BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 4 February 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—04/02/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 2
  2/5Harvard, Paris and beyond. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—04/02/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—04/02/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—04/02/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—04/02/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—04/02/2015
  The price of organic milk has gone up in the shops, but what are farmers getting for it?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Budgerigar
  Michael Palin presents the wild budgerigar from Australia.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—04/02/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—Aaron Rosen; Zack McGuiness; Bonnie Langford; Nick Wisdom; Tom Vaughan.
  Libby Purves meets actor Bonnie Langford and Nick Wisdom, son of Norman.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 3
  3/5Cambridge University and meeting Vivien. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The NHS, Film-Maker Deeyah Khan, Women in Construction
  The NHS, Deeyah Khan and women in construction.
5. 10:40
  15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Colin - The Ice Wife, Episode 3
  3/5It is midwinter and the giving of gifts turns sour as Jen makes an accidental discovery.
6. 10:55
  The Listening Project—Pete and Steve - Guitar Guys
  It can take three months to make a guitar, but for these two men it is time well-spent.
7. 11:00
  Tales from the Ring Road—Wolverhampton
  2/3Anne-Marie Duff narrates stories of resilience and survival on Wolverhampton's ring road.
8. 11:30
  Alun Cochrane's Fun House—Living Room
  2/4Alun's house tour arrives in his living room.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—04/02/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—4 February 1915 - Geoffrey Marshall
  Despite the profits of war, factory owner Geoffrey Marshall cannot rest on his laurels.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Winterbourne, Which?, Warranties and Wagging Dogs
  Learning disability care, Which? subscriptions and emotional support from pets on planes.
4. 12:57
  Weather—04/02/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—04/02/2015
  Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Edward Stourton.
6. 13:45
  Picture Power—Series 2, The Scottish Referendum on Independence
  3/5The photographers of Document Scotland on the independence referendum.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—03/02/2015
  There is a showdown on the dance floor.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Crossing
  It is 2019. How might the UK exit from the EU affect the country it shares a border with?
9. 15:00
  Money Box Live—Power of Attorney
  Ruth Alexander and a panel of guests answer calls on setting up a power of attorney.
10. 15:30
  Mum and Dad and Mum
  Rebecca Morelle examines how children could be born with DNA from three people.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Inside the Muslim Brotherhood
  Laurie Taylor on the Muslim Brotherhood, plus a study into privately educated young women.
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Head of BBC Trust's first major speech; The battle for sports rights; Sky's Fortitude
  BBC Trust head's first major speech, the battle for sports rights, Sky's Fortitude.
13. 17:00
  PM—04/02/2015
  Carolyn Quinn with coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—04/02/2015
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 2, Sister Dearest
  6/6Guests not welcome. Stephen K Amos's teenage years in 1980s South London.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—04/02/2015
  Charlie speaks his mind.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Timberlake Wertenbaker, Jupiter Ascending Reviewed, Reading Europe: France
  Timberlake Wertenbaker, Jupiter Ascending reviewed and novels that throw light on France.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Colin - The Ice Wife, Episode 3
  3/5It is midwinter and the giving of gifts turns sour as Jen makes an accidental discovery.(R)
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Is Inherited Wealth Immoral?
  With Giles Fraser, Melanie Phillips, Michael Portillo and Matthew Taylor.
7. 20:45
  Why I Changed My Mind—Series 1, Mark Lynas
  1/3Dominic Lawson asks the environmentalist Mark Lynas why he now supports GM crops.
8. 21:00
  Gone to Earth—2. Cover from View
  2/2Horatio Clare explores infantry soldiers' relationship with the Brecon Beacons(R)
9. 21:30
  Midweek—Aaron Rosen; Zack McGuiness; Bonnie Langford; Nick Wisdom; Tom Vaughan.
  Libby Purves meets actor Bonnie Langford and Nick Wisdom, son of Norman.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—High Court judge from New Zealand to lead the inquiry into historical child abuse.
  Government appoints Mrs Justice Lowell Goddard to head inquiry - with extra powers
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Illuminations, Episode 3
  3/10Luke's platoon are in danger. Back in Scotland, Anne remembers her past as a photographer.
12. 23:00
  Irish Micks and Legends—Series 2, St Brigid of the Curragh
  1/4Comedy writers Aisling Bea and Yasmine Akram bring Ireland's folklore to life.
13. 23:15
  Love in Recovery—Series 1, Danno
  5/6Danno deals with his father's death, after returning from his memorial service - in a pub.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—04/02/2015
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/02/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 3
  3/5Cambridge University and meeting Vivien. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/02/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/02/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/02/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/02/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/02/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Irish Dairy Technology Centre; Farm Suicides; Sheep Footrot
  Why the Irish government is putting over 25 million euro in the country's dairy industry.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Magnificent Frigatebird
  Michael Palin presents the magnificent frigatebird a true oceanic bird.

Thursday 5 February 2015