BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 16 October 2015

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
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)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/10/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Lemn Sissay
  Kirsty Young talks to writer, poet and playwright Lemn Sissay.(R)
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, Union
  5/5King James's quest for the union of England and Scotland is not easily resolved.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Helping kids sleep, Dame Valerie Beral, WWI pregnancies, Precious Awards 2015
  Techniques to get children to go to sleep and Dame Valerie Beral on reproductive health.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 5
  5/10Virginia Baily's powerful new novel set in Rome about a woman forced to confront her past
6. 11:00
  Two Men and a Mule—The Festival of the Snows
  3/3Explorers Hugh Thomson and Benedict Allen make the arduous journey to Qoyllurit'i.
7. 11:30
  John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 1, A Flock of Tigers
  1/6A seemingly ordinary train ride turns into an unexpected adventure for Edmund and Dolorosa
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—16/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—16 October 1915 - Albert Wilson
  Albert has the good fortune to be up and out early as the troops march to the harbour.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Craft beer, Missing luggage, Train refunds
  Is the mega-brewery merger a threat or opportunity for the UK's microbreweries?
4. 12:57
  Weather—16/10/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—16/10/2015
  Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Edward Stourton.
6. 13:45
  Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Kate Williams
  5/10Peter Snow and his guest board a time-travelling DeLorean.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—15/10/2015
  Rob is right by Helen's side.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Drone Pilots
  Night shift operators fly a drone over Waziristan from a trailer in the American desert.(R)
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Ayrshire
  Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Ayrshire, Scotland.
10. 15:45
  The Enduring Land - Extracts from Sunset Song—Episode 2
  2/3Chris awaits Ewan's return from army training but finds him shockingly changed.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Geoffrey Howe, Sue Lloyd-Roberts, Joe Henson, Hugh Scully and Alexander Faris
  Julian Worricker on a politician, a journalist, a farmer, a TV presenter and a composer.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—Debating the Past
  A British poetry marathon - with Irish poets, combative debate and a hard-hitting drama.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Linda and Ethan - Inside Looking Out
  A mother and son face racism in the town where their family history goes back 150 years.
14. 17:00
  PM—16/10/2015
  PM at 5pm - Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/10/15 1,200 jobs to go at steel plants
  1,200 jobs to go at three UK steel plants "Neglect" contributed to death at NHS unit
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 88, Episode 5
  5/8Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/10/2015
  Charlie has something to attend to.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Last Kingdom; Guillermo del Toro; West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song; haiku master Buson poems rediscovered
  Kirsty Lang discusses a new TV drama on the Vikings and meets the director of Crimson Peak
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 5
  5/10Virginia Baily's powerful new novel set in Rome about a woman forced to confront her past(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh MP, Ian Murray MP, Owen Paterson MP, David Watt
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Aberdeen University.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Will Self: On Gardening
  Will Self reflects on our relationship with gardens and gardening.
8. 21:00
  Home Front - Omnibus—12-16 October 1915
  This week, the dead seem more present than ever.
9. 21:58
  Weather—16/10/2015
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Tata Steel is set to cut 1,200 jobs.
  Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin says the government should intervene.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - The Truth and Other Lies, Better always alone than never
  9/9After Martha's body is washed up, Henry faces further questioning.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—David Morrissey & Julia Blackburn
  David Morrissey and Julia Blackburn join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—16/10/2015
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/10/2015
  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, Union
  5/5King James's quest for the union of England and Scotland is not easily resolved.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/10/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/10/2015
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/10/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
8. 05:45
  iPM—'Why I gave my kidney to a stranger'
  A listener explains why she donated her kidney altruistically.

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