BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 25 February 2018

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/02/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Series 1, The Man Who Loved Birds by Alex Preston
  A man goes on a journey in search of birdsong.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/02/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/02/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook
  Church bells from the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook.
8. 05:45
  Lent Talks—More than Bread Alone - Sharman Apt Russell
  Sharman Apt Russell writes about the hunger that is for more than bread alone.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—25/02/2018
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Masks We Wear
  Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines the many forms of mask we wear.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Farming Pirate Island
  Life on one of the most westerly farms in the British Isles, once home to a pirate queen.
4. 06:57
  Weather—25/02/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—25/02/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Syria, Purim, Billy Graham and Ecumenical Marriage
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Gingerbread
  Robert Peston makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Gingerbread.
8. 07:57
  Weather—25/02/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—25/02/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Establishing Authority
  Live from the City Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Cardiff.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—The Dangers of a Higher Education
  John Gray argues that throughout history intellectuals have often made the worst decisions(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Joe Acheson on the Wren
  For Joe Acheson, slowing down the song of the wren sounds like gibbons in the rainforest.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—25/02/2018
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—25/02/2018
  Brian goes too far, and there is a shock for Will.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Dame Minouche Shafik
  Dame Minouche Shafik, economist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/02/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Series 80, Episode 1
  1/6Nicholas Parsons presents the iconic panel show.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Eat to Run, Part 3
  Dan Saladino meets the runners convinced low or no carbs is the way to peak performance.
4. 12:57
  Weather—25/02/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—25/02/2018
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  When Greeks Flew Kites—The Deal
  Sarah Dunant delves into the past for alternative stories to help frame today's anxieties.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Bodnant Gardens
  Eric Robson and the panel are hosted by Bodnant Gardens in north Wales.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Men of Ulster
  Men who have used their creativity to reflect their experience of their homeland.
9. 15:00
  Riot Girls—The Robber Bride, Episode 2
  2/2Margaret Atwood's tale of lust and betrayal reaches a dramatic ending. Stars Tanya Moodie.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—25/02/2018
  Prize-winning short story writer Jessie Greengrass on her debut novel, Sight.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Liz Lochhead
  Roger McGough and Liz Lochhead present a selection of listeners' poetry requests.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—On the Critical List? Britain's Ageing Hospitals
  Can the NHS afford to run and replace its ageing hospitals? Lesley Curwen investigates.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Daniel Kaluuya
  Mark Coles profiles the Oscar-nominated star of Get Out and Black Panther, Daniel Kaluuya.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—25/02/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/02/2018 Labour confirms Brexit customs union shift
  Jeremy Corbyn will set out the party's new position in a speech on Monday
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Gerry Northam
  Gerry Northam picks his BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/02/2018
  The village is in shock.
4. 19:15
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards
  1/6Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hayfever.(R)
5. 19:45
  The Computer Speaks—Secondary Memory
  2/3An original short story by Danielle McLaughlin. Read by Samuel Barnett.(R)
6. 20:00
  Feedback—23/02/2018
  Roger Bolton with listeners' views on Brexit, BBC equal pay and hit detective drama Stone.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Billy Graham, Laura Lee, John Morris, John Bosco McAtasney, John Pitman
  Matthew Bannister on an evangelist, a sex worker, a composer, a weaver and a reporter.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Could a cold-calling ban stop pension scams?
  How effective might a new law on cold-calling be?(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Gingerbread
  Robert Peston makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Gingerbread.(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Political Electricity
  Electricity is crucial to modern life - but will we all get the power we need?(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—25/02/2018
  Carolyn Quinn previews a crunch week in politics with MPs and expert commentators.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Clio Barnard
  Film-maker Clio Barnard discusses her latest drama Dark River.(R)
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—The Masks We Wear
  Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand examines the many forms of mask we wear.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/02/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Artisanal food - Natural foods
  Artisanal and natural foods.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook
  Church bells from the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/02/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/02/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/02/2018
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/02/2018
  A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Reverend Mary Stallard.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Pig Week
  Farming Today kicks off a full week of programmes broadcast from a pig farm in Yorkshire.
10. 05:56
  Weather—26/02/2018
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Helen Moncrieff on the Black Guillemot
  Helen Moncrieff recalls seeing an Orca seize a Black Guillemot at sea.

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