BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 23 August 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Corvus: A Life with Birds, Episode 5
  5/5Much to her amazement, Esther hears herself mimicked with disturbing accuracy.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
8. 05:45
  Big Fish, Small Ponds—Nevern and the Showgirl
  5/5A village pub in Pembrokeshire boasts a remarkable former landlady.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—23/08/2008
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—23/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—23/08/2008
  Helen Mark visits Exmoor, where local farmers and businesses are saving rare butterflies.
4. 06:35
  Farming Today This Week—23/08/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.
5. 06:57
  Weather—23/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—23/08/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—23/08/2008
  Presenter Richard Coles is joined by Penny Smith. Featured poet is Elvis McGonagall.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Georgia - Lucy Hawking
  Sandi Toksvig discusses the appeal of Georgia with John Bell and Peter Nasmyth.
9. 10:30
  The Man Who Was Bojangles
  Kwame Kwei-Armah unravels the myths behind tap dancer Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson.
10. 11:00
  Beyond Westminster—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/12Elinor Goodman discovers how well bottom-up politics works and what lessons can be drawn.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—23/08/2008
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—23/08/2008
  Paul Lewis examines the consequences of a prolonged credit squeeze.
2. 12:30
  Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 4, Episode 2
  2/6A master chef and his cooks whip up a frenzy of topical comedy.
3. 12:57
  Weather—23/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News Headlines—23/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—22/08/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Billericay, Essex.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—23/08/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions?
7. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Little Nell
  Simon Gray's play is inspired by Claire Tomalin's book The Invisible Woman.(R)
8. 16:00
  Weekend Woman's Hour—23/08/2008
  Gardener Beth Chatto, Last Letters to Loved Ones, pregnorexia, the joy of singing.
9. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—23rd August 1968
  Czechoslovak workers strike in protest against the Soviet invasion.
10. 17:00
  PM—23/08/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus sports headlines. With Ritula Shah.
11. 17:30
  iPM—23/08/2008
  Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—23/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/08/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—23/08/2008
  Clive Anderson is joined by Marc Warren, Alex Fynn and Andy Hamilton.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Jon Stewart
  Chris Bowlby looks at Jon Stewart, who has brought satire to the centre of US politics.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—23/08/2008
  Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—With God on Our Side
  Richard Holloway explores what happens to faith when one's life is on the line.
6. 21:00
  The Black Sheep by Honoré de Balzac—1. Reckless
  1/2After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, Philippe Bridau becomes a reckless gambler.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—23/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Should an 18-month-old baby be tested for a genetic condition which he could develop?
9. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—2008, Episode 9
  Scotland take on Northern Ireland. Tom Sutcliffe chairs.
10. 23:30
  Retracing Elmet
  The story of artist Donald Crossley's quest for the truth in his own life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Confessions of a Failed Grown-Up, Episode 3
  3/5Stephanie reflects on how the death of her father propelled her into accountancy.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—24/08/2008
  The sound of bells from St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Jon Stewart
  Chris Bowlby looks at Jon Stewart, who has brought satire to the centre of US politics.

Sunday 24 August 2008