BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 11 October 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Chocolate and Cuckoo Clocks: The Essential Alan Coren, Episode 5
  5/5Read by John Sessions. 2000s: Radio Fun; I Blame The Dealers; The Long Goodbye.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/10/2008
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/10/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Commissioner Betty Matear.
8. 05:45
  iPM—11/10/2008
  Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—11/10/2008
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—11/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—11/10/2008
  Elinor Goodman explores the horse stables at Lambourn in Berkshire.
4. 06:35
  Farming Today This Week—11/10/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
5. 06:57
  Weather—11/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—11/10/2008
  Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—11/10/2008
  Peter Curran is joined by Nick Baker, with poetry from Kate Fox.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Remote Places - Angling
  John McCarthy hears different fishing experiences in the UK and further afield.
9. 10:30
  Baghdad Headbangers
  The story of Iraq's most celebrated heavy metal band, Acrassicauda.
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—11/10/2008
  A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Jackie Ashley.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—11/10/2008
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—11/10/2008
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
2. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 66, Episode 3
  3/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With guests Francis Wheen, Carrie Quinlan, Mark Steel, Jeremy Hardy.
3. 12:57
  Weather—11/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News Headlines—11/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—10/10/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a 60th anniversary edition of the topical debate from Winchester.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—11/10/2008
  Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions?
7. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Conclave
  Opposing factions within the Vatican meet to elect the successor to Pope John Paul I.
8. 15:30
  Soul Music—Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor
  How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music.
9. 16:00
  Weekend Woman's Hour—11/10/2008
  Highlights of the week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
10. 17:00
  PM—11/10/2008
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus sports headlines. With Chris Ledgard.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—11/10/2008
  Evan Davis talks with entrepreneurs and business leaders about the issues that matter.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—11/10/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—11/10/2008
  Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Lord Triesman
  Rob Bonnet profiles Lord David Triesman, Chairman of the Football Association.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—11/10/2008
  Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
5. 20:00
  The Archive Hour—The Palace and the Beeb
  David Cannadine traces 75 years of the BBC's relationship with the Royal Family.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—The Experiences of an Irish RM, Episode 1
  1/2The affable Major Sinclair Yeates is appointed Resident Magistrate in 1890s Ireland.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—11/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—08/10/2008
  Claire Fox, Kenan Malik, Matthew Taylor and Will Self cross-examine witnesses.
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—06/10/2008
  The second heat features four contestants from the London area.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—05/10/2008
  Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/10/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—More Tales from Westminster, A Simple Matter of Trust
  5/5The ups and downs of an office romance at No 10.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/10/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/10/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/10/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—12/10/2008
  The sound of bells from St Peter's Church, South Petherton in Somerset.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Lord Triesman
  Rob Bonnet profiles Lord David Triesman, Chairman of the Football Association.

Sunday 12 October 2008