BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 17 January 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/01/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Four Bare Legs in a Bed—An Interesting Condition
  2/3Fear and loathing in an antenatal class. Read by Rosie Cavaliero.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/01/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/01/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—17/01/2016
  Bells from St Leonard's Church, Hythe in Kent.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Positively Medieval
  Lucy Allen argues that medieval society had a conflicted attitude towards women.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—17/01/2016
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Eruption
  Samira Ahmed explores the power of unexpected eruptions - spiritual or geological.
3. 06:35
  Living World—A Life of Slime
  Lionel Kelleway is joined by Mary Seddon in the Wye Valley looking for snails.
4. 06:57
  Weather—17/01/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—17/01/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Seeking sanctuary in Germany, Anglican primates 2016, Monks cook 18th-century curry
  Sanctuary in Germany; Anglican primates meet in Canterbury; monks cook 18th-century curry.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Holocaust Centre and Museum
  Natasha Kaplinsky presentsan appeal on behalf of The National Holocaust Centre and Museum.
8. 07:57
  Weather—17/01/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—17/01/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—God's Kingdom and Human Need
  From New Kilpatrick Church, Glasgow, with the Rev Roddy Hamilton and the Bearsden Choir.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Sing a New Song
  Tom Shakespeare argues that the country needs a new national anthem.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Kakapo
  Michael Palin presents the New Zealand Kakapo(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—17/01/2016
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—17/01/2016
  On Plough Sunday, Ed's feeling nervous. And it's a time for farewells.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Anthony Seldon
  Kirsty Young interviews educationalist and biographer Sir Anthony Seldon.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—17/01/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Walsh, Dubner, Bramwell
  1/6John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Holly Walsh, Stephen J Dubner and Dr David Bramwell.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Leeds: The Story of a City Through Its Food
  Leeds is a city on the rise when it comes to food and drink. Dan Saladino finds out why.
4. 12:57
  Weather—17/01/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—17/01/2016
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  Can We Trust the Opinion Polls?—Episode 1
  1/3David Cowling looks at the track record of polls in previous British elections.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Harlow Carr
  Eric Robson hosts a correspondence edition from RHS Harlow Carr in Harrogate.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—27/07/2014
  Conversations from three married couples who each face very different challenges.(R)
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—John Steinbeck - East of Eden, Episode 3
  3/3John Steinbeck’s epic tale inspired by the story of Cain and Abel.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Janice YK Lee
  Mariella Frostrup talks to bestselling author Janice YK Lee.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Home
  Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' poetry on the subject of home.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Bent Cops?
  Allan Urry investigates claims of dirty tricks in one of Britain's biggest police forces.(R)
13. 17:40
  From Fact to Fiction—Series 19, Changes
  By Graham White. Two kids learn about their parents' moments of Bowie-style rebellion.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—17/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—17/01/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/01/2015 Obama hails Iran deal
  Obama - Iran deal will make world safer Corbyn - UK could keep subs without Trident
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Pauline Black
  Pauline Black chooses her BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/01/2016
  Pip fancies a little trip.
4. 19:15
  So Wrong It's Right—Series 3, Episode 2
  2/6Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that celebrates glorious failure.(R)
5. 19:45
  The Interrogative Mood
  An amusing sonata of bizarre questions by Padgett Powell featuring voices and music.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Weekend Stroke Deaths
  Jeremy Hunt says if you have a stroke at the weekend, you are 20% more likely to die.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Olwyn Hughes and Ed Stewart
  Matthew Bannister on a rock star, an actor, a literary agent, a DJ(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—How mobile phone firms can hold the key to bank security
  How mobile phone firms hold the key to bank security; Bowie bonds; and 35-year mortgages.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Holocaust Centre and Museum
  Natasha Kaplinsky presentsan appeal on behalf of The National Holocaust Centre and Museum.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—California - Agriculture and Migration
  Peter Day discovers the impact of migration on farming in California.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—17/01/2016
  Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
12. 22:45
  What the Papers Say—17/01/2016
  Michael Deacon of the Telegraph analyses how the papers are covering the biggest stories.
13. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Alejandro Inarritu on The Revenant
  Oscar-winning director of Birdman, Alejandro Inarritu, discusses his western The Revenant.(R)
14. 23:30
  Something Understood—Eruption
  Samira Ahmed explores the power of unexpected eruptions - spiritual or geological.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/01/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Modern slavery, School lunch boxes
  Laurie Taylor explores tensions at the heart of contemporary struggles against enslavement(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—17/01/2016
  Bells from St Leonard's Church, Hythe in Kent.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/01/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/01/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/01/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/01/2016
  A short reflection and prayer with Padraig O Tuama.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Floating houses, Farm technology, Livestock market on TV
  Holland has houses that can float on floodwater. Should the UK be considering the idea?
10. 05:56
  Weather—18/01/2016
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Poorwill (American Nightjar)
  Michael Palin presents the common poorwill from an Arizona desert.(R)

Monday 18 January 2016