BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 21 November 2020

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—21/11/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Black Spartacus by Sudhir Hazareesingh—5. Defending Saint-Domingue
  5/5In 1801, Saint-Domingue faces an invasion threat. Toussaint must act fast.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—21/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/11/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—21/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—21/11/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—21/11/2020
  A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
8. 05:45
  Four Thought—Being a Carer
  Penny Wincer reflects on what it means to be a carer.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—21/11/2020
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—New Land Owners, New Visions
  Caz Graham meets the people behind two historic land buyouts in the south of Scotland.
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—21/11/20 Farming Today This Week: Live animal exports
  The controversial issue of live animal exports - we hear all the arguments.
4. 06:57
  Weather—21/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 07:00
  Today—21/11/2020
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Tom Kerridge
  Comedian Tom Allen, Paralympian Naomi Riches and nuclear meltdown expert Julie McDowall.
7. 10:30
  You're Dead to Me—Neanderthals
  Greg Jenner and his guests take us all the way back in time to meet the Neanderthals.
8. 11:00
  The Week in Westminster—21/11/2020
  Steve Richards and guests look back at the political week.
9. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—United States: Presidential transitions
  Stories on the US presidential transition and from Brazil, Russia, France and Madagascar.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—21/11/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Parents not able to claim Test and Trace Support Payment
  Parents or carers of children told to self-isolate can't claim the £500 support payment
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 57, Episode 4
  4/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
4. 12:57
  Weather—21/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  News—21/11/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Saffron Cordery, Jeremy Hunt MP, Jess Phillips MP, Charlotte Pickles
  Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Priti Patel and bullying, Loneliness, Christmas
  What do you make of Boris Johnson’s handling of the Priti Patel allegations?
8. 14:45
  James Bond—Moonraker
  Martin Jarvis directs Toby Stephens and a stellar cast in this latest 007 adventure.
9. 16:15
  Woman's Hour—Woman’s Hour Power List, No 10 - Women behind the scenes, Moving house, Nadine Shah, Older women and long hair
  Woman's Hour Power List - Our Planet - the reveal.
10. 17:00
  PM—21/11/2020
  Full coverage of the day's news
11. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Competence
  Are decision-makers incompetent? Or do we just fail to notice the constraints they face?
12. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—21/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
13. 17:57
  Weather—21/11/2020
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—21/11/2020 G20 hears calls for coronavirus vaccines to be available to all
  World leaders at G20 summit hear calls for coronavirus vaccine to be distributed fairly.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—Ian Hislop, Stuart Turton, Andrew Cotter, Ben Whishaw, Katy J Pearson, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Allegra Stratton
  The former journalist, now Number 10’s new White House-style spokesperson.
4. 19:15
  My Dream Dinner Party—Series 1, Howard Jacobson
  Booker prize-winning novelist Howard Jacobson in conversation with his heroes.
5. 19:45
  What Is a Story?—It's All Absolutely True
  3/12Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
6. 20:00
  Archive on 4—All Things Must Pass at 50
  Discover the story of George Harrison’s most famous album.
7. 21:00
  Tracks—Series 5: Abyss, Abyss: Episode Four
  4/9By Lucy Catherine. The final series of the conspiracy thriller continues.
8. 21:45
  Rabbit Is Rich—Episode 6
  6/10Nelson has begun working at the garage leaving his pregnant new wife at his parents' house
9. 22:00
  News—21/11/2020
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
10. 22:15
  Moral Maze—The Morality of Vaccination
  Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
11. 23:00
  Quote... Unquote—Juno Dawson, Paterson Joseph, Jonathan Freedland
  Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.
12. 23:30
  Losing It
  Caleb Femi explores the pressures on teenage boys around virginity and sex.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/11/2020
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  The Creation of an Icon—1. Doors Between Two Worlds
  World-renowned iconographer Aidan Hart paints an icon of the angel Gabriel and Mary.
3. 00:30
  Short Works—The Dogs in the Street
  A local tour guide becomes a Hollywood "fixer" when a film crew comes to town.
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/11/2020
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/11/2020
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/11/2020
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat, Somerset.
  Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat, Somerset.
9. 05:45
  Profile—Allegra Stratton
  The former journalist, now Number 10’s new White House-style spokesperson.

Sunday 22 November 2020