BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 5 January 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—05/01/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Young Orson, Episode 1
  1/5A star is born - in Kenosha.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—05/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/01/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—05/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—05/01/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—05/01/2016
  Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Neil Gardner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Is farming entrepreneurial enough? Flooding in Lancashire, Cutting greenhouse gas emissions
  Farming is less entrepreneurial than many other industries, according to a new report.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Atlantic (Island) Canary
  Chris Packham presents the Atlantic canary, singing in the Tenerife treetops.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—05/01/2016
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Behaving Ourselves: Mitchell on Manners—Manners in Public Places
  David Mitchell continues his look at our behaviour. What do we mean by 'civility'?
3. 09:30
  Hidden Histories of the Information Age—Tat-1
  2/5How Paul Robeson used the transatlantic telephone cable to sing live to British fans.(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Young Orson, Episode 2
  2/5Orson gets his first professional acting job at the Gate Theatre, Dublin.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Podcasts for 2016, Women voters and the EU referendum
  Helen Zaltzman and Miranda Sawyer on podcasts to look out for in 2016.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 2
  2/10The spirit of a murdered child haunts 124 Bluestone Road, the home of former slave Sethe.
7. 11:00
  Putting Science to Work—Sugar
  Three scientists each present their idea for how to reduce sugar intake.
8. 11:30
  From Mumbai to Machynlleth
  A poetic and musical collaboration melding two traditions and seeking common ground.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—05/01/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—5 January 1916 - Adeline Lumley
  Adeline Lumley brings her son home.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are you drinking more than you should?
  Winifred Robinson asks if listeners are drinking more than they should.
4. 12:57
  Weather—05/01/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—05/01/2016
  Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
6. 13:45
  The Etiquette Guide—2. The Elizabethans
  2/5Ann Widdecombe presents etiquette history from 1600 - how to behave in court.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—04/01/2016
  There is much praise for Brian.(R)
8. 14:15
  McLevy—Series 11, The Devil Makes a Move
  4/4McLevy keeps a young woman in hiding while the Rev Gideon searches anxiously for her.
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 12, Chepstow
  Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel from Chepstow, Monmouthshire.(R)
10. 15:30
  Mastertapes—Series 5, Steel Pulse (the B Side)
  David Hinds & Selwyn Brown answer audience questions about the Steel Pulse's debut album
11. 16:00
  A Man's a Man for a' That: Frederick Douglass in Scotland
  Opera singer Andrea Baker explores the impact of Frederick Douglass' time in Scotland.(R)
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Martin Jennings on Charles Sargeant Jagger
  Martin Jennings nominates the British sculptor Charles Sargeant Jagger.
13. 17:00
  PM—05/01/2016
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—05/01/2016 Freedom for ministers on EU vote
  David Cameron says ministers will be able to campaign for either side in EU referendum
2. 18:30
  Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 2, Winemaker
  2/6Milton accidentally makes a delicious sparkling wine - and a deadly enemy.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—05/01/2016
  Helen is hanging on the telephone.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—David Bowie's Blackstar, Emma Rice, Don Paterson, Jericho
  Including a review of David Bowie's new jazz-influenced album Blackstar. With John Wilson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 2
  2/10The spirit of a murdered child haunts 124 Bluestone Road, the home of former slave Sethe.(R)
6. 20:00
  How to Make a Brexit
  Carolyn Quinn explores the practical process for exiting the EU if UK voters opt to leave.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Body Language When You're Blind
  Peter White discusses body language with three guests, all blind or partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  The Listeners—Series 3, Episode 3
  3/3Dame Evelyn Glennie reveals how there is more to listening than hearing.
9. 21:30
  Behaving Ourselves: Mitchell on Manners—Manners in Public Places
  David Mitchell continues his look at our behaviour. What do we mean by 'civility'?(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—05/01/2016
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Cameron gives ministers freedom on EU vote
  Cameron gives ministers freedom on the EU vote. Liam Fox says it will not divide the party
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Beach, Episode 2
  2/10Richard, Francoise and Etienne head for the Marine Park in search of the secret beach.
13. 23:00
  Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 2, With Charlie Baker
  3/6Alex and his romantic band explore the theme of love.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—05/01/2016
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—06/01/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Young Orson, Episode 2
  2/5Orson gets his first professional acting job at the Gate Theatre, Dublin.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/01/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—06/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—06/01/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—06/01/2016
  Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Neil Gardner.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Flood protection, Outsourcing food production, Mob grazing, OFC look-ahead
  The Environment Agency's chairman faces questions from MPs on flooding.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Red-necked Nightjar
  Chris Packham presents the nocturnal red-necked nightjar of the Spanish countryside.(R)

Wednesday 6 January 2016