BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 20 November 2009

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/11/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stirred But Not Shaken: The Autobiography, Episode 4
  4/5Keith's television career is revived when his agent calls with a three-series deal.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/11/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/11/2009
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/11/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Philip Robinson.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—20/11/2009
  An EU ban on battery cages could mean imports of eggs from outside of Europe.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—20/11/2009
  Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Julia Donaldson
  Kirsty Young's castaway is children's author Julia Donaldson.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Stirred But Not Shaken: The Autobiography, Episode 5
  5/5Keith was beginning to hate food and his excessive drinking was about to take its toll.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Rights for cohabiting couples; Grandchildlessness
  How would a cohabitation law benefit women? Plus, life without grandchildren.
5. 11:00
  Lives in a Landscape—Series 5, Balancing Act
  Circus artiste Howie prepares for make-or-break knee surgery.
6. 11:30
  The Richest Man in Britain—The Kidnap
  3/6Dave finds the perfect excuse to get rid of loads of cash when his mum needs some help.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—20/11/2009
  Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—20/11/2009
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—20/11/2009
  National and international news with Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Feedback—20/11/2009
  Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—19/11/2009
  True colours?
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Number 10 - Series 3, And Drugs Won...
  2/5The new home secretary in the Labour-Lib Dem government is determined to stray off message
7. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—20/11/2009
  Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, John Cushnie and Anne Swithinbank.
8. 15:45
  The Garden—Episode 5
  5/5Winter arrives, and the garden becomes a sanctuary for many species.
9. 16:00
  Last Word—20/11/2009
  Marking the lives Sir John Crofton, Edward Woodward, Jimmy Hoseason, Derek B, Ralph Bird.
10. 16:30
  The Film Programme—20/11/2009
  The Coen brothers on returning to their roots for their new comedy, A Serious Man.
11. 16:56
  1989: Day by Day—20th November 1989
  In Romania, Nicolae Ceausescu receives 67 standing ovations during a six-hour speech.
12. 17:00
  PM—20/11/2009
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—20/11/2009
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  The News Quiz—Series 69, Episode 9
  9/9Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Carrie Quinlan and Sue Perkins.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—20/11/2009
  The grandson arrives.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—20/11/2009
  Richard Linklater on his new film and Christopher Frayling reviews School of Saatchi.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Our Mutual Friend, Episode 10
  10/20Bradley Headstone has a very clear picture of his future and enlists Charlie Hexam's help.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—20/11/2009
  Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Blog de Jour
  Clive James reflects on the revelation of the identity of Belle de Jour.
8. 21:00
  Friday Drama—Vent
  By Nigel Smith. Ben has survived a crippling brain lesion but won't engage with the world.
9. 21:58
  Weather—20/11/2009
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—20/11/2009
  Felicity Evans asks if the deluge that hit Cumbria was a 'one in a thousand years' event.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Glass Room, Episode 10
  10/10Thirty years on, Liesel has one more chance to experience the Glass Room.
12. 23:00
  A Good Read—Erica Wagner and Francis Gilbert
  Sue MacGregor talks to Erica Wagner and Francis Gilbert about their favourite books.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—20/11/2009
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/11/2009
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Stirred But Not Shaken: The Autobiography, Episode 5
  5/5Keith was beginning to hate food and his excessive drinking was about to take its toll.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/11/2009
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/11/2009
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/11/2009
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/11/2009
  Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
8. 05:45
  iPM—21/11/2009
  The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.

Saturday 21 November 2009