BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 23 October 2017

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/10/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Whither the Welfare State?
  Laurie Taylor explores the origins and meaning of the welfare state.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—All Saints, Stand, Whitefield, Greater Manchester
  Church bells from All Saints, Stand, Whitefield, Greater Manchester.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/10/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/10/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/10/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/10/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/10/2017
  A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Milk and health, The Welsh Dairy Show and crab apples
  Charlotte Smith finds out if milk is a healthy and ethical source of iodine.
10. 05:56
  Weather—23/10/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Dipper
  Actor Samuel West on the call of the dipper.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/10/2017
  News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Living with the Gods
  Andrew Marr with Neil MacGregor, Jennifer Sliwka, Dan Jones and Caspar Henderson.
3. 09:45
  Living with the Gods—The Beginnings of Belief
  Neil MacGregor's series on the role and expression of beliefs begins with the Lion Man.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—105-year-old Diana Gould, Men's behaviour, Katy Tur, Ibibio Sound Machine
  105-year-old Diana Gould, men's behaviour, Ibibio Sound Machine's Eno Williams.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—How to Survive the Roman Empire, by Pliny and Me, Episode 1
  Pliny and his eccentric household are subject to the whims of an unstable emperor.
6. 11:00
  Wired Love
  Wired Love, published in 1879, is a story of long-distance love over the telegraph wire.
7. 11:30
  Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Holiday with John Finnemore
  3/4John Finnemore takes Susan Calman on a spontaneous holiday to help her learn to unwind.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/10/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Four Thought—A Speck of Dust
  Jay Owens argues that we should pay more attention to dust.(R)
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Smart meters, Impact of Airbnb, Spending your pension
  What are you spending your pension on?
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/10/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—23/10/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Book of the Week—Daemon Voices, Dreaming of Spires
  1/5Philip Pullman on how Oxford provided inspiration for the setting of His Dark Materials.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—22/10/2017
  Lilian is torn.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Fat Little Thing, Episode 1
  1/2Louise remembers and relives her childhood experiences after the tragic loss of her mother(R)
9. 15:00
  Quote... Unquote—Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal
  Nigel Rees quizzes Simon Brett, Michele Hanson, Vanessa Feltz and Henry Normal.
10. 15:30
  The Food Programme—How We Eat: 4. Eating as a Family
  Sheila Dillon explores the reality and the myth of eating as a family.
11. 16:00
  Hull 2017—The City Speaks
  Laura Elsworthy tests out the interactive artwork that is learning to speak Hullensian.
12. 16:30
  The Digital Human—Series 12, Protection
  Aleks Krotoski explores living in a digital world.
13. 17:00
  PM—23/10/2017
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/10/2017 The CBI calls for EU transition deal before end of year
  The CBI joins four major business groups calling for urgent progress on transition deal
2. 18:30
  The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 4
  4/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/10/2017
  Shula's suspicions are aroused and Emma gets her mojo back.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Armistead Maupin, Viviana Durante on Sir Kenneth MacMillan, Mining Art Gallery
  Armistead Maupin's memoir, Logical Family; choreographer Sir Kenneth MacMillan's legacy.
5. 19:45
  Living with the Gods—The Beginnings of Belief
  Neil MacGregor's series on the role and expression of beliefs begins with the Lion Man.(R)
6. 20:00
  Political Violence in America
  Inside the world of the anti-fascists known as 'antifa' and their far-right opponents.
7. 20:30
  Analysis—Parliament - A Building Catastrophe?
  What does the dangerous state of the Houses of Parliament tell us about our politics?
8. 21:00
  Natural Histories—Turtle
  Brett Westwood explores how the venerable, ancient turtle has influenced human culture.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Living with the Gods
  Andrew Marr with Neil MacGregor, Jennifer Sliwka, Dan Jones and Caspar Henderson.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—May 'optimistic'about Brexit talks
  Amid calls for a transition period, an examination of what it means to trade on WTO rules.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Book of Dust, Episode 1
  1/10Across the river, the nuns at Godstow Priory have a mysterious new guest.
12. 23:00
  Word of Mouth—Language and Our Genes with Dr Steve Jones
  Michael Rosen talks to Steve Jones about language and our genes.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/10/2017
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster, as the prime minister updates MPs on Brexit talks.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/10/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Daemon Voices, Dreaming of Spires
  1/5Philip Pullman on how Oxford provided inspiration for the setting of His Dark Materials.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/10/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/10/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/10/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/10/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/10/2017
  A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Rise in veterinary certifications for trade post-Brexit, walnut harvest, game shooting
  Brexit could mean three times the workload for vets to sign off trade certificates.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Bullfinch
  Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West on the wheezy song of the stocky bullfinch.

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