FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Dawn Watch, Episode 2
It is 1878, and Joseph Conrad arrives in teeming London, a metropolis of many types. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/11/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/11/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Andrew Martlew.
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05:45
Farming Today—Building in AONBs, Scottish tenancies, Pollinators, Army farriers
A new report shows a big rise in the number of housing developments being built in AONBs.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Greater Black-backed Gull
Presenter Dermot O'Leary hails the greater black-backed gull as an 'Alsatian of the skies'
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/11/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Only Artists—Series 3, Tom Morris and Miles Chambers
Tom Morris, director of Bristol Old Vic, meets Bristol's poet laureate Miles Chambers.
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09:30
Life Drawing—Series 1, Julia Langdon meets Martin Rowson
Political cartoonist Martin Rowson sits down to draw and interview Julia Langdon. (R)
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09:45
Living with the Gods—The Making of Meaning
Neil MacGregor examines how we come to understand images, with a focus on San rock art.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Louis CK, Suzie Boyt, Maternity pay
Louis CK. Caring for adult children with disabilities. Maternity pay for self-employed.
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10:41
D for Dexter—Series 4, Episode 3
3/5 Last night Skye had a sort of sleepover. And a tattoo.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Enya and Ayaan - I Felt Like a Teenager
Being a young carer can mean having to grow up too fast.
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11:00
The Confidence Trick—Series 1, Episode 3
Laura Barton concludes her three-part series on the place of confidence in modern life. (R)
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11:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 2, Reporting Crime
1/6 Alfie asks if all crime should be reported and investigated and gets a surprising response (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—15 November 1917 - Johnnie Marshall
In Tynemouth, Johnnie sees more to Aunt Phyllis than he had suspected.
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12:15
You and Yours—Health budgets, One pound homes, Television sales
A former care minister says budgets for care at home are being quietly squeezed.
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12:57
Weather—15/11/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—15/11/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Book of the Week—The Dawn Watch, Episode 3
Conrad meets Marguerite Poradowski. Then his novel Almayer's Folly starts to gather words.
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14:00
The Archers—14/11/2017
Justin is not a happy man. (R)
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 3, Kellie
3/3 Sean agrees to a drink with an old friend. Little does he know what he's getting into. (R)
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: New technology and banking
Has the recent rapid digital innovation in banking helped or hindered you?
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15:30
All in the Mind—Claudia Hammond launches the 2018 All in the Mind Awards
Claudia Hammond launches the 2018 All in the Mind Awards. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Affluence
Affluence - what does it mean?
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16:30
The Media Show—Russia and the information wars
Vladimir Putin is accused of weaponising information to sow discord in the West.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Bev and Terry - Adolescence Is a Really Hard Time
Someone who listens and respects your views can be enough to distract you from the X-Box.
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17:00
PM—15/11/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/11/2017 Robert Mugabe under house arrest after army takeover
The Army has seized power in Zimbabwe. It's denied staging a coup.
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18:30
All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 The family descends upon Maggie to provide support, plumbing advice and tea. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—15/11/2017
Ruth tries to play match-maker.
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19:15
Front Row—Robert Pattinson, Ian McMillan, the voice behind the puppet, Goldsmiths Prize winner
Robert Pattinson, Ian McMillan, the voices behind the puppets, Goldsmith Prize winner.
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19:45
Living with the Gods—The Making of Meaning
Neil MacGregor examines how we come to understand images, with a focus on San rock art. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Defining Gender
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Four Thought—Truth and Reality
Geoff Colman discusses truth and reality in acting.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Bonn Climate Talks: Where Next?
Tom Heap reports from the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn. (R)
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21:30
Only Artists—Series 3, Tom Morris and Miles Chambers
Tom Morris, director of Bristol Old Vic, meets Bristol's poet laureate Miles Chambers. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Army seizes power in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's long-standing leader Robert Mugabe is held under house arrest.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—First Person, Episode 8
8/10 In secluded woods, Kif has watched as Heidl placed the gun in his mouth and fired.
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23:00
Lenny Henry's Rogues Gallery—Series 2, Left Hand of God
1/4 Lenny Henry writes and stars as a family butcher whose son is a musical prodigy.
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23:15
Yours Truly, Pierre Stone—Episode 4
4/4 Sam Bain's dark comic tale of a man too interested in TV stars to live his own life.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/11/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Joe and Amy - Losing More Than My Job
Coming to terms with the loss of useful employment is part of coming to terms with cancer.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Dawn Watch, Episode 3
Conrad meets Marguerite Poradowski. Then his novel Almayer's Folly starts to gather words. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/11/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/11/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Andrew Martlew.
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05:45
Farming Today—Post-Brexit agricultural policy, Apprenticeships, Cormorants
Defra minister George Eustice says soil will be at the heart of post-Brexit farm support.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on Swifts and Swallows
Presenter Dermot O'Leary relishes soaring swifts and swallows bobbing in front of his car.
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