BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 23 November 2019

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/11/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  George Eliot: A Life in Five Characters—Episode 5
  5/5George Eliot's real life through five of her fictional characters - Gwendolen Harleth
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/11/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/11/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—23/11/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Chine McDonald
8. 05:45
  Curious Cases—Series 14, The Heart of the Antimatter
  How do you make antimatter? Science sleuths Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—23/11/2019
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Arnos Vale Cemetery
  Helen Mark explores the landscape of Arnos Vale Cemetery in Bristol.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
  Charlotte Smith is on a farm in Hertfordshire to talk about beef production.
4. 06:57
  Weather—23/11/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—23/11/2019
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Jamie Cullum; Mark Bright
  Space archaeologist Alice Gorman, aka Dr. Space Junk; Dan Snow's Inheritance Tracks.
7. 10:30
  Rewinder—Two: Rod, Clutter and Little Green Men
  Greg James, self-confessed 'proud radio nerd', rummages through the BBC's vast archives.
8. 11:00
  Electioncast—23/11/2019
  The essential guide to the 2019 UK general election.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Zimbabwe's excuses run dry
  Water shortages and blackouts turn Zimbabwe into a ghostly place of shadows after sunset.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—23/11/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—The best way to tip
  As more bars and restaurants go cashless....what's the best way to tip the staff?
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 5
  5/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
4. 12:57
  Weather—23/11/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—23/11/2019
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Nia Griffith, Mark Harper, Ben Macpherson MSP, Sarah Wollaston
  Chris Mason presents political debate from Callington Community College in East Cornwall.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—23/11/2019
  Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:45
  Middlemarch—Episode 1: A Study of Provincial Life
  1/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics adapted by Katie Hims.
9. 15:45
  One to One—Emma Freud talks to Emily Maitlis
  Emma Freud talks to Emily Maitlis about the reality of being a news journalist.
10. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Listening to survivors, Women in gaming, Frozen 2
  How are women changing the gaming industry?
11. 17:00
  PM—23/11/2019
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.
12. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Couples in Business
  The pros and cons of running a business with a life partner.
13. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2019
  The latest shipping forecast.
14. 17:57
  Weather—23/11/2019
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—23/11/2019 Corbyn defends "neutral" Brexit stance
  Jeremy Corbyn has defended his decision to remain neutral on Brexit.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Frank Skinner, Emily Maitlis, Jeff Kinney, Paul Charles, Calexico and Iron & Wine, Natacha Atlas, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Lizzo
  The American rapper and singer nominated for eight Grammy Awards.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Dear Evan Hansen, Feast & Fast, Greener Grass, Irenosen Okojie, Ken Burns' Country series
  Dear Evan Hansen, Feast & Fast, Greener Grass, Irenosen Okojie, Ken Burns' Country series
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—High Crimes and Misdemeanours: US Presidential Impeachment
  Michael Goldfarb looks back at how impeachment became a tool of US partisan politics.
6. 21:00
  Dickens Confidential—Series 1, High Society
  3/6Will editor Charles Dickens' judgement be compromised when a story close to home emerges?
7. 21:45
  Rabbit, Run by John Updike—2. Advice
  2/10In seeking advice about his marriage, Rabbit finds himself introduced to a new partner.
8. 22:00
  News and Weather—23/11/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
9. 22:15
  Moral Maze—The Morality of Genetics
  Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
10. 23:00
  Counterpoint—Series 33, Semi-Final 3, 2019
  12/13The wide-ranging quiz about music of all kinds, with Paul Gambaccini.
11. 23:30
  Charlotte Mew: The Heart of Hidden Things
  Julia Copus looks at the life and work of the Bloomsbury poet.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—24/11/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Cuckoo by Paul McVeigh
  A sudden injury causes Ben to look at himself in a brand new way.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—24/11/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—24/11/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—24/11/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—24/11/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Tavistock Parish Church
  Bells on Sunday comes from Tavistock Parish Church
8. 05:45
  Profile—Lizzo
  The American rapper and singer nominated for eight Grammy Awards.

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