BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Friday 22 November 2024

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—22/11/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Shadow of Algiers—The Suitcase or the Coffin
  4/5Stories from France's troubled history with Algeria and why they still matter today.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—22/11/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/11/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—22/11/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—22/11/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Books Are Bangin’
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Hope Lonergan.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—22/11/24 Danish methane tax; intensive chicken farm
  Danish methane tax, intensive chicken farming, aquaponics.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—22/11/24 - Nick Robinson in Germany and Simon Jack in London
  Nick Robinson on Germany's changing view of migration. Simon Jack presents in London.
2. 09:00
  Desert Island Discs—Simon Reeve, broadcaster and writer
  Simon Reeve, broadcaster, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
3. 09:45
  Uncharted with Hannah Fry—1. The Returning Soldier
  Why are more boys born in certain years? One researcher is on a quest to find out why.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Adoption, Female Gladiators, Novelist Pyae Moe Thet War
  What does a new report say about contact between adopted children and their birth parents?
5. 11:00
  The Food Programme—Once Upon a Mealtime
  Sheila Dillon explores how leading children's writers depict food in their books.
6. 11:45
  The Shadow of Algiers—The Black Box of History
  5/5Stories from France's troubled history with Algeria and why they still matter today.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—22/11/2024
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Rare Earth—Who's in charge: us or plastic?
  How can we reduce the burden of plastic pollution?
3. 12:57
  Weather—22/11/2024
  The latest weather forecast
4. 13:00
  World at One—Russia warns the West over escalation in Ukraine
  The Kremlin says reckless decisions demand a reaction. We hear from the front line.
5. 13:45
  Sideways—Appetite for Distraction, 5. The Future of Attention
  Matthew Syed asks what it means to be distracted in a media world vying for our attention.
6. 14:00
  The Archers—21/11/2024
  David has reservations.
7. 14:15
  Limelight—Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir, 1. Mothers
  1/5Clara Page and the Themis gang are back - and family ties are a stronger theme than ever.
8. 14:45
  Something to Declare—How to Read Beyond the Room
  Jack Boswell explores Nunchi, the Korean art of reading unspoken cues to foster connection
9. 15:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Regent's Park, London
  Peter Gibbs and panel explore Regent's Park while answering your gardening questions.
10. 15:45
  Short Works—Martinmas Wind
  'It was the time of year for memories...' A new short work from Zoe Strachan.
11. 16:00
  Last Word—Lord Prescott, Stephanie Collie, Dame Janet Nelson, Frank Auerbach
  Matthew Bannister on a politician, a costume designer, an historian and an artist.
12. 16:30
  Life Changing—From Skid Row to Stardom
  At 12, Dan Edozie and his mother were homeless - until a bus journey changed his life.
13. 17:00
  PM—Two plead guilty to vast people smuggling operation
  Two men who ran a people smuggling operation from a car wash in South Wales plead guilty.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—22/11/2024 Second Australian tourist becomes sixth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
  The family of a British woman who died said their "hearts go out" to all those affected
2. 18:30
  Dead Ringers—Series 25, Revolting Farmers
  4/4Jeremy Clarkson and Nigel Farage weigh in on the new land tax & Donald Trump talks turkey
3. 19:00
  The Archers—22/11/2024
  There’s a near miss for Kenton.
4. 19:15
  Add to Playlist—Jess Gillam and Richard Stilgoe launch the new series
  Jess Gillam and Richard Stilgoe kick off the new series with the first five tracks.
5. 20:00
  Any Questions?—Dr Halima Begum, Emma Reynolds MP, Joe Twyman, Sir John Whittingdale MP
  Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Layer Marney Tower, near Colchester, Essex.
6. 20:50
  A Point of View—The New Centre Ground
  John Gray argues that we urgently need a new centre ground in British politics.
7. 21:00
  Free Thinking—Diplomacy from Ancient Greece to Trump
  Sir Nigel Sheinwald, Professor Clare Jackson, Bronwen Maddox, Dr Holly Furneaux
8. 22:00
  The World Tonight—Gordon Brown says he opposes assisted dying bill
  The former prime minister calls for commission to improve end-of-life care.
9. 22:45
  Precipice by Robert Harris—Episode Ten
  10/10By Robert Harris. After meeting Kell, Deemer comes to a startling conclusion.
10. 23:00
  Americast—What will Trump do about Russia?
  We hear from the man getting his defence policy ready
11. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—22/11/2024
  The Lords debate the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report - Sean Curran reports.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—23/11/2024
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  The Shadow of Algiers—The Black Box of History
  5/5Stories from France's troubled history with Algeria and why they still matter today.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—23/11/2024
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—23/11/2024
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—23/11/2024
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—New Beginnings
  Spiritual reflection to start the day with Muslim academic Dr Yahya Barry.
8. 05:45
  Something to Declare—How to Read Beyond the Room
  Jack Boswell explores Nunchi, the Korean art of reading unspoken cues to foster connection

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