BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Monday 25 November 2013

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/11/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—The Poppy; Traveller Children in Schools
  Laurie explores the origins the Remembrance Day poppy. Also, traveller children in schools(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—24/11/2013
  The bells of St Michael's Church in Kingsteignton, Devon.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/11/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/11/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/11/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—25/11/2013
  Irish farmers are accused of smuggling milk from the Republic to Northern Ireland.
10. 05:56
  Weather—25/11/2013
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Black-tailed Godwit
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the Black-Tailed Godwit.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/11/2013
  Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Start the Week—Bianca Jagger on human rights
  Tom Sutcliffe talks to Bianca Jagger, Fatima Bhutto, Stephen Hopgood and Howard Brenton.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 1
  1/5The infamous Observatory Affair nearly finishes Mitterrand's political career.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Mary J Blige; Louise Casey; Women on Bikes
  Mary J Blige, social isolation among the elderly, and Louise Casey on Troubled Families.
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin, Episode 1
  1/5As Pushkin prepares to fight a duel, his wife begs him to tell her his most famous story.
6. 11:00
  Living with New Welfare
  Felicity Evans hears the personal stories behind the government's Direct Payments trial.
7. 11:30
  Ed Reardon's Week—Series 9, The Berkhamstead Job
  3/6Ed finds himself writing a film script, an action adventure with a quirky sci-fi twist.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—nPower; Timeshares; Broadband bills
  Energy company nPower explains a big rise in complaints about customer service.
2. 12:57
  Weather—25/11/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—25/11/2013
  National and international news.
4. 13:45
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Education
  Andrew Dilnot looks into education data, finding a story of a sudden spread of privilege.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—24/11/2013
  Will Darrell cope alone?(R)
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Countrysides
  By Anita Sullivan. A new play about fox hunting with Tim McInnerny and Russell Tovey.(R)
7. 15:00
  Round Britain Quiz—25/11/2013
  Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
8. 15:30
  The Food Programme—Cook Books
  Ahead of the Christmas shopping season, a review of 2013's best and worst cook books.(R)
9. 16:00
  The Legacy of Uncle Tom
  Author Erica Wagner explores the legacy of the abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin
10. 16:30
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 9, Through the Doors of Perception
  A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the science of perception.
11. 17:00
  PM—25/11/2013
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/11/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 60, Episode 3
  3/6Victoria Wood joins regulars Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee chairs.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/11/2013
  Helen feels confused.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Saving Mr Banks; Paula Milne; Janine Jansen
  Arts news with Mark Lawson, including a review of Saving Mr Banks starring Emma Thompson.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin, Episode 1
  1/5As Pushkin prepares to fight a duel, his wife begs him to tell her his most famous story.(R)
6. 20:00
  PISA - Global Education Tables Tested
  Are school league tables, comparing education systems around the world, meaningful?
7. 20:30
  Crossing Continents—Moldova - Sour Grapes
  Will Russian politics crush the thriving wine industry of tiny Moldova?(R)
8. 21:00
  Shared Planet—Traditional Societies
  The Ethiopian bush crow relies on local tribes for survival, but the tribes are changing.(R)
9. 21:30
  Start the Week—Bianca Jagger on human rights
  Tom Sutcliffe talks to Bianca Jagger, Fatima Bhutto, Stephen Hopgood and Howard Brenton.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—25/11/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—25/11/2013
  Obama defends deal with Iran over nuclear programme. Presented by Carolyn Quinn.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Charioteer, Episode 1
  1/10Laurie Odell's hero, prefect Ralph Lanyon, is expelled from their school for immorality.
13. 23:00
  Mastertapes—Series 3, Natalie Merchant (the A-Side)
  5/12Natalie Merchant talks to John Wilson about her 1995 debut solo album, Tigerlily.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—25/11/2013
  William Hague speaks about the international deal with Iran over its nuclear programme.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/11/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 1
  1/5The infamous Observatory Affair nearly finishes Mitterrand's political career.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/11/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/11/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/11/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—26/11/2013
  Should England follow Wales's lead and clamp down on the problem of fly-grazing?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Tree Sparrow
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow.

Tuesday 26 November 2013