BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 17 March 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/03/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 1
  1/5One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/03/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/03/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/03/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/03/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/03/2015
  A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Halal Slaughter, Bees, Hedgehogs
  New research is published that could inform the debate over halal meat.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Bittern
  Kate Humble presents the bittern.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/03/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Matt Taylor on the Rosetta space mission
  Matt Taylor talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the Rosetta comet mission.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Zubeida Malik meets Sister Christine Frost
  Zubeida Malik speaks to Sister Christine Frost about her life and work in east London.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 2
  2/5One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Natural Childbirth Backlash, Gender-Neutral Clothing, Jill Leovy
  A possible backlash against natural childbirth, plus author Jill Leovy. With Jenni Murray.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, Ketchup on His French Fries
  7/10Delia Grinstead's new life and equilibrium are disturbed by an unexpected visitor to town.
7. 11:00
  Restarting the Antibiotic Pipeline—Episode 1
  1/2Why are increasing numbers of antibiotics failing? Where are the new ones to replace them?
8. 11:30
  Gareth Gwynn's Little Book of Welsh Rock
  Satirist Gareth Gwynn has an identity crisis as he investigates Welsh-language rock.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—17/03/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—17 March 1915 - Cressida Marshall
  Cressida hits the roof when she realises what her mother and aunt have kept from her.
3. 12:16
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Dog Control in the UK
  Is enough being done to control dogs in the UK?
4. 12:57
  Weather—17/03/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—17/03/2015
  Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
6. 13:45
  When the People Say Not Sure—Episode 2
  2/4Peter Hennessy and guests discuss how a government is formed if there is a hung parliament
7. 14:00
  The Archers—16/03/2015
  Kenton and Jolene return.(R)
8. 14:15
  McLevy—Series 7, The Firebrand
  1/4Inspector James McLevy investigates the kidnap of a women's rights campaigner.(R)
9. 15:00
  Making History—17/03/2015
  Pirates, wolves and Manchester, the city that shaped world politics.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Lava: A Dangerous Game
  Tom Heap meets the scientists trying to lessen the impact of volcanic eruptions.
11. 16:00
  In Search of Moderate Muslims
  Sarfraz Manzoor asks if moderate Muslims exist and, if not, where did they go?
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Claire Skinner and Louise Welsh
  Claire Skinner and Louise Welsh discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
13. 17:00
  PM—17/03/2015
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/03/2015
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Horses
  2/4Pam shares her love of horses. Poetry and sketches.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/03/2015
  There is a surprise visitor in the village.
4. 19:16
  Front Row—Samuel West, Bloodline, AD Miller, Spring in Verse
  Samuel West on After Electra, Bloodline reviewed, author AD Miller and spring in verse.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, Ketchup on His French Fries
  7/10Delia Grinstead's new life and equilibrium are disturbed by an unexpected visitor to town.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Sick of School
  Why are so many teachers off work with stress? Jane Deith investigates.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Children's Disability Living Allowance, Bluffington Post
  Laura Jolliffe on her fight to get Disability Living Allowance for her deafblind daughter.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Avastin, Peanut Allergy, Bowel Bacteria and Faecal Transplants
  Mark Porter visits a laboratory to find out how gut bacteria could be influencing weight.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Matt Taylor on the Rosetta space mission
  Matt Taylor talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the Rosetta comet mission.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—17/03/2015
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—All-square in Israeli General Election
  Exit polls suggest Likud party running neck and neck with centre-left Zionist Union.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Leipzig Affair, Episode 2
  2/10Magda's plan to escape to the west suffers a major setback.
13. 23:00
  The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
  3/4Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/03/2015
  Susan Hulme and the BBC parliamentary team report from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/03/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 2
  2/5One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/03/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/03/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/03/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/03/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/03/2015
  A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Rural payments, Pig disease, Common land grazing
  One farmer shares their experience accessing the new online system for farm subsidies.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Grasshopper Warbler
  Kate Humble presents the grasshopper warbler.(R)

Wednesday 18 March 2015