BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 15 October 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, Plague
  3/5An outbreak of the plague threatens the livelihood of Shakespeare when the theatres close.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/10/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/10/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—15/10/2015
  A spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Richard Frazer.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—NFU, dairy forum, flooding, future foods
  What is the future for the world dairy market? Global experts meet in Edinburgh to discuss
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Blue Jay
  Chris Packham presents the North American blue jay.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—15/10/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Holbein at the Tudor Court
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Holbein at the court of Henry VIII.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, Religion
  4/5Religious tensions come to the fore, aided by the king's demand for an oath of allegiance.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The right to challenge divorce settlements
  Two women win the right to challenge their divorce settlement. How will it affect others?
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 4
  4/10Virginia Baily's novel about a woman learning to be a mother against the backdrop of war.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Old Fears Return
  Talk of a third 'intifada' or uprising as violence flares again in Israel.
7. 11:30
  Open Art—Inside the Rock
  The story of Cruachan Power Station and the art it has inspired.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—15/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—15 October 1915 - Isabel Graham
  The Battle of Loos has ended, but the war has changed Isabel Graham irrevocably.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Fraud statistics, Charity award ceremonies, Safety in hospitals
  A new report raises concerns about safety in English hospitals - what is being done?
4. 12:57
  Weather—15/10/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—15/10/2015
  Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney and Shaun Ley.
6. 13:45
  Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Steve Jones
  4/10Peter Snow and his guest board a time-travelling DeLorean.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—14/10/2015
  It is a poignant day for Ruth.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Life and Times of Arthur Miller, Dreams
  4/4By Mike Walker. A mysterious young visitor compels Miller to look back on his life.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 31, Artists' Ways - Wiltshire
  Clare Balding walks with Matthew Hopwood in Wiltshire.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Alliance UK
  Leona Knox presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Alliance UK.(R)
11. 15:30
  Open Book—British Gothic
  Mariella Frostrup discusses the best British gothic writing.(R)
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Tom Hiddleston, The Program, The Lobster, Beasts of No Nation, Virtual Reality
  Francine Stock talks to Tom Hiddleston about his upcoming films.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Time Travel in Science and Cinema
  Adam Rutherford and Francine Stock explore time travel in science and cinema.
14. 17:00
  PM—15/10/2015
  PM at 5pm - Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/10/2015 Grammar school site approved
  England's to get its first new grammar school site for 50 years.
2. 18:30
  The Brig Society—Series 3, Being a Lord
  5/6Good Lord. Exactly what Marcus has become to see if we really need that second chamber.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—15/10/2015
  Rob is right by Helen's side.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Pan, Titian to Canaletto, Lisa Genova, Marcus Gardley
  Mark Eccleston reviews Pan, featuring Hugh Jackman, Cara Delevingne and Rooney Mara.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 4
  4/10Virginia Baily's novel about a woman learning to be a mother against the backdrop of war.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Report—How to Get Into the UK
  The programme looks at who is eligible for a visa to live or work in the UK.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Going Public
  Royal Mail, Saga and the AA have all floated on the stock market. How must they adapt?
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Time Travel in Science and Cinema
  Adam Rutherford and Francine Stock explore time travel in science and cinema.(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Holbein at the Tudor Court
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Holbein at the court of Henry VIII.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Lockerbie: prosecutors want to interview 2 Libyans
  Scottish prosecutors want to interview 2 Libyan suspects in the Lockerbie investigation.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - The Truth and Other Lies, You need help
  8/9After Betty's mysterious death, suspicion falls on Henry.
12. 23:00
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 1
  1/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A-Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—15/10/2015
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
14. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Jordan and Janet - I Don't Need to Worry About You
  A daughter's addiction made a grandmother take in her grandson, but neither have regrets.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, Religion
  4/5Religious tensions come to the fore, aided by the king's demand for an oath of allegiance.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/10/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/10/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/10/2015
  A spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Richard Frazer.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Scottish food, Milan Expo, Veterinary history, Crab apples
  Why Scotland wants to become the good food nation. Presented by Charlotte Smith.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Toco Tucan
  Chris Packham presents the South American toco tucan.(R)

Friday 16 October 2015