BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 22 October 2015

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—John le Carre: The Biography, Episode 3
  3/5Oxford, teaching at Eton, employment at MI5 and publication.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/10/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/10/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/10/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Defra's future, Road safety, Farmer comedian
  Environment secretary Liz Truss is questioned on Defra's performance.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—King Eider
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Arctic specialist the king eider duck.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/10/2015
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Simone de Beauvoir
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, work and life of Simone de Beauvoir.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—John le Carre: The Biography, Episode 4
  4/5Le Carre hits the heights of fame, meets Graham Greene and tackles his most difficult book
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Ann Limb, the new chair of the Scout Association
  Ann Limb discusses with Emma Barnett her new role as chair of the Scout Association.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 9
  9/101944. As American soldiers parade through Rome, Chiara receives some devastating news.
6. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—A Murder at Number 48
  A wave of killings in the African state of Burundi and other despatches.
7. 11:30
  Rave: The Beat Goes On
  Jolyon Jenkins reports on "Spiral Tribe", the 90s free party sound system, still raving.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—22 October 1915 - Adam Wilson
  A British subject is found guilty of spying, and Florrie and Albert go to the pictures.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Buy-to-let, Plastic plants, Will disputes
  Whether scrapping buy-to-let tax relief could lead to more difficulties for tenants.
4. 12:57
  Weather—22/10/2015
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—22/10/2015
  Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
6. 13:45
  Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Genevieve Bell
  9/10Peter Snow and his guest board a time travelling DeLorean.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—21/10/2015
  Susan fears overexposure.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Ten Funerals and a Wedding
  By Nick Underwood. Quirky drama about a humanist celebrant who specialises in death.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—Series 31, Artists' Ways - North Somerset
  Clare Balding walks with Carolyn Savidge in north Somerset.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Peace Direct
  Kamila Shamsie presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Peace Direct.(R)
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Jonathan Lee on High Dive
  Novelist Jonathan Lee talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new book High Dive.(R)
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Mad Max, Jaws, Cartel Land, Casting James Bond
  A look at Mad Max, the Jaws music, Cartel Land and casting James Bond. With Francine Stock
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Animal experiments, Bees and diesel, Sense Ocean, Readability of IPCC report
  Latest stats shows UK scientists used fewer research animals last year. Or did they?
14. 17:00
  PM—22/10/2015
  News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/10/2015 English MPs given new powers to veto English laws
  Commons approves English votes for English laws. Official report calls for tax on sugar
2. 18:30
  The Brig Society—Series 3, GCSE
  6/6Please turn your radio over and start listening as Marcus Brigstocke retakes his GCSEs.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/10/2015
  It is a bitter-sweet day for Pip.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Daniel Craig, Art Power 100, Stephen Kovacevich
  John Wilson talks to Bond star Daniel Craig about his new film Spectre.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 9
  9/101944. As American soldiers parade through Rome, Chiara receives some devastating news.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Report—Salad v Surgery: Treating Type 2 Diabetes
  Why an operation might be the best way to treat Type 2 diabetes
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Sponsorship
  Companies like BP and Aviva use sponsorship to promote their brands. How effective is it?
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Animal experiments, Bees and diesel, Sense Ocean, Readability of IPCC report
  Latest stats shows UK scientists used fewer research animals last year. Or did they?(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Simone de Beauvoir
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, work and life of Simone de Beauvoir.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Clinton anger over Republican questions on Benghazi attack
  Former Sec of State says opposition trying to exploit attack which killed US Ambassador
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - Austria: A Whole Life, Episode 4
  4/5Television comes to the valley and stirs emotions Egger has buried deep.
12. 23:00
  Rob Newman—Robert Newman's Entirely Accurate Encyclopaedia of Evolution, Episode 2
  2/4Rob Newman presents a witty, fact-packed A to Z of evolution, mixing stand-up and sketches
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/10/2015
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/10/2015
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—John le Carre: The Biography, Episode 4
  4/5Le Carre hits the heights of fame, meets Graham Greene and tackles his most difficult book(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/10/2015
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/10/2015
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/10/2015
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/10/2015
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Biomass, Royal meeting, Fly-tipping, Forestry
  It is claimed that British demand for wood pellets is damaging American forests.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Montezuma Oropendola
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Panamanian Montezuma oropendola.(R)

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