BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 27 November 2013

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/11/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 2
  2/5Francois, the son of a station master, became fascinated with politics.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/11/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/11/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—27/11/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—27/11/2013
  Reporting from South Dakota where tens of thousands of cattle died in October's storms.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Twite
  Martin Hughes-Games presents the twite.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—27/11/2013
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—Jancis Robinson, Jihan Bowes-Little, Thomas Harding, Chris 'Brolga' Barns
  Libby Purves meets wine writer Jancis Robinson and Kangeroo Dundee, Chris 'Brolga' Barns.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 3
  3/5Mitterrand kept his private life quiet for most of his career, but he had two families.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Birdy; Charlotte Walker; Bipolar Blogger
  Singer-songwriter Birdy performs live, plus award-winning bipolar blogger Charlotte Walker
5. 10:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin, Episode 3
  3/5Tatiana finally gets a response to her love letter. Based on the poem.
6. 11:00
  Leaving the Faith
  Sarfraz Manzoor talks to people who have decided to leave Islam and become ex-Muslims.
7. 11:30
  Hard to Tell—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Tom's mum volunteers her son to give the eulogy following the death of her cousin.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—Strange photos popping up on emails
  Why are photos of complete strangers popping up on emails? With Winifred Robinson.
2. 12:57
  Weather—27/11/2013
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—27/11/2013
  National and international news.
4. 13:45
  A History of Britain in Numbers—Old Age
  Andrew reveals the changing shape of our lives by compressing a whole life into 20 seconds
5. 14:00
  The Archers—26/11/2013
  There's a cuckoo in the nest at the Stables.(R)
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Amah in the Bathtub
  Wives in 1960s colonial Singapore are partying, unaware of disturbing domestic problems.
7. 15:00
  Money Box Live—Carers' Rights and Financial Support
  Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls and emails on carers' rights.
8. 15:30
  All in the Mind—26/11/2013
  Professors Sophie Scott and Irene Tracey examine 25 years of understanding the brain.(R)
9. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Boxing in Gleason's Gym; Sport and Capitalism
  Is modern sport a product of our economic system? Also, boxing's golden age.
10. 16:30
  The Media Show—Local TV, Welsh broadcasting, Crowd-funded journalism
  The first of a network of local TV services has launched, but why have many been delayed?
11. 17:00
  PM—27/11/2013
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/11/2013
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:30
  What Does the K Stand For?—Series 1, Who Am I?
  1/6The teenage Stephen K Amos gets some careers advice in 1980s South London.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/11/2013
  Oliver offers an olive branch.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—William Hill Sports Book of the Year; Shobana Jeyasingh; Marius and Fanny
  Mark Lawson announces the winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.
5. 19:45
  15 Minute Drama—Alexander Pushkin - Eugene Onegin, Episode 3
  3/5Tatiana finally gets a response to her love letter. Based on the poem.(R)
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—Police
  Should police be crime fighters or enforcers of social norms? Chaired by Michael Buerk.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Series 4, Chemophobia
  31/3Chemistry lecturer Mark Lorch asks why we are all so afraid of chemicals.
8. 21:00
  Frontiers—Self-Healing Materials
  Quentin Cooper takes a look at the new materials that can mend themselves.
9. 21:30
  Midweek—Jancis Robinson, Jihan Bowes-Little, Thomas Harding, Chris 'Brolga' Barns
  Libby Purves meets wine writer Jancis Robinson and Kangeroo Dundee, Chris 'Brolga' Barns.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—27/11/2013
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—27/11/2013
  Cameron says the UK won't be a 'soft touch' for EU migrants. Presented by Carolyn Quinn.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Charioteer, Episode 3
  3/10Laurie learns his mother is remarrying, while his friendship with Andrew deepens.
13. 23:00
  News Quiz USA—27/11/2013
  The News Quiz gets a US makeover with an all-American panel.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—27/11/2013
  Sean Curran reports from Westminster on plans to restrict benefit payments to EU migrants.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/11/2013
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—Philip Short - Mitterrand, Episode 3
  3/5Mitterrand kept his private life quiet for most of his career, but he had two families.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/11/2013
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/11/2013
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/11/2013
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/11/2013
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Steve Williams.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—28/11/2013
  What does the huge rise in the popularity of wood-burning stoves mean for wood producers?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Goshawk
  Martin Hughes Games presents the Goshawk.

Thursday 28 November 2013