BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 10 February 2014

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/02/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Numbers in Global Politics; Gay Rights and Religion in Belfast
  The power of numbers in global politics, plus gay rights and religion in Belfast.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Andrew's Church in Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire
  The bells of St Andrew's Church in Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/02/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/02/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/02/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/02/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/02/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Horse exports, Wind/solar power, Help for flooded farmers
  A legal loophole could be allowing horses to be exported from Britain for meat.
10. 05:56
  Weather—10/02/2014
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Chaffinch
  John Aitchison presents the chaffinch.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/02/2014
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Irving Finkel on the Ark Tablet
  Tom Sutcliffe with Harry Collins, Irving Finkel, Hattie Naylor and Colin Blakemore.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle, Denmark, the Happiest Country in the World
  1/5The Danes are consistently rated as the happiest people on earth but pay the highest taxes
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Katy B; Why we cheat on our partners; Growing up in care
  Katy B talks about her new album and performs live. Presented by Jane Garvey.
5. 10:45
  Craven—Craven: Series 4, Episode 1
  1/5A photo is posted to Facebook of a teenager hanging in the woods.
6. 11:00
  Cappuccino Careers—Episode 1
  1/2Series following the eight workers picked from 1,700 who applied to work at a new Costa.
7. 11:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 3, The Funeral
  2/6When Anthony's maiden aunt dies, Damien is asked to do the food for the funeral.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Internet safety, supermarket bargains, fashion advice for men
  Consumer news with Winifred Robinson, including how criminals use the dark side of the web
2. 12:57
  Weather—10/02/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—10/02/2014
  National and international news.
4. 13:45
  A Brief History of Mathematics—The Mathematicians Who Helped Einstein
  6/10Professor Marcus du Sautoy argues that mathematics drives science.(R)
5. 14:00
  The Archers—09/02/2014
  Rob needs some help.(R)
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Hugh Hughes - Floating
  Hugh Hughes tells of the time the Isle of Anglesey floated away.(R)
7. 15:00
  Brain of Britain—10/02/2014
  Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Claudia Roden: A Life Through Food
  Claudia Roden talks about her life, cooking and Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food.(R)
9. 16:00
  With Great Pleasure—Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
  Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen presents his favourite pieces of writing to a theatre audience.
10. 16:30
  Beyond Belief—Yoga
  Ernie Rea and guests discuss the spiritual roots of yoga.
11. 17:00
  PM—10/02/2014
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/02/2014
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Just a Minute—Series 68, Episode 1
  1/8With Gyles Brandreth, Tony Hawks, Fi Glover and Paul Merton. Nicholas Parsons hosts.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/02/2014
  Kirsty faces a difficult choice.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Armistead Maupin; Folio Prize shortlist; Her; Raphael Wallfisch
  John Wilson talks to American writer Armistead Maupin about his new Tales of the City book
5. 19:45
  Craven—Craven: Series 4, Episode 1
  1/5A photo is posted to Facebook of a teenager hanging in the woods.(R)
6. 20:00
  Nick Clegg: The Liberal Who Came to Power—Episode 1
  1/2Steve Richards tells the inside story of the Lib Dems' turbulent years in government.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—What is Wahhabism?
  Is the Saudi-style ultra-conservative branch of Islam the ideological engine of extremism?
8. 21:00
  Nature—Series 8, Islands of Ice and Fire
  Sound recordist Chris Watson captures the dramatic sounds of Iceland's dynamic landscape.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Irving Finkel on the Ark Tablet
  Tom Sutcliffe with Harry Collins, Irving Finkel, Hattie Naylor and Colin Blakemore.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—10/02/2014
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—10/02/2014
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Dubliners, Two Gallants
  6/20Planning their evening, two young men debate how to handle an infatuated servant girl.
13. 23:00
  Sketchorama: Absolutely Special
  A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/02/2014
  MPs consider an urgent question on the flooding crisis. Susan Hulme reports.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/02/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth about the Nordic Miracle, Denmark, the Happiest Country in the World
  1/5The Danes are consistently rated as the happiest people on earth but pay the highest taxes(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/02/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/02/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/02/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/02/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/02/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Fishermen, Solar Panels, Fodder Donation
  What have the recent storms meant for fishermen in the South West? Anna Hill finds out.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Wren
  John Aitchison presents the wren.

Tuesday 11 February 2014