BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 16 February 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Benjamin Franklin in London, Episode 1
  1/5In November 1724, Franklin is sent to London for the first time to buy printing equipment.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/02/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/02/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/02/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Tibetan Buddhist Alison Murdoch.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Organic food nutrition; Care farming; 4x4 damage
  A new study claims organic food is nutritionally different from conventional produce.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mistle Thrush: Part One
  Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the mistle thrush.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—16/02/2016
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Life Scientific—Naomi Climer on engineering
  Naomi Climer tells Jim Al-Khalili why engineers should be as famous as rock stars.
3. 09:30
  One to One—Jan Ravens talks to Lyse Doucet
  Actor and comedienne Jan Ravens talks to BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet.
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Benjamin Franklin in London, Episode 2
  2/5Franklin returns to London from America - not as a printer, but as a leading politician.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Cartoonist Jacky Fleming; Mother of Columbine killer; Fall in number of childminders
  Iconic cartoonist Jacky Fleming talks about female genius and her first book in ten years.
6. 10:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—7. Vigil
  7/10Luke is keeping watch by his sister Nettie's hospital bed.
7. 11:00
  Unhappy Child, Unhealthy Adult
  How traumatic experiences in childhood contribute to poor health and shorter lives.
8. 11:30
  The Beat Women
  Laura Barton travels to New York to meet the women writers of the Beat Generation.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—16/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Curious Cases—Series 1, The Phantom Jam
  What makes traffic jam? Rutherford & Fry search for a solution.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Call You & Yours: What Inspired You to Read?
  As celebrations begin for Roald Dahl's centenary, listeners say which books inspired them.
4. 12:57
  Weather—16/02/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—16/02/2016
  Eastern Europe seeks to erode David Cameron's child benefit pledges.
6. 13:45
  In Therapy—Series 1, Harriet
  Susie Orbach meets school secretary Harriet, who is struggling since failed IVF.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—15/02/2016
  A helping hand for Helen?(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Deliverers
  A dark comedy about a disastrous school trip, starring Jonathan Bailey and Kate Fleetwood.
9. 15:00
  Making History—16/02/2016
  A date with Dan Snow, mummies in Wiltshire, and why the Cold War is hotting up.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—Requiem for a King
  Tom Heap tells the story of coal from the Industrial Revolution to its apparent demise.
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Mouthpiece: Turning the Spoken Word into Songs
  Michael Rosen hears about a project to turn interviews recorded in Parliament into songs.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley
  Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley join Harriett Gilbert to discuss three favourite novels
13. 17:00
  PM—16/02/2016
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—16/02/2016 MEP's won't rubber-stamp Cameron plans
  David Cameron tries to drum up support for his EU plans. New cancer treatment welcomed.
2. 18:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies
  2/6Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.(R)
3. 19:00
  The Archers—16/02/2016
  Pat gets some reassurance.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie, Steven Isserlis, Amalia Ulman
  Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie discusses the band's new album. John Wilson presents.
5. 19:45
  Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—7. Vigil
  7/10Luke is keeping watch by his sister Nettie's hospital bed.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Sunni Shia Splits?
  Are relations between Sunni and Shia Muslims in the UK being strained by tensions abroad?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Guide dogs in temples, Pips consultation
  Why a guide dog wasn't let into a Hindu temple, and the lastest on the Pips consultation.
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—E-cigarettes, Asherman's syndrome, Rugby
  The UK's first licensed e-cigarette, owned by a tobacco company, is classed as a medicine.
9. 21:30
  The Life Scientific—Naomi Climer on engineering
  Naomi Climer tells Jim Al-Khalili why engineers should be as famous as rock stars.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—16/02/2016
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—William caught up in EU referendum debate
  Duke's controversial remarks, Syria allows aid to besieged areas and Poland holocaust row.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Unleashed, Episode 2
  2/10Struggling with his job, Jonathan looks forward to being joined by girlfriend Julie.
13. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 13, Maths of Love and Sex
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince get romantic as they discuss the mathematics of love.(R)
14. 23:30
  America in Black and White—Segregation
  Rajini Vaidyanathan examines segregation in the United States.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/02/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Benjamin Franklin in London, Episode 2
  2/5Franklin returns to London from America - not as a printer, but as a leading politician.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/02/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/02/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/02/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/02/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Tibetan Buddhist Alison Murdoch.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Flood update, Mental health awareness, Academic Archers conference
  Caz Graham meets a Cumbrian farmer trying to get back on track after the floods of 2015.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Great Spotted Woodpecker
  Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the great spotted woodpecker.(R)

Wednesday 17 February 2016