BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 11 January 2012

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/01/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stop What You're Doing and Read This, A Bed. A Book. A Mountain
  2/5Jeanette Winterson takes us on a journey to the Cairngorms.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/01/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/01/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/01/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Nicholas Papadopulos.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/01/2012
  Denmark's race to raise welfare standards in time for new rules next year.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—11/01/2012
  Debating the Scottish independence referendum with Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—11/01/2012
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Tasmin Little.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Stop What You're Doing and Read This, Mindful Reading
  3/5Tim Parks illuminates the impact of letters and words on a page.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—11/01/2012
  Carey Mulligan on her latest film Shame, and how to cook the perfect steak.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ruthless, Episode 3
  3/5Ruth's curiosity has attracted some unwanted attention. But whose?
6. 11:00
  Among the Managers—Episode 2
  2/2From the boardroom to the dugout: Robert Peston on the business of football management.
7. 11:30
  A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
  2/4Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—11/01/2012
  A whistleblower helpline for NHS and social services staff; and affordable rural housing.
2. 12:30
  Face the Facts—Fitness to Practise
  After critical reports and resignations, is the UK's dental regulator fit for purpose?
3. 12:57
  Weather—11/01/2012
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—11/01/2012
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
5. 13:45
  To Strive and Seek—Episode 3
  3/5Sara Wheeler studies the men on Captain Scott's Terra Nova Expedition: Raymond Priestley.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—10/01/2012
  The new Mrs Grundy asserts herself.
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Blurred
  By Frazer Flintham. Old university friends Nikki and Hannah meet up after a ten year gap.
8. 15:00
  Money Box Live—11/01/2012
  Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on wills and inheritance tax.
9. 15:30
  Inside Health—Med devices, Testosterone, Itching, BP, Pills, Tourette's
  Dr Mark Porter demystifies the health issues that perplex us.
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Cosmetic tourism - Debt 5,000 years
  5,000 years of debt, plus cosmetic surgery tourism.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—11/01/2012
  Netflix - what does the video streaming service mean for the future of British TV?
12. 17:00
  PM—11/01/2012
  Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/01/2012
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Isy Suttie: Pearl and Dave
  A love story about a socially inept childhood neighbour and a 'well-bred' Surrey girl.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—11/01/2012
  Tom tucks in.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Crusades; Emeli Sande; Guy Martin
  John Wilson with historian Thomas Asbridge, singer Emeli Sande, photographer Guy Martin.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ruthless, Episode 3
  3/5Ruth's curiosity has attracted some unwanted attention. But whose?
6. 20:00
  Decision Time—11/01/2012
  Nick Robinson goes behind the closed doors of Whitehall.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Series 2, Judith Clegg: Pay it Forward
  Judith Clegg argues that start-up culture can make the world a dramatically better place.
8. 21:00
  Big Game, Little Game—Episode 2
  2/2Mark Stephen charts a unique swap involving two gamekeepers.(R)
9. 21:30
  Midweek—11/01/2012
  Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Tasmin Little.
10. 21:58
  Weather—11/01/2012
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—11/01/2012
  National and international news and analysis with Carolyn Quinn.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Honoré de Balzac - Cousin Bette, Episode 8
  8/10Hulot's financial misdeeds are discovered and his disgrace has disastrous consequences.
13. 23:00
  Tina C—Tina C's Global Depression Tour, The United States
  1/6Country legend Tina C kicks off her tour to solve global recession in the United States.
14. 23:15
  What to Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else—Series 1, Personal Appearance
  1/4Andrew Lawrence delves into conventional living, kicking off with looking good.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—11/01/2012
  Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/01/2012
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stop What You're Doing and Read This, Mindful Reading
  3/5Tim Parks illuminates the impact of letters and words on a page.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/01/2012
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/01/2012
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/01/2012
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—12/01/2012
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Nicholas Papadopulos.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—12/01/2012
  Farmland prices have more than doubled in 5 years and now a third of buyers are investors.

Thursday 12 January 2012