BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 25 November 2016

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/11/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Letters from America—Andrew Sullivan
  Andrew Sullivan gives his verdict on why Hillary Clinton lost the election.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/11/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/11/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—25/11/2016
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Lord Plumb on farming's future, Nuffield Scholars conference, Ant gin, Juniper crop
  Veteran statesman of UK farming Lord Henry Plumb reflects on the industry's future.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Eider
  Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Eider.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—25/11/2016
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Nicola Adams
  Nicola Adams, boxer and Olympian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.(R)
3. 09:45
  Letters from America—John Gray
  After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Owning our ambition, The work of print maker Helena Markson, Sophie Walker of the Women's Equality Party.
  Lawyer Funke Abimbola on ambition, plus the leader of the Women's Equality Party.
5. 10:45
  Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Shelley's Episode
  5/5By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives.
6. 11:00
  As Many Leaves
  A journalist revisits the audio diary that documents her husband's sudden departure.
7. 11:30
  Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, London
  6/6Mark concludes his People's Manifesto back in the BBC Radio Theatre.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—25/11/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Witness History—The Bugging of the US Embassy in Moscow
  How the Soviets hid hi-tech bugs deep inside the walls of the new US embassy in Moscow.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Gloucester evictions, Argos, The beauty of knives
  A look at low-income tenants losing their homes to social housing companies.
4. 12:57
  Weather—25/11/2016
  Weather information.
5. 13:00
  World at One—25/11/2016
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  The Power of Negative Thinking—Death Can Make You Happy
  5/5Oliver Burkeman explores how thinking more about death can help make us happier.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—24/11/2016
  Lilian has to face the music.(R)
8. 14:15
  Tommies—Tommies - Series 5, 25 November 1916
  3/5After the horrors of the Somme, Mickey Bliss is drawn into the shady world of intelligence
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Tower of London
  Eric Robson and the panel visit the Tower of London.
10. 15:45
  Afternoon Reading—William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Cheating at Canasta
  2/5As Mallory dines alone in a Venice restaurant, he eavesdrops on a couple at the next table(R)
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Martin Aitchison, Sir Mota Singh QC, William Trevor, Ruth Gruber, David Mancuso
  Kate Silverton on an artist, a judge, a writer, a photojournalist and a party host.
12. 16:30
  More or Less—Pensioners aren't poor anymore
  High-rolling pensioners, predicting norovirus, finding friends, and air pollution.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Sigs and Pauline - They Shoot Horses Don't They
  It looks like this difficult decision is not going to go away.
14. 17:00
  PM—25/11/2016
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/11/2016 More ex footballers speak of child abuse
  2 players give harrowing accounts of suffering at the hands of their coach as children
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 49, Episode 4
  4/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/11/2016
  David serves an ultimatum.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Mel Giedroyc on new musicals showcase, Michael Morpurgo, Bad Santa 2, Penelope Lively
  Mel Giedroyc, Gemma Wheelan & Maria Friedman showcase new musicals, writer Penelope Lively
5. 19:45
  Wild Things by Charlotte Jones—Shelley's Episode
  5/5By Charlotte Jones. The transformative Brighton Ladies Sea Swimming Club alters lives.(R)
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Alastair Campbell, Chris Grayling MP, Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Merryn Somerset Webb
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—A Liberal Credo
  Adam Gopnik muses on liberals and liberalism.
8. 21:00
  Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Incarnations: India in 50 Lives - Omnibus, Omnibus Series 1 Episode 5
  Audio portraits of William Jones, Rani of Jhansi, Jyotirao Phule and Birsa Munda.
9. 21:58
  Weather—25/11/2016
  Weather information.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Footballers speak of sexual abuse
  A therapist explains how being abused as a child can impact on all areas of adult life.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Power, Episode 10
  10/10By Naomi Alderman. Will Mother Eve choose to escalate the conflict in Bessapara?
12. 23:00
  Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour
  Lauren Laverne explores female friendship, from BFFs and Squad Goals to Mean Girls.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—25/11/2016
  Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
14. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Graham and Derek - Dealing with People
  There was a time when both journalists and funeral directors visited the bereaved.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/11/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Letters from America—John Gray
  After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/11/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/11/2016
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/11/2016
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  iPM—Yes, No, Maybe?
  Jennifer Tracey on why she absolutely needs to leave the iPM show. [email protected].

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