BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 9 February 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—City of Thorns, Episode 1
  1/5In the desert of northern Kenya is a city of half a million people. Why are they there?(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/02/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/02/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/02/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Antibiotic resistance, EU trade mission to Mexico, Brexit
  An investigation shows UK regulator does not publish details of antibiotic use on farms.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Black Stork
  Sir David Attenborough presents the globally widespread but secretive black stork.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—09/02/2016
  Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Peter Piot on tackling ebola and HIV
  Peter Piot talks to Jim Al-Khalili about Zika, Ebola and HIV.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Jan Ravens talks to Germaine Greer
  Actor and impressionist Jan Ravens talks to Germaine Greer, about her public image.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—City of Thorns, Episode 2
  2/5Seventeen-year-old Guled has been kidnapped by al-Shabaab. He fears for his life.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Leila Zerrougui, Lucy Kalanithi, Internet dating and rape
  Algerian human rights activist Leila Zerrougui talks to Jane Garvey.
6. 10:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—2. Unhappy
  2/10Luke tries to find out who has been making his sister so unhappy.
7. 11:00
  Editing Life
  Matthew Cobb explores the excitement and concerns about the new genome editing technology.
8. 11:30
  Tropicalia - Revolution in Sound
  A revolution in music, politics and attitude - how Tropicalia exploded in Brazil.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—09/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—9 February 1916 - Norman Harris
  Norman Harris receives wonderful news.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours: How to tackle 'middle-aged misery'
  What are the best ways to cure 'middle-aged misery'?
4. 12:57
  Weather—09/02/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—09/02/2016
  Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
6. 13:45
  Give It a Year—Susie
  Susie is a 36-year-old single mum, whose year does not begin as she would have chosen.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—08/02/2016
  Is the Bank of Peggy doing business today?(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Stage Left, Episode 2
  2/4Stage Left Theatre Company has changed, and not everyone is happy about it.
9. 15:00
  Making History—Tom Holland shares the stories that light up our past
  Mary Beard's big date, Dad's Army debunked, Black Birmingham on film and library revival.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Britain Disconnected
  Is extreme weather pulling Britain apart? Tom Heap reports.
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Taking Turns in Conversation
  Michael Rosen and Laura Wright discuss how we take it in turns to talk, in conversation.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Rebecca Root and Jake Arnott
  Jake Arnott and Rebecca Root nominate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
13. 17:00
  PM—09/02/2016
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—09/02/2016 Investigation into German train crash
  Investigation into a train crash in southern Germany in which 10 people died.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, The Go-To Destination
  1/6Ed’s currently in a relationship with BBC radio producer Laura - and her expenses.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—09/02/2016
  Jolene is turning up the heat in the kitchen.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Steve Coogan, Leonardo da Vinci, Chinelo Okparanta
  Pride and Prejudice and Zombies reviewed and Alan Partridge revived, with Samira Ahmed.
5. 19:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—2. Unhappy
  2/10Luke tries to find out who has been making his sister so unhappy.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—After the Floods - A Tale of Two Cities
  Could York learn from its Dutch counterpart about flood protection?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Technology: How can it make life easier?
  News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Chicken pox in pregnancy, Club foot, Test for Conn's syndrome, Teeth brushing
  Dr Mark Porter talks about chicken pox in pregnancy.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Peter Piot on tackling ebola and HIV
  Peter Piot talks to Jim Al-Khalili about Zika, Ebola and HIV.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—09/02/2016
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—UN calls on Turkey to let refugees in
  Former Turkish Europe minister says there's only so much Turkey can do to help refugees.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Orlando, Society's Seductions
  7/10In 18th-century England, Orlando is seduced by London society and poetry.
13. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 13, What Is Reality?
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask, 'What is reality?'.(R)
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—09/02/2016
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—City of Thorns, Episode 2
  2/5Seventeen-year-old Guled has been kidnapped by al-Shabaab. He fears for his life.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/02/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/02/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/02/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Right to Buy in Rural Areas, Brexit and the Environment, Beavers in Devon
  The latest on the 'right to buy' of housing association properties in rural areas.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Sociable Weaver
  Sir David Attenborough presents the sociable weaver of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia.(R)

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