BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 23 February 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/02/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 2
  2/5On the ever rockier ascent of Kailas, the author enlists the help of Dhabu and his horses.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/02/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/02/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Sharon Grenham-Toze
  With the Reverend Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/02/2011
  Presented by Anna Hill. The search for super-wheats to save the world.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/02/2011
  Debating the international response to Libya, divorce mediation and sporting heroism.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—23/02/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Izzeldin Abuelaish.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 3
  3/5On his climb, the writer strides forth into majestic desolation.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—23/02/2011
  Jenni Murray is joined by Spooks and Outcast star Hermione Norris.
5. 10:45
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 18
  18/20Ash's increasing sense of his own difference drives him to make a move.
6. 11:00
  In Living Memory—Series 13, Episode 2
  2/4Chris Ledgard visits New York to explore the origins of zero tolerance policing.
7. 11:30
  Ballylenon—Series 8, Crime Fiction
  5/6A writer from London finds the local denizens ideal for a salacious work of fiction.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—23/02/2011
  Consumer news with Winifred Robinson. North Yorkshire locals want to run bus services.
2. 12:57
  Weather—23/02/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—23/02/2011
  Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—23/02/2011
  Mark Damazer on the BBC Trust, and Alex Thomson (Channel 4 News) on reporting Libya.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—22/02/2011
  There's a new experience in store for Henry.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Two Pipe Problems, Have You Come Far?
  2/2William and Sandy are faced with another intriguing mystery during a trip to the Palace.(R)
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—23/02/2011
  Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—A Few More Actors' Words, It's Chinatown
  2/3Kerry Shale's new story features a nasty surprise for married couple Dave and Polly.
9. 15:45
  Against the Grain—Episode 3
  3/5Bodybuilder Naz Nureen has faced criticism as an Asian and Muslim woman pursuing the sport
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Irregular and undocumented workers - America's death penalty
  Why does the US support capital punishment? Also, illegal workers in the UK.
11. 16:30
  Case Notes—Epilepsy
  Dr Mark Porter looks at treatments for epilepsy.
12. 17:00
  PM—23/02/2011
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/02/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Showstopper—6. Bedlam
  6/6The Showstopper! team improvise an entire musical in front of your very ears.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/02/2011
  Phoebe's got something on her mind.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Guy Garvey, frontman of Elbow
  John Wilson talks to Guy Garvey, lead singer of Elbow, about the band's new album.
5. 19:45
  MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 18
  18/20Ash's increasing sense of his own difference drives him to make a move.
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Have we forgotten the meaning of Charity?
  Have we forgotten the meaning of Charity? Topical debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Series 1, Ahdaf Soueif: The Egyptian Uprising
  4/6Egyptian author Ahdaf Soueif discusses what the protests mean for Egyptian culture.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—The Real Eco Warriors?
  Could the military lead us into a green future? Tom Heap investigates.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—23/02/2011
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Izzeldin Abuelaish.
10. 21:58
  Weather—23/02/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—23/02/2011
  National and international news and analysis. With Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Flush by Virginia Woolf—3. Dog Snatchers
  3/5Elizabeth Barrett Browning's devoted spaniel Flush, is the victim of a horrible crime.
13. 23:00
  Mordrin McDonald: 21st Century Wizard—Series 2, Team Building
  5/6Mordrin is convinced by Councillor Campbell to take part in a team-building exercise.
14. 23:15
  Bob Servant—The Bob Servant Emails, The Hunt for Jerren Jimjams
  5/6From his comfortable home in Broughty Ferry, Bob sparks off a manhunt in deepest Africa.
15. 23:30
  The Write Stuff—Series 13, Anton Chekhov
  3/6James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/02/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 3
  3/5On his climb, the writer strides forth into majestic desolation.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/02/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/02/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/02/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Sharon Grenham-Toze
  With the Reverend Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/02/2011
  Farmers say they still need EU subsidies.

Thursday 24 February 2011