FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/11/2017
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 3
3/5 In 1985, there is the Charles and Di story to report on and all the reactions to it.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/11/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/11/2017
With David Moffitt, senior lecturer in New Testament studies, University of St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—Grain exports post-Brexit, Local food, Cleaning solar panels
What does the future look like for British grain exporters after Brexit?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Pigeon
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield enjoys watching his son chasing one of our most common birds.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/11/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Thebes
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek city of Thebes in myth, drama and history.
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09:45
Living with the Gods—Global Gods, Local Needs
Neil MacGregor on how gods reach new communities, and how they are adapted and changed.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Young Grandmotherhood, Best Place to be a Woman: Northern Ireland
Young grandmothers, accessing child benefit, Colombian women, and Elske Rahill.
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10:45
The Pillow Book—Series 10, Episode 4
4/5 Shonagon leaves the palace during a storm, but she is pursued by disturbing visions.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—The Tula Toli Massacre
The chilling story of a massacre of Rohingya muslims in a small village in Myanmar.
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11:30
Where Are All the Working Class Writers?
Why are so few novelists from working class backgrounds? Author Kit de Waal investigates.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—23 November 1917 - Fraser Chadwick
Fraser Chadwick asserts his authority.
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12:15
You and Yours—Budget, Butchers and Banks
The banking revolution that is promising to use your data to get you better deals.
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12:57
Weather—23/11/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/11/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Book of the Week—The Vanity Fair Diaries, Episode 4
4/5 Another cover triumph, and office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast.
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14:00
The Archers—22/11/2017
Lilian tries to make amends. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—General Mladic Is Waving
Danny visits the Mladic trial in The Hague and sees how tricky it is to get at the truth.
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15:00
Open Country—Border Country
As Brexit gathers pace, Helen Mark explores the landscape of the Irish border.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
Matt Baker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Children in Need. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Jennifer Egan
Pulitzer-winning Jennifer Egan on her new novel Manhattan Beach. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Battle of the Sexes
Slumdog Millionaire and The Full Monty writer Simon Beaufoy talks to Francine Stock.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Interstellar visitor, Svante Paabo, Synthetic biology, Plight of the Axolotl
Oumuamua - the first known visitor from beyond the solar system.
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17:00
PM—23/11/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/11/2017 British workers could be facing a second decade without pay growth
There's been a warning that British workers could face a second decade without pay growth
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18:30
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Death and Travel
3/4 Alexei Sayle considers travel to places both real and imaginary.
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19:00
The Archers—23/11/2017
The results are in at the parish council election.
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19:15
Front Row—Inua Ellams on Barber Shop Chronicles, Battle of the Sexes, Charles Causley, Godless
Inua Ellams on his play Barber Shop Chronicles. Plus a review of TV drama Godless.
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19:45
Living with the Gods—Global Gods, Local Needs
Neil MacGregor on how gods reach new communities, and how they are adapted and changed. (R)
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20:00
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. (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Sir Terry Leahy
Evan Davis and an invited audience question Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of Tesco.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Interstellar visitor, Svante Paabo, Synthetic biology, Plight of the Axolotl
Oumuamua - the first known visitor from beyond the solar system. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Thebes
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek city of Thebes in myth, drama and history. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Yemen's crisis worsens as blockade 'still not lifted'
The Saudi-led coalition fails to implement a promise to allow food aid into Yemen.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Exit West, Episode 4
Saeed and Nadia must flee violence once again. Nikesh Patel reads Mohsin Hamid's novel.
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23:00
The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis feature in The Absolutely Radio Show. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/11/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/11/2017
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 4
4/5 Another cover triumph, and office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/11/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/11/2017
With David Moffitt, senior lecturer in New Testament studies, University of St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fly-tipping, mushrooms and the countryside classroom on wheels
A Conservative MP wants a change in the law over who pays to clear up after fly-tippers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Gannet
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield is enthralled by the rapid, bombing dive of a gannet out at sea.
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