FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/11/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Becoming, by Michelle Obama—Episode 4
Michelle Obama reads from her eagerly awaited memoir.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/11/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—23/11/2018
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/11/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—23/11/2018
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/11/2018
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Guvna B
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05:45
Farming Today—Controversial kelp harvesting, a micro-abattoir and reaction to the Fisheries Bill
Plans to mechanically harvest kelp off Scotland have led to the rules being reviewed.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jane Smith on the Snipe
Wildlife artist Jane Smith reveals why for her, snipe symbolise the sound of the Hebrides.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/11/2018
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Tracey Thorn, musican and writer
Tracey Thorn, musician and writer, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne. (R)
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09:45
Becoming, by Michelle Obama—Episode 5
Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. Early days at the White House and then to the UK
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cuckoo: Teenage life in a small Irish town, coercive control convictions, help for low-paid women
Featuring teenage life in a small Irish town and help for low paid women.
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10:45
Incredible Women—Series 7, Jessica Kennedy - Day 5
Sinister forces pursue Jessica and Jeremy up to Scotland.
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11:00
Manhattan-chester
Manchester's skyline is transforming - but what lies behind a radical change?
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11:30
The Cold Swedish Winter—Series 4, Childhood
1/4 The Scandi-com returns, starring Adam Riches and a cast of Sweden’s finest comedians.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/11/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 5
5/10 Sophie meets some Middle Englanders on board a cruise.
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12:18
You and Yours—Ladybirds For Grown-Ups; IVF Add-Ons; Disability Benefits
The authors of the hit Ladybird grownups' books and why they are giving up on them.
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12:57
Weather—23/11/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/11/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Thought Cages—The Fallacy of Market Research
Unravelling conventional ideas. Today: why market research is doomed to fail
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14:00
The Archers—22/11/2018
Helen has a change of heart. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Holding Back the Tide, Ps and Qs
Comedy as one man in Yorkshire is determined to stop the erosion of standards in his town.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—North Wiltshire
Peter Gibbs and the panel are in North Wiltshire.
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15:45
Short Works—The Treehouse by SK Perry
Put your ear to the tree trunk and listen. An original short work for radio by SK Perry.
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16:00
Last Word—John Large, William Goldman, Dr Sarah Ntiro, Richard Baker, Patsy Rodgers
Matthew Bannister on a screenwriter, an engineer, a broadcaster, a campaigner and a king.
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16:30
Feedback—The licence fee for over-75s
Roger Bolton discusses the licence fee for over-75s and challenging stereotypes.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Elizabeth and Regina – Kindred Spirits
Close friends whose lives mirror each other’s. Fi Glover presents.
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17:00
PM—23/11/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/11/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 53, Episode 5
Lucy Porter hosts this week's comedic look at the news.
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19:00
The Archers—23/11/2018
Tom has some controversial news
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19:15
Front Row—Mrs Wilson, Vegan Art, Akwaeke Emezi
We review Ruth Wilson in the ´óÏó´«Ã½ drama Mrs Wilson, in which she plays her own grandmother.
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 7, Jessica Kennedy - Day 5
Sinister forces pursue Jessica and Jeremy up to Scotland. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Ken Clarke MP, Stella Creasy MP, Tim Montgomerie, Gisela Stuart
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Somerville College, Oxford.
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20:50
A Point of View—Speak, History!
Stella Tillyard on why history no longer seems an adequate guide to our present.
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21:00
Living With The Gods Omnibus—Believing Together
Neil MacGregor on how the individual relates to the belief system of the wider community.
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22:00
The World Tonight—23/11/2018
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Middle England by Jonathan Coe—Episode 5
5/10 Sophie meets some Middle Englanders on board a cruise. (R)
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23:00
A Good Read—Andy McNab and George the Poet
SAS thriller writer Andy McNab and spoken word artist George the Poet choose a good read (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/11/2018
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster where MPs back plans for a new anti-stalking law.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Karen and James - The Kindness of Strangers
Mother and son remembering how they coped with father’s Alzheimer’s. Fi Glover presents.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/11/2018
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Becoming, by Michelle Obama—Episode 5
Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. Early days at the White House and then to the UK
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/11/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—24/11/2018
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/11/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—24/11/2018
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/11/2018
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Fiona Stewart, director of a Christian charity.
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05:45
iPM—Living in sin
A listener chats about moving on after 30 years of marriage. ipm@bbc.co.uk
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