientists?
  Mark Miodownik challenges the conventional wisdom that more scientists are essential.
6. 11:30
  Dixon of Dock Green—Series 1, Dixie
  4/6When things go missing from the house, the girl from next door is exposed as a petty thief(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—31/03/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.
2. 12:57
  Weather—31/03/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—31/03/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Counterpoint—Series 22, 2008 Heat 2
  2/13Paul Gambaccini asks music questions of Diane Hallagan, Peter Marks and James Merryweather
5. 14:00
  The Archers—30/03/2008
  Holiday plans.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Baldi (series 5), Food of the Blue
  4/4By James McAleavey. Paolo is plunged into a world of ancient traditions.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—31/03/2008
  Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Countryman's Cooking, Of Pigeon and Pastry
  1/5Willie Fowler's joyfully wicked musings retain a surprising relevance today.
9. 15:45
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Country House
  6/10Laurence plots the rise of country house style in the 1970s and 1980s.
10. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Rice Stocks
  Sheila Dillon investigates the rapid increase in the price of rice around the world.
11. 16:30
  Go4it—Children & Bereavement: A Go4it Special
  3 children discuss their experiences of bereavement with Barney Harwood and Michael Rosen.(R)
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—31/03/2008
  Lyndon Johnson signals the end to his presidency and riots break out in Japan.
13. 17:00
  PM—31/03/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—31/03/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Write Stuff—Series 11, John Grisham
  2/7James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks and Jane Thynne.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—31/03/2008
  Mabel's verdict.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—31/03/2008
  With Mark Lawson, including a review of Michael Haneke's remake of Funny Games.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—What I Think of my Husband, Episode 1
  1/5The early meetings of young Florence Dugdale and Hardy suggest a growing intimacy.
6. 20:00
  The Rise of the Lifestyle Nutritionists—Episode 2
  2/2He looks at the science behind diet and health in modern medicine.
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Korean Missionaries
  Ulli Schauen visits Korea to find out why Koreans are such fervent evangelists.
8. 21:00
  Africalab—Episode 1
  1/2Hugh Levinson asks if science can provide the key to ending under-development in Africa.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—31/03/2008
  Andrew Marr's guests include Misha Glenny, Jonathan Powell, Maggie Gee and Mark Ravenhill.
10. 21:58
  Weather—31/03/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—31/03/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Reeta Chakrabarti.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Mister Pip, Episode 1
  1/10Matilda and her classmates find their lives intertwined with Mr Dickens and the boy Pip.
13. 23:00
  Films for a New India—Episode 1
  1/2Hardeep Singh Kohli explores the world of Indian independent cinema.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—31/03/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Rachel Hooper.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—31/03/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Making of Mr Hai's Daughter, Episode 1
  1/5Syed Samsamaul Hai arrives in London in 1964.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—31/03/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—01/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.

Tuesday 1 April 2008