BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 24 February 2009

FM Schedule

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Martin Gayford - Constable in Love, Episode 1
  1/5Passion, money, art - the story of John Constable and his pursuit of the love of his life.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Mark Coffey.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/02/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  The Long View—Murder in Liverpool: Rhys Jones/Michael Burns
  The parallels between the murder of Rhys Jones in 2007 and another Liverpool child in 1883
3. 09:30
  The Prime Ministers—Series 1, Sir Robert Walpole
  1/8Sir Robert Walpole, the first and longest-serving prime minister.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Martin Gayford - Constable in Love, Episode 2
  2/5The painter and Maria Bicknell first met when he was 24 and she was 12.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Autism bill; Yasmin Alibhai-Brown on cooking
  Jane Garvey discusses issues surrounding the Autism Bill and who is responsible for care.
6. 11:00
  Colour Me White
  Aasmah Mir reports on the skin lightening industry in Britain.
7. 11:30
  There Was a Young Man from Limerick
  John Hegley celebrates the limerick and delves into its history.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours
  With Winifred Robinson. Recession and the green agenda: have your priorities changed?
2. 12:57
  Weather—24/02/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—24/02/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Robert Winston's Musical Analysis—Series 1, Ivor Gurney
  4/4The tragic case of English composer and poet Ivor Gurney, who died of TB in 1937.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—23/02/2009
  Brenda overhears.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Mole
  An amateur gardener becomes obsessed with hunting down a mole.
7. 15:00
  Home Planet—24/02/2009
  Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Walk the Blue Fields, Walk the Blue Fields
  1/4Waiting at the altar for a bride, a priest battles with memories of his own love affair.(R)
9. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—New Deal
  57/90How Franklin D Roosevelt got America working again.
10. 16:00
  The Law Show—24/02/2009
  Clive Coleman reports on legal issues behind the headlines.
11. 16:30
  A Good Read—Jenny Agutter and Adam Hart-Davis
  Kate Mosse invites Jenny Agutter and Adam Hart-Davis to discuss their favourite books.
12. 17:00
  PM—24/02/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/02/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Cabin Pressure—Series 1, Abu Dhabi
  1/6A cat, a thermostat and Bristol combine in the ups and downs of a tiny charter airline.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/02/2009
  Kenton flips.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—U2 Special
  Arts news and reviews with John Wilson, who meets all four members of U2 in Dublin.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Heartburn, Episode 2
  2/5Rachel walks out on her cheating husband Mark and goes to New York.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Zimbabwe's sanctions busters
  Grant Ferrett investigates the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Britain and Europe.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—24/02/2009
  Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Am I Normal?—Series 6, Lung function
  1/4Vivienne Parry asks what is 'normal' lung function?
9. 21:30
  The Long View—Murder in Liverpool: Rhys Jones/Michael Burns
  The parallels between the murder of Rhys Jones in 2007 and another Liverpool child in 1883
10. 21:58
  Weather—24/02/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/02/2009
  News and analysis with Ritula Shah. Including Labour MPs' passion for the Royal Mail.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The White Tiger, Episode 2
  2/10When the chance of a job as a chauffeur comes up, Balram sees a way out of poverty.
13. 23:00
  Mastering the Universe—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/4Investigating the fun that can be had, at other people's expense, through DIY.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—24/02/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/02/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Martin Gayford - Constable in Love, Episode 2
  2/5The painter and Maria Bicknell first met when he was 24 and she was 12.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/02/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/02/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/02/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Mark Coffey.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/02/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Wednesday 25 February 2009