BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 22 January 2009

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/01/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bluebird, Independence
  3/5Vesna's sister returns to Bosnia and she is left to cope alone in Penrith.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/01/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/01/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/01/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/01/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/01/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—History of History
  Melvyn Bragg examines how the writing of history has changed over the years.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Bluebird, A Place by the Sea
  4/5Vesna plans to move to Hull, hoping to find sandy beaches, palm trees and promenades.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Phone-in: the relevence of feminism
  Listeners share their views on the relevance of feminism in today's Britain.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—22/01/2009
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
6. 11:30
  Five Meet to Make Up Myths
  Gyles Brandreth explores the creative connections between five Victorian authors.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—22/01/2009
  With Winifred Robinson. Can train operators honour franchise deals made in happier times?
2. 12:57
  Weather—22/01/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—22/01/2009
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Costing the Earth—The Greens Revolution
  Tom Heap investigates whether golf courses are environmentally damaging.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—21/01/2009
  Sticky situation.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—A Prayer for Owen Meany, Episode 4
  4/5Owen gets into serious trouble at Gravesend Academy when he challenges authority.
7. 15:00
  Open Country—17/01/2009
  Matt Baker visits the first wild beaver colony in the UK, in Gloucestershire.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Personal Support Unit
  Lord Woolf appeals on behalf of Personal Support Unit.
9. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Wrestling Angels, The Jeweller's Wife
  3/3Trouble is caused by the miraculous healing of a woman's infertility.
10. 15:45
  America, Empire of Liberty—A New Nation
  34/90The Battle of Gettysburg.
11. 16:00
  Open Book—Niccolo Ammaniti, and Bram Stoker's Dracula
  Mariella Frostrup talks to the Italian writer Niccolo Ammaniti about his new novel.
12. 16:30
  Material World—Neutrons Probe Spider Silk Secrets - Concrete Canvas & Emergency Shelters
  How neutrons are revealing the secrets of materials, from spider silk to Samurai swords.
13. 17:00
  PM—22/01/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/01/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 5, Anger Management
  3/6Can our grumpy hero convince the local council that his temper is under control?(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/01/2009
  High stakes at Grange Farm.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—22/01/2009
  With Mark Lawson, including news of the nominations for the 2009 Oscars.
5. 19:45
  All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West—4. Sudden Death
  4/5Lady Slane's new-found friendship with Mr FitzGeorge suddenly ends.
6. 20:00
  Investigation—Series 6, Episode 2
  2/4How do local authorities react when people ask to have their children taken away?
7. 20:30
  In Business—Now That the Party's Over
  Peter Day looks at changes in the business world after the tumultuous events of 2008.
8. 21:00
  Leading Edge—Darwin’s Sacred Cause
  Geoff Watts talks to the authors of a new book marking the bicentenary of Charles Darwin.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—History of History
  Melvyn Bragg examines how the writing of history has changed over the years.
10. 21:58
  Weather—22/01/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/01/2009
  With Jane Hill, including the announcement of President Obama's new Middle East envoy.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—One Morning Like A Bird, Episode 9
  9/10The family life that Yuji and Alissa cherish with their new son cannot go on indefinitely.
13. 23:00
  Recorded for Training Purposes—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Sketch show about modern communication and contemporary obsessions.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/01/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/01/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Bluebird, A Place by the Sea
  4/5Vesna plans to move to Hull, hoping to find sandy beaches, palm trees and promenades.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/01/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/01/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/01/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/01/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—23/01/2009
  News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Friday 23 January 2009