BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Wednesday 23 November 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/11/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Letters from America—Thomas Chatterton Williams
  After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/11/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/11/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/11/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Rural Broadband, Bread Beer, Organic Farming in the USA
  Funding for faster broadband is expected to be announced, will rural areas miss out?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Gadwall
  Chris Packham presents the gadwall.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/11/2016
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Midweek—Melanie C, Douglas Hodge, Howard Webb, John McAvoy
  Melanie C, Douglas Hodge and football referee Howard Webb join Libby Purves.
3. 09:45
  Letters from America—Jill Lepore
  After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—'Honour Killings', Dementia Care, Hygge
  Will changes to Pakistani legislation affect so-called honour killings in the UK?
5. 10:41
  Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Angie's Episode
  3/5By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives.
6. 10:55
  The Listening Project—Terry and Judy - A Mixed Race Journey
  A couple reflect on how language and attitudes have changed since they met, 41 years ago.
7. 11:00
  The Man Who Wanted to 'Cure' Smoking
  John Waite looks at the work of the anti-smoking guru Allen Carr who died ten years ago.(R)
8. 11:30
  Gloomsbury—Series 3, Women in Love and Men in Disgrace
  4/6A trip to see Ginny's sister at Charlatan House turns into a Bohemian nightmare.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/11/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Witness History—The Concordski Crash
  A fateful day in the race to develop the first supersonic passenger plane.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Rising ground rents, Food price rises, GP training
  Rising ground rents, food price rises, GP training.
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/11/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—23/11/2016
  Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—22/11/2016
  Rob acquires new ammunition.(R)
7. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The Truth About Anna, Episode 2
  Two-part thriller set in California. A group of eco-terrorists is infiltrated by the FBI.
8. 15:00
  Money Box—Money Box Live: Autumn Statement 2016 -what's in it for you?
  Autumn Statement analysis and reaction from Paul Lewis and a panel of guests.
9. 15:30
  The Power of Negative Thinking—The Lottery Winner and the Paraplegic
  3/5Oliver Burkeman explores some surprising truths about what really makes us happy.
10. 15:45
  One to One—What's it like being a single mum to a child of dual heritage?
  Miranda Rae, a single mum herself, explores the challenges facing another single mother.(R)
11. 16:00
  Thinking Allowed—Racial segregation, Dementia and hair care
  Racial segregation in the United States. Also, hairdressing for people with dementia.
12. 16:30
  The Media Show—Tom Mangold, Channel 4, Luxury magazines
  Andrea Catherwood asks about the future of Channel 4.
13. 17:00
  PM—23/11/2016
  Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Autumn Statement; Jo Cox murder trial.
  The Chancellor has given his autumn statement. Jo Cox's killer has been jailed for life.
2. 18:30
  The Brig Society—Series 4, Scandal!
  2/2Marcus becomes a victim of his own newspaper as he gets caught up in a scandal.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/11/2016
  Tony's patience is tested.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Mark Rylance and Claire van Kampen on Nice Fish; Anselm Kiefer; Spike Lee's Chi-raq
  Mark Rylance and Claire van Kampen on Nice Fish, Anselm Kiefer on Walhalla, Chi-raq review
5. 19:45
  Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Angie's Episode
  3/5By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives.(R)
6. 20:00
  Moral Maze—The Psychology of Morality
  Combative, provocative and engaging debate, presented by Michael Buerk.
7. 20:45
  Four Thought—Sensitive Souls
  Hannah Jane Walker makes the case for being a bit sensitive.
8. 21:00
  Costing the Earth—America's Energy Independence
  What does the election of Donald Trump as president of the USA mean for the environment?(R)
9. 21:30
  Midweek—Melanie C, Douglas Hodge, Howard Webb, John McAvoy
  Melanie C, Douglas Hodge and football referee Howard Webb join Libby Purves.(R)
10. 21:58
  Weather—23/11/2016
  Weather information.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Hammond's gloomy post-Brexit Autumn Statement
  Chancellor's Autumn Statement - with gloomy forecasts on growth, borrowing and debt.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Power, Episode 8
  8/10By Naomi Alderman. Tatania Moskalev's party has consequences for Roxy and Tunde.
13. 23:00
  Dr John Cooper Clarke at the BBC—Series 1, Crime and Retribution
  4/4The Bard of Salford performs classic and brand new poems at the BBC’s Radio Theatre.
14. 23:15
  Jigsaw—Series 2, Episode 3
  3/4Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together a rapid-fire sketch show.(R)
15. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/11/2016
  Sean Curran reports as Chancellor Philip Hammond delivers his first Autumn Statement.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/11/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Letters from America—Jill Lepore
  After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/11/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/11/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/11/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—The Autumn Statement, Food Price Rises and Cider-making
  What does the Autumn Statement mean for British farmers?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Teal
  Chris Packham presents our smallest duck the teal.(R)

Thursday 24 November 2016