BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 22 March 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Lent Talks—Does God Make Mistakes?
  Sister Frances Dominica reflects on her experiences alongside children and their families.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—22/03/2009
  The sound of bells from St Eadburgha in Ebrington, Gloucestershire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Sir Liam Donaldson
  Claire Bolderson profiles Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer of England.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—22/03/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Mothering Sunday
  Madeleine Bunting explores the delights, dilemmas and dangers of modern parenting.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—22/03/2009
  Chris Impey visits pig farmer and restaurant owner Sally Jackson in north Lincolnshire.
4. 06:57
  Weather—22/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—22/03/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—22/03/2009
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Foundation UK
  Stephen Fry appeals on behalf of Rainforest Foundation UK.
8. 07:58
  Weather—22/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—22/03/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Journey into Touching
  A service for Mothering Sunday from St Alphege Church, Solihull, led by Rev Tim Pilkington
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—20/03/2009
  A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—22/03/2009
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—22/03/2009
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Athene Donald
  Kirsty Young's castaway is scientist Athene Donald.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 54, Episode 12
  12/12Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Chris Neill, Tony Hawks and Justin Moorhouse.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Restaurants and Recession
  Sheila Dillon examines how the current recession is changing the restaurant business.
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—22/03/2009
  A look at events around the world with Brian Hanrahan.
5. 13:30
  It's About Time
  Comedian Dave Cohen consults the experts to find a "work life balance".(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—20/03/2009
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Bob Flowerdew and Matthew Biggs.
7. 14:45
  Ankle High History—Episode 1
  1/4Mark Stephen explores Scotland's lost archaeological history.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—LG Gibbon - Sunset Song, Episode 2
  2/2After her father's death, Chris is determined to stay and work the farm alone if need be.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Maggie Gee, and Los Angeles sleuth Philip Marlowe
  Mariella Frostrup talks to Maggie Gee about her novel My Driver.
10. 16:30
  Lost Voices—Series 1, Harry Fainlight: Soul on Fire
  1/4A meeting with the 1960s Beat poets changed young poet Harry Fainlight's life forever.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—The crisis in town hall finances
  Allan Urry reports on a crisis in town hall finances.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Sir Liam Donaldson
  Claire Bolderson profiles Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer of England.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—22/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—22/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—22/03/2009
  Mark Lawson introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/03/2009
  Brenda can't bear it.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—22/03/2009
  Children's magazine as Barney Harwood presents a show packed with lively debate and guests
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Portraits of East Anglia, Man in the Water
  1/5By Rose Tremain. Jenny has seen a man in the water, but her father cannot find anybody.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—20/03/2009
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—20/03/2009
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—21/03/2009
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Rainforest Foundation UK
  Stephen Fry appeals on behalf of Rainforest Foundation UK.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—The Financial Tsunami
  Ngaire Woods on how the financial crisis is affecting people in developing countries.
11. 21:58
  Weather—22/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—22/03/2009
  Including The Prime Ministers.
13. 23:02
  The Film Programme—20/03/2009
  Francine Stock talks to Michael Sheen about playing Brian Clough in The Damned United.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Mothering Sunday
  Madeleine Bunting explores the delights, dilemmas and dangers of modern parenting.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Rugby - Magic
  Laurie Taylor re-appraises Rugby with Tony Collins and Dr Dominic Malcolm.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—22/03/2009
  The sound of bells from St Eadburgha in Ebrington, Gloucestershire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—23/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 23 March 2009