BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 18 February 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Europe in the Looking Glass, Episode 5
  5/5The travellers return with a new perspective on their homeland, as well as Europe.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/02/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/02/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  iPM—18/02/2012
  The programme that starts with its listeners.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—18/02/2012
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—18/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Inspirational Walks, Northern Ireland - The Wee Binnians
  Clare joins members of the Wee Binnians, Northern Ireland's biggest walking club.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Domesticated deer - farmers rearing deer in response to the UK's appetite for venison.
5. 06:57
  Weather—18/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—18/02/2012
  Debating Iran's nuclear ambitions, the future of The Sun and new claims about Lord Lucan.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—18/02/2012
  Richard Coles with TV presenter and tabloid favourite Anthea Turner, and poet Mr Gee.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—Israel
  John McCarthy discusses the diverse culture of Israel as a destination.
9. 10:30
  The Art of Monarchy—Friend or Foe
  2/8Will examines items from the Royal Collection that are associated with war.
10. 11:00
  Beyond Westminster—Devo max
  Michael Buchanan looks at what 'devo max' would mean for Scotland and the rest of the UK.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—18/02/2012
  Featuring reports from Libya, Bahrain, the Amazon rainforest, Hong Kong and New York City.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—18/02/2012
  Paul Lewis with the latest personal finance news.
2. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 36, Episode 1
  1/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis return with another series of topical sketch and stand up.
3. 12:57
  Weather—18/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News—18/02/2012
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Solihull
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a live discussion of news and politics from Solihull.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—18/02/2012
  Topics include the UK's AAA rating, and how to tackle alcohol misuse.
7. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Freud: The Case Histories, The Wolf Man
  2/2Freud treats a young man's depression by analysing his childhood dream of white wolves.
8. 15:30
  Soul Music—Rachmaninov, 2nd Piano Concerto
  Exploration of how Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto touches and changes people's lives.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Mary Quant
  Mary Quant. Plus, trying to diet? Three professionals give advice to listener Sue Lyons.
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  A fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Young Entrepreneurs
  Evan Davis asks three young entrepreneurs about their business headaches and hopes.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—18/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—18/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—18/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—18/02/2012
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 11, The Warrah
  6/8A young woman living in the Falklands has an unsettling encounter with the island's past.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—18/02/2012
  Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the week's cultural highlights.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Attention All Shipping
  Peter Jefferson presents an elegy to the Shipping Forecast he used to read.
6. 21:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—2 The Voyage to Brobdingnag
  2/3Gulliver arrives in Brobdingnag, where the inhabitants are enormous.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—18/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Organ Donation
  Michael Buerk and guests discuss organ donation.
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—13/02/2012
  Second semi-final, with competitors from Elgin in Morayshire, London, Twickenham and Sale.
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—12/02/2012
  Roger McGough presents a selection of spine-chilling poetry requested by listeners.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Under the Skin—Correspondence
  1/3A story in letters between a Pakistani father and his British Asian daughter.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—19/02/2012
  The bells of St Mary's in Barnes, Greater London.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Rob Hopkins: Sustainability and Community
  Rob Hopkins argues for a new approach to energy, society and our surroundings.

Sunday 19 February 2012