BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 3 February 2014

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/02/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Prostitution in the Community; Drinking and Moderation
  Laurie Taylor explores the impact of sex work on local residents and businesses.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St John the Baptist, Mathon, Herefordshire
  The bells of St John the Baptist Church, Mathon, Herefordshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/02/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/02/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/02/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Farm profits, Bird counting, Gigha farm tenancy
  English dairy farm profits are forecast to almost double this year.
10. 05:56
  Weather—03/02/2014
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Grey Heron (Winter)
  Chris Packham presents the grey heron.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—03/02/2014
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Spying and Surveillance: The Snowden Files
  Anne McElvoy with Luke Harding, Sir David Omand, Annette Dittert and Alain de Botton.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Warning Signs
  1/5Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's long struggle with dementia.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Angel Haze
  Angel Haze on using her music to help others. Jane Garvey presents the female perspective.
5. 10:45
  Anna's War by Lizzie Nunnery—1. We're Watching You
  1/5Drama about Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya murdered in 2006.
6. 11:00
  Sheffield - City of Snowless Skiers
  David Goldblatt discovers how one snowless Yorkshire city turned out Olympic skiers
7. 11:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Awards
  1/6Damien is nominated for an award and Anthony auditions for a production of Hayfever.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Design a high street; Superfast broadband; Car-sharing clubs; Tube refunds; Drive-in cinemas
  Consumer news with Winifred Robinson, including how to design a high street from scratch.
2. 12:57
  Weather—03/02/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—03/02/2014
  National and international news.
4. 13:45
  A Brief History of Mathematics—Newton and Leibniz
  1/10Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics is the driving force behind modern science.(R)
5. 14:00
  The Archers—02/02/2014
  Can Tony keep his temper?(R)
6. 14:15
  Tony Teardrop—Episode 2
  2/2Tony is hopeful of starting contact with his two boys, who are living with foster carers.
7. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—03/02/2014
  Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Britain and the Ready Meal
  The ready meal after horsemeat, why it was good news for chilled but a problem for frozen.(R)
9. 16:00
  With Great Pleasure—Alexander McCall Smith
  The popular writer Alexander McCall Smith chooses his favourite prose, poetry and music.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—The Ahmadi Community
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss the place of the Ahmadi community within Islam.
11. 17:00
  PM—03/02/2014
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—03/02/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 12, Episode 6
  6/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game
3. 19:00
  The Archers—03/02/2014
  Clarrie fears the future.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Angela Lansbury, Richard Deacon, Philip Seymour Hoffman
  Mark Lawson talks to actress Angela Lansbury, who is about to star in Blithe Spirit.
5. 19:45
  Anna's War by Lizzie Nunnery—1. We're Watching You
  1/5Drama about Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya murdered in 2006.(R)
6. 20:00
  It's My Story—Let Me In
  Seymour, a repeat offender, thrives in prison but struggles to cope with life outside.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—The Philosophy of Russell Brand
  Jeremy Cliffe encounters the ideas and personalities behind a new 'anarcho-populism'.
8. 21:00
  Shared Planet—Ocean Governance
  Monty Don asks who is responsible for the life in our oceans.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Spying and Surveillance: The Snowden Files
  Anne McElvoy with Luke Harding, Sir David Omand, Annette Dittert and Alain de Botton.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—03/02/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—03/02/2014
  Michael Gove says he wants state schools to become as good as private schools.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Dubliners, The Sisters
  1/20A young boy must deal with the death of his great friend Father Flynn.
13. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Talking Terrorism
  It's a word that can start a war. Michael Rosen explores the meaning of 'terrorist'.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—03/02/2014
  The environment secretary faces some direct questions over the flooding crisis.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/02/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Where Memories Go: Why Dementia Changes Everything, Warning Signs
  1/5Sally Magnusson reads the moving account of her mother's long struggle with dementia.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/02/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/02/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/02/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Floods, farming and wildlife
  Should farmers change how they farm the Somerset Levels to reduce the impact of flooding?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Bustard
  Chris Packham presents the great bustard.

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