BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 22 January 2019

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Maid, Episode 1
  1/5Stephanie Land’s first-hand account of working as a low-wage cleaner in today's America.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/01/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/01/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—22/01/2019
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Scrutiny of Fisheries Bill, big machinery, potato trial
  An investigation by MPs into the Fisheries Bill says it is short on detail.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Barn Owl
  Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the barn owl.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/01/2019
  Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
2. 09:00
  The Long View—Gambling and New Technologies
  Jonathan Freedland asks how new technologies transformed gambling in the 1840s and today.
3. 09:30
  One to One—City Women and Motherhood
  Women in the City talk about how they have combined motherhood with a high-flying career.(R)
4. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Maid, Episode 2
  2/5Stephanie Land’s first-hand account of working as a low wage cleaner in today's America.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Lorraine Kelly
  Lorraine Kelly, Jessica Eaton, talking to your child about breasts, and Sarah Knight.
6. 10:45
  Irene Nemirovsky - The Misunderstanding—Episode 2
  2/5Denise falls passionately in love with Great War veteran, Yves.
7. 11:00
  The Romanian Wave
  They work in the NHS, farming, industry, so why do Romanians get such a bad press?
8. 11:30
  Art of Now—Atmosfears
  Japanese poets create new work in a location marred by a tragic history.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Washington Black—Episode Seven
  By Esi Edugyan. Wash and Titch have found Titch’s father working in the Arctic.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—How do you know when it's time to give up driving? Email: [email protected]
  How do you know when it's time to give up driving? Email: [email protected]
4. 12:57
  Weather—22/01/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—22/01/2019
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  James Burke's Web of Knowledge—22/01/2019
  James Burke joins the dots on his 'Knowledge Web'
7. 14:00
  The Archers—21/01/2019
  Helen is put on the spot(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—County Lines
  By Amelia Bullmore. Ordinary, middle-aged Joy isn't as innocuous as she looks.(R)
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 23, Garden Museum, Lambeth
  Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show from the Garden Museum in Lambeth.(R)
10. 15:30
  Making History—Bloodlines
  Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence explore the stories revealed by history’s lines and linkages
11. 16:00
  Word of Mouth—Demystifying the language of the courtroom
  Family law barrister Lucy Reed talks to Michael Rosen about the language of the courtroom.
12. 16:30
  Great Lives—Matt Lucas on Freddie Mercury
  Matt Lucas chooses Freddie Mercury
13. 17:00
  PM—22/01/2019
  PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/01/2019 Attacks On Protesters In Zimbabwe Are Condemned
  Zimbabwe's army and police have been accused of systematically torturing protesters.
2. 18:30
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, Ivy
  4/6On his road to recovery, Oscar has dropped into the AA meeting on the way to see his son.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/01/2019
  Susan jumps to conclusions
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Oscar Nominations 2019
  Oscars 2019 : Roma and The Favourite lead the nominations.
5. 19:45
  Irene Nemirovsky - The Misunderstanding—Episode 2
  2/5Denise falls passionately in love with Great War veteran, Yves.(R)
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Finding Freedom - The Fight Against Modern Slavery
  Are victims of modern slavery and trafficking being let down? File on 4 investigates.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—Medals for guide marathon runners
  Should sighted guide runners receive medals upon completing the London Marathon?
8. 21:00
  Inside Health—Conflict of interest, Living with a stoma, Diet books
  Should policy-making organisations in public health partner charities funded by industry?
9. 21:30
  The Long View—Gambling and New Technologies
  Jonathan Freedland asks how new technologies transformed gambling in the 1840s and today.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—22/01/2019
  In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
11. 22:45
  Washington Black—Episode Seven
  By Esi Edugyan. Wash and Titch have found Titch’s father working in the Arctic.(R)
12. 23:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 19, Origin of Numbers
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Hannah Fry to look at the origin of numbers(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/01/2019
  Sean Curran has the best of the day at Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/01/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Maid, Episode 2
  2/5Stephanie Land’s first-hand account of working as a low wage cleaner in today's America.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/01/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/01/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/01/2019
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/01/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/01/2019
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—No-deal Brexit and the Environment, high-tech slurry, photorespiratory shortcut, cannabis farming
  Friends of the Earth claim a no-deal Brexit will leave the environment vulnerable.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Robin
  Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the robin.(R)

Wednesday 23 January 2019