BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 17 November 2011

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/11/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Matthew Sweet - The West End Front, Episode 3
  3/5Two clandestine networks form an unlikely alliance at the bar below the Ritz.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/11/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/11/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/11/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/11/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/11/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/11/2011
  Feeding millions of tomatoes on rainwater and mysteries of the bumblebee unravelled.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/11/2011
  Debating migrant workers, the war on drugs, self harm and Syria.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Ptolemy and Ancient Astronomy
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Ptolemy and ancient astronomy.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Matthew Sweet - The West End Front, Episode 4
  4/5The Savoy's waiting staff must prove their allegiance to Britain or face detention.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—17/11/2011
  The US band The Dum Dum Girls play live, does resolve weaken with age? Sinead Cusack.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Journey to Starlight Mountain, Episode 4
  4/5Mia is called unexpectedly to the headmaster's office.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—India's Whistleblowers
  How local level campaigners against corruption in India face threats and violence.
7. 11:30
  Wilson, Keppel and Several Bettys
  Barbara Windsor tells the story of the popular variety act Wilson, Keppel and Betty.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Martha Lane Fox on improving web access for disabled people.
  How rail networks could deliver better value for money for commuters.
2. 12:57
  Weather—17/11/2011
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—17/11/2011
  Martha Kearney with national and international news.
4. 13:45
  A History of the Brain—9. All or Nothing
  9/10The impact of the electroencephalograph, which made brain waves visible.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—16/11/2011
  Ruth makes her feelings known.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Nancy Harris - Love in a Glass Jar
  Strangers Eve and Patrick meet in a hotel to carry out an unofficial sperm donation.(R)
7. 15:00
  Open Country—17/11/2011
  Richard Uridge meets the 58 residents of Herm who all live and work for just one employer.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—War Memorials
  Matt Croucher presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity War Memorials Trust.
9. 15:30
  Open Book—13/11/2011
  Mariella Frostrup launches Open Book's celebration of funny books and funny writers.
10. 16:00
  The Film Programme—17/11/2011
  Terence Davies on The Deep Blue Sea, and Daniel Henshall on murder Australian style.
11. 16:30
  Material World—17/11/2011
  Regulating geo-engineering, getting to Mars and a new island in the Atlantic.
12. 17:00
  PM—17/11/2011
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/11/2011
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  Listen Against—Series 4, Episode 3
  3/4Looking back at a week's worth of broadcasting...that never happened.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/11/2011
  Pat's thoughts are elsewhere.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Killing series two; comedian Sean Hughes
  The Killing returns for a second series; comedian Sean Hughes reflects on death.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Journey to Starlight Mountain, Episode 4
  4/5Mia is called unexpectedly to the headmaster's office.
6. 20:00
  The Report—Occupy London
  Simon Cox tells the story behind the St Paul's protests and City of London Corporation.
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Ambition
  Evan Davis asks his guests if now is the time for businesses to pursue big, bold ideas.
8. 21:00
  Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 26
  26/30We report from Assisi in Italy where world religions have come together to save wildlife.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Ptolemy and Ancient Astronomy
  Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Ptolemy and ancient astronomy.
10. 21:58
  Weather—17/11/2011
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—17/11/2011
  Robin Lustig with national and international news and analysis.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The House of Silk, Episode 9
  9/10Dr Watson takes Holmes to Dr Silkin's House of Wonders in Jackdaw Lane.
13. 23:00
  Les Kelly's Britain—Episode 2
  2/4Putting Britain to rights, Les on emergency yodellers and an embarrassing medical matter.
14. 23:30
  The Chaplin Archive—Episode 1
  1/2Matthew Sweet meets Michael Chaplin, who reveals new facts about his father Charlie.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/11/2011
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Matthew Sweet - The West End Front, Episode 4
  4/5The Savoy's waiting staff must prove their allegiance to Britain or face detention.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/11/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/11/2011
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/11/2011
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/11/2011
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/11/2011
  Prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/11/2011
  Charlotte Smith hears why three tonnes of carrots will be dumped on Trafalgar Square.

Friday 18 November 2011