BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 13 November 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—13/11/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  An Unknown Warrior—Episode 4
  4/5Readings to mark the centenary of the funeral of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—13/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/11/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—13/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—13/11/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—13/11/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Tim Thornton
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—13/11/20 Bird flu, wet peat planting, compromises in farming systems
  England, Wales and Scotland have been declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Penny Anderson on the Red Grouse
  Penny Anderson introduces the red grouse, a bird whose call always makes her laugh.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—13/11/2020
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—David Mitchell, novelist
  David Mitchell, novelist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  An Unknown Warrior—Episode 5
  5/5Readings to mark the centenary of the funeral of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Remembering the victims of Peter Sutcliffe; Women in the wedding industry; Kate Malone
  Remembering the victims of Peter Sutcliffe.
5. 10:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 5. Disaster?
  5/5The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
6. 11:00
  The Corrections—Trojan Horse: The kingpin
  Every story needs a villain
7. 11:30
  Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Doorknobs and Matchsticks
  Arthur understudies on a production of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Will he get on?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—13/11/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead—5: A Way Out
  5/10Colson Whitehead's heart-rending Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, set in Jim Crow-era Florida
3. 12:18
  You and Yours—Young Care Workers, Mortgages, Black Friday
  Research suggests young people who are working in care is up by 79 percent on last year.
4. 12:57
  Weather—13/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—13/11/2020
  News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:45
  Intrigue—Mayday, God Bless Syria
  5/15How to tell who the jihadists are.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—12/11/2020
  Jennifer faces a ghost from the past
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Keeping the Wolf Out, The Great Society
  Crime drama set behind the Iron Curtain in 1960s Hungary. With Leo Bill and Clare Corbett.
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Perennials and Fennels
  Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—From Fact to Fiction: Four Seasons
  Marcus Brigstocke’s satirical take on the Trump campaign’s post-election press conference.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Lord Sacks, John Sessions, Joanna Harcourt-Smith, Jim Radford
  Matthew Bannister on a rabbi, an actor, a podcaster, a singer.
12. 16:30
  Feedback—13/11/2020
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
13. 17:00
  PM—13/11/2020
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—13/11/2020 Dominic Cummings has left Downing Street with immediate effect
  The PM's most senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, has left Number 10 for the final time.
2. 18:30
  The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 3
  3/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
3. 19:00
  Front Row—Steve McQueen, The Simpsons, Brutal North, Jenny Sturgeon
  Steve McQueen on his Small Axe films and the enduring popularity of The Simpsons.
4. 19:45
  Eleanor Rising—Series 1, 5. Disaster?
  5/5The thrilling story of one of Europe's most extraordinary women - Eleanor of Aquitaine
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Diane Abbott MP, Lord Darroch, Sir Ed Davey MP, Lucy Frazer MP
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—Perpetual Lockdown
  Sara Wheeler on lockdown for her brother, severely learning disabled, and others like him
7. 21:00
  Intrigue—Mayday Omnibus, Episode 1
  1/3When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—President speaks in public for first time in a week
  Mr Trump acknowledged next administration may not be led by him
9. 22:45
  The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead—5: A Way Out
  5/10Colson Whitehead's heart-rending Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, set in Jim Crow-era Florida
10. 23:00
  Americast—Orange is the new black
  Is Trump frightened of prison?
11. 23:30
  Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, SWIFT
  How a system for sending sensitive financial data securely may have created a new problem.
12. 23:45
  Today in Parliament—13/11/2020
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/11/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  An Unknown Warrior—Episode 5
  5/5Readings to mark the centenary of the funeral of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/11/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/11/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—14/11/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Jaspreet Kaur.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Coffee with an Imam
  Sabah Ahmedi, one of Britain's youngest imams, is on a mission to overcome Islamophobia.

Saturday 14 November 2020