BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 27 July 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/07/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God and Other Stories by Etgar Keret, Breaking the Pig and Glittery Eyes
  4/5Stories by Etgar Keret, in which the hopes and fears of childhood unite.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/07/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/07/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—27/07/2008
  The sound of church bells from St George's, Benenden.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Susan Rice
  Mishal Husain looks at Susan Rice, a rising star in Barack Obama's inner circle.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—27/07/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Nor Any Drop
  Madeleine Bunting explores our relationship with water - practical, cultural and spiritual
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—27/07/2008
  Caz Graham visits a farmer who is re-creating rare breeds of animals.
4. 06:57
  Weather—27/07/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—27/07/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—27/07/2008
  Jane Little and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Theodora Children's Trust
  Barbara Windsor appeals on behalf of the Theodora Children's Trust.
8. 07:58
  Weather—27/07/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—27/07/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—27/07/2008
  The Archbishop of Canterbury is the preacher at this special service.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—25/07/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof Lisa Jardine.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—27/07/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—27/07/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Antonia Fraser
  Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Lady Antonia Fraser.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—21/07/2008
  Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Jeremy Hardy.(R)
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—English Sparkling Wine
  Andrew Jefford investigates the growing popularity and quality of English sparkling wine.
3. 12:57
  Weather—27/07/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—27/07/2008
  A look at current events.
5. 13:30
  Children of the Olympic Bid—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/3Competitive swimmers in the capital badly need more access to pools.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—27/07/2008
  Eric Robson chairs. With Bunny Guinness, Matthew Biggs and John Cushnie.
7. 14:45
  Lights, Camera, Landscape—Series 2, The Yorkshire Dales
  5/5The Yorkshire Dales have starred on both small and big screen in a range of productions.(R)
8. 15:00
  Portrait of a Lady—Truth
  3/3Isabel has been married for three years, but she is about to discover a startling truth.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Deirdre Madden, John Healy, and Art in books
  Mariella Frostrup talks to the Irish novelist Deidre Madden.
10. 16:30
  Poetry and the Russian Soul—And Poetry Awakens in Me
  1/2Pushkin remains the archetype of the brilliant but doomed poet searching for the truth.
11. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—27th July 1968
  Preliminary peace talks between Nigeria and breakaway Biafra end inconclusively.
12. 17:00
  How Crime Took on the World—Episode 1
  1/2Misha Glenny meets members of a marijuana smugling syndicate in British Columbia.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Susan Rice
  Mishal Husain looks at Susan Rice, a rising star in Barack Obama's inner circle.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—27/07/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/07/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—27/07/2008
  Carolyn Quinn presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/07/2008
  Oliver is adamant.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—27/07/2008
  Barney Harwood meets Emily Gravett, author of Little Mouse's Big Book of Fears.
5. 19:45
  Shorts—Series 7, A Breath of Air
  4/4By Fiona Thackeray. An inmate finds unexpected refuge from prison life.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—25/07/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—25/07/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Face the Facts—Bye Buy-to-Let
  John reports on a property club which now stands accused of selling over-valued properties
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Theodora Children's Trust
  Barbara Windsor appeals on behalf of the Theodora Children's Trust.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Bad Elections
  Zareer Masani considers the relationship between voting and other democratic rights.
11. 21:58
  Weather—27/07/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—27/07/2008
  Including Bowing out Gracefully: The Brandreth Rules for Standing Down.
13. 23:00
  1968 Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 27th July 1968
  Jane Asher announces that she has split from Paul McCartney.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Nor Any Drop
  Madeleine Bunting explores our relationship with water - practical, cultural and spiritual
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/07/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Bad Medicine - Heritage Miners
  Laurie Taylor reappraises the history of medicine with David Wootton and David Armstrong.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—27/07/2008
  The sound of church bells from St George's, Benenden.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/07/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/07/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/07/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/07/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Patrick Thomas.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/07/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
10. 05:57
  Weather—28/07/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 28 July 2008