BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 23 November 2017

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Vanity Fair Diaries, Episode 3
  3/5In 1985, there is the Charles and Di story to report on and all the reactions to it.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/11/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/11/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/11/2017
  With David Moffitt, senior lecturer in New Testament studies, University of St Andrews.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Grain exports post-Brexit, Local food, Cleaning solar panels
  What does the future look like for British grain exporters after Brexit?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Pigeon
  Musician Fyfe Dangerfield enjoys watching his son chasing one of our most common birds.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—23/11/2017
  Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Thebes
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek city of Thebes in myth, drama and history.
3. 09:45
  Living with the Gods—Global Gods, Local Needs
  Neil MacGregor on how gods reach new communities, and how they are adapted and changed.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Young Grandmotherhood, Best Place to be a Woman: Northern Ireland
  Young grandmothers, accessing child benefit, Colombian women, and Elske Rahill.
5. 10:45
  The Pillow Book—Series 10, Episode 4
  4/5Shonagon leaves the palace during a storm, but she is pursued by disturbing visions.
6. 11:00
  Crossing Continents—The Tula Toli Massacre
  The chilling story of a massacre of Rohingya muslims in a small village in Myanmar.
7. 11:30
  Where Are All the Working Class Writers?
  Why are so few novelists from working class backgrounds? Author Kit de Waal investigates.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Home Front—23 November 1917 - Fraser Chadwick
  Fraser Chadwick asserts his authority.
3. 12:15
  You and Yours—Budget, Butchers and Banks
  The banking revolution that is promising to use your data to get you better deals.
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/11/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  World at One—23/11/2017
  Analysis of news and current affairs.
6. 13:45
  Book of the Week—The Vanity Fair Diaries, Episode 4
  4/5Another cover triumph, and office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—22/11/2017
  Lilian tries to make amends.(R)
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—General Mladic Is Waving
  Danny visits the Mladic trial in The Hague and sees how tricky it is to get at the truth.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Border Country
  As Brexit gathers pace, Helen Mark explores the landscape of the Irish border.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Matt Baker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of BBC Children in Need.(R)
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Jennifer Egan
  Pulitzer-winning Jennifer Egan on her new novel Manhattan Beach.(R)
12. 16:00
  The Film Programme—Battle of the Sexes
  Slumdog Millionaire and The Full Monty writer Simon Beaufoy talks to Francine Stock.
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Interstellar visitor, Svante Paabo, Synthetic biology, Plight of the Axolotl
  Oumuamua - the first known visitor from beyond the solar system.
14. 17:00
  PM—23/11/2017
  Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/11/2017 British workers could be facing a second decade without pay growth
  There's been a warning that British workers could face a second decade without pay growth
2. 18:30
  Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Death and Travel
  3/4Alexei Sayle considers travel to places both real and imaginary.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—23/11/2017
  The results are in at the parish council election.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Inua Ellams on Barber Shop Chronicles, Battle of the Sexes, Charles Causley, Godless
  Inua Ellams on his play Barber Shop Chronicles. Plus a review of TV drama Godless.
5. 19:45
  Living with the Gods—Global Gods, Local Needs
  Neil MacGregor on how gods reach new communities, and how they are adapted and changed.(R)
6. 20:00
  The Law Show—Interview with The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
  Joshua Rozenberg talks to Sir Ian Burnett for his first interview since taking office.(R)
7. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Sir Terry Leahy
  Evan Davis and an invited audience question Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of Tesco.
8. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Interstellar visitor, Svante Paabo, Synthetic biology, Plight of the Axolotl
  Oumuamua - the first known visitor from beyond the solar system.(R)
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Thebes
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek city of Thebes in myth, drama and history.(R)
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Yemen's crisis worsens as blockade 'still not lifted'
  The Saudi-led coalition fails to implement a promise to allow food aid into Yemen.
11. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—Exit West, Episode 4
  Saeed and Nadia must flee violence once again. Nikesh Patel reads Mohsin Hamid's novel.
12. 23:00
  The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/4Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis feature in The Absolutely Radio Show.(R)
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—23/11/2017
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—The Vanity Fair Diaries, Episode 4
  4/5Another cover triumph, and office intrigue in the higher echelons of Conde Nast.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/11/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/11/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—24/11/2017
  With David Moffitt, senior lecturer in New Testament studies, University of St Andrews.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—Fly-tipping, mushrooms and the countryside classroom on wheels
  A Conservative MP wants a change in the law over who pays to clear up after fly-tippers.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Gannet
  Musician Fyfe Dangerfield is enthralled by the rapid, bombing dive of a gannet out at sea.

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