BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 27 November 2016

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—27/11/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  A Rage Explained
  By Alex Wheatle. It is Jamaica in 1987, and the writer is reunited with his father.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—27/11/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—27/11/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Wilfred's, York
  Church bells from St Wilfred's, York.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Michel Barnier
  Becky Milligan profiles the man chosen to represent the EU in Brexit negotiations.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—27/11/2016
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—The Unfamiliar
  Mark Tully considers the mysterious appeal of unfamiliar things.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Cattle Blessing in the Burren
  Ella McSweeney is in the Burren to take part in a cattle drive up to the winter pastures.
4. 06:57
  Weather—27/11/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—27/11/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Escape from Isis; Tutu's Daughter's Call to Anglicanism; Religion and Fidel Castro
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Sima Kotecha.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Action on Poverty
  Jo Brand makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action on Poverty.
8. 07:57
  Weather—27/11/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—27/11/2016
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Hear the Call
  First in an Advent series from St Salvator's Chapel in the University of St Andrews.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—A Liberal Credo
  Adam Gopnik muses on liberals and liberalism.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Wigeon
  John Aitchison presents the wigeon.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—27/11/2016
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—27/11/2016
  Rob acquires new ammunition, and the Grundys pull out all the stops.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Emma Bridgewater
  Emma Bridgewater, pottery designer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—27/11/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 66, Episode 2
  2/6Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Barry Cryer and Pippa Evans join Jack Dee in the chair.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Cookbooks of 2016
  Sheila Dillon and guests reflect on the year's food books, including works by new writers.
4. 12:57
  Weather—27/11/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—27/11/2016
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  From Our Home Correspondent—27/11/2016
  Social care, UK citizenship, the Goodwin Sands and Glasgow rivalries feature this month.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Tower of London
  Eric Robson and the panel visit the Tower of London.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—27/11/2016
  Changing attitudes to race and death, plus facing the final decision for your pet.
9. 15:00
  Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped—2. The Pursuit
  2/2The conclusion of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gripping tale of adventure set in 1752.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Writers Helen Garner and Charlotte Wood, Authors' manuscripts, Chris Cleave, The history of audio books
  Charlotte Wood and Helen Garner.
11. 16:30
  Hiraeth
  Poet Mab Jones explores the concept of hiraeth in the poetry of Wales.
12. 17:00
  GCHQ: Minority Report
  The domestic challenge facing Britain's biggest secret intelligence service.(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Michel Barnier
  Becky Milligan profiles the man chosen to represent the EU in Brexit negotiations.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—27/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—27/11/2016
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—27/11/2016 Syrian army makes gains in Aleppo
  Government forces have advanced deeper into the city, aiming to divide rebel territory
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—John Waite
  John Waite chooses his BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—27/11/2016
  Brian shares his vision.
4. 19:15
  John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, 2. Clare Crogan
  2/4John Shuttleworth invites Clare Grogan to sing one of his songs.
5. 19:45
  Annika Strandhed—Series 3, Forty Words
  2/4By Nick Walker. In Bergen, Annika investigates a strange case involving a submarine.
6. 20:00
  More or Less—Pensioners aren't poor anymore
  High-rolling pensioners, predicting norovirus, finding friends, and air pollution.(R)
7. 20:30
  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.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Your insurance premium tax is set to rise. Again.
  Insurance premium tax, salary sacrifice, tax credits, auto enrolment and a new NS&I bond.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Action on Poverty
  Jo Brand makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action on Poverty.(R)
10. 21:30
  In Business—The Italian Banking Crisis
  Why are Italy's banks in crisis, and what is the impact on business?(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—27/11/2016
  Carolyn Quinn and panel discuss the latest on Brexit, and Britain's social care crisis.
12. 23:00
  Letters from America—Omnibus
  After the US election, five acclaimed writers give their view on where America goes next.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—28/11/2016
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Racial segregation, Dementia and hair care
  Racial segregation in the United States. Also, hairdressing for people with dementia.(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Wilfred's, York
  Church bells from St Wilfred's, York.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—28/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—28/11/2016
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—28/11/2016
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—28/11/2016
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—28/11/2016
  Spiritual reflection to start the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Tenant farmer evicted on Isle of Arran; pig industry survey; bee research
  The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Charlotte Smith.
10. 05:56
  Weather—28/11/2016
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Cetti's Warbler
  Bill Oddie presents the Cetti's warbler.(R)

Monday 28 November 2016