BBC Radio 4 LW Schedule Sunday 25 November 2018

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—25/11/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—The Treehouse by SK Perry
  Put your ear to the tree trunk and listen. An original short work for radio by SK Perry.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—25/11/2018
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—25/11/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—25/11/2018
  The latest shipping forecast
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—25/11/2018
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon, Cheshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon, Cheshire
8. 05:45
  Profile—Caroline Corby
  The new chair of the Parole Board, which rules on releasing the most serious prisoners.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News Headlines—25/11/2018
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 06:05
  Something Understood—Autumn Colours
  Shoshana Boyd Gelfand reflects on autumn's colours and the season's spiritual resonance.
3. 06:35
  On Your Farm—A Fragrant Farm
  Ruth Sanderson meets growers in Dorset who make perfume from aromatic plants and flowers.
4. 06:57
  Weather—25/11/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  News and Papers—25/11/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
6. 07:10
  Sunday—Brexit; Church Growth
  Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Edward Stourton.
7. 07:54
  Radio 4 Appeal—Mercy Ships
  Volunteer nurse Kirstie Randall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mercy Ships.
8. 07:57
  Weather—25/11/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
9. 08:00
  News and Papers—25/11/2018
  The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
10. 08:10
  Sunday Worship—25/11/2018
  Presented by Anne Muir, with Glasgow University Chapel Choir directed by Katy Cooper.
11. 08:48
  A Point of View—Speak, History!
  Stella Tillyard on why history no longer seems an adequate guide to our present.(R)
12. 08:58
  Tweet of the Day—Carry Akroyd and the Snipe
  Although Carry Akroyd grew up in the country, only in adulthood did she hear a snipe.
13. 09:00
  Broadcasting House—25/11/2018
  Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
14. 10:00
  The Archers Omnibus—25/11/2018
  Lily takes the strain and Tom has some controversial news
15. 11:15
  Desert Island Discs—Kate Atkinson, novelist
  Novelist Kate Atkinson is interviewed by Lauren Laverne
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—25/11/2018
  The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.
2. 12:04
  I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 70, Episode 2
  70th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.(R)
3. 12:32
  The Food Programme—The Food and Medicine Debate
  Sheila Dillon and a group of food, diet and medical experts discuss food and lifestyle.
4. 12:57
  Weather—25/11/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  The World This Weekend—25/11/2018
  Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
6. 13:30
  Art of Living—From the Heart
  How can art and science work together to help patients with heart disease?
7. 14:00
  Gardeners' Question Time—North Wiltshire
  Peter Gibbs and the panel are in North Wiltshire.(R)
8. 14:45
  The Listening Project Omnibus—We Are All Carers
  Conversations exploring the lives of carers in the family.
9. 15:00
  Patrick O'Brian - The Fortune of War—2. Escape
  2/3Jack, Stephen and Diana escape from Boston in a rowing boat.
10. 16:00
  Open Book—Lee Child; Southall set thrillers; crime picks for teenagers
  Jack Reacher author Lee Child talks to Mariella Frostrup.
11. 16:30
  Pursuit of Beauty—In Emily Dickinson’s Bedroom
  Cheryl Strayed, Ocean Vuong and Sharon Olds spend some time in Emily Dickinson's bedroom
12. 17:00
  File on 4 Investigates—Youth Justice?
  Are young offenders being failed by the system meant to protect them?
13. 17:40
  Profile—Caroline Corby
  The new chair of the Parole Board, which rules on releasing the most serious prisoners.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—25/11/2018
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—25/11/2018
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—25/11/2018 Brexit deal agreed by EU
  EU leaders have backed a deal to end Britain's 40-year membership of the European Union.
2. 18:15
  Pick of the Week—Jake Yapp
  The best of BBC Radio this week with Jake Yapp.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—25/11/2018
  The stress continues to pile on Lily
4. 19:15
  A Trespasser's Guide to the Classics—Series 1, Tell Me A Story
  4/4Great works of fiction are upended when the comedy trio stumble into the plot.(R)
5. 19:45
  Turbulence—Hong Kong to Saigon
  David Szalay's short story series following turbulent lives, in turbulent times.
6. 20:00
  Feedback—The licence fee for over-75s
  Roger Bolton discusses the licence fee for over-75s and challenging stereotypes.(R)
7. 20:30
  Last Word—John Large, William Goldman, Dr Sarah Ntiro, Richard Baker, Patsy Rodgers
  Matthew Bannister on a screenwriter, an engineer, a broadcaster, a campaigner and a king.(R)
8. 21:00
  Money Box—Outfox the Market: bill rise sparks switch
  Customers complain after energy supplier Outfox the Market hikes direct debit payments(R)
9. 21:25
  Radio 4 Appeal—Mercy Ships
  Volunteer nurse Kirstie Randall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mercy Ships.(R)
10. 21:30
  Analysis—The Next Crash
  What could cause a future financial crash? Ian Goldin investigates.(R)
11. 22:00
  Westminster Hour—25/11/2018
  Carolyn Quinn and guests dissect Theresa May's Brexit deal.
12. 23:00
  The Moth Radio Hour—Series 8, In Transit!
  4/8True stories told live in in the USA: Catherine Burns introduces stories about moving.
13. 23:50
  A Point of View—Speak, History!
  Stella Tillyard on why history no longer seems an adequate guide to our present.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—26/11/2018
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:15
  Thinking Allowed—Maoism
  Maoism: its origins and development as a global political force.
3. 00:45
  Bells on Sunday—Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon, Cheshire
  Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Bowdon, Cheshire(R)
4. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—26/11/2018
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
5. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—26/11/2018
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
6. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—26/11/2018
  The latest shipping forecast
7. 05:30
  News Briefing—26/11/2018
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—26/11/2018
  Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, director of a Christian arts charity.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—The food inspection system under pressure, a forest for young people and poultry week begins
  Budget cuts are hampering Food Standards inspections - what needs to change?
10. 05:56
  Weather—26/11/2018
  The latest weather forecast for farmers.
11. 05:58
  Tweet of the Day—Stock Dove
  Kate Humble presents the stock dove.(R)

Monday 26 November 2018