BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 1 March 2014

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/03/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Solomon Northup - 12 Years a Slave, Episode 5
  5/5How Solomon regained his freedom, and the joyful return home to his family in the north.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/03/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/03/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/03/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/03/2014
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/03/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Canon Jenny Wigley.
8. 05:45
  iPM—01/03/2014
  'Choosing which language you speak is a political and moral decision.'.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—01/03/2014
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—01/03/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Ramblings—Series 26, Hopetoun with the Monday Walkers
  Clare visits the Hopetoun Estate, just west of Edinburgh, to rejoin the Monday Walkers.(R)
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Genetic modification and crop technology
  Charlotte Smith explores the pros and cons of genetic modification and new crop technology
5. 06:57
  Weather—01/03/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—01/03/2014
  Is Crimea on the brink? Plus London's new Italian immigrants, and Kim Philby's flight.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Former Spice Girl Mel C and aviator Tracey Curtis Taylor
  Former Spice Girl Mel C joins Richard Coles and Anita Anand.
8. 10:30
  The Art of the Loop
  Composer Matthew Herbert takes a critical look at looping and sampling in modern music.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—01/03/2014
  George Parker of the Financial Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Revolutions Are Unpredictable
  A week of dramatic developments around the world. Presented by Kate Adie.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—Savings teaser rates; Payday lenders; Care bugbears; iPad fraud alert
  Getting tough on consumer credit, care bugbears, and an end to savings teaser rates?
2. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 83, Episode 3
  3/9A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.(R)
3. 12:57
  Weather—01/03/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News—01/03/2014
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Simon Hughes MP, Maria Eagle MP, Amy Chua, Germaine Greer
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Bath Literature Festival.(R)
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Immigration; Ukraine; Pre-nups
  Listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? Presented by Julian Worricker.
7. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Classic Chandler, Classic Chandler - Farewell My Lovely
  3/8Philip Marlowe follows a trail to assist an ex-convict hunting for his old sweetheart.(R)
8. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Mary Wilson; A Widow's Story
  Mary Wilson, Lilian Gish archive, plus-size fashion, and a widow's personal story from WWI
9. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
10. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Self-Improvement
  Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of making your life better.(R)
11. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/03/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
12. 17:57
  Weather—01/03/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/03/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Danny Wallace, Albert Lee, Jerry Springer, Paloma Faith, Christo Brand, Scottee
  Danny Wallace and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 15, Parliamental
  8/8David Schneider responds to mounting criticism of the confrontational style of the PMQs.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—37 Days; The Book Thief; Bark
  Tom Sutcliffe is joined by reviewers Linda Grant, Tom Holland and Kate Williams.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The First Generation X
  Meet Generation X - the teenagers from the shocking, bestselling 1964 book, 50 years on.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice, Episode 1
  1/3Jane Austen's masterpiece was the first novel to ask if a woman could have it all.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—01/03/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—The Morality of Nationalism
  What are the moral underpinnings of nationalism? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.(R)
9. 23:00
  Brain of Britain—24/02/2014
  Russell Davies chairs the nationwide general knowledge quiz.(R)
10. 23:30
  Poetry Please—A dollop of nonsense and a hint of spring
  Roger McGough presents poems that include a dollop of nonsense and a hint of spring.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/03/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Heidi Amsinck - Copenhagen Confidential—The Climbing Rose
  2/3Moonlighting postman Brian Larsen finds something creepy in an old lady's front garden.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/03/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/03/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/03/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Sheffield Cathedral
  The bells of Sheffield Cathedral.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Series 4, Cult of Girls
  40/3Sharon Kinsella explores the Japanese 'cult of girls'.(R)

Sunday 2 March 2014