BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 4 April 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Old Boys' Network, Episode 5
  5/5Rae wonders if he is as qualified for the job as a colleague who was a war veteran.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/04/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/04/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Archbishop of Wales, Rev Dr Barry Morgan.
8. 05:45
  The Estuary—Episode 1
  1/5At low tide, the vast expanses of mud are a magnet for migratory birds.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—04/04/2009
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—04/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—04/04/2009
  Helen Mark explores the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Charlotte Smith with a debate on the future of the Royal Show.
5. 06:57
  Weather—04/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—04/04/2009
  Including Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—04/04/2009
  Fi Glover is joined by Professor Anthony Hollander. Plus poetry from Susan Richardson.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—04/04/2009
  Sandi Toksvig explores old Paris, and uncovers an obscure corner of British military.
9. 10:30
  Eyes Down on Clubland
  Dave Spikey charts the history of working men's clubs.
10. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—04/04/2009
  A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Jackie Ashley.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—04/04/2009
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Money Box—04/04/2009
  With Paul Lewis. Including reports on the Pension Service's helpline problems.
2. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 27, Episode 5
  5/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
3. 12:57
  Weather—04/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News—04/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—03/04/2009
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Stafford.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—04/04/2009
  Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions?
7. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Lambeth Palace
  A tale of politics and manoeuvring in selecting a fictional Archbishop of Canterbury.
8. 15:30
  Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats—Series 7, Milt Jackson
  4/4Milt Jackson, known as 'Bags', the first vibraphone player to perform in the bebop style.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
  Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
10. 17:00
  PM—04/04/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Ritula Shah, plus sports headlines.
11. 17:30
  iPM—04/04/2009
  The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—04/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—04/04/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—04/04/2009
  Clive Anderson is joined by Dr David Starkey and Graham Linehan, with music from Doves.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Zaha Hadid
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Zaha Hadid, the world's leading female architect.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Let the Right One In, Jez Butterworth's Parlour Song, and The Genius and the Goddess by Jeffrey Meyers
  Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Kathryn Hughes, Tristram Hunt and Giles Fraser.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—From Midpoint to Endpoint - Talking With John Updike
  Mark Lawson traces the career of late US novelist and poet John Updike.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Something Fresh, Episode 1
  1/2Two imposters infiltrate Blandings Castle, intent on recovering a valuable scarab.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—04/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Decision Time—01/04/2009
  A look at the way in which controversial decisions are reached in Whitehall.
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Heat 4
  4/13The general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini.
10. 23:30
  Lost Voices—Series 1, Rosemary Tonks: The Poet Who Vanished
  2/4Rosemary Tonks published two slim volumes of poetry before disappearing from public life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/04/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Lent Talks—A Godless Society?
  Frank Field reflects on a society that chooses to root its moral behaviour apart from God.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/04/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/04/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/04/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—05/04/2009
  The sound of bells from St Nicholas's Church, Leeds in Kent.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Zaha Hadid
  Mary Ann Sieghart profiles Zaha Hadid, the world's leading female architect.

Sunday 5 April 2009