BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 21 January 2010

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/01/2010
  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 Handaxe
  3/5Neil MacGregor continues his history of human society with the story of a handaxe
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/01/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/01/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/01/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/01/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/01/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—21/01/2010
  Police issue guidelines to help spot whether shooting parties are legal or criminal.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—21/01/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Glencoe Massacre
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Glencoe Massacre of 1692.
3. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Swimming Reindeer
  4/5Neil MacGregor investigates how humanity's development is reflected in the things it makes
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Julie Walters on Mo Mowlam; The politics of sleep
  Actor Julie Walters on Mo Mowlam's life and character.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Postman of Good Hope, Episode 4
  4/5Nicholas delivers a letter to the Oracle of Good Hope but she has a surprising message.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—21/01/2010
  Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
7. 11:30
  The Frost Collection—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/6Sir David Frost looks back at some of the most memorable interviews of his career.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—21/01/2010
  Consumer news and issues with Shari Vahl.
2. 12:30
  Face the Facts—Fine Justice
  John Waite investigates the fines for fatal health and safety mistakes that are never paid
3. 12:57
  Weather—21/01/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—21/01/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:30
  Questions, Questions—21/01/2010
  Stewart Henderson answers those intriguing questions from everyday life.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—20/01/2010
  Brian the diplomat.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Two-Pipe Problems, A Streetcar Named Revenge
  1/2William and Sandy are haunted by the return of two characters from the past.(R)
8. 15:00
  Open Country—Herefordshire
  How the landscape of Herefordshire has changed due to the arrival of migrant workers.
9. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
  Juliette Kaplan appeals on behalf of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.
10. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—City of Two Continents, True Turk
  3/3By Moris Farhi. A wise gypsy wrestler helps a couple whose relationship is threatened.
11. 15:45
  Lost, Stolen or Shredded—Series 2, The Cradle of Civilisation
  4/5How works of antiquity were looted from Iraq's museums and where they might be now.(R)
12. 16:00
  Open Book—17/01/2010
  Mariella Frostrup talks to the novelist Daniel Handler.
13. 16:30
  Material World—21/01/2010
  Gareth Mitchell investigates the latest science news and inventions from 1,000 years ago.
14. 17:00
  PM—21/01/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/01/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Deep Trouble—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4A submarine systems failure puts the Goliath crew at the mercy of a drugs baron.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—21/01/2010
  All made up.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—21/01/2010
  Tamsin Greig in new play The Little Dog Laughed; Blur on film; conductor Robin Ticciati.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Swimming Reindeer
  4/5Neil MacGregor investigates how humanity's development is reflected in the things it makes
6. 20:00
  The Report—Missing Migrant Children
  Angus Crawford reports on children who go missing after arriving alone in the UK.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Ready to Wear
  What happens when westerners intervene on behalf of low-paid clothing factory workers.
8. 21:00
  Hot House Kids—Episode 1
  1/2Deborah Bull examines the impact on children of being hothoused in sport and the arts.(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—The Glencoe Massacre
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Glencoe Massacre of 1692.
10. 21:58
  Weather—21/01/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—21/01/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 9
  9/10Daniel arranges a meeting with Henri Jagot and plays his trump card.
13. 23:00
  House on Fire—Series 1, Neighbourhood Watch
  3/6Matt is uninterested in Vicky's neighbourhood watch scheme until he meets a glamour model.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—21/01/2010
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/01/2010
  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), Swimming Reindeer
  4/5Neil MacGregor investigates how humanity's development is reflected in the things it makes
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/01/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/01/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/01/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/01/2010
  Scotland launches a 300,000 pound campaign to get tripe back on our plates.

Friday 22 January 2010