FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Vanity Fair Diaries, Episode 1
1/5 Tina Brown recalls her time as editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine, 1983 to 1992. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/11/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/11/2017
With David Moffitt, senior lecturer in New Testament studies, University of St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—Animal sentience clause rejected from EU Repeal Bill, avian flu vigilance, schools on farm, thermal imaging
A clause defining animals as 'sentient beings' is rejected from the EU Withdrawal Bill.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Bee-Eater
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield imagines his dream clothes made in the colours of the bee-eater.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/11/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Long View—Weakened Prime Ministers
Jonathan Freedland compares Theresa May's weakened premiership with Lord Rosebery in 1894.
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09:30
One to One—Samantha Simmonds meets Alison Pike
Journalist Samantha Simmonds explores sibling competition with Professor Alison Pike.
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09:45
Living with the Gods—Living with One God
Neil MacGregor's series continues with a focus on societies and faiths with a single god.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Tampon Calculator, Sexual Exploration, Muslim Marriages
The launch of a tampon tax calculator plus the best place to live out your days.
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10:45
The Pillow Book—Series 10, Episode 2
2/5 Lady Shonagon disgraces herself in front the empress, who sends her spies to investigate.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Reindeer
Brett Westwood learns that there is more to reindeer than Rudolph.
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11:30
A Call to Art—Series 1, Graffiti
Protest art in Latin America. A journey into the graffiti art of Columbia and Mexico.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—21 November 1917 - Sarah Illingworth
Sarah Illingworth brings discipline to the Marshalls' munitionettes.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Are you cutting back on how much alcohol you drink?
Consumer phone-in. Are you cutting back on how much alcohol you drink?
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12:57
Weather—21/11/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/11/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Book of the Week—The Vanity Fair Diaries, Episode 2
2/5 1985. Vanity Fair wows its readers with a cover shot of President and Nancy Reagan.
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14:00
The Archers—20/11/2017
Justin reaches breaking point. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—David Spicer - Kempton and the Duke
Comedy drama by David Spicer. Kevin Whately stars as an unlikely art thief. (R)
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 14, Incantations
2/6 Josie Long hears stories of spell craft, poetry and art coming to life.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Sinking Solomon Islands
Five of the Solomon Islands have already been lost to the sea. How are the locals coping? (R)
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16:00
The Law Show—Interview with The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
Joshua Rozenberg talks to Sir Ian Burnett for his first interview since taking office.
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16:30
A Good Read—Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff
Alexei Sayle and Meg Rosoff trade favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—21/11/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Robert Mugabe has resigned as President of Zimbabwe, after 37 years in power.
He said he had made the decision to allow a smooth transition to the next leader..
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18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 12, How Did I Do?
5/7 Ed discovers a whole new world of self-satisfaction surveys.
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19:00
The Archers—21/11/2017
Lexi proves a source of inspiration.
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19:15
Front Row—Modigliani, Costa Book Awards shortlists, John Lithgow
The announcement of the Costa Book Awards shortlists and Modigliani reviewed.
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19:45
Living with the Gods—Living with One God
Neil MacGregor's series continues with a focus on societies and faiths with a single god. (R)
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20:00
The Glasgow Boys: Chaos and Calm
Byron Vincent joins a scheme turning young men away from violence.
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20:40
In Touch—Careers in Broadcasting
Lucy Edwards talks about vlogging and Sean Dilley offers advice on traditional journalism.
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21:00
All in the Mind—The Brain Prize winners
The winners of the 2017 Brain Prize discuss their groundbreaking work on reward.
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21:30
The Long View—Weakened Prime Ministers
Jonathan Freedland compares Theresa May's weakened premiership with Lord Rosebery in 1894. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Zimbabwe's President Mugabe Resigns
Scenes of jubilation in Zimbabwe following the resignation of Robert Mugabe.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Exit West, Episode 2
As fighting intensifies, Saeed makes a proposal. Nikesh Patel reads Mohsin Hamid's novel.
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23:00
Fred at The Stand—Series 1, Tonkinson, McTavish, Kugblenu and Ferry
6/8 Fred MacAulay presents some of the UK's top stand-up comedians, recorded in Edinburgh.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/11/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Vanity Fair Diaries, Episode 2
2/5 1985. Vanity Fair wows its readers with a cover shot of President and Nancy Reagan. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/11/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/11/2017
With David Moffitt, senior lecturer in New Testament studies, University of St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—Nestle on health and the environment, The true cost of food, Farm school education, Rural village halls
Food producer Nestle is tracking its own impact on the environment and public health.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Black-throated Diver
The jewel-like patterns of the black-throated diver have musician Fyfe Dangerfield in awe.
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