BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 24 August 2008

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—24/08/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—East/West
  Jonathan Charles reflects on whether travel really does broaden the mind.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Isle of Man: Hen Harrier
  Lionel Kelleway seeks out the bird of prey with sulphur yellow legs and finds a nest.
4. 06:57
  Weather—24/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—24/08/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—24/08/2008
  Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Living Paintings Trust
  Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Living Paintings Trust.
8. 07:58
  Weather—24/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—24/08/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Making a Difference Together
  Rev Myra Blyth celebrates the 60th anniversary of the World Council of Churches.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—22/08/2008
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—24/08/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—24/08/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  The Reunion—Transglobe Expedition
  Sue MacGregor reunites five people who were involved in a truly epic expedition.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 53, Episode 4
  4/10Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Pears
  Sophie Grigson presents the food magazine. She explains why pears are the perfect fruit.
3. 12:57
  Weather—24/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—24/08/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  The Frost Collection—Series 1, War and Peace
  3/3Guests include Max Hastings and Charles Kennedy.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—24/08/2008
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew.
7. 14:45
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home—DIY
  4/10How marriage became a means of coping with skill shortages in designing post-war homes.(R)
8. 15:00
  The Black Sheep by Honoré de Balzac—2. Destitute
  2/2Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Philippa Gregory, Love Letters, Max Blecher, and Graphic Novels
  Muriel Gray talks to novelist Philippa Gregory about her new book The Other Queen.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Extra—Coward, the Poet
  Friends and fans discuss a selection of Noel Coward's poems.
11. 16:56
  1968 Day by Day—24th August 1968
  Concern grows over the whereabouts of Czechoslovak leader Alexander Dubcek.
12. 17:00
  The Hidden Crime of Hate
  Geoff Adams-Spink looks at hate crimes against the disabled.
13. 17:40
  Profile—Jon Stewart
  Chris Bowlby looks at Jon Stewart, who has brought satire to the centre of US politics.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—24/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/08/2008
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—24/08/2008
  Liz Barclay presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/08/2008
  Tom has a plan.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—24/08/2008
  Barney Harwood meets a couple of wizards who teach him some magic spells.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Birds and Beasts, Wayland Smith
  4/5In this retelling of the fable, Wayland encounters a mysterious swan-woman.(R)
6. 20:00
  For One Night Only—Series 3, At the Drop of a Hat
  Michael Flanders and Donald Swann's satirical revue closed on 2 May 1959.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—22/08/2008
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Face the Facts—Aid College
  John investigates the college which claims to train people in international development.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Living Paintings Trust
  Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Living Paintings Trust.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Trust Me, I'm a Patient
  Consumer-driven health care is a hot political issue. Michael Blastland investigates.
11. 21:58
  Weather—24/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—24/08/2008
  Including The Condensed History of Political Parties.
13. 23:00
  1968 Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 24th August 1968
  Soviet troops begin their invasion of Czechoslovakia.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—East/West
  Jonathan Charles reflects on whether travel really does broaden the mind.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/08/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Imagination and the Suburbs
  Laurie Taylor talks to writer Iain Sinclair and sociologists Paul Barker and Nick Hubble.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—24/08/2008
  The sound of bells from St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/08/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/08/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/08/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/08/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/08/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, with Clare Phillips.
10. 05:57
  Weather—25/08/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 25 August 2008