BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 7 February 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Last Supper, Episode 5
  5/5The family explore Rome's artistic heritage, as their trip draws to an end.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/02/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Andrea Rea.
8. 05:45
  iPM—07/02/2009
  The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—07/02/2009
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—07/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—Portland Quarry
  Helen Mark finds out why some Isle of Portland locals want quarrying to stop.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today This Week—07/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
5. 06:57
  Weather—07/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—07/02/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—07/02/2009
  Clare Balding is joined by former cricketer and writer Ed Smith.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Belize - Old Touring Guides
  David Heathcote takes John McCarthy for a tour of Britain using old travel guides.
9. 10:30
  And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 2, Shakespeare in Love
  2/4How the comedy won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress.
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—07/02/2009
  A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Peter Riddell.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—07/02/2009
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—07/02/2009
  Low interest rates, biometrics in banking and a crackdown on 'sale and rent back' firms.
2. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 67, Episode 5
  5/8Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Jeremy Hardy, Chris Addison, Andy Hamilton and Phill Jupitus.
3. 12:57
  Weather—07/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News—07/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—06/02/2009
  The panel includes Ann Widdecombe, John Sergeant, Greg Dyke and Chuka Umunna.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—07/02/2009
  Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions?
7. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—On the Ceiling
  By Nigel Planer. Two fresco plasterers in the Sistine Chapel wait for Michelangelo.
8. 15:30
  Robert Winston's Musical Analysis—Series 1, Schumann
  1/4Robert hears how Schumann may have suffered from bipolar disorder.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Sharon Shoesmith
  Sharon Shoesmith talks about the Baby P case, her refusal to resign and being vilified.
10. 17:00
  PM—07/02/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn, plus sports headlines.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—07/02/2009
  Evan Davis and his business guests talk about government intervention.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—07/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—07/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—07/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—07/02/2009
  Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Greg Stemm
  Stephen Sackur profiles Greg Stemm, the American behind the exploration of HMS Victory.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Lily Allen's It’s Not Me, It’s You, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Spring Awakening
  Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the new rock musical Spring Awakening.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Book Burners
  Reflections on the fatwa that was issued against Salman Rushdie in 1989.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—The Invasion - Arab Chronicles of the First Crusade, Episode 1
  1/2Small-time merchant Firuz's life is changed when his land is invaded.
7. 22:00
  Weather—07/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—04/02/2009
  With Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik, Michael Portillo and Melanie Phillips.
9. 23:00
  Quote... Unquote—02/02/2009
  Nigel Rees chairs, with Celia Walden, Katherine Whitehorn, Richard Coles and Simon Singh.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—01/02/2009
  Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Be Prepared, The Dog Watch
  2/5By Candia McWilliam. A couple tipsily celebrate their wedding anniversary.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—08/02/2009
  The sound of bells from Selby Abbey in Yorkshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Greg Stemm
  Stephen Sackur profiles Greg Stemm, the American behind the exploration of HMS Victory.

Sunday 8 February 2009