BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 13 January 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/01/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Vanishing Man, Episode 2
  2/5It is 1847, and John Snare invites the public to admire his Velasquez portrait.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/01/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/01/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/01/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Rapeseed, Sustainable meat, Save Our Sucklers
  We meet the farmers selling direct to consumers, plus a call to 'Save Our Sucklers'.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Greater Roadrunner
  Michael Palin presents the greater roadrunner of south western North America(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/01/2016
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—Don Black, Sue Buckmaster, Mike Daligan, David Barber
  Libby Purves meets lyricist Don Black and puppeteer Sue Buckmaster.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—The Vanishing Man, Episode 3
  3/5John Snare decides to show his famous picture north of the border.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Falling in love with a much older person
  Why not fall in love with a much older person? Cologne assaults; young women and work.
5. 10:41
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 8
  8/10After Paul D's departure, only the women remain in the house at 124 Bluestone Road.
6. 10:55
  The Listening Project—William and Elizabeth - Finding Love in Orkney
  Going to live on a remote island brought about more life changes than anticipated.(R)
7. 11:00
  Road Stories—The Road of Terror and Death
  From Nepal to Kenya via Stonehenge - Miles Warde discovers the power of roads.
8. 11:30
  Bad Salsa—Series 2, What Happens at Salsa...
  1/4Sitcom about three women embracing the world of salsa as they adjust to life after cancer.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—13/01/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—13 January 1916 - Hilary Pearce
  Shares in the Pleasure Gardens Theatre are auctioned, and Hilary Pearce is disappointed.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Nuisance calls, House building, TalkTalk
  Cold callers will be forced to display their phone number under new government plans.
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/01/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—13/01/2016
  Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:45
  The Ever Widening War—The White War
  Christopher Clark explores the Italian front of the First World War.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—12/01/2016
  Jennifer has a party to organise.(R)
8. 14:15
  Tumanbay—Series 1, A Tale of Two Cities
  7/10Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
9. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live - A Basic Income
  Should every UK citizen receive a 'basic income' without a means-test or work requirement?
10. 15:30
  Inside Health—Health and Exercise Inside Health Special
  The healing power of exercise: how being fit helps everything from stiff joints to cancer.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Modern slavery, School lunch boxes
  Laurie Taylor explores tensions at the heart of contemporary struggles against enslavement
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Media freedom in Poland, BBC News cuts, Deloitte's media predictions.
  The EC is debating a new law in Poland, feared to be compromising editorial freedom.
13. 17:00
  PM—13/01/2016
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/01/2015 Denmark may seize valuables from migrants
  Danish MPs are debating a plan to allow the authorities to seize valuables from refugees.
2. 18:30
  It's Jocelyn—Series 1, Episode 3
  3/4Jocelyn Jee Esien's sketches include a power hungry traffic warden and a grumpy couple.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—13/01/2016
  Wassail, wassail all over the town!
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Creed, Lumiere London, Museum cuts, An anthem for England?
  Director Ryan Coogler on working with Stallone in Creed, and 20 artists light up London.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Toni Morrison - Beloved, Episode 8
  8/10After Paul D's departure, only the women remain in the house at 124 Bluestone Road.(R)
6. 20:00
  Leader Conference—Series 5, 13/01/2016
  Top journalists debate live with Andrew Rawnsley what leading opinion articles should say.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Positively Medieval
  Lucy Allen argues that medieval society had a conflicted attitude towards women.
8. 21:00
  Science Stories—How an eel sparked our interest in electricity
  How an eel sparked our interest in electricity
9. 21:30
  Midweek—Don Black, Sue Buckmaster, Mike Daligan, David Barber
  Libby Purves meets lyricist Don Black and puppeteer Sue Buckmaster.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Poland's Government
  Does Poland's right-wing government pose a threat to fundamental EU values?
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Beach, Episode 8
  8/10Richard patrols the DMZ on his own, and Mister Duck returns to keep him company.
12. 23:00
  Don't Start—Series 3, Medical
  3/4Kim is not happy when a debate about her demise reveals Neil's yearning for an accordion.
13. 23:15
  Before They Were Famous—Series 2, Episode 6
  6/6Even the most successful writers have, at some point, had to take jobs to pay the bills.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—13/01/2016
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/01/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Vanishing Man, Episode 3
  3/5John Snare decides to show his famous picture north of the border.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/01/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/01/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/01/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Krish Kandiah.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—New fishing rules, Lamb sales, Farm shops
  Peterhead fishermen say new EU fishing rules will threaten the Scottish fishing fleet.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Snail Kite
  Michael Palin presents the snail kite from the Florida Everglades.(R)

Thursday 14 January 2016