BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 2 April 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—01/04/2008
  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 2
  2/5Mr Hai embarks upon Operation Children to make his children English.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/04/2008
  Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—02/04/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Hardeep Singh Kohli and guests.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Making of Mr Hai's Daughter, Episode 3
  3/5Mr Hai selects the right secondary school for his eldest daughter.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Bette Davis and Joan Crawford rivalry; Alcoholism in older women
  The rivalry between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. Plus, alcohol misuse among older women.
5. 11:00
  Marshall's Plan
  Allan Little recalls the postwar aid programme developed by General George Marshall.
6. 11:30
  Potting On—Something for Me
  6/6Computer or sports car? Pam and Gordon argue over how to grow old.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—02/04/2008
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Sheila McClennon.
2. 12:57
  Weather—02/04/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—02/04/2008
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Britain in a Box—Series 3, Art for Art's Sake
  5/5In 1957, the BBC launched the arts programme Monitor.(R)
5. 14:00
  The Archers—01/04/2008
  Packing a punch.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Peter Souter - Goldfish Girl
  After ten years, Joe clearly remembers everything about Ally, but she recalls nothing.
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—30/03/2008
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Peter Seabrook, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Countryman's Cooking, Of Poultry and Poison
  3/5Willie realises that the jolly, bucolic animal-loving Farmer Giles is a myth.
9. 15:45
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—Retail
  8/10The history of shopping for the home from colonial imports to passions for European design
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Cities and Ethnicities
  Laurie Taylor asks if identifying cities rather than nations can help racial integration.
11. 16:30
  Case Notes—Thyroid
  Dr Mark Porter looks at problems that occur with abnormal activity of the thyroid gland.
12. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—2nd April 1968
  Snow covers Britain and two bombs placed by the Baader-Meinhof group explode in Frankfurt.
13. 17:00
  PM—02/04/2008
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/04/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Look Away Now—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6With Laurence Howarth, Richie Webb, Dave Lamb, Mark Evans, Katherine Jakeways and guests.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/04/2008
  Bad news from Bournemouth.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/04/2008
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—What I Think of my Husband, Episode 3
  3/5Florence finds herself increasingly uncomfortable in the Hardy household.
6. 20:00
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 1, Episode 1
  Mariella Frostrup hosts a debate about parenting with families, experts and policy-makers.
7. 20:45
  Who Owns Adam Smith?
  Which party can claim to represent the legacy of the famous Scottish economist?
8. 21:00
  World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations—01/04/2008
  A team of wildlife specialists are joined by zoologists and conservationists.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—02/04/2008
  Lively and diverse conversation with Hardeep Singh Kohli and guests.
10. 21:58
  Weather—02/04/2008
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/04/2008
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Mister Pip, Episode 3
  3/10The children seek refuge in the imaginary world of Mr Dickens.
13. 23:00
  Poets' Tree—Episode 1
  1/4Poetry classics and an unusual person trying to write poetry for the first time.
14. 23:15
  Dr Pfeffer's Lonely Hearts Club—Music and Humour
  1/4A journey through the Lonely Hearts Club leads to an encounter with Dr Pfeffer.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/04/2008
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  News and Weather—02/04/2008
  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 3
  3/5Mr Hai selects the right secondary school for his eldest daughter.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/04/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/04/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/04/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/04/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.

Thursday 3 April 2008