BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 27 February 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—22/02/2012
  Laurie talks to Stefan Collini about the point of universities.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—26/02/2012
  The bells from St Michael's in Mottram in Longdendale, Greater Manchester.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/02/2012
  A reading and reflection to start the day. From Wales, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/02/2012
  Charlotte Smith hears how growing up on a farm could help your immune system.
10. 05:57
  Weather—27/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/02/2012
  Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day. With James Naughtie and Evan Davis.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Faith and Doubt: Richard Holloway, Karen Armstrong, Jonathan Safran Foer and Helen Edmundson
  Andrew Marr and Jonathan Safran Foer, Richard Holloway and Karen Armstrong.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Wilkie Collins, Episode 1
  1/5Peter Ackroyd charts Wilkie Collins's life from childhood.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Childcare Costs, Funny Women, Active Ageing
  Presented by Jane Garvey. Including a look at the rising costs of childcare.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Christopher William Hill - Angarrack, Autumn
  1/5Sir Richard wants to bequeath their crumbling ancestral home to the National Trust.
6. 11:00
  Recycled Radio—Failure
  Old BBC programmes are chopped up and recycled into something new
7. 11:30
  Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 2
  2/6Natalie Haynes, Michael Rosen, Arthur Smith and Paul Sinha vie for wordy supremacy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—The cost of residential care and expensive 'free' trials
  Two-tier pricing for residential care, and opening cafe and pub toilets to non-customers.
2. 12:57
  Weather—27/02/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—27/02/2012
  Martha Kearney presents the national and international news.
4. 13:45
  Sport and the British—War Games
  21/30Clare Balding explores the vital role sport has played during both world wars.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—26/02/2012
  Ruth is at the end of her tether, and Chris shows his thoughtful side.
6. 14:15
  Stone—Series 3, Sleep Tight
  1/4Stone and his team investigate the disappearance of a two-year-old girl.
7. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—27/02/2012
  The last semi-final to determine who takes the remaining place in the grand final.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Britain's Food Safety Net
  Who makes sure our food is safe and how? A report on Britain's food safety net.
9. 16:00
  Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle
  How Tarzan has enjoyed 100 years swinging through the jungle of popular culture.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Korea
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in Korea following the death of Kim Jong-il.
11. 17:00
  PM—27/02/2012
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/02/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 4
  4/8Paul Merton, Liza Tarbuck, Josie Lawrence and Kit Hesketh-Harvey join Nicholas Parsons.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/02/2012
  Brian offers the hand of peace.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Jennifer Aniston in Wanderlust and comedian Sarah Millican
  Mark Lawson reviews opera The Death of Klinghoffer and interviews comedian Sarah Millican.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Christopher William Hill - Angarrack, Autumn
  1/5Sir Richard wants to bequeath their crumbling ancestral home to the National Trust.
6. 20:00
  Doctor - Tell Me the Truth—Episode 2
  2/2James Reason asks if NHS hospitals could be required to adopt an open disclosure policy.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—America: The Right Way
  Justin Webb explores what the primaries tell us about the state of the right in the US.
8. 21:00
  Material World—23/02/2012
  Do men have a genetic future? Defining the kilogram and how to turn sunshine into fuel.
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Faith and Doubt: Richard Holloway, Karen Armstrong, Jonathan Safran Foer and Helen Edmundson
  Andrew Marr and Jonathan Safran Foer, Richard Holloway and Karen Armstrong.
10. 21:58
  Weather—27/02/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—27/02/2012
  Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Deborah Levy - Swimming Home, Episode 1
  1/5The arrival of a strange girl in the midst of a holiday in Nice proves explosive.
13. 23:00
  Miracles R Us—Lot 243
  4/4Caroline and Sylvia are engaged to bid at an auction but find more than they bargained for(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/02/2012
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/02/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Wilkie Collins, Episode 1
  1/5Peter Ackroyd charts Wilkie Collins's life from childhood.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/02/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/02/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/02/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/02/2012
  A reading and reflection to start the day. From Wales, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/02/2012
  Vets predict the number of UK cattle affected by Schmallenberg could be limited.

Tuesday 28 February 2012