BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 1 November 2014

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—01/11/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Germany: Memories of a Nation—At the Buchenwald Gate
  Neil MacGregor visits Buchenwald, one of the earliest and largest concentration camps.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—01/11/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—01/11/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—01/11/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—01/11/2014
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—01/11/2014
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Leslie Griffiths.
8. 05:45
  iPM—01/11/2014
  'I didn't stay in any children's home more than a week before I was on my toes again'.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—01/11/2014
  News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
2. 06:04
  Weather—01/11/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 06:07
  Open Country—Elmley Nature Reserve
  Helen Mark visits the marsh-swathed landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve in Kent.(R)
4. 06:30
  Farming Today—Trees
  Charlotte Smith looks at the state of trees and the forest industry.
5. 06:57
  Weather—01/11/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
6. 07:00
  Today—01/11/2014
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and Weather.
7. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Shappi Khorsandi
  Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles are joined by comedian Shappi Khorsandi.
8. 10:30
  The Frequency of Laughter: A History of Radio Comedy—1975-1980
  1/6A look back at radio comedy in the late 1970s, with John Lloyd and Graeme Garden.
9. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—01/11/2014
  Steve Richards of the Independent looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Spectres of old Naples
  The ghosts of the past come alive in ancient Naples, and other correspondents' despatches.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—01/11/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Payday loan broker surprise fees complaints
  Payday loan broker charge complaints; Post Office gift card inactivity fee; bank branches.
3. 12:30
  The News Quiz—Series 85, Episode 2
  2/9A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—01/11/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—01/11/2014
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—David Blunkett MP, Ratna Lachman, Allison Pearson, Nadhim Zahawi MP
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Bradford in Yorkshire.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—The historic child abuse inquiry and efforts to stop grooming.
  A chance for Radio 4 listeners to have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:30
  Saturday Drama—Lanark
  Adaptation of Alasdair Gray's cult novel, telling the stories of Duncan Thaw and Lanark.
9. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Lena Dunham; Felicity Green; Rae Morris
  Lena Dunham on Girls, Felicity Green on Fleet Street, and Rae Morris sings Closer.
10. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Wearable Technology
  Smartwatches, fitness bands and intelligent fabric: the latest gadgets to transform lives?(R)
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—01/11/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
13. 17:57
  Weather—01/11/2014
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—01/11/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Hayley Mills, Micky Flanagan, John Dagleish, Dickie Beau, Tuneyards, John Shuttleworth
  Clive Anderson and Danny Wallace present an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy
3. 19:00
  Profile—Christopher Nolan
  The Hollywood film director Christopher Nolan is profiled by Mark Coles.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Nightcrawler, Tis Pity She's a Whore, Richard Ford, Science Museum, Passing Bells
  Tom Sutcliffe and guests offer sharp, critical discussion of the week's cultural events.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—Tears of a Clown
  Robin Ince looks at the enduring cliche of the sad clown.
6. 21:00
  Classic Serial—Alan Le May - The Searchers, Episode 1
  1/2When Native Americans kidnap two girls, a team of men set out to find them.(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—01/11/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Teaching Moral Values
  Should moral education be part of the school curriculum?(R)
9. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 28, Heat 6, 2014
  6/13Russell Davies tests more contestants on their musical general knowledge.(R)
10. 23:30
  Cold War Poet
  Stephen Evans explores how Dylan Thomas's work became a British export during the Cold War(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/11/2014
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Hitch-Hiker's Guide to Europe—How to See Europe by the Skin of your Teeth
  1/3Every rucksack carried a copy - the 1970s traveller's guide to hitching on £10 a week.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/11/2014
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—02/11/2014
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—02/11/2014
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—02/11/2014
  The bells of St Leonard's, Streatham.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Christopher Nolan
  The Hollywood film director Christopher Nolan is profiled by Mark Coles.(R)

Sunday 2 November 2014