BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Tuesday 10 November 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—10/11/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  An Unknown Warrior—Episode 1
  1/5Readings to mark the centenary of the funeral of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—10/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/11/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—10/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—10/11/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—10/11/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Tim Thornton
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—10/11/20 - New general licences, soil patrol, farming for the climate, young voices
  DEFRA has completed its review of ‘general licenses’ for shooting wild birds.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Carry Akroyd and the Snipe
  Although Carry Akroyd grew up in the country, only in adulthood did she hear a snipe.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—10/11/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  The Long View—The Long View of an acrimonious and disputed US election
  Jonathan Freedland presents stories from the past and compares them with current events.
3. 09:30
  Naturebang—Dog Poo and the Challenge of Navigation
  How do we navigate unfamiliar terrain? How do animals do it? And can dog poo help us out?
4. 09:45
  An Unknown Warrior—Episode 2
  2/5Readings to mark the centenary of the funeral of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.
5. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Critical care nurses' mental health; Allotments; Women of the Miners’ Strike; Mother and son referees
  What has the psychological impact of Covid been on critical care nurses?
6. 10:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 2. Bethrothal
  2/5Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas.
7. 11:00
  The Invention Of...—Scandinavia, The Bridge
  1/3Misha Glenny looks at the people, the borders and the histories of Scandinavia.
8. 11:30
  Epiphanies—Epiphanies
  Five artists recall the moment they found their calling.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—10/11/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead—2: Error
  2/10Colson Whitehead's electrifying and heart-breaking Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Call You and Yours - How has your relationship with alcohol changed this year?
  How has your relationship with alcohol changed this year?
4. 12:57
  Weather—10/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—10/11/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Intrigue—Mayday, The Pizza in the Suitcase
  2/15Who was James Le Mesurier?
7. 14:00
  The Archers—09/11/2020
  Ruairi makes a shocking discovery
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Connections
  Three writers explore unexpected connections emerging from different kinds of isolation.
9. 15:00
  The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 30, Home Economics: Episode 19
  7/7Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
10. 15:30
  Costing the Earth—American election
  What will the American election result mean for the environment? Tom Heap investigates.
11. 16:00
  The Law Show—Good advice
  How the UK’s first law centre still provides free legal advice, 50 years after its birth.
12. 16:30
  A Good Read—Yasmin Khan & David Mitchell
  Travel and food writer Yasmin Khan and novelist David Mitchell talk books.
13. 17:00
  PM—10/11/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—10/11/2020 Catholic Church criticised over child sex abuse handling
  Most senior catholic bishop in England and Wales asked to resign after critical report
2. 18:30
  Keep It Light
  Acclaimed sketch-duo Lazy Susan's take on light entertainment.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—10/11/2020
  The stars align for Helen
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Abel Selaocoe, Billie Holiday, Edoardo Ponti on Sophia Loren
  South African cellist and singer Abel Selaocoe's classical, African and contemporary music
5. 19:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 2. Bethrothal
  2/5Eleanor is now Duchess of Aquitaine. But her guardian has other ideas.
6. 20:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Transforming Care?
  Are promises to improve care for people with learning disabilities and autism being kept?
7. 20:40
  In Touch—The RNIB Closes Its Giant Print Library; The Disordered Eye On The BBC iPlayer
  The RNIB's closure of its giant print library. Richard Butchins on his new TV documentary.
8. 21:00
  All in the Mind—Spotting Fake News; Humour Seriously; Green Prescriptions a Joy or Chore?
  Spotting fake news; Humour Seriously; Green Prescriptions a joy or chore?
9. 21:30
  The Long View—The Long View of an acrimonious and disputed US election
  Jonathan Freedland presents stories from the past and compares them with current events.
10. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Joe Biden says transition process is well underway
  Donald Trump still refusing to concede last week's election
11. 22:45
  The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead—2: Error
  2/10Colson Whitehead's electrifying and heart-breaking Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
12. 23:00
  To Hull and Back—Series 3, Fourth in Show
  3/4Sophie tries to make more money for the salon by grooming for a dog show.
13. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—10/11/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/11/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  An Unknown Warrior—Episode 2
  2/5Readings to mark the centenary of the funeral of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/11/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/11/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/11/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Tim Thornton
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—11/11/20 - Royal Assent for the Agriculture Bill, Scottish deer stalking and local food chains
  The Agriculture Bill is due to get Royal Assent - so what's the vision?
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Grey Partridge in No-Man's Land
  Derek Niemann recalls the grey partridge during World War 1.

Wednesday 11 November 2020