BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 8 August 2009

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Martin Stannard - Muriel Spark: The Biography, Episode 5
  5/5Despite finding happiness, the vexations of Spark's family life intruded into her old age.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/08/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/08/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
8. 05:45
  Backstreet Business—Episode 3
  3/5Byron George of Llanelli repairs false teeth in a workshop attached to his house.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—08/08/2009
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—08/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—Ospreys of Rutland Water
  Helen Mark looks at the battle between water supply and wildlife at Rutland Water.
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Farmers reveal the impact of the stress and loss of living with bovine TB.
5. 06:57
  Weather—08/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—08/08/2009
  Including Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—08/08/2009
  Rev Richard Coles is joined by wildlife film maker Simon King.
8. 10:00
  Excess Baggage—08/08/2009
  Sandi Toksvig explores the hinterland of Russia and searches for the Lotus Flower in Japan
9. 10:30
  Soho Stories—Mergers and Acquisitions and Megabucks
  3/3Paul Jackson charts the changing fortunes of the independent production sector since 2000.
10. 11:00
  Beyond Westminster—08/08/2009
  Jim Hancock and a panel of MPs discuss the recession in the West Midlands and North West.
11. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—08/08/2009
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  The Money Grab—Episode 2
  2/2Alvin Hall meets the politicians and shareholders looking to rein in executive salaries.
2. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 28, Episode 7
  7/8Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical review of the week's news.
3. 12:57
  Weather—08/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  News—08/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
5. 13:10
  Any Questions?—07/08/2009
  Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate in Margate.
6. 14:00
  Any Answers?—08/08/2009
  Eddie Mair takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions?
7. 14:30
  Friday Drama—The Song Thief
  A young composer arrives in Northumberland in search of the writer of a love song.
8. 15:30
  Gesualdo: Musician and Murderer
  Aled Jones on the bizarre life and tormented music of Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
  With Sheila McClennon. Including Harriet Harman, Debbie Purdy and Penelope Lively.
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn, plus sports headlines.
11. 17:30
  iPM—08/08/2009
  The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—08/08/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—08/08/2009
  Peter Curran is joined by Dave Gorman, Allegra McEvedy and David Harewood.
3. 19:00
  Profile—James Murdoch
  Clive Coleman profiles the media mogul James Murdoch.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—A new translation of Euripides Helen by Frank McGuinness, and Everything That Rises by Lawrence Weschler
  Tom Sutcliffe is joined by writers Louise Doughty and Bidisha, and critic John Carey.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Under the Red Duster
  John Prescott MP tells the little-known story of the British Merchant Navy.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Ruth, Episode 1
  1/3Orphan Ruth Hilton, 16, is apprenticed as a dressmaker to the hard-bitten Mrs Mason.
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—08/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Reality Check—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/3Does our food chain need a radical overhaul?
9. 23:00
  Round Britain Quiz—03/08/2009
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs. With teams from Wales and the North of England.
10. 23:30
  Tennyson's Ulysses Revisited
  Poet Sean O'Brien explores Alfred, Lord Tennyson's great poem, Ulysses.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/08/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Afternoon Reading—Cheltenham Festival Readings, Whisk Me Around
  3/5By Julia Blackburn. Bruce takes care of a wealthy old man's unusual final wish.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/08/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/08/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/08/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—09/08/2009
  The sound of bells from St Mary's Church, Barnes in London.
8. 05:45
  Profile—James Murdoch
  Clive Coleman profiles the media mogul James Murdoch.

Sunday 9 August 2009