BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 19 January 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/01/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Mummy of Hornedjitef
  1/5Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/01/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/01/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/01/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/01/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/01/2010
  The scientist leading a new trial of GM crops says the case against GM has been lost.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/01/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Taking a Stand—19/01/2010
  Fergal Keane talks to Peter Stapleton about being attacked by Somali pirates.
3. 09:30
  Famous Footsteps—Episode 2
  2/5Fiona Neill explores the advantages of being born into a creatively successful family.
4. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Olduvai Stone Chopping Tool
  2/5Every object has a story; Neil MacGregor continues his material history of human society
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Britain's boozing culture; Violinist Vilde Frang
  How do we change Britain's drinking culture? Plus, violinist Vilde Frang performs live.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Postman of Good Hope, Episode 2
  2/5Nicholas helps keep a young footballer's dreams alive.
7. 11:00
  Nature—Series 4, Wildlife Gardening
  Paul Evans questions the benefits of gardening for wildlife.
8. 11:30
  The House That Chekhov Built
  Michael Pennington travels to the Ukraine to explore the life of the writer Anton Chekhov.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—19/01/2010
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—19/01/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—19/01/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats—Series 8, Cannonball Adderley
  2/4Saxophonist Cannonball Adderley first made his name alongside his brother Nat in the 1950s
5. 14:00
  The Archers—18/01/2010
  Interview time.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Lonely
  Dramatisation of Paul Gallico's romantic novella set during the Second World War.
7. 15:00
  Making History—19/01/2010
  Vanessa Collingridge brings together ancient objects from around the UK.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—City of Two Continents, The Byzantine Passage
  1/3By Jenny White. A young girl's life changes when she sees the man to whom she is betrothed
9. 15:45
  Lost, Stolen or Shredded—Series 2, The Lost Career of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
  2/5Rick Gekoski examines the life of architect, designer and artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh(R)
10. 16:00
  Too White to Be Black
  Kim Normanton talks to people from a black or Asian background and live with albinism.
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Picasso
  Photographer David Bailey discusses the life and work of Pablo Picasso.
12. 17:00
  PM—19/01/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/01/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 1
  1/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Lucy Porter and Adrian Walsh.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/01/2010
  Plain speaking.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—19/01/2010
  AS Byatt reviews a major new Van Gogh exhibition, and the actor Jonathan Pryce on Pinter.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Olduvai Stone Chopping Tool
  2/5Every object has a story; Neil MacGregor continues his material history of human society
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Who polices the police?
  Gerry Northam considers the independence of the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—19/01/2010
  Peter White talks to Stephen Hallett and Cheryl Gabriel about non-visual photography.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Aspirin
  Mark Porter reports on when and how aspirin can prevent diseases.
9. 21:30
  Taking a Stand—19/01/2010
  Fergal Keane talks to Peter Stapleton about being attacked by Somali pirates.
10. 21:58
  Weather—19/01/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/01/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 7
  7/10Lucienne receives one last and unwelcome commission.
13. 23:00
  Jon Ronson On—Series 5, Living in a Movie
  3/5Jon Ronson talks to conflict photographer Jason Howe about a romance full of danger.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/01/2010
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/01/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Olduvai Stone Chopping Tool
  2/5Every object has a story; Neil MacGregor continues his material history of human society
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/01/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/01/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/01/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/01/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/01/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/01/2010
  Anna Hill hears that rabbits are being milked to create drugs for stroke patients.

Wednesday 20 January 2010