BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 12 February 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Deep Country—Episode 3
  3/3Neil survives the gales, but has to face another storm - his own vulnerability.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—12/02/2012
  The bells from the Church of the Holy Cross in Crediton, Devon.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Gordon Bridger: Re-thinking Foreign Aid
  Economist Gordon Bridger says we should change the way in which we spend overseas aid.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—12/02/2012
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—When the Chips Are Down
  Mark Tully asks what gives us courage to do what we ought to when things go badly wrong.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Ponds in Winter
  Miranda Krestovnikoff explores the surprising world of New Forest's winter ponds.
4. 06:57
  Weather—12/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—12/02/2012
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—12/02/2012
  William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Samaritans
  Linda Nolan presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Samaritans.
8. 07:57
  Weather—12/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—12/02/2012
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—12/02/2012
  Live from Gloucester Salvation Army corps with the International Staff Songsters.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Anniversary Cornucopia
  David Cannadine surveys the current crop of anniversaries.
12. 08:57
  Weather—12/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—12/02/2012
  With Paddy O'Connell. News, views and discussion ... with a difference.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—12/02/2012
  Pat and Ruth join the fight, and Helen gains a new perspective.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—James Corden
  Actor and writer James Corden is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 1
  1/8Nicholas Parsons invites guests to talk for 60 seconds.
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Comfort Food
  In these uncomfortable times, Sheila Dillon asks what role food plays in giving comfort.
3. 12:57
  Weather—12/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—12/02/2012
  Edward Stourton presents the latest national and international news.
5. 13:30
  Europe's Choice—Deeper Not Wider
  3/3Allan examines new resentments and divisions within the EU exposed by the crisis.
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Denbigh, North Wales
  Peter Gibbs chairs a gardening Q&A with the Cottage Garden Society, North Wales.
7. 14:45
  Key Matters—Series 2, A Major
  1/5Ivan Hewett explores the Key of A Major with Jonathan Cohen.(R)
8. 15:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—2 The Voyage to Brobdingnag
  2/3Gulliver arrives in Brobdingnag, where the inhabitants are enormous.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—William Boyd talks to Mariella Frostrup
  William Boyd talks to Mariella Frostrup.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—12/02/2012
  Roger McGough presents a selection of spine-chilling poetry requested by listeners.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—BioSecurity
  As scientists alter viruses to make potentially deadly mutations, is the public at risk?
12. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 11, We Are Watching Something Terrible Happening
  5/8By writer Lavinia Greenlaw. What can a meteorite from Mars tell us about life on earth?
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—12/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—12/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—12/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—12/02/2012
  Liz Barclay makes her selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—12/02/2012
  Tracy has second thoughts.
4. 19:15
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Me Talk Pretty One Day; It's Catching
  2/6Learning French in Paris and a friend's concern for cleanliness.(R)
5. 19:45
  Sussex Scandals—Emma Carew
  1/3The repercussions of a naked dance come back to haunt Lady Hamilton 32 years later.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—10/02/2012
  Too much sport on Radio 4? Plus the hit and miss nature of iPlayer editing.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Angela Culme-Seymour, Kazimierz Smolen, Nigel Doughty, Don Cornelius, Antoni Tapies
  Matthew Bannister on Angela Culme-Seymour, Kazimierz Smolen, Nigel Doughty, Don Cornelius.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—11/02/2012
  Quantitative easing, retirement home leases, interest-only mortgages, pet insurance.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Samaritans
  Linda Nolan presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Samaritans.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Sheikh Rachid Ghannouchi
  Profile of Rachid Ghannouchi, one of the world's most influential Islamist thinkers.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—12/02/2012
  Preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 90
  Steve Richards of the Independent analyses how the papers are covering the biggest stories
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—09/02/2012
  Francine Stock talks to David Cronenberg, plus The Woman in Black and The Muppets.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—When the Chips Are Down
  Mark Tully asks what gives us courage to do what we ought to when things go badly wrong.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Obesity - Cruel Optimism
  Obesity Clinics and the 'cruel optimism' that still promises the good life.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—12/02/2012
  The bells from the Church of the Holy Cross in Crediton, Devon.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/02/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Peter Whittaker.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/02/2012
  McDonald's defends its decision to not serve 100% British food at London 2012.
10. 05:57
  Weather—13/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 13 February 2012