BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 13 October 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD), Early Victorian tea set
  2/5Neil MacGregor tells the story of the global trade in tea - with a Victorian tea set.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/10/2010
  With the Rev David Arnott.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/10/2010
  The government calls for CCTV in abattoirs, to protect animal welfare. Anna Hill reports.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/10/2010
  With Sarah Montague and Evan Davis. Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk.
2. 09:00
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The 100th Object
  Evan Davis runs through the contenders for A History of the World's last object.
3. 09:05
  Midweek—13/10/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Derren Brown.
4. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD), Hokusai's The Great Wave
  3/5Neil MacGregor with a familiar image - Hokusai's The Great Wave.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—13/10/2010
  With Jenni Murray. Including June Spencer, the actress who plays Peggy in The Archers.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Wax Fruit: Antimacassar City, Episode 3
  3/10Phoebe is enjoying Glasgow and helping to look after her 3-year-old nephew Wee Arthur.
7. 11:00
  Parting Shots—Series 2, The sun sets on Empire
  3/3Valedictory despatches from the last outposts of the British Empire. With Matthew Parris.
8. 11:30
  The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 2
  2/6Alan Titchmarsh - quaint gardener or ruthless murderer?(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—13/10/2010
  Peter White hears from the listener who caught a suspected conman on tape.
2. 12:57
  Weather—13/10/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—13/10/2010
  National and international news.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—13/10/2010
  NewsCorp rivals' alarm at Sky bid; Claire Rayner's legacy; rolling news from Chile.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—12/10/2010
  Vicky means business and Kate takes offence.
6. 14:15
  Stone—Series 2, The Bridge
  3/4When a student falls to his death from a bridge DCI Stone begins a murder investigation.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—13/10/2010
  Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—Cheltenham Festival: Stories on Stage, Episode 2
  2/3Sarah Dunant reads her story 'Wings of Desire' at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.
9. 15:45
  Big Bang Day: Five Particles—The Antiparticle
  3/5Every particle has an antiparticle. Should the two combine, the result is annihilation.(R)
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Economic migration and happiness - Hairdressing and emotional labour
  Laurie Taylor discusses being paid to be nice and explores migration versus happiness.
11. 16:30
  The Gizmo Games
  Chris Ledgard looks at how sports science has redefined Olympic success for Team GB.
12. 17:00
  PM—13/10/2010
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/10/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Maltby Collection—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6The day of Julian and Prunella's wedding dawns.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/10/2010
  There's an embarrassing encounter at the school gates for Kathy.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Ray Davies; Robert Lindsay plays Onassis
  John Wilson reports on Robert Lindsay's stage portrayal of the tycoon Aristotle Onassis.
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD), Hokusai's The Great Wave
  3/5Neil MacGregor with a familiar image - Hokusai's The Great Wave.
6. 20:00
  Bringing Up Britain—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/4Mariella Frostrup and her guests ask why children are becoming obese.
7. 20:45
  Martin Bell: Was Tatton Worth it?
  The journalist turned politician asks if standing for parliament in 1997 was worth it.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—Can Lawyers Save The World?
  Could courts of law be the first refuge for victims of climate change? Tom Heap finds out.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—13/10/2010
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Derren Brown.
10. 21:58
  Weather—13/10/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—13/10/2010
  Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Hunt - Mr Chartwell, Episode 8
  8/10Clementine Churchill takes a stand, while Beth and Big Oliver host Sunday lunch.
13. 23:00
  Ida Barr: Artificial Hip Hop—Diversity
  3/4The music-hall artiste and OAP raps with beat boxer Shlomos, probing buzz words.
14. 23:15
  A Series of Psychotic Episodes—Episode 3
  3/4Miriam Elia's sketch series. Fleur and Apple take a Gap Year in Africa.
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/10/2010
  Sean Curran reports as David Cameron faces the new Labour leader at PMQs.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/10/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—Mass Production, Mass Persuasion (1780 - 1914 AD), Hokusai's The Great Wave
  3/5Neil MacGregor with a familiar image - Hokusai's The Great Wave.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/10/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/10/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/10/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/10/2010
  With the Rev David Arnott.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/10/2010
  Charlotte Smith asks if farmers who use pesticides should fund environmental projects.

Thursday 14 October 2010