BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 29 January 2013

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/01/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, Episode 1
  1/5In 1839, British troops invaded Afghanistan for the first time.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/01/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/01/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/01/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/01/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/01/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/01/2013
  Anna Hill hears the debate over the role of the RSPCA in prosecuting animal welfare cases.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/01/2013
  The cost of child care, plus the Sunday Times cartoon row and coughing in concerts.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Noel Sharkey
  Jim Al-Khalili talks to roboticist and psychologist, Noel Sharkey.
3. 09:30
  One to One—John McCarthy talks to Rachel Denton
  John McCarthy talks to hermit Rachel Denton about her decision to live alone.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, Episode 2
  2/5Now re-established on the throne, Shah Shuja announces a fresh start for Afghanistan.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Changes to child care legislation; Living with a stoma
  Changes to child care legislation, and living with a stoma. Presented by Jane Garvey.
6. 10:45
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Episode 2
  2/5Mary Ann has a new job and there's afternoon delight for Anna Madrigal and Edgar.
7. 11:00
  Saving Species—Series 3, Freshwater Eels and Mitten Crabs
  22/24Brett Westwood looks at the invasive Chinese mitten crab, plus freshwater eels.
8. 11:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Circles UK
  Baroness Helena Kennedy QC presents an appeal for Circles UK.
9. 11:30
  For One Night Only—Series 7, The Weavers at Carnegie Hall
  Paul Gambaccini looks back to Carnegie Hall 1955 with Pete Seeger and two other Weavers.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours - What will the HS2 do for you?
  Consumer phone-in presented by Julian Worricker. What will the HS2 do for you?
2. 12:57
  Weather—29/01/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—29/01/2013
  National and international news.
4. 13:45
  Technicolour—2. Colour Naming
  2/5How does language change our colour perception?
5. 14:00
  The Archers—28/01/2013
  Christopher's suspicions are aroused.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Tracy-Ann Oberman - Bette and Joan and Baby Jane
  Feuding screen goddesses Davis and Crawford in an iconic film - headed for disaster?(R)
7. 15:00
  Making History—29/01/2013
  Helen Castor and guests discuss the history curriculum in Britain's schools.
8. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Berlin's Big Gamble
  Can Germany produce all its power from green energy? Tom Heap investigates.
9. 16:00
  It's My Story—Mr Fan, from Boatperson to Horseman
  Mr Fan, Vietnamese boatperson, barber, Chinese gardener, English horseman, tells his story(R)
10. 16:30
  Great Lives—William Robinson
  Gardener Carol Klein's choice is wild garden hero, William Robinson. With Matthew Parris.
11. 17:00
  PM—29/01/2013
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/01/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Jenni Murray
  5/6Jenni Murray cooks her first healthy meal and gives her verdict to Marcus Brigstocke.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/01/2013
  Vicky makes some introductions.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Light Show; the life of Benjamin Britten; Port reviewed
  The art of light; Benjamin Britten's latest biographer; new play set in Stockport reviewed
5. 19:45
  Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Episode 2
  2/5Mary Ann has a new job and there's afternoon delight for Anna Madrigal and Edgar.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Taxing Questions
  Corporate tax: Who writes the rules? Fran Abrams investigates.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—PIP (Personal Independence Payments)
  Minster for disabled people Esther McVey talks to Peter White about the impact of PIPs.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Alcohol, cancer treatments, hair, halitosis
  Dr Mark Porter on alcohol, caffeine shampoo, targeted cancer therapies and halitosis.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Noel Sharkey
  Jim Al-Khalili talks to roboticist and psychologist, Noel Sharkey.
10. 21:58
  Weather—29/01/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—29/01/2013
  The bodies of more than 70 Syrians are found in a mass killing in Syria. With Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  The Real George Orwell—Down and Out in Paris and London, Episode 2
  2/10Living in Paris with no money to his name, Orwell turns to a Russian refugee for help.
13. 23:00
  Heresy—Series 8, Episode 5
  5/6With comedian Dave Gorman and newspaper columnists Matthew Parris and Julia Hartley-Brewer(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—29/01/2013
  Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/01/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, Episode 2
  2/5Now re-established on the throne, Shah Shuja announces a fresh start for Afghanistan.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/01/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/01/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/01/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/01/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/01/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—30/01/2013
  Horse DNA is found in Spanish beef burgers. Anna Hill reports.

Wednesday 30 January 2013