BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 4 February 2009

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Last Supper, Episode 2
  2/5Rachel and her family visit Tuscany and Umbria, on the trail of Piero della Francesca.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Prebendary Edward Mason.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—04/02/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—04/02/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Last Supper, Episode 3
  3/5The family visit Assisi, where they become acquainted with the life of St Francis.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Juliet Stevenson; Cannabis; Lady Jane Grey
  Actor Juliet Stevenson interviewed, plus the impact of the reclassification of cannabis.
5. 11:00
  God and the Movies
  How film studios are placing Christian themes at the heart of blockbusters.
6. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Charley Ant
  5/6Arthur needs some costume help before gatecrashing an audition for Charley's Aunt.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—04/02/2009
  With Winifred Robinson. Are railway level crossings inherently unsafe?
2. 12:57
  Weather—04/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—04/02/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—04/02/2009
  Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—03/02/2009
  Dirty stop-out.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Alexis Zegerman - Deja Vu
  The tale of a love affair between a London woman and a French Algerian man.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—04/02/2009
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on borrowing and debt.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Three Stories by Haruki Murakami, The Year of Spaghetti
  2/3A man reminisces about his gastronomic obsession. Read by Jack Davenport.
9. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—The Cities - America's Pride and Shame
  43/90The cities illustrate both sides of America: wealth side by side with slum poverty.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Renaissance Dance - Working Class Liverpool
  Laurie Taylor explores the obsession with dancing in the Renaissance with Margret McGowan.
11. 16:30
  Case Notes—Heart Attacks
  Dr Mark Porter examines emergency procedures for heart attacks.
12. 17:00
  PM—04/02/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/02/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 2, Barry Cryer
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites comedian Barry Cryer to try new experiences.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—04/02/2009
  Neil pulls out.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—04/02/2009
  Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including an interview with Tom Perrotta.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alexandre Dumas - The Lady of the Camellias, Episode 3
  3/5Armand is unable to stand Marguerite being with other men, and takes rash action.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—04/02/2009
  With Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik, Michael Portillo and Melanie Phillips.
7. 20:45
  The Few—Episode 2
  2/2Andrew Keen uncovers the new elites of the digital age.
8. 21:00
  State of Mind—Which Way Now?
  5/5Claudia meets leading experts to discuss their views of the future.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—04/02/2009
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
10. 21:58
  Weather—04/02/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—04/02/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Episode 8
  8/10Having heard of the execution of Elizabeth McKenna, Amelia and Dawsey visit Remy Giraud.
13. 23:00
  Nick Mohammed in Quarters—Episode 3
  3/4A wayward travel agent. Nick's fast-paced comedy sketches.
14. 23:15
  The Correspondent—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Series of bittersweet comic monologues, performed by Tom Allen.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—04/02/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Last Supper, Episode 3
  3/5The family visit Assisi, where they become acquainted with the life of St Francis.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Prebendary Edward Mason.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—05/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Thursday 5 February 2009