BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Sunday 15 November 2020

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/11/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  A British History in Weather—10. Beginnings and Endings
  10/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—From Fact to Fiction: Four Seasons
  Marcus Brigstocke’s satirical take on the Trump campaign’s post-election press conference.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/11/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/11/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Abergavenny
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Abergavenny
9. 05:45
  Profile—Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci
  Mark Coles explores the lives and careers of the two doctors behind the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News—15/11/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Weaving
  Mark Tully explores weaving as a metaphor for how we should live our life.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—Holding the Fort
  Nancy Nicolson meets the vice-president of NFU Scotland and his daughters in Perthshire.
4. 06:57
  Weather—15/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—15/11/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Beirut Statue; Catholic Abuse Report; Who should get the vaccine first?
  Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Matt Baker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children in Need
8. 07:57
  Weather—15/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—15/11/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—It's Complicated
  Rev Drs Doug Gay and Carolyn Kelly explore how faith responds to the complexities of life
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Perpetual Lockdown
  Sara Wheeler on lockdown for her brother, severely learning disabled, and others like him
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Dipper
  Actor Samuel West on the call of the dipper.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—15/11/2020
  The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—15/11/2020
  Ruairi makes a shocking discovery and Jennifer faces a ghost from the past.
15. 10:54
  Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Godwits
  An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the two godwit species found in Britain.
16. 11:00
  Desert Island Discs—Sir Keir Starmer, Leader of the Opposition
  Sir Keir Starmer shares the soundtrack of his life. With Lauren Laverne.
17. 11:45
  Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly—1. Gifts to the Corinthians
  Francine Stock on the alluring yet elusive quality of charisma, historically and today.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—15/11/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 4
  4/5Paul Merton, Ross Noble, Fern Britton and Gyles Brandreth play the game. From 2017.
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—Raymond Blanc: The Lost Orchard
  Raymond Blanc spent decades growing an orchard. He explains to Dan Saladino why it matters
4. 12:57
  Weather—15/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—15/11/2020
  News with Jonny Dymond including improving the carbon footprint of shipping.
6. 13:30
  The Listening Project—15/11/2020
  Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Perennials and Fennels
  Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
8. 14:45
  The Creation of an Icon—1. Doors Between Two Worlds
  World-renowned iconographer Aidan Hart paints an icon of the angel Gabriel and Mary.
9. 15:00
  Drama on 4—Clash. Part 2
  Ellen Wilkinson's political romance, set in the General Strike, dramatised by Sharon Oakes
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Jonathan Coe, Radical Fairy Tales, Alex Wheatle
  Chris Power talks to Jonathan Coe about bringing Billy Wilder to life in his new novel.
11. 16:30
  Losing It
  Caleb Femi explores the pressures on teenage boys around virginity and sex.
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Transforming Care?
  Are promises to improve care for people with learning disabilities and autism being kept?
13. 17:40
  Profile—Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci
  Mark Coles explores the lives and careers of the two doctors behind the Covid-19 vaccine.
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—15/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
15. 17:57
  Weather—15/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—15/11/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Peter Curran
  Peter Curran chooses the best of BBC Radio this week.
3. 19:00
  Strictly Stories—Viennese Waltz
  New series of stories from Bethan Roberts set in the Pink Lemon Dance Studio.
4. 19:15
  Love in Recovery—Series 3, The Gun
  6/6It’s Simon's big day. But will his friends be there to pick up the pieces?
5. 19:45
  The Hotel—9: Night Watch
  Anne-Marie Duff continues Daisy Johnson's series of deliciously chilling ghost stories.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—13/11/2020
  The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
7. 20:30
  Last Word—Lord Sacks, John Sessions, Joanna Harcourt-Smith, Jim Radford
  Matthew Bannister on a rabbi, an actor, a podcaster, a singer.
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Warm Home Discount 'lottery'
  Covid-19 demand means receiving Warm Home Discount is like a lottery.
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Children in Need
  Matt Baker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children in Need
10. 21:30
  Analysis—Who Runs that Place?
  Who takes China's big decisions, how are they reached and what power struggles lie ahead?
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—15/11/2020
  Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
12. 23:00
  The Film Programme—A Bout De Souffle
  Four directors under the influence of A Bout De Souffle.
13. 23:30
  Something Understood—Weaving
  Mark Tully explores weaving as a metaphor for how we should live our life.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—16/11/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—CORRUPTION
  Corruption - what is it and how can it be tackled?
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Abergavenny
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Abergavenny
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—16/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—16/11/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—16/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—16/11/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—16/11/2020
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Jaspreet Kaur.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—16/11/20 Live animal exports, beavers in Cornwall
  We look into the future of live animal exports from the UK.
10. 05:56
  Weather—16/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Eider
  Actor Samuel West is especially fond of ducks, especially the eider.

Monday 16 November 2020