FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/11/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Matthew Sweet - The West End Front, Episode 3
3/5 Two clandestine networks form an unlikely alliance at the bar below the Ritz.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/11/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/11/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/11/2011
Prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/11/2011
Feeding millions of tomatoes on rainwater and mysteries of the bumblebee unravelled.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/11/2011
Debating migrant workers, the war on drugs, self harm and Syria.
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09:00
In Our Time—Ptolemy and Ancient Astronomy
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Ptolemy and ancient astronomy.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Matthew Sweet - The West End Front, Episode 4
4/5 The Savoy's waiting staff must prove their allegiance to Britain or face detention.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—17/11/2011
The US band The Dum Dum Girls play live, does resolve weaken with age? Sinead Cusack.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Journey to Starlight Mountain, Episode 4
4/5 Mia is called unexpectedly to the headmaster's office.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—India's Whistleblowers
How local level campaigners against corruption in India face threats and violence.
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11:30
Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Martha Lane Fox on improving web access for disabled people.
How rail networks could deliver better value for money for commuters.
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12:57
Weather—17/11/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/11/2011
Martha Kearney with national and international news.
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13:45
A History of the Brain—All or Nothing
9/10 The impact of the electroencephalograph (EEG), which made brain waves visible.
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14:00
The Archers—16/11/2011
Ruth makes her feelings known.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Nancy Harris - Love in a Glass Jar
Strangers Eve and Patrick meet in a hotel to carry out an unofficial sperm donation. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—17/11/2011
Richard Uridge meets the 58 residents of Herm who all live and work for just one employer.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—War Memorials
Matt Croucher presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity War Memorials Trust.
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15:30
Open Book—13/11/2011
Mariella Frostrup launches Open Book's celebration of funny books and funny writers.
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16:00
The Film Programme—17/11/2011
Terence Davies on The Deep Blue Sea, and Daniel Henshall on murder Australian style.
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16:30
Material World—17/11/2011
Regulating geo-engineering, getting to Mars and a new island in the Atlantic.
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17:00
PM—17/11/2011
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/11/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Listen Against—Series 4, Episode 3
3/4 Looking back at a week's worth of broadcasting...that never happened.
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19:00
The Archers—17/11/2011
Pat's thoughts are elsewhere.
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19:15
Front Row—The Killing series two; comedian Sean Hughes
The Killing returns for a second series; comedian Sean Hughes reflects on death.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Journey to Starlight Mountain, Episode 4
4/5 Mia is called unexpectedly to the headmaster's office.
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20:00
The Report—Occupy London
Simon Cox tells the story behind the St Paul's protests and City of London Corporation.
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Ambition
Evan Davis asks his guests if now is the time for businesses to pursue big, bold ideas.
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21:00
Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 26
26/30 We report from Assisi in Italy where world religions have come together to save wildlife.
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21:30
In Our Time—Ptolemy and Ancient Astronomy
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Ptolemy and ancient astronomy.
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21:58
Weather—17/11/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/11/2011
Robin Lustig with national and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The House of Silk, Episode 9
9/10 Dr Watson takes Holmes to Dr Silkin's House of Wonders in Jackdaw Lane.
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23:00
Les Kelly's Britain—Episode 2
2/4 Putting Britain to rights, Les on emergency yodellers and an embarrassing medical matter.
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23:30
The Chaplin Archive—Episode 1
1/2 Matthew Sweet meets Michael Chaplin, who reveals new facts about his father Charlie. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/11/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Matthew Sweet - The West End Front, Episode 4
4/5 The Savoy's waiting staff must prove their allegiance to Britain or face detention.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/11/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/11/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/11/2011
Prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/11/2011
Charlotte Smith hears why three tonnes of carrots will be dumped on Trafalgar Square.
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