FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/11/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, The Box in the Attic
3/5 Discoveries about his grandfather's past prompt memories for actor Alan Cumming. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/11/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/11/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/11/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Avian Flu; Campylobacter; British Sugar
The knock-on effects of avian flu in east Yorkshire and campylobacter in chicken.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Purple Martin
Chris Packham presents the purple martin from eastern North America.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/11/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Aesop
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aesop, legendary author of the famous collection of fables
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09:45
Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, A Truth
4/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Violinist Kyung Wha Chung; Michael Pattemore, widower of Lynda Bellingham
The legendary violinist Kyung Wha Chung on her much awaited comeback.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day Four
4/5 The psychiatric nurse who took care of Lorna takes the stand.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Hunting the Taliban
In Pakistan's port city, Karachi, police are fighting a desperate war against the Taliban.
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11:30
London Calling
Aminatta Forna tells the extraordinary story of hard-living writer Jack London.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/11/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—Historian Simon Schaffer on Beauty and Evolution
Historian Simon Schaffer on whether evolutionary science explains the existence of beauty.
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12:15
You and Yours—eBay's restricted items and Wonga's compensation
Banned goods found on eBay and Wonga struggles to compensate customers.
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12:57
Weather—20/11/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/11/2014
Select Committee chairman backs Mahmood police inquiry. Presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Foreign Bodies—Series 3, Australia
4/5 Peter Temple on portraying a society shaped by both British colonialism and American power
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14:00
The Archers—19/11/2014
There are ambitious plans at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Farm. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Higher - Series 4, Clearing
1/2 Satire on higher education. Hayborough University must increase recruitment numbers. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Steart Peninsula, Somerset
Felicity Evans visits Steart Marshes, the UK's largest new wetland reserve.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
Sir Terry Wogan appeals on behalf of Children in Need. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Pulitzer prize-winner Marilynne Robinson on new novel Lila
Pulitzer prize-winning author Marilynne Robinson on her new novel Lila. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Julianne Moore on Mockingjay part 1, Randall Wright on Hockney and the men behind The Lego Movie
Francine talks to Julianne Moore about the new Hunger Games movie, plus Hockney on film.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Comet landing detects organics molecules; Lunar Mission One; Biological warfare
Philae lander detects organic molecules on Comet 67P.
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17:00
PM—20/11/2014
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/11/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 6
6/6 A pure moment of happiness and a curious tale about an invention that's probably not evil.
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19:00
The Archers—20/11/2014
Jennifer is on the trail.
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19:15
Front Row—Dr John; David Hare pays tribute to Mike Nichols; Composer John Adams
Musician Dr John on his tribute to Louis Armstrong and John Adams on his new opera.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Inquest, Day Four
4/5 The psychiatric nurse who took care of Lorna takes the stand. (R)
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20:00
The Report—Right to Buy
Can the UK afford to continue selling off valuable social housing stock on the cheap?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Upside-down Management
Evan Davis and guests discuss a radical new idea for business management.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Comet landing detects organics molecules; Lunar Mission One; Biological warfare
Philae lander detects organic molecules on Comet 67P. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Aesop
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aesop, legendary author of the famous collection of fables (R)
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21:58
Weather—20/11/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/11/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear, Episode 9
9/10 McMurdo discovers the future of the Lodge is in jeopardy.
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23:00
Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 5, International Diplomat
2/6 Milton is on the run after leaking the UN's emails, except for the Swiss ones - too dull. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/11/2014
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/11/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Alan Cumming - Not My Father's Son: A Family Memoir, A Truth
4/5 Alan Cumming reads his moving memoir about his relationship with his father. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/11/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/11/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/11/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/11/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Farming Today—Welsh Hill Farmers, Royal Mail, Sugar
Charlotte Smith with news that 100 hill farmers plan to take the Welsh government to court
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ivory Gull
Chris Packham presents the ivory gull from the northern polar seas.
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