BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 14 November 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—14/11/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Money by David McWilliams—Friends in High Places
  3/5David McWilliams reveals how the father of monetary economics escaped the hangman's noose.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—14/11/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/11/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—14/11/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—14/11/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—You can run but you can’t hide
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Alexandra Drew
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—14/11/24 Regenerative agriculture and advertising standards, Scottish payments for farmers, Rothbury Estate
  Advertising watchdog gives guidance about using the term "regenerative agriculture".
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—14/11/2024
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—The Antikythera Mechanism
  Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the mysterious ancient Greek astronomical computer.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—In Listening Mode
  Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis are talking about how politicians listen to the public.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Preterm birth, Devil Wears Prada, Forgotten Children
  Call to reduce the incidence and adverse consequences of babies being born prematurely.
5. 11:00
  The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 31, The Cyber Codebreakers
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince venture to Bletchley Park to decode cyberwarfare with Alan Davies
6. 11:45
  Money by David McWilliams—"Until the Pips Squeak"
  4/5Economist David McWilliams' history of money reaches the Weimar Republic.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—14/11/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  You and Yours—Gap Finders: Represent
  Represent, the fashion brand started as a college project in 2011, now turning over £80m+
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Toast - Our Price Records
  Why did Our Price Records disappear from UK high streets? Sean Farrington looks into it.
4. 12:57
  Weather—14/11/2024
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—Government denies splits on farming taxes
  The government doubles down on inheritance tax plans for farms after reports of splits.
6. 13:45
  The Moderators—Episode Four - AI Moderation
  Tech experts talk to Zoe Kleinman about how AI is grappling with content moderation.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—13/11/2024
  Kirsty puts her foot down.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Eavesdropper
  Claire's work in security intelligence has her ignoring professional and personal demands.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—The Old Lags - Bristol
  Clare joins a long-established group as they embark on their 100th walk.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—Galapagos Conservation Trust
  Stephen Fry makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Galapagos Conservation Trust
11. 15:30
  Feedback—BBC news service cuts. Johnny Marr's Great British Groups. In Our Time
  Andrea Catherwood hears your views on the recent proposed cuts to BBC news services.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—European defence in the new Trump era
  What is the future of Nato and European security?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—Nuclear medicine shortages and Jane Goodall on COP29
  What are medical isotopes and why are we short of them? And we chat to Jane Goodall.
14. 17:00
  PM—Universities facing year of woe
  Two-thirds of universities facing financial problems, Office for Students warns.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—14/11/2024 Prison Officers union says "very real" problem of corruption among some staff
  Figures show an rise in the number of staff sacked for misconduct in England and Wales
2. 18:30
  Unspeakable—Series 1, 3. Unlikely ways to get fit and keep warm
  Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to help create the new ultimate dictionary.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—14/11/2024
  George has something to get off his chest.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Paul Mescal on Gladiator II, Murakami's latest novel, Test Tube baby drama Joy
  Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
5. 20:00
  The Media Show—How to cover Trump now, Taskmaster creator Alex Horne and who will replace Gary Lineker?
  Taskmaster creator Alex Horne on the secrets of the show's success.
6. 21:00
  Loose Ends—John Bishop; Lucy Shepherd; Adrian Chiles; Grace Campbell; Stuart Maconie; Ron Sexsmith; Seckou Keita
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
7. 21:45
  The Warsaw Ghetto: History as Survival—8. Uprising
  The Warsaw Ghetto rose up 80 years ago. An extraordinary archive tells its story.
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Could Trump presidency push UK closer to EU?
  Bank of England governor says UK must “welcome opportunities” to rebuild ties with EU.
9. 22:45
  Precipice by Robert Harris—Episode Four
  4/10By Robert Harris. The prime minister is distracted by the desire to visit Venetia.
10. 23:00
  Radical with Amol Rajan—Rural Revolt
  Why farmers are angry about the Budget and Donald Trump hires Elon Musk.
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—14/11/2024
  Susan Hulme reports as MPs ask about the effects of changes to National Insurance
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—15/11/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Money by David McWilliams—"Until the Pips Squeak"
  4/5Economist David McWilliams' history of money reaches the Weimar Republic.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—15/11/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/11/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—15/11/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—15/11/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Clown Shoes and Curly Wig
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Alexandra Drew.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—15/11/24 - Scotland's Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Farmer Time
  Scotland's Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary on the budget and agriculture support.

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