FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/11/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Anna Pavord
Writer and gardener Anna Pavord is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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09:45
Living with the Gods—Rejecting the Image
Neil MacGregor reflects on faiths which focus on the word rather than the image.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Singer Paloma Faith, Poet Paula Meehan, Talking to children about consent
Paloma Faith on her new album, Poet Paula Meehan, Teaching children about consent.
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10:45
D for Dexter—Series 4, Episode 5
5/5 Dexter's teacher wants to help, but it just makes things worse.
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11:00
My Life as a...—Series 1, Stoic
Andy Zaltzman spends a week living by the rules of the Stoic school of philosophy.
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11:30
The Wilsons Save the World—Series 1, Holiday
1/4 Max and Mike try to live ethically, so how can they choose a holiday?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—17 November 1917 - Lester Reed
In Tynemouth, it is clear that Lester Reed has been thinking.
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12:15
Poetry Please—Children in Need, Timothy Winters by Charles Causley
1/5 Radio 4 celebrates Children in Need with poems on the theme of childhood.
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12:18
You and Yours—Black Friday prices, Catios, Loot boxes
Are you really getting a bargain on Black Friday?
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12:57
Weather—17/11/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—17/11/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:43
Poetry Please—Children in Need, The Owl and the Pussy-cat by Edward Lear and My Heart Leaps Up When I Behold by William Wordsworth
2/5 Radio 4 celebrates Children in Need with poems on the theme of childhood.
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13:45
Book of the Week—The Dawn Watch, Episode 5
The story of Joseph Conrad, who wrote Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim and sailed the seas.
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14:00
The Archers—16/11/2017
Lexi takes charge. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—A Badge
All Christine (Katherine Kelly) wants is a badge saying my son is autistic, not a burden.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Warsash, Hampshire
Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Warsash in Hampshire.
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15:45
Short Works—Series 1, Neighbours of Zero
By Peter Bradshaw. The perils of the betting shop are comically revealed.
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16:00
Poetry Please—Children in Need, Clearances by Seamus Heaney
3/5 Radio 4 celebrates Children in Need with poems on the theme of childhood.
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16:02
Last Word—Lord Hutchinson of Lullington QC, Linda Nochlin, Dennis Banks, Geoff Tootill, Tim Gudgin
Matthew Bannister on a barrister, an art historian, an activist and a computer pioneer.
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16:30
Feedback—17/11/2017
Roger Bolton speaks to Jon Manel about his series The Adoption.
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17:00
PM—17/11/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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17:58
Poetry Please—Children in Need, In The Dream
4/5 Radio 4 celebrates Children in Need with poems on the theme of childhood.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/11/2017 EU Brexit warning
Theresa May told she must deliver "much more progress" if trade talks are to begin soon
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 3
3/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis recap the week with guests Darren Harriot and Sophie Willan.
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19:00
The Archers—17/11/2017
Can Toby and Pip reach an accord?
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19:15
Front Row—Fenella Fielding, Gluck, Mona Arshi, Call of Duty
Fenella Fielding, 90, recalls her famous, steamy Carry On moment, and playing Hedda Gabler
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19:45
Living with the Gods—Rejecting the Image
Neil MacGregor reflects on faiths which focus on the word rather than the image. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Tracy Brabin MP, Madeleina Kay, Marnie Millard, Owen Paterson MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Elland in Yorkshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Mass Myopia
Will Self on the drawbacks of perfect vision.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—13-17 November 1917 (Season 12 start)
The week when the Finnish Parliament declared its independence.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Mugabe's own party urges him to step down
The Zanu-PF party turns against Mugabe, but will it mean change for Zimbabweans?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—First Person, Episode 10
10/10 Kif's successful career producing reality TV has left him feeling like a conman.
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23:00
A Good Read—Jon McGregor and Cathy Rentzenbrink
Writers Jon McGregor and Cathy Rentzenbrink talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/11/2017
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
Poetry Please—Children in Need, Lessons by Jacob Polley and Kumukanda by Kayo Chingonyi
5/5 Radio 4 celebrates Children in Need with poems on the theme of childhood.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/11/2017
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 5
The story of Joseph Conrad, who wrote Heart of Darkness and Lord Jim and sailed the seas. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/11/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/11/2017
With David Moffitt, senior lecturer in New Testament studies, University of St Andrews.
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05:45
iPM—My stepmother is in the broom cupboard
Luke Jones and Eddie Mair hear about a listener's frosty relationship with her stepmother.
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