BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 14 July 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/07/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack—1. Departure
  1/5Starting in Shetland, Malachy Tallack sets out on a journey around the 60th parallel.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/07/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/07/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/07/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Elizabeth Adekunle.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Ramblers Pathwatch, Barn owls, Farmworkers, Hydroponics
  The Ramblers launch a new scheme to build up a picture of the country's footpaths.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Redshank
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the redshank.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/07/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Carlos Frenk on dark matter
  Carlos Frenk talks to Jim Al-Khalili about dark matter and modelling the cosmos.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Selina Scott talks to Yasmin Ishaq
  Selina Scott talks to Yasmin Ishaq who doesn't believe in ghosts, but in jinn.
4. 09:45
  60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack—2. Fort Smith
  2/5Fort Smith, Canada, is the next stop on Malachy Tallack's journey.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Sara Khan, The power of Angela Merkel, Dorothy Bohm
  Power Lister Sara Khan discusses empowering women to tackle extremism and inequality.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Appiness, Episode 2
  2/5Katy Wix, Karl Theobald, Colin Hoult, and Harry Hadden-Paton get in a dating app frenzy.
7. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Nightshades
  Brett Westwood looks at the nightshade group of plants and human culture. From 2015
8. 11:30
  The Hang Drum Phenomenon
  Evelyn Glennie explores the extraordinary story of a new percussion instrument - The Hang.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—14/07/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—14 July 1915 - Florrie Wilson
  Victor brings shocking news to the Wilsons.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Care and housing for people with learning disabilities
  How easy is it to get good quality care and housing for people with learning disabilities?
4. 12:57
  Weather—14/07/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—14/07/2015
  Context and analysis of the historic agreement between Iran and western powers.
6. 13:45
  What Is a Story?—Is Anyone Responsible?
  7/12Marina Warner and leading international writers look at the world of contemporary fiction.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—13/07/2015
  Elizabeth remembers.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Nicola Baldwin - Tony and Rose
  Can architect Tony McGill come to terms with his widowed mother's dementia?(R)
9. 15:00
  Making History—14/07/2015
  Helen Castor and guests discuss new research on the French Resistance.
10. 15:30
  The Human Zoo—Series 6, A Word of Advice
  4/4Michael Blastland explores how we react to advice.
11. 16:00
  Document—14/07/2015
  Sanchia Berg rediscovers the lost trail of the MI5 spy who was left out in the cold.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Jo Brand & Naomi Alderman
  Jo Brand and Naomi Alderman join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.
13. 17:00
  PM—14/07/2015
  Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/07/2015 - Iran Nuclear Deal Struck
  A deal has been agreed on Iran's nuclear programme, in return for a lifting of sanctions
2. 18:30
  It's Not What You Know—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/6Miles Jupp hosts the panel show where it's not what but who you know that matters.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/07/2015
  Debbie is stuck in the middle.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman, Dickens discovery, Jenny Holzer
  John Wilson discusses Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman with Bonnie Greer and Erica Wagner.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Appiness, Episode 2
  2/5Katy Wix, Karl Theobald, Colin Hoult, and Harry Hadden-Paton get in a dating app frenzy.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Police Complaints: A Fair Cop?
  Good cop? Bad cop? Reforming the police complaints process. Presented by Claire Savage.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—ESA and WRAG; Social Media
  RNIB's Geoff Fimister explains the impact of budget changes on benefits for blind people.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Tax on sugary drinks, Low libido in women, Europe's largest robotic pharmacy
  What is the evidence that taxing sugary drinks will help tackle obesity?
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Carlos Frenk on dark matter
  Carlos Frenk talks to Jim Al-Khalili about dark matter and modelling the cosmos.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—14/07/2015
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Iran and 6 world powers reach a deal limiting Tehran's nuclear programme
  Agreement comes after nearly a decade of wrangling
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Girl on the Train, Episode 2
  2/10From her train window, Rachel sees 'Jess' passionately kissing a man who isn't her husband
13. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 12, The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Los Angeles
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in LA, as they continue their tour of the USA.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—14/07/2015
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster. The youngest MP makes her maiden speech.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/07/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack—2. Fort Smith
  2/5Fort Smith, Canada, is the next stop on Malachy Tallack's journey.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/07/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/07/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/07/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/07/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Elizabeth Adekunle.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Defra fines, Hunting ban, Rural farmworkers
  Late rural farm payments are costing UK taxpayers millions of pounds in EU fines.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Barnacle Goose
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the barnacle goose.(R)

Wednesday 15 July 2015