BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 2 February 2010

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC), King Den's Sandal Label
  1/5Neil MacGregor's world history told through objects. Today, a great Pharaoh's sandal label
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/02/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/02/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Father Paul Clayton-Lea.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/02/2010
  Anna Hill hears that 50 million pounds of taxpayers' money will pay for a coastal path.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/02/2010
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Taking a Stand—02/02/2010
  Fergal Keane talks to Dr Jim Swire, whose daughter, Flora, died in the Lockerbie bombing.
3. 09:30
  Famous Footsteps—Episode 4
  4/5Fiona Neill finds out how creatively successful people cope when things go wrong.
4. 09:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC), Standard of Ur
  2/5Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects. Today, battle scenes from Iraq.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Nanci Griffith; Chemmy Alcott; Older women drivers
  American singer-songwriter, Nanci Griffith on her life and career.
6. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel? (Ordinary's Not Enough), Caroline
  2/5Caroline thinks her child's a genius because she dreams of 'being somebody'.
7. 11:00
  Nature—Series 4, A Local Patch, part 1
  Three keen naturalists describe the relationship with their 'local patch'.
8. 11:30
  With Great Pleasure—Paul Gambaccini
  Paul Gambaccini celebrates some great writing which has influenced and moved him.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—02/02/2010
  Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
2. 12:57
  Weather—02/02/2010
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—02/02/2010
  National and international news with Martha Kearney.
4. 13:30
  Ken Clarke's Jazz Greats—Series 8, Sonny Rollins
  4/4Sonny Rollins is regarded as one of most influential saxophonists in contemporary jazz.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—01/02/2010
  Alan camps it up for Lent.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Pat Davis - The Right Ingredients
  When her world falls apart, Lisa uses other people's shopping lists to rebuild her life.
7. 15:00
  Making History—02/02/2010
  Vanessa Collingridge hears about a writing tablet from Roman Cumbria.
8. 15:30
  Afternoon Reading—A Georgian Trilogy, A Peacock in Sulphur
  1/3Niko Pirosmani was one of Georgia's greatest artists, but was it his art that killed him?
9. 15:45
  Key Matters—Series 1, 2. D minor
  2/5Ivan Hewett examines five musical keys: D minor - 'saddest of all keys'(R)
10. 16:00
  Inside the Virtual Anthill: Open Source Means Business
  Gerry Northam goes behind the scenes to investigate 'open source' computer software.(R)
11. 16:30
  Great Lives—Bill Hamilton
  Professor Richard Dawkins discusses the evolutionary theorist Bill Hamilton.
12. 17:00
  PM—02/02/2010
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—02/02/2010
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Act Your Age—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/6Which generation is the funniest? With Jon Richardson, Ed Byrne and Johnnie Casson.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/02/2010
  Will has an exercise in diplomacy.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—02/02/2010
  Colin Firth on A Single Man; Oscar hopefuls respond as the Academy reveals its nominations
5. 19:45
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC), Standard of Ur
  2/5Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects. Today, battle scenes from Iraq.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Improvised Explosive Devices in Afghanistan
  What is being done to tackle the threat of improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan.
7. 20:40
  In Touch—02/02/2010
  Peter talks to David Cowdrey from GDBA about their campaign to get all buses talking.
8. 21:00
  Case Notes—Backs
  Dr Mark Porter meets patients on the Active Back Programme in Stanmore, North London.
9. 21:30
  Taking a Stand—02/02/2010
  Fergal Keane talks to Dr Jim Swire, whose daughter, Flora, died in the Lockerbie bombing.
10. 21:58
  Weather—02/02/2010
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—02/02/2010
  National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Still Point, Episode 7
  7/10Edward's expedition encounters danger, frustration and finally loss.
13. 23:00
  Jon Ronson On—Series 5, Ambition
  5/5Jon interviews people at different points in their lives to assess how ambition shapes us.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/02/2010
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/02/2010
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A History of the World in 100 Objects—The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC), Standard of Ur
  2/5Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects. Today, battle scenes from Iraq.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/02/2010
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—03/02/2010
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—03/02/2010
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—03/02/2010
  Daily prayer and reflection with Father Paul Clayton-Lea.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/02/2010
  Dog walkers could be unwittingly infecting farm animals with an incurable disease.

Wednesday 3 February 2010