FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/11/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake—Episode 1
1/5 A remarkable account of how fungi make our worlds, change our minds and shape our futures
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/11/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/11/2020
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/11/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Lesley Carroll
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05:45
Farming Today—24/11/20 - Council farms, bovine TB and nitrogen fixing technology
Is it the end of the road for council farm?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Bittern
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls the first time he saw a bittern.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/11/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Long View—The Long View of Legal Backlog
Jonathan Freedland compares today's COVID induced legal backlog with the 1666 Fire Courts.
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09:30
Naturebang—Naked Mole Rats and Life Extension
Why do naked mole rats live so long? And should we strive to live longer too?
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09:45
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake—Episode 2
2/5 Lichens are vital in understanding the complexities of life on earth and beyond.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Syria's disappeared, The orgasm cult, Bickering, Taxidermy
The search for Syria's disappeared.
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10:45
D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 2
2/5 Skye is worried that Dexter might have another meltdown. With Sydney Wade and Mark Addy.
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11:00
The Invention Of...—Scandinavia, The Narcissism of Small Differences
3/3 Misha Glenny looks at how Norway emerged as the richest Scandinavian nation of all.
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11:30
My Albion—Red Dragon, White Dragon
2/4 Zakia Sewell explores the songs, stories and symbols of British identity.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/11/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—Episode 2
2/5 A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How has the pandemic changed your relationships?
How has the pandemic changed your relationships?
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12:57
Weather—24/11/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—24/11/2020
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:45
Mayday—12. The Mistake
James loses something.
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14:00
The Archers—23/11/2020
Philip turns the screw
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14:15
Drama on 4—Billy Ruffian
The ship that captured Napoleon and the unlikely friendship he struck up with her crew.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Miniatures
Even shorter short documentaries with Josie Long.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—China 2060
Celia Hatton and guests discuss China's pledge to be carbon neutral by 2060.
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16:00
Walks Like a Duck—The Stairlift
1/3 An honest and sometimes funny account of living with a disability.
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16:30
A Good Read—Alexander McCall Smith & Prof Lucie Green
A classic 1925 novel and a non-fiction romp around Britain are the choices this week.
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17:00
PM—24/11/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Three households can mix over Christmas in the UK 24/11/2020
Three households can mix over Christmas in the UK over five day period
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18:30
Earwig
Earwig is a new naturalistic sketch show by BAFTA-winning comedy writer Brian Dooley.
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19:00
The Archers—24/11/2020
Eddie puts his plan into action
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19:15
Front Row—Simon Russell Beale; Costa Book Awards shortlists; Guy Garvey
Simon Russell Beale on Scrooge; Costa Book Awards shortlists announced; Guy Garvey.
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19:45
D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 2
2/5 Skye is worried that Dexter might have another meltdown. With Sydney Wade and Mark Addy.
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20:00
Inside the Brain of Jeff Bezos
The ideas making Jeff Bezos the richest man on earth and Amazon 2020's business success.
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20:40
In Touch—Freeview Play's New Accessible TV Guide; Calls to Save the RNIB's Giant Print Library
A new accessible TV guide on Freeview Play. Calls to save the RNIB's giant print library.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Claudia Hammond launches the 2021 All in the Mind Awards
Claudia Hammond launches the 2021 All in the Mind Awards
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21:30
The Long View—The Long View of Legal Backlog
Jonathan Freedland compares today's COVID induced legal backlog with the 1666 Fire Courts.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Coronavirus restrictions eased over Christmas
3 households to form bubble between December 23-27
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22:45
Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter—Episode 2
2/5 A deeply moving and highly original book about the sudden loss of a loved one.
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23:00
The 13 Million Club—Lost Voice Guy
13 million people in the UK are disabled. Lost Voice Guy introduces some of the funniest.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/11/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/11/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake—Episode 2
2/5 Lichens are vital in understanding the complexities of life on earth and beyond.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/11/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/11/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/11/2020
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/11/2020
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Lesley Carroll
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05:45
Farming Today—25/11/20 - Badger vaccination, badger culling and the Fisheries Act
We look at the badger cull and the evidence around badger vaccination.
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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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