BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 24 July 2013

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/07/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Florian Illies - 1913, Episode 2
  2/5Kafka is troubled, not for the first time, and Duchamp makes an impact.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/07/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/07/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/07/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/07/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/07/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Peter Townley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—24/07/2013
  The effect of controversial housing benefit changes on rural areas comes under scrutiny.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-necked Phalarope
  Steve Backshall presents the red-necked phalarope.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—24/07/2013
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  What's the Point of...?—Series 5, The Chief Rabbi
  1/4Quentin Letts questions the continuing relevance of the office of the Chief Rabbi.
3. 09:30
  Just So Science—Series 1, 1. How the Whale Got His Throat
  1/5Discover the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Florian Illies - 1913, Episode 3
  3/5Impressionistic cultural sketchbook of a Europe under the shadow of World War I.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley
  Trolling; Chile and abortion; Stephanie Shirley; France, Marianne and topless protestors.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 3
  3/5Adrienne learns that Mal has been making plans for life without her.
7. 11:00
  The Story of the Talmud—Episode 2
  2/2Naftali Brawer finds that in orthodox circles, the Talmud is causing a Jewish revolution.
8. 11:30
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, 4. Mr Davos Has an Alibi
  4/10Another death, with the killer very close to home.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—New fines for speeding points
  An increase in fines for speeding points, and the rise in smartphone thefts.
2. 12:30
  Face the Facts—The Marcos Mystery?
  John Waite investigates the Marcos mystery.
3. 12:57
  Weather—24/07/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
4. 13:00
  World at One—24/07/2013
  National and international news.
5. 13:45
  Lucy Kellaway's History of Office Life—The Career Ladder
  Lucy Kellaway charts the emergence of the career ladder as a way to motivate staff.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—23/07/2013
  Fallon enjoys a gossip.(R)
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Neurotics Anonymous
  Ben Crompton's comedy drama. Will Iain's OCD and his mum stand in his way of finding love?
8. 15:00
  Money Box—20/07/2013
  The true cost of online donating, plus insurance add-ons, payday challenge and investing.(R)
9. 15:30
  Inside Health—NHS Health Checks, Blood Service, Crohn's Disease, Gestational diabetes
  Dr Mark Porter reports on NHS health checks, gestational diabetes and Crohn's disease.(R)
10. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Food Work in Hospital Wards; The Bangladesh/India Border
  The Bangladesh/India border: danger and progress. Also, elderly malnutrition in hospitals.
11. 16:30
  The Media Show—Covering the royal baby story
  The challenge the royal baby story poses for Sunday papers and rolling TV news.
12. 17:00
  PM—24/07/2013
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—24/07/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Brig Society—Series 1, King of Scotland
  5/6Marcus tries to grasp the arguments around independence without getting himself a kilt.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—24/07/2013
  Anthea keeps Lilian up to the mark.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Steve Coogan, Ruth Rendell's Cultural Exchange, Peter Bazalgette
  Steve Coogan on his career, the Leveson Inquiry and creating his Alan Partridge movie.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Melissa Murray - Good News, Episode 3
  3/5Adrienne learns that Mal has been making plans for life without her.(R)
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Meritocracy and Privilege
  Engaging debate on the morality of meritocracy and privilege, chaired by Michael Buerk.
7. 20:45
  Pop-Up Ideas—Series 1, David Kilcullen: Feral Cities
  3/4Tim Harford is joined by influential counter-insurgency expert David Killcullen.(R)
8. 21:00
  Does Science Need the People?—Episode 1
  1/2Who should have the final say on important issues in science, researchers or the public?(R)
9. 21:30
  What's the Point of...?—Series 5, The Chief Rabbi
  1/4Quentin Letts questions the continuing relevance of the office of the Chief Rabbi.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—24/07/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—24/07/2013
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Their Eyes Were Watching God, Episode 8
  8/10Janie has fallen in love and is selling up the store to 'go and live in Tea Cake's way'.
13. 23:00
  The Lach Chronicles—Series 1, Kiss Loves You
  2/4The former host of New York's longest-running open mic night is still finding things tough
14. 23:15
  Strap In - It's Clever Peter—Barry
  2/4Strap in for a health and safety blow-dart, a killer whale and souffle.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—24/07/2013
  Susan Hulme and the BBC parliamentary team report from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/07/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Florian Illies - 1913, Episode 3
  3/5Impressionistic cultural sketchbook of a Europe under the shadow of World War I.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/07/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/07/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/07/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/07/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/07/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Venerable Peter Townley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/07/2013
  £6 million of aid for Scottish farmers hit by April snow is up for grabs.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Black-browed Albatross
  Steve Backshall presents the black-browed albatross.

Thursday 25 July 2013