BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 6 February 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/02/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—A Friend of the Family, Just One of the Girls
  2/3By Chrissie Gittins. Rich and Dan are united closely by the death of Dan's wife Milly.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/02/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/02/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—06/02/2011
  The bells of St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Craig Oliver
  An insight into Craig Oliver, newly appointed Government Director of Communications.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—06/02/2011
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Blunt Speaking
  Alastair Campbell tells Mark Tully his blunt speaking reputation isn't entirely accurate.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Arctic charr
  On England's largest lake, Lionel Kelleway encounters a very rare fish, the Arctic charr.
4. 06:57
  Weather—06/02/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—06/02/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—06/02/2011
  Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Peace Brigades International
  Julie Christie presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Brigades International.
8. 07:57
  Weather—06/02/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—06/02/2011
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Journeys on the edge of faith
  The Salvation Army International Staff Songsters live from the Salvation Army in Staines.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—In Praise of the Nanny State
  Alain de Botton reflects on why freedom has become our ultimate political ideal.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—06/02/2011
  News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—06/02/2011
  Helen makes an announcement and Kenton's on his best behaviour.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Howard Jacobson
  Writer and Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson joins Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 54, Episode 6
  6/6Fifty-fourth series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Cooking in Schools
  Sheila Dillon looks at the future of cooking and food preparation in the school curriculum
3. 12:57
  Weather—06/02/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—06/02/2011
  The latest news with in-depth analysis.
5. 13:30
  Celebrity Activists
  Greta Scacchi explores celebrity activism: is it good, bad, or perhaps just inevitable?
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Lavenham, Suffolk
  Peter Gibbs chairs this Q&A from the scenic village of Lavenham, Suffolk.
7. 14:45
  The Completists—Episode 3
  3/5Ian Marchant meets five 'completists' driven by the need to tick off the entire collection
8. 15:00
  Classic Serial—The Moonstone, Episode 3
  3/4Sgt Cuff has failed to find either the thief or the Moonstone as the story moves to London
9. 16:00
  Bookclub—Tim Butcher
  James Naughtie talks to Tim Butcher about his bestselling book Blood River.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—06/02/2011
  Roger McGough introduces requests for poems that explore the myth of Orpheus in Hades.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Tolerating the Intolerant?
  Is religious intolerance growing among Britain's ethnic minorities?
12. 17:40
  Profile—Craig Oliver
  An insight into Craig Oliver, newly appointed Government Director of Communications.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—06/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—06/02/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/02/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—06/02/2011
  Sheila McClennon makes her selection from the week's radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/02/2011
  Family comes first for Ruth.
4. 19:15
  Americana—06/02/2011
  Presidential Doctrine: a thing of the past, or a must-have for President Obama?
5. 19:45
  Afternoon Reading—The First Person, The First Person
  3/3A romanticising couple rehearse possible future scenarios for their life together.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—04/02/2011
  Head of the World Service on massive cuts to the network. Presented by Roger Bolton.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—04/02/2011
  Matthew Bannister on Penny Feiwel, Dame Margaret Price, David Kato, and Malcolm Lyell.
8. 21:00
  How Did We Get Here...? Egypt
  Stephen Sackur uncovers the history behind the upheavals in Egypt.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Peace Brigades International
  Julie Christie presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Brigades International.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Radical Economics: Yo Hayek!
  Why free market Austrian economics have inspired a rap video and attracted new fans.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—06/02/2011
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 38
  Mehdi Hasan takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—04/02/2011
  Francine Stock talks to Helen Mirren about a new version of Brighton Rock, set in the '60s
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Blunt Speaking
  Alastair Campbell tells Mark Tully his blunt speaking reputation isn't entirely accurate.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/02/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—02/02/2011
  The growth in second home ownership and the cult of the bike.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—06/02/2011
  The bells of St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/02/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/02/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/02/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/02/2011
  As lamb prices soar, Charlotte Smith hears the first breaths of a new-born lamb.
10. 05:57
  Weather—07/02/2011
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 7 February 2011