BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 29 November 2019

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—29/11/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Pulse Glass—A Map
  4/5A reflection on family history and the changing meanings of the objects that survive us.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—29/11/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—29/11/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—29/11/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—29/11/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—29/11/2019
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Chine McDonald
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—29/11/19 Trade talks and food and farming, rural voters in Scotland, anaerobic digestion plant
  Agri-food in leaked US trade talk papers; rural voters in Dumfries; energy from muck
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Mark Cocker on the Curlew
  Mark Cocker on the evocative song of a curlew floating over the Derbyshire moorlands.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—29/11/2019
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Isabella Tree, writer and conservationist
  Isabella Tree, conservationist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  The Pulse Glass—The Lady in the Woods
  5/5A reflection on family history and the changing meanings of the objects that survive us.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party
  Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party.
5. 10:45
  Middlemarch—Episode 6 : A Key to Understanding
  6/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims.
6. 11:00
  Natural Histories—Aye-Aye
  One of the weirdest –looking creatures on earth has both mesmerised and terrified us.
7. 11:30
  In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 4, The Baby
  4/6Damien and Anthony are asked to look after a baby.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—29/11/2019
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Grandmothers by Salley Vickers—5. Caught in the Act
  5/10Blanche is caught shoplifting again, but it isn’t the understanding Nan that spots her.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Black Friday Shopping, Tech Youtubers, Green Flights
  Black Friday deals, making flights greener and how to make yourself a YouTube star.
4. 12:57
  Weather—29/11/2019
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—29/11/2019
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:45
  You're Doing It Wrong—Series 1, Family
  Adam Buxton looks at 'the decline of the family', and wonders if it's such a bad thing?
7. 14:00
  The Archers—28/11/2019
  Harrison is shocked by some harsh criticism
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Trip The Light Fantastic
  Jack (Paul Copley) and Freddie (Lorn MacDonald) make for odd dance partners...
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—St Ann's Allotments, Nottingham
  Kathy Clugston and the team visit the St Ann's Allotment in Nottingham.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—From Fact To Fiction: Waves
  From Fact To Fiction: Waves by Hannah McGill compares three eras of feminism.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Sir Jonathan Miller, Field Marshal Lord Bramall, Clive James AO, CBE
  Matthew Bannister on a director, a Field Marshal, a writer
12. 16:30
  Feedback—29/11/2019
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 16:55
  The Listening Project—Kirsty and Conor - Realising who you are
  A revealing chat between friends about a crisis of faith and the experience of coming out.
14. 17:00
  PM—29/11/2019
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—29/11/2019 London Bridge attack
  Two dead following London Bridge attack
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 55, Episode 6
  6/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—29/11/2019
  Justin’s scheme takes shape
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Boy in the Dress, Turner Prize Shortlisted Artists, The First Nowell
  A review of new musical The Boy in the Dress based on David Walliams' book
5. 19:45
  Middlemarch—Episode 6 : A Key to Understanding
  6/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims.
6. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Ben Habib MEP, Delyth Jewell AM, Stephen Kinnock, Grant Shapps
  Chris Mason presents debate from Cardiff's St Teilo's Church in Wales High School.
7. 20:50
  A Point of View—Clive James: Clams are Happy
  Following the death of Clive James - one of his first talks for "A Point of View".
8. 21:00
  Archive on 4—That's Edutainment!
  Matthew Sweet on what links learning and pleasure, education and entertainment.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—2 people killed in terrorist incident at London Bridge
  Bystanders who tackled suspect widely praised by political leaders
10. 22:45
  Grandmothers by Salley Vickers—5. Caught in the Act
  5/10Blanche is caught shoplifting again, but it isn’t the understanding Nan that spots her.
11. 23:00
  A Good Read—Russell Kane & Sarah Perry
  Comedian Russell Kane and novelist Sarah Perry talk favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
12. 23:25
  Art of Now—Harlem's New Renaissance
  Harlem's New Renaissance - 100 years of culture in Harlem introduced by Darryl Pinckney.
13. 23:55
  The Listening Project—Angela and Bernadette - Connecting to the Spirit World
  Mother and daughter who believe the psychic power to contact the dead runs in the family.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—30/11/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Pulse Glass—The Lady in the Woods
  5/5A reflection on family history and the changing meanings of the objects that survive us.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—30/11/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—30/11/2019
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—30/11/2019
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—30/11/2019
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—30/11/2019
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
8. 05:45
  Curious Cases—Series 14, The Trouble Sum Weather
  Why is it so difficult to predict the weather?

Saturday 30 November 2019