FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/11/2016
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
Letters from America—Zoe Heller
Novelist Zoe Heller gives her perspective as a Brit living in New York. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/11/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—22/11/2016
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/11/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/11/2016
News from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/11/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane.
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05:45
Farming Today—DEFRA bovine TB report, Boar contraceptive, Milk vodka
A report from DEFRA points to cattle movement as a cause of the transfer of Bovine TB.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lesser White-fronted Goose
Chris Packham presents the lesser white-fronted goose. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/11/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Roger Penrose on black holes
Sir Roger Penrose talks to Jim Al-Khalili about black holes and flaws in quantum physics.
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09:30
One to One—What's it like being a single mum to a child of dual heritage?
Miranda Rae, a single mum herself, explores the challenges facing another single mother.
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09:45
Letters from America—Thomas Chatterton Williams
After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Amma Asante, Lady Justice Hallett, Do nurseries benefit pre-school children?
The director of A United Kingdom, Amma Asante, joins Jane Garvey.
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10:45
Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Jane's Episode
2/5 By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Yew
Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the ‘churchyard tree’, the yew. From 2016
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11:30
The Sound of Soweto—2. A Rich Musical Heritage
2/2 Music as defiance in Soweto, South Africa - since transition to democracy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—22/11/2016
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
Witness History—Marcel Duchamp in New York
Remembering a wartime surrealist exhibition put on by Marcel Duchamp.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What have YOU seen go up or down since the Brexit vote?
What has gone up or down in price since the Brexit vote?
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12:57
Weather—22/11/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—22/11/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Power of Negative Thinking—Abandon Hope
2/5 Oliver Burkeman explores negativity as a surprising pathway to meeting your goals.
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14:00
The Archers—21/11/2016
The Grundys pull out all the stops. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Truth About Anna, Episode 1
Two-part thriller set in California. A group of eco-terrorists is infiltrated by the FBI.
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15:00
Cinema's Secret History—How Richard Burton Got His Voice
Antonia Quirke uses Richard Burton's voice to illustrate how cinematic voices have changed
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15:30
Costing the Earth—America's Energy Independence
What does the election of Donald Trump as president of the USA mean for the environment?
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16:00
A Freedom Too Far?
Melanie Phillips explores the limits of free speech.
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16:30
A Good Read—Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed
Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—22/11/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/11/2016 No 10 rejects Trump's vision of Farage as US ambassador
Downing Street insists there's no vacancy to be Britain's top US diplomat
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, Hell on Wheels
2/6 It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.
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19:00
The Archers—22/11/2016
Rob acquires new ammunition.
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19:15
Front Row—Adam Driver, Costa Book Awards shortlist announced, Gilmore Girls
Adam Driver; the Costa Book Awards shortlists are announced for the five categories.
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19:45
Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Jane's Episode
2/5 By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives. (R)
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20:00
GCHQ: Minority Report
The domestic challenge facing Britain's biggest secret intelligence service.
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20:40
In Touch—Mobile Phone Answering Service, Gary O'Donoghue
A mobile phone answering service reviewed. Gary O'Donoghue with updates from Washington.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Adolescent brain, Awards update, Phonagnosia
Adolescent brain, awards update, phonagnosia.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Roger Penrose on black holes
Sir Roger Penrose talks to Jim Al-Khalili about black holes and flaws in quantum physics. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Will China gain if US pulls out of Pacific trade deal?
Donald Trump says he will pull the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Power, Episode 7
7/10 By Naomi Alderman. Roxy makes a devastating discovery about her family.
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23:00
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 1, Political Beliefs
2/4 Alexei Sayle delivers stand-up, memoir and philosophy from his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—22/11/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/11/2016
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
Letters from America—Thomas Chatterton Williams
After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/11/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—23/11/2016
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/11/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/11/2016
News from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/11/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural Broadband, Bread Beer, Organic Farming in the USA
Funding for faster broadband is expected to be announced, will rural areas miss out?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gadwall
Chris Packham presents the gadwall. (R)
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