BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 19 October 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/10/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Carmen Aguirre - Something Fierce, Episode 2
  2/5After a visit to Chile, Carmen finds herself questioning her commitment to the cause.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/10/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/10/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—19/10/2011
  Short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—19/10/2011
  Putting Dartmoor Hill Ponies on 'the Pill'. Presented by Anna Hill.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—19/10/2011
  Debating if elderly people should leave big empty homes and compensation for egg donors.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—19/10/2011
  Libby Purves is joined by Gloria Elliott, Des Bishop, Michael Morpurgo and Stanley Jackson
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Carmen Aguirre - Something Fierce, Episode 3
  3/5Carmen finds herself in rural Argentina in the depths of a harsh winter.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women and Tattoos, Are MBAs worth the money and effort?
  Tattoos - love 'em or loathe 'em? The judgement of mothers, Women and Pensions and MBAs.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Disconnected, Episode 3
  3/5Ray hopes that he will soon be granted legal access to his beloved granddaughter.
6. 11:00
  David Hume and the Triumph of Reason
  Allan Little profiles the philosopher David Hume, born in 1711.(R)
7. 11:30
  The Rivals—Series 1, 1. Auguste Dupin: The Murders In The Rue Morgue
  1/4Inspector Lestrade introduces Sherlock Holmes' eccentric rival Auguste Dupin.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—19/10/2011
  Foraging in the New Forest with mushroom expert Roger Phillips.
2. 12:57
  Weather—19/10/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—19/10/2011
  With Shaun Ley. National and international news.
4. 13:30
  The Media Show—The PCC and BSkyB's results
  Sir Christopher Meyer on the PCC, BSkyB's results and what next for James Murdoch?
5. 14:00
  The Archers—18/10/2011
  Tom handles a tricky meeting.
6. 14:15
  All the Dark Corners—Something in the Water by Paul Cornell
  2/3Sceptical scientist James moves to Standlake, famous for its lake monster. Horror story.
7. 15:00
  Stephanomics—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/3Stephanie Flanders discusses the global financial crisis with top economic thinkers.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—The Mystery of the Hills, The Girl with the Red Hair
  2/3A woman has a mystical experience while walking in Skye's Cuillin mountains.
9. 15:45
  Musical Migrants—Series 3, Zanzibar
  3/5Yusuf Mahmoud swapped Cheltenham for Zanzibar because of his love of African music.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Becoming Yellow - Journalist bias
  Laurie Taylor explores impartiality in TV political interviewing.
11. 16:30
  The Sound of Fear
  Sean Street investigates the sound of fear, the noises and music that scare us, and why.
12. 17:00
  PM—19/10/2011
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/10/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 4, Ian Hislop
  1/6Marcus Brigstocke invites Ian Hislop to try new things, including his first pair of jeans.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/10/2011
  Clive's influence is spreading.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Thandie Newton; Romola Garai; The Slap
  Mark Lawson interviews Thandie Newton; Romola Garai reviews an exhibition of actresses.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Disconnected, Episode 3
  3/5Ray hopes that he will soon be granted legal access to his beloved granddaughter.
6. 20:00
  Unreliable Evidence—The Law and Government Spending Cuts
  Clive Anderson and guests discuss the major legal issues of the day.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Ed Yong: The Philosophy of Bacteria
  Science journalist Ed Yong explores the implications of being host to billions of microbes
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—March of the Pylons
  Britain's electricity grid needs replacing. Does that mean a new invasion of the pylons?
9. 21:30
  Midweek—19/10/2011
  Libby Purves is joined by Gloria Elliott, Des Bishop, Michael Morpurgo and Stanley Jackson
10. 21:58
  Weather—19/10/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—19/10/2011
  With Robin Lustig. National and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Cat's Table, Episode 8
  8/10The history of the silent girl has profound implications for the other passengers.
13. 23:00
  Don't Start—Series 1, Dream
  3/4Kim's bad dream sparks a heated debate that incorporates Elvis on fire.
14. 23:15
  The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as put upon music teacher Nigel Penny.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—19/10/2011
  David Cornock presents the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/10/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Carmen Aguirre - Something Fierce, Episode 3
  3/5Carmen finds herself in rural Argentina in the depths of a harsh winter.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/10/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/10/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/10/2011
  Short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/10/2011
  As food inflation soars, Charlotte Smith asks how expensive the Sunday roast could become.

Thursday 20 October 2011