BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 5 March 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/03/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bird Cloud, Episode 5
  5/5Annie Proulx sets out to build her dream house in remote Wyoming. Read by Laura Brook.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/03/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/03/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/03/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/03/2011
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/03/2011
  With the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch, Bishop of Manchester.
8. 05:45
  iPM—05/03/2011
  "Can you hear the shooting?" Ex-pat listeners recall witnessing Middle East crises.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—05/03/2011
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—05/03/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Series 17, Manchester - Marsden
  Stuart Maconie takes in the Manchester skyline with poet Simon Armitage.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Farming Today This Week reports on the future for family-run farms.
5. 06:57
  Weather—05/03/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—05/03/2011
  Can the UK learn from the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan? Plus the West End's top dog.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—05/03/2011
  Fi Glover with broadcaster Angela Rippon; Inheritance Tracks from musician Peter Hook.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Antarctic and Shackleton centenary expedition to the South Pole - In the footsteps of my Ottoman uncle
  Sandi Toksvig explores the Antarctic and the Rift Valley.
9. 10:30
  Waiter There's a Fly in My Soup
  The serious and not so serious side of returning unwanted gifts and faulty products.
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—05/03/2011
  Elinor Goodman looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—05/03/2011
  Journalists' despatches from around the world introduced by Kate Adie.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—05/03/2011
  Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance.
2. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 33, Dominos, democracy, Duke and Duchy
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis return with another series of topical stand-up and sketches.
3. 12:57
  Weather—05/03/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News—05/03/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—04/03/2011
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the live debate from Balfron High School in Stirling, Scotland.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—05/03/2011
  Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions?
7. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Vanunu: A Time To Be Heard
  New drama set in 2004, on the release of Israeli nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu.
8. 15:30
  Soul Music—Mozart's Clarinet Quintet
  Music lovers describe the impact that Mozart's Clarinet Quintet has had on their lives.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
  Jane Garvey presents: Sarah Brown, women QCs and Jacqui Smith on pornography.
10. 17:00
  PM—05/03/2011
  Carolyn Quinn presents the day's top stories.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Business Time
  Stephanie Flanders and guests swap thoughts on timing and keeping up with current events.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—05/03/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—05/03/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/03/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—05/03/2011
  Clive Anderson is joined by David Starkey, Rory McGrath and James Purefoy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—John Galliano
  Chris Bowlby looks at the life of John Galliano, the fashion designer sacked by Dior.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—05/03/2011
  Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Murdoch at 80
  As Rupert Murdoch turns 80, Steve Hewlett assesses his impact.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Show Boat, Episode 2
  2/2Epic tale of Magnolia Hawks and her life aboard the Cotton Blossom Floating Palace Theatre
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—05/03/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—The Whole Life Tariff
  Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
9. 23:00
  The 3rd Degree—Series 1, Durham
  2/6Three students from Durham University take on their professors in a battle of wits.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—27/02/2011
  Roger McGough with consoling poems, including work by Derek Mahon and Philip Larkin.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/03/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Three Women in a Motorhome, Kate's Story
  3/3Plans for the 'grand tour' go awry.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/03/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/03/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/03/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—06/03/2011
  The bells of St Mary's, Barnes, London.
8. 05:45
  Profile—John Galliano
  Chris Bowlby looks at the life of John Galliano, the fashion designer sacked by Dior.

Sunday 6 March 2011