BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 19 November 2017

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—19/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Series 1, Neighbours of Zero
  By Peter Bradshaw. The perils of the betting shop are comically revealed.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—19/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—19/11/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—19/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—19/11/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin in Bathwick, Somerset
  Church bells from St Mary the Virgin in Bathwick, Somerset.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Emmerson Mnangagwa
  Edward Stourton profiles the man hotly tipped to become the next president of Zimbabwe.(R)
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—19/11/2017
  The latest national and international news.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Past and Present
  Dr Jane Williams explores her memories and finds the dangers of being trapped in the past.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Last Days of the Farm
  How does it feel to leave your farm for the last time? Caz Graham reports.
4. 06:57
  Weather—19/11/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—19/11/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—The Temple of Mithras, Big ideas on religious education, Sikh fundamentalism
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Matt Baker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of BBC Children in Need.
8. 07:57
  Weather—19/11/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—19/11/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—Faith, Hope and Talent
  A celebration of the Mass live from Brentwood Cathedral.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Mass Myopia
  Will Self on the drawbacks of perfect vision.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Sea Eagle
  Dermot O'Leary searches for sea eagles, but with light fading, his chances look slim.(R)
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—19/11/2017
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—19/11/2017
  What's distracting Lilian? Alan prays for some community spirit.
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Micky Flanagan
  Micky Flanagan, comedian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—19/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 68, Episode 1
  1/6Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer are joined by Jan Ravens and Jack Dee.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Young and Vegan
  Grace Dent finds out why so many young people are turning vegan.
4. 12:57
  Weather—19/11/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—19/11/2017
  Global news and analysis.
6. 13:30
  From Our Home Correspondent—19/11/2017
  A moment of truth with breast cancer and a Devon pub admired by Prince Harry is for sale.
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Warsash, Hampshire
  Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Warsash in Hampshire.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Children in Need
  Life as a young carer or with terminal cancer or just facing challenges when growing up.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Graham Greene - A Burnt-Out Case, Episode 1
  1/2Graham Greene's story of a famed architect's escape to the Congo starring Ben Miles.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Jennifer Egan
  Pulitzer-winning Jennifer Egan on her new novel Manhattan Beach.
11. 16:30
  Poetry Please—Children in Need: Omnibus
  Radio 4 celebrates Children in Need with poems on the theme of childhood.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—What's New about the New Far Right?
  What threat do the new and emerging far right groups pose to the UK?(R)
13. 17:40
  Profile—Emmerson Mnangagwa
  Edward Stourton profiles the man hotly tipped to become the next president of Zimbabwe.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—19/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—19/11/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—19/11/2017 Mugabe sacked as ruling party leader
  Zimbabwe's president is to address the nation. He'll be impeached unless he resigns.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Sarfraz Manzoor
  Sarfraz Manzoor chooses his BBC Radio highlights.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—19/11/2017
  There's a shock in store for Christine.
4. 19:15
  Dot—Series 1, The Extraordinary Example of the Ha'penny Exchange
  2/4A little East End snotling finds her way into the War Rooms. How will Dot dispose of her?(R)
5. 19:45
  The Reservoir Tapes—Series 1, Martin's Story
  8/15The story of a disappearance. David Schofield continues Jon McGregor's gripping series.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—17/11/2017
  Roger Bolton speaks to Jon Manel about his series The Adoption.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Lord Hutchinson of Lullington QC, Linda Nochlin, Dennis Banks, Geoff Tootill, Tim Gudgin
  Matthew Bannister on a barrister, an art historian, an activist and a computer pioneer.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Parents fear online problems will cost them childcare places
  Parents say childcare scheme problem puts nursery places at risk.(R)
9. 21:26
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Matt Baker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of BBC Children in Need.(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Authenticity
  Professor Rosie Campbell asks how we can make judgements about politicians' authenticity.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—19/11/2017
  Carolyn Quinn and guests preview a busy week ahead in politics, including the Budget.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool, Gloria Grahame
  Peter Turner on why his book about Gloria Grahame took 30 years to make it to the screen.(R)
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Past and Present
  Dr Jane Williams explores her memories and finds the dangers of being trapped in the past.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—20/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Affluence
  Affluence - what does it mean?(R)
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin in Bathwick, Somerset
  Church bells from St Mary the Virgin in Bathwick, Somerset.(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—20/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/11/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—20/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—20/11/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—20/11/2017
  With David Moffitt, senior lecturer in New Testament studies, University of St Andrews.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—Electric tractors, Sheep milk, Agriculture in schools
  The makers of India's first electric tractor say they will launch it in the UK by 2019.
10. 05:56
  Weather—20/11/2017
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Guillemot
  Musician Fyfe Dangerfield tells the story of the seabird that inspired his band name.

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