BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 17 November 2022

FM Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—17/11/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben MacIntyre—3: 'Eccentric and unusual men'
  3/10The cat-and-mouse game between guards and prisoners continues with an escape and an ambush
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—17/11/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—17/11/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—17/11/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—17/11/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—17/11/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Muneera Pilgrim
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—17/11/22 Egg shortage, 'slimmed down' ELMS, tree planting on farms
  As one supermarket rations its sales, we ask what’s going on with British eggs.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Rook
  Bill Oddie presents the rook.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/11/2022
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Demosthenes' Philippics
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the speeches that set the standard for political attacks.
3. 09:45
  Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben MacIntyre—4: 'An insult to the German army'
  4/10A disastrous escape from Colditz attempt ends in ridicule for the British.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—The Big Swing’s Georgina Jackson and Emma Smith. Bronwyn Curtis, Vicky Pryce, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr and Ben Zand
  The world's first double female fronted big band.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—Kherson: After the Russian Retreat
  After the initial celebrations, the hunt for Russian collaborators begins in Kherson
6. 11:30
  House, Bridge, Fountain, Gate, Pitcher, Fruit-Tree, Window
  A radio hymn to the things around us inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s Duino Elegies.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—17/11/2022
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Gap Finders: Richard Davies, founder of Twickets
  Twickets founder Richard Davies on why he built a company based on ethical ticket sales.
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Wake Up Lights & SAD Lamps
  Can SAD lamps and wake up lights help boost our mood?
4. 12:57
  Weather—17/11/2022
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—17/11/2022
  Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
6. 13:45
  Property of the BBC—Three Maps
  Robert Seatter selects objects from the BBC's archive store and uncovers their stories.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—16/11/2022
  The Hunt Ball prep is in full swing.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Dear Harry Kane
  Nisal, a young Sri Lankan, travels to Qatar to help build the World Cup stadiums.
9. 15:00
  Open Country—Matlock Bath Illuminations
  As Matlock Bath Illuminations celebrate 125 years, Helen Mark explores the waters.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Frank Water
  Anita Rani makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Frank Water.
11. 15:30
  Open Book—Barbara Kingsolver, plus the 'Social Novel' with John Lanchester and Ayisha Malik
  Johny Pitts talks to Barbara Kingsolver about her Dickens-inspired book Demon Copperhead.
12. 16:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 25, What have we learnt from Covid?
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Climate science and politics
  Holding the decision makers to account
14. 17:00
  PM—17/11/2022
  Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—17/11/2022 The Chancellor delivers his Autumn Statement.
  The Chancellor has announced tax rises and public spending cuts in his Autumn Statement.
2. 18:30
  ReincarNathan—Series 3, Wolf
  1/6Comedy about reincarnation with Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire, Freya Parker & Mike Wozniak.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—17/11/2022
  Oliver seems to be held up tonight.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—The Wonder, Making Modernism, Frantic Assembly, Opera and elitism
  The Wonder, starring Florence Pugh, and Making Modernism at the Royal Academy reviewed
5. 20:00
  The Law Show—The UK and the European Court of Human Rights
  The UK and the ECHR: trouble ahead? Do cohabiting couples have rights? Ownership disputes.
6. 20:30
  The Bottom Line—Opportunists and Optimists
  Can there be a silver lining for business in a recession? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
7. 21:00
  BBC Inside Science—Climate science and politics
  Holding the decision makers to account
8. 21:30
  In Our Time—Demosthenes' Philippics
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the speeches that set the standard for political attacks.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
  Tax rises and spending squeezes of around £55 billion
10. 22:45
  Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 14
  14/15After his great loss, Demon's drug use is out of control and he finds himself homeless.
11. 23:00
  Kat Sadler's Screen Time—Part 1
  Industry heart-throb Kat Sadler shows you how social media can change your life.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—17/11/2022
  Sean Curran reports on the Chancellor's autumn statement and MPs' reaction to it
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—18/11/2022
  The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben MacIntyre—4: 'An insult to the German army'
  4/10A disastrous escape from Colditz attempt ends in ridicule for the British.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—18/11/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—18/11/2022
  A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—18/11/2022
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—18/11/2022
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—18/11/2022
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Muneera Pilgrim.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—18/11/22 - Global methane emissions, Autumn Statement and tree planting
  We need to talk about methane - according to climate experts.
9. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Trudie Goodwin on the Carib Grackle
  Actress and keen birdwatcher Trudie Goodwin fell in love with the carib grackle's song.

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