BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 23 November 2008

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  The Late Story—Back Chat, Jack's Back
  1/5By William Boyd. Jack puts his back out lugging a case, but his wife is a bigger concern.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—23/11/2008
  The sound of bells from St John the Baptist, Loughton.
8. 05:45
  Historians in the Tent of the General—Episode 2
  2/2Andrew talks to Dr Henry Kissinger about his relationship with various US presidents.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—23/11/2008
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Money Worries
  Mark Tully explores the complexities of our relationship with money.
3. 06:35
  Living World—The Late Arrivals
  Lionel Kelleway travels to Lulworth Cove to see the small bands of Red Admiral butterflies
4. 06:57
  Weather—23/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—23/11/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—23/11/2008
  Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
  Martin Clunes appeals on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
8. 07:58
  Weather—23/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—23/11/2008
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—23/11/2008
  A service from St John's College Chapel, Durham, on the Feast of Christ the King.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Bad Language
  Clive James turns his attention to swearing.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—23/11/2008
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—23/11/2008
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Janet Street-Porter
  Kirsty Young's castaway is broadcaster and journalist Janet Street-Porter.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 3, Photographer
  1/4With no ability whatsoever, can the surreal comedian take the perfect calendar photo?
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Pies and PDOs
  The series investigating the world of food and the stories behind what we eat.
3. 12:57
  Weather—23/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—23/11/2008
  A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
5. 13:30
  QE2: Portrait of an Ocean Liner
  Tribute to the QE2, the most famous of the Cunard liners, which was retired to Dubai.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—23/11/2008
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and Tracy Wilson.
7. 14:45
  Wars of The Roses—Episode 2
  2/4Wesley asks the RHS Britain in Bloom judges what they are looking for.
8. 15:00
  The Good Soldier Svejk by Jaroslav Hasek—2. Firing Line
  2/2Svejk and Lukas have been sent to the Front in disgrace.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Will Self on Burroughs, Bluebeard, and Science Fiction Reading Clinic
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Will Self about the work of William Burroughs.
10. 16:30
  Adventures in Poetry—Series 9, The Listeners
  1/4Peggy examines its enduring appeal of de la Mare's poem.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—18/11/2008
  Amardeep Bassey investigates the funding of projects to reduce Islamic extremism in the UK
12. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 5, The Gulf
  6/8The writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—23/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—23/11/2008
  John Waite introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/11/2008
  Bump in the night.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—23/11/2008
  Kirsten O'Brien and a group of schoolchildren explore children's games through the ages.
5. 19:45
  Defining Moments—Series 1, Hair
  3/5By Karen Gillece. Discovering hair loss can be traumatic for a woman hosting an event.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—21/11/2008
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—21/11/2008
  John Wilson presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—22/11/2008
  With Paul Lewis. How car insurance premiums could rise for all.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
  Martin Clunes appeals on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—World Cities, Urban Nightmares?
  Mukul Devichand examines the megacities of the developing world.
11. 21:58
  Weather—23/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—23/11/2008
  Including Received Wisdom.
13. 23:00
  The Learning Curve—17/11/2008
  Libby Purves hosts a discussion on education with a panel of education experts.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Money Worries
  Mark Tully explores the complexities of our relationship with money.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/11/2008
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Male Immaturity - Female Political Prisoners
  Laurie Taylor explores the contention that men might be failing to grow up.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—23/11/2008
  The sound of bells from St John the Baptist, Loughton.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/11/2008
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/11/2008
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/11/2008
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/11/2008
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Stephen Shipley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/11/2008
  News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—24/11/2008
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

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