BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 2 March 2009

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Impact of Recession on Health Inequalities - Youth Culture
  Laurie Taylor discusses the personal psychological consequences of recession unemployment.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—01/03/2009
  The sound of bells from St Mary's in Ilmington.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—02/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/03/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—02/03/2009
  Andrew Marr's guests include playwright Enda Walsh and writer Linda Grant.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Decisive Moment, Episode 1
  1/5How our decisions are a finely-tuned blend of feeling and reason.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Angela Gheorghiu; Fiona Millar
  Soprano Angela Gheorghiu on her life and work. Plus, Fiona Millar on the Blair years.
5. 11:00
  Straight to the Top
  Liz Barclay investigates whether leading fashion brands can beat the credit crunch.
6. 11:30
  The Yellowplush Papers—My Novel
  4/5A fashionable society novelist inspires Charles to undertake an ambitious enterprise.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—02/03/2009
  With Peter White. How the alcohol content of drinks dictates their labelling.
2. 12:57
  Weather—02/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—02/03/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Quote... Unquote—02/03/2009
  Nigel Rees chairs. With Catherine Bennett, Michael Dobbs, Sir Antony Jay and John Lahr.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—01/03/2009
  Moody Matt.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A City Killing
  A hard look at some of the men and women who launched, then sank, a thousand hedge funds.
7. 15:00
  Archive on 4—A Strong Song Tows Us - Another History of English Poetry
  Lee Hall discovers an alternative poetry tradition as the preserve of ordinary people.
8. 15:45
  My Alter Ego—Ignatius Sancho
  1/5Jazz musician Soweto Kinch tells the story of black 18th-Century composer Ignatius Sancho.
9. 16:00
  The Food Programme—Venison
  Sheila Dillon finds out what happens to all the venison that is being produced in the UK.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—02/03/2009
  Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
11. 17:00
  PM—02/03/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/03/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 54, Episode 10
  10/12Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Jack Dee and Josie Lawrence.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/03/2009
  Not what Brian was expecting.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/03/2009
  With Mark Lawson. Giles Waterfield discusses Constable's lesser-known work.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Death of Grass, Episode 1
  1/5It is 1956 and a virus has wiped out the crops of South East Asia, causing a famine.
6. 20:00
  Snow in Libya—Episode 1
  1/2Broadcaster Peter Snow returns to scenes of his post-war childhood in Libya.(R)
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—28/02/2009
  Evan Davis presents the business magazine and debates the merits of hedge funds.
8. 21:00
  Islam and Science—Episode 3
  3/3The Islamic world is witnessing a trend for seeking 'scientific miracles' in the Qur'an.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—02/03/2009
  Andrew Marr's guests include playwright Enda Walsh and writer Linda Grant.
10. 21:58
  Weather—02/03/2009
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/03/2009
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The White Tiger, Episode 6
  6/10A road accident leaves Balram taking the blame for Pinky Madam's drunkenness.
13. 23:00
  Off the Page—Meeting a Star
  Dominic Arkwright chairs a discussion on stardom and our reaction to fame.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/03/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Decisive Moment, Episode 1
  1/5How our decisions are a finely-tuned blend of feeling and reason.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Tuesday 3 March 2009