FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/11/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Germaine de Stael
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas and works of the great woman of letters.
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09:45
Living with the Gods—Change Your Life
Neil MacGregor focuses on images with a purpose - to change the viewer's behaviour.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Mary J Blige and Carey Mulligan, Grace Mugabe
Mary J Blige and Carey Mulligan in the film Mudbound.
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10:45
D for Dexter—Series 4, Episode 4
4/5 Skye is in shock. But she has to pretend that everything is ok.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Widows and War Criminals
Kenyan widows fighting sexual cleansing, and talking to war criminals in the Balkans.
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11:30
The Strange Case of the Arab Whodunnit
Jonathan Guyer examines the rise of neo-noir fiction in Egypt.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—16 November 1917 - Alan Lowther
Anzac troops occupy Jaffa, and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther is thinking of cake.
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12:15
You and Yours—Truffle hunting, Buy-to-let, Jewson hack
Rare black truffles are now grown in the UK; The buy-to-let landlords who are selling up.
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12:57
Weather—16/11/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/11/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Book of the Week—The Dawn Watch, Episode 4
Back from the Congo, Conrad enjoys publication of his first novel.
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14:00
The Archers—15/11/2017
Ruth tries to play match-maker. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Rules of Palship
The loves and friendship of the young Noel Coward, before he became a household name.
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15:00
Open Country—Serpentine on the Lizard, Cornwall
Helen Mark meets people whose livelihoods depend on the unique landscape of the Lizard.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Pancreatic Cancer Action
Nick Hewer makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Pancreatic Cancer Action. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Celeste Ng
Mariella Frostrup talks to celebrated American novelist Celeste Ng. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool, Gloria Grahame
Peter Turner on why his book about Gloria Grahame took 30 years to make it to the screen.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Can we forecast earthquakes?, Britain's space race rocket Skylark, Francis Galton
Does the length of the day influence the risk of large earthquakes?
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17:00
PM—16/11/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/11/2017 Mugabe discusses future
Zimbabwe president in talks after army seizes control
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18:30
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, The Financial Crash
2/4 Alexei Sayle considers the causes and fallout of the 2008 financial crash.
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19:00
The Archers—16/11/2017
Lexi takes charge.
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19:15
Front Row—Noel Gallagher, Poets in Zimbabwe, Surrealism in Egypt
Noel Gallagher discusses his new album.
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19:45
Living with the Gods—Change Your Life
Neil MacGregor focuses on images with a purpose - to change the viewer's behaviour. (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—Investigating the Dead
Joshua Rozenberg asks what's the point of investigating the dead over allegations of abuse (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Department Stores
Are you being served? Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of department stores.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Can we forecast earthquakes?, Britain's space race rocket Skylark, Francis Galton
Does the length of the day influence the risk of large earthquakes? (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Germaine de Stael
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas and works of the great woman of letters. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Mugabe insists that he remains the legitimate leader of Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe holds talks with the military, and mediators from South Africa.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—First Person, Episode 9
9/10 After Heidl's death, Kif forged his signature on the release form and finished the book.
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23:00
The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum, Denzil and Gwynned feature in the popular sketch show. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/11/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/11/2017
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 4
Back from the Congo, Conrad enjoys publication of his first novel. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/11/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/11/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Andrew Martlew.
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05:45
Farming Today—The Future of Fishing, New Welsh farmers and Milestones.
An inquiry into UK fisheries is launched as a report predicts rough seas for the industry.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Dunnock
Dermot O'Leary admires the work ethic and understated beauty of the industrious dunnock.
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