BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 16 February 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Europe in the Looking Glass, Episode 3
  3/5The men encounter problems at the Italian customs post.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/02/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Peter Whittaker.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/02/2012
  Caz Graham hears from gamekeepers who say that too many deer are being culled in Scotland.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/02/2012
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The An Lushan Rebellion
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the An Lushan Rebellion.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Europe in the Looking Glass, Episode 4
  4/5The men discover the issues facing Greece between the wars.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Mary Quant
  Style icon Mary Quant, comedy duo Watson and Oliver and writer Jeanette Winterson.
5. 10:45
  Highlites—HighLites, Episode 4
  4/5Bev squares up to the local vicar, Harriet, in her quest for succour.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—16/02/2012
  Featuring reports from Greece, the Maldives, Russia, Liberia and County Mayo.
7. 11:30
  Writing in Three Dimensions: Angela Carter's Love Affair with Radio
  Angela Carter's friends, colleagues and admirers remember her innovative plays for radio.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Faulty breast implants, TV innovations and riot compensation
  The plastic surgeons accused of cashing in on the faulty breast implants scandal.
2. 12:57
  Weather—16/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—16/02/2012
  Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
4. 13:45
  Sport and the British—Women Between the Wars
  14/30Clare Balding discovers how working women were finally given their sporting chance.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—15/02/2012
  Shula makes a decisive move.
6. 14:15
  Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Lindie Island
  4/4Pilgrim is asked to sacrifice a man he has kept safe for centuries.
7. 15:00
  Ramblings—Inspirational Walks, Northern Ireland - The Wee Binnians
  Clare joins members of the Wee Binnians, Northern Ireland's biggest walking club.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Samaritans
  Linda Nolan presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Samaritans.
9. 15:30
  Open Book—William Boyd talks to Mariella Frostrup
  William Boyd talks to Mariella Frostrup.
10. 16:00
  The Film Programme—16/02/2012
  Matthew Sweet talks to Max von Sydow and Ciaran Hinds about their latest films.
11. 16:30
  Material World—16/02/2012
  Star on the brink of a supernova explosion; our global water footprint; New Elizabethans.
12. 17:00
  PM—16/02/2012
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/02/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Clare in the Community—Series 7, Basic Attraction
  6/6It's Clare and Brian's wedding day! But first there's the hen party and stag night.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/02/2012
  Adam comes to a decision.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Director Josie Rourke; conductor Alan Gilbert; artistic friendships
  Mark Lawson interviews director Josie Rourke; conductor Alan Gilbert; artistic friendships
5. 19:45
  Highlites—HighLites, Episode 4
  4/5Bev squares up to the local vicar, Harriet, in her quest for succour.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Underperforming Primary Schools
  Why some primary schools are fighting government plans to force them to become academies.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Young Entrepreneurs
  Evan Davis asks three young entrepreneurs about their business headaches and hopes.
8. 21:00
  Nature—Series 5, James and the Giant Redwoods - Part One
  James Aldred travels to California in search of the world's biggest trees.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The An Lushan Rebellion
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the An Lushan Rebellion.
10. 21:58
  Weather—16/02/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—16/02/2012
  Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Dream Life of Sukhanov, Episode 4
  4/10Sukhanov's home life becomes more fraught when a cousin arrives to stay unexpectedly.
13. 23:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 4. Mrs Forester Is Surprised
  4/8The suave sleuth faces danger on departing the Machicha Club.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/02/2012
  Mark D'Arcy has the best of the day's debates at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Europe in the Looking Glass, Episode 4
  4/5The men discover the issues facing Greece between the wars.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/02/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Peter Whittaker.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/02/2012
  Caz Graham hears seafood is being tested for radiation on a beach in Fife.

Friday 17 February 2012