BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 19 February 2012

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Early
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.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—19/02/2012
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Superstition
  Irma Kurtz explores the human need for superstition.
3. 06:35
  Living World—Woodcock
  Miranda Krestovnikoff searches for the mysterious wading bird, the woodcock
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/02/2012
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—19/02/2012
  Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
7. 07:55
  Radio 4 Appeal—Childhood First
  Baroness Butler-Sloss presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Childhood First.
8. 07:57
  Weather—19/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/02/2012
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—19/02/2012
  From Wilmslow URC with Moderator of General Assembly the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
11. 08:50
  A Point of View—Bankers in America
  Historian David Cannadine reflects on attitudes towards bankers in America.
12. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—19/02/2012
  With Paddy O'Connell. News, views and discussion ... with a difference.
13. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/02/2012
  Plans are brewing at Bridge Farm, and Shula makes a decisive move.
14. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Lord Prescott
  The former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 2
  2/8Can Nicolas's guests talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation?
2. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Food Clubs
  Sheila Dillon looks at how people are clubbing together to buy budget and luxury food.
3. 12:57
  Weather—19/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—19/02/2012
  Shaun Ley presents the latest national and international news.
5. 13:30
  Warsaw Variations
  The story of two Polish composers, Andrzej Panufnik and Witold Lutoslawski.(R)
6. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
  Eric Robson chairs a horticultural Q and A from Grange-Over-Sands in Cumbria.
7. 14:45
  Key Matters—Series 2, C Sharp
  2/5Ivan Hewett talks with pianist Kenneth Hamilton about the key of C sharp.(R)
8. 15:00
  Jonathan Swift - Gulliver's Travels—3 The Voyage to Laputa
  3/3Gulliver meets the mad inventors of Laputa and the mysterious race of the Houyhnhnms.
9. 16:00
  Open Book—Aminatta Forna discusses the delights of the short story
  Aminatta Forna discusses the delights of the short story.
10. 16:30
  Poetry Please—19/02/2012
  Poetry favourites nominated by listeners and presented by Roger McGough.
11. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Iranian Sanctions
  How will a European ban on Iranian oil affect Britain during a period of economic gloom?
12. 17:40
  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.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—19/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—19/02/2012
  John Waite makes his selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/02/2012
  Alan sets an intriguing challenge.
4. 19:15
  Meet David Sedaris—Series 2, Nuit of the Living Dead and The End of the Affair
  3/6What not to do with a mouse and the ups and downs of a long-term relationship.(R)
5. 19:45
  Sussex Scandals—A Yard in Crawley
  2/3A young woman falls in love with her parent's lodger, the charming John George Haigh.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—17/02/2012
  Is football more important than economic crisis? And Michael Buerk on chairing Moral Maze.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Patricia Stephens Due, James Whitaker, Josh Gifford, Jim Riordan, Whitney Houston
  Matthew Bannister on Patricia Stephens Due, James Whitaker, Josh Gifford, Whitney Houston.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—18/02/2012
  Paul Lewis with the latest personal finance news.
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Childhood First
  Baroness Butler-Sloss presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Childhood First.
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Preparing for Eurogeddon
  Europe thinks the unthinkable - what happens if the eurozone splits.
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—19/02/2012
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—Episode 91
  Dennis Sewell of the Spectator analyses how the papers.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—16/02/2012
  Matthew Sweet talks to Max von Sydow and Ciaran Hinds about their latest films.
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Superstition
  Irma Kurtz explores the human need for superstition.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Citizens without Frontiers - Monogamy in men
  New research on men and monogamy. Plus, citizens without frontiers.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—19/02/2012
  The bells of St Mary's in Barnes, Greater London.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/02/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Anna Magnusson.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/02/2012
  Predictions that a drought this summer may force up the price of fruit and veg.
10. 05:57
  Weather—20/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.

Monday 20 February 2012