BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 20 October 2015

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—John le Carre: The Biography, Episode 1
  1/5How the novelist's remarkable father, Ronnie, cast a long shadow over the family.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/10/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/10/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/10/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Ash Dieback, Cultured Beef, Studley Agricultural College Reunion, Abattoir Apprentices
  The latest on ash dieback research as some trees appear to be resilient.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-billed Quelea
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the world's most numerous bird: red-billed quelea.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/10/2015
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Robert Plomin on the genetics of intelligence
  Professor Robert Plomin talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the genetics of intelligence.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Bel Mooney on Home
  Bel Mooney explores whether home is as much an idea as a place.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—John le Carre: The Biography, Episode 2
  2/5The future writer meets a man with a route into the spying game.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Women and Homelessness, Best of the Best, Women's Equality Party, Autism and Relationships
  The Women's Equality Party on the morning of their first party conference.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 7
  7/10A Nazi officer arrives at the farmhouse where Chiara is hiding a small Jewish boy, Daniele
7. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Oak
  Brett Westwood explores how oak tree has influenced society, art and druidism.
8. 11:30
  Tales from the Stave—Series 12, Janacek - Glagolitic Mass
  Frances Fyfield and team explore Leos Janacek's dazzling Glagolitic Mass.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—20/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—20 October 1915 - Alice Macknade
  Germany announces an assault on Riga, and Alice Macknade reluctantly hosts a dinner party.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You & Yours: Is love better second time around?
  Is love better second time around?
4. 12:57
  Weather—20/10/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—20/10/2015
  Martha Kearney presents news analyis, including the latest on the UK steel industry.
6. 13:45
  Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Hermione Eyre
  7/10Peter Snow and his guest board a time travelling DeLorean.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—19/10/2015
  Adam feels the need to help.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Mermaid of Zennor
  A re-imagining of the Cornish folk tale.
9. 15:00
  Short Cuts—Series 8, The Clock
  2/6Josie Long with stories about time and timing.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Coast: 50 Years of Change
  A new report reveals how the UK's coast has changed over the last 50 years.
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Gorilla gorilla gorilla: Latin names for animals and plants
  Michael Rosen explores the wonderful Latin names used to describe animals and plants.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Fraser Nelson and Adam Mars-Jones
  Journalist Fraser Nelson and critic Adam Mars-Jones talk books with Harriett Gilbert
13. 17:00
  PM—20/10/2015
  PM at 5pm - Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/10/15 Xi Jinping becomes the first Chinese president to address both houses of parliament
  Tata steel company confirmed nearly 1,200 job losses at two UK plants
2. 18:30
  There Is No Escape—Episode 2
  2/4Andrew hatches a plan to avoid spending Saturday lunchtime with his girlfriend's parents.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/10/2015
  Does Toby have the gift of the gab?
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Eames exhibition, Marlon Brando documentary, Janet Suzman
  Samira Ahmed explores the enduring appeal of designers Charles and Ray Eames.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 7
  7/10A Nazi officer arrives at the farmhouse where Chiara is hiding a small Jewish boy, Daniele(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Can Rotherham Recover?
  A lasting legacy? Have the sexual abuse revelations blighted Rotherham in the longer-term?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—RNIB ad campaign, Stephen Kennedy
  The controversy over the RNIB's latest campaign, and Peter talks to writer Stephen Kennedy
8. 21:00
  The Letters of Ada Lovelace—Thinking Machines
  2/2Georgina Ferry presents the letters of Ada Lovelace, dramatized by an all -star cast.(R)
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Robert Plomin on the genetics of intelligence
  Professor Robert Plomin talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the genetics of intelligence.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—20/10/2015
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—President Xi Jinping addresses Parliament.
  The Queen has been hosting a state banquet at Buckingham Palace tonight
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - Austria: A Whole Life, Episode 2
  2/5Egger is ready to settle down, he has built a house and knows love.
13. 23:00
  A Charles Paris Mystery—An Amateur Corpse, Episode 2
  2/4The actor-cum-sleuth critique of a production of Marat Sade leads to a sinister discovery.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—20/10/2015
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—John le Carre: The Biography, Episode 2
  2/5The future writer meets a man with a route into the spying game.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/10/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/10/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/10/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Maize Debate, Knotweed, Biofuels
  Is the maize harvest damaging soils as well as providing sustainable energy?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—House Crow
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the house crow, native of southern Asia.(R)

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