BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 29 March 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Lent Talks—The Eyes of God
  Professor George Pattison reflects on the benefits of God's absence.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 02:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—29/03/2009
  The sound of bells from Tewkesbury Abbey.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Richard Holbrooke
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the American diplomat Richard Holbrooke.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—29/03/2009
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Feast and Famine
  Writer and broadcaster Irma Kurts reflects on the human obsession with food.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Village Pigs
  Adam Henson visits the Marton Pig Club, which is raising 10 Berkshire pigs for meat.
4. 06:57
  Weather—29/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—29/03/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—29/03/2009
  Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—YoungMinds
  Tanya Byron appeals on behalf of YoungMinds.
8. 07:58
  Weather—29/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—29/03/2009
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Journey into Taste
  A service from Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, led by Rev Lindsey Sanderson.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—The Speeding Judge
  Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—29/03/2009
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—29/03/2009
  The week's events in Ambridge.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Sebastian Faulks
  Kirsty Young invites writer Sebastian Faulks to choose eight records.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 3, Episode 1
  1/6David Mitchell chairs. With Lucy Porter, Chris Addison, Clive Anderson and Graeme Garden.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Omega 6
  Sheila Dillon finds out how Omega 6 has come to dominate the Western diet.
3. 12:57
  Weather—29/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—29/03/2009
  A look at events around the world.
5. 13:30
  Gangs, Guns and Families
  Professor Jon Silverman takes a mother back to the notorious London estate she grew up on.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—27/03/2009
  Eric Robson chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and Pippa Greenwood.
7. 14:45
  Ankle High History—Mull
  2/4Mark hears stories from a time when mountains and glens were full of whisky smugglers.
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—Something Fresh, Episode 1
  1/2Two imposters infiltrate Blandings Castle, intent on recovering a valuable scarab.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Tom Rob Smith and Donna Leon
  Mariella Frostrup's guests include thriller writer Tom Rob Smith.
10. 16:30
  Lost Voices—Series 1, Rosemary Tonks: The Poet Who Vanished
  2/4Rosemary Tonks published two slim volumes of poetry before disappearing from public life.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Torturers in the UK
  Fran Abrams asks if Britain has become a haven for torturers.
12. 17:40
  Profile—Richard Holbrooke
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the American diplomat Richard Holbrooke.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—29/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—29/03/2009
  Peter Curran introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/03/2009
  The man with the plan.
4. 19:15
  Go4it—29/03/2009
  Barney Harwood is given a tour of the A Grand Day Out exhibition at the Science Museum.
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—Portraits of East Anglia, Teeny Weeny Little World
  2/5By DJ Taylor. A recently appointed headmaster is making his mark with many changes.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—27/03/2009
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—27/03/2009
  Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—28/03/2009
  Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—YoungMinds
  Tanya Byron appeals on behalf of YoungMinds.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Obama's Pentagon
  Mark Urban asks if the Obama presidency will see substantial reform at the Pentagon.
11. 21:58
  Weather—29/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
12. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—29/03/2009
  Including The Prime Ministers.
13. 23:02
  The Film Programme—27/03/2009
  Francine Stock talks to Colin Firth about his new film, Genova.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Feast and Famine
  Writer and broadcaster Irma Kurts reflects on the human obsession with food.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/03/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Politics of Climate Change - New Capitalism?
  Laurie investigates the politics of climate change & whether there is now a new capitalism
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—29/03/2009
  The sound of bells from Tewkesbury Abbey.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/03/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/03/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/03/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/03/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Leslie Griffiths.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/03/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
10. 05:57
  Weather—30/03/2009
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 06:00
  Today—30/03/2009
  With James Naughtie and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Monday 30 March 2009