BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 6 August 2013

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/08/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 1
  1/5The author makes his way to the shore, observing all manner of bird and animal life.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/08/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/08/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/08/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—06/08/2013
  The milk contamination scare which could rock New Zealand's whole economy. With Caz Graham
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Ringed Plover
  Michaela Strachan presents the ringed plover.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—06/08/2013
  Morning news, including NHS 'zero harm' plans and giant 'fatberg' found in sewer.
2. 09:00
  Turkey: the New Ottomans—North Africa and the Middle East
  2/3Allan Little analyses how the AKP government sought to re-engage with its Arab neighbours.
3. 09:30
  The Call—Series 3, Adoption
  3/5Dominic Arkwright meets the man who took a call from the sister he didn't know existed.(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 2
  2/5Philip recalls his early London years, a place full of watery stories, past and present.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Jessie J
  Jessie J on pop stardom; women's role in the history of cricket. Emma Barnett presents.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 2
  2/5Sam celebrates his 34th birthday, but his neighbour Sir William faces charges of bribery.
7. 11:00
  The Pregnant Brain
  Zoe Williams explores the changes that take place in a woman's brain during pregnancy.
8. 11:30
  In Search of Nic Jones
  Laura Barton tracks down the legendary lost figure of British folk music, Nic Jones.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours
  Julian Worricker takes your calls about staying at home to look after your children.
2. 12:57
  Weather—06/08/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—06/08/2013
  National and international news.
4. 13:45
  15 by 15—Series 2, Check
  2/5Hardeep learns about a chess initiative in schools and looks for checks in Carnaby Street.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—05/08/2013
  Helen's tetchy.(R)
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The People's Passion, Trial
  4/5Samir comes to the cathedral intending to find out about the empty spaces.(R)
7. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 4, Southall
  5/6Jay Rayner and the panel are in Southall for the culinary panel show.
8. 15:30
  The Philosopher's Arms—Series 3, Exploitation
  2/4Pints and philosophical problems with Matthew Sweet - what is exploitation?
9. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Misophonia, Mondegreens and Miscommunication
  Chris Ledgard and Stuart Maconie explore miscommunication, mondegreens and misophonia.
10. 16:30
  Great Lives—Russell Grant on Ivor Novello
  Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer and film star Ivor Novello.
11. 17:00
  PM—06/08/2013
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—06/08/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 2, Episode 5
  5/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—06/08/2013
  Lilian has some disturbing news.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Lone Ranger; Conrad Shawcross; Gemma Chan; Edinburgh Fringe report
  The Lone Ranger, Conrad Shawcross, Edinburgh fringe and Gemma Chan's Cultural Exchange.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 2
  2/5Sam celebrates his 34th birthday, but his neighbour Sir William faces charges of bribery.(R)
6. 20:00
  Science, Right or Left
  Ehsan Masood explores whether science is becoming politicised on controversial issues.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—06/08/2013
  Gary O'Donoghue looks at the RNIB's bus campaign to improve travel for blind passengers.
8. 21:00
  Seven Ages of Science—Age of Ingenuity
  1/7Lisa Jardine explores the birth of modern science in Restoration England.
9. 21:30
  Turkey: the New Ottomans—North Africa and the Middle East
  2/3Allan Little analyses how the AKP government sought to re-engage with its Arab neighbours.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—06/08/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—06/08/2013
  With Carolyn Quinn. Syrian rebels retake airport near Aleppo.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery, Episode 7
  7/10Morley and Sefton's investigations irritate the chief inspector.
13. 23:00
  28 Dates Later
  Shona and best friend Kristen tackle the tricky world of romance and dating.
14. 23:30
  Short Cuts—Series 3, Split
  3/6Josie presents stories of splits, divisions and tears.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—07/08/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 2
  2/5Philip recalls his early London years, a place full of watery stories, past and present.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/08/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—07/08/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—07/08/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—07/08/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—07/08/2013
  The UK pig industry calls on retailers not to import illegally produced pork.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Black-backed Gull
  Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the great black-backed gull.

Wednesday 7 August 2013