FM Schedule

BBC Radio 4, FM schedule 21 - 27 November 2016

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00:00	00:00 Midnight News — 21/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15 Thinking Allowed — Population change - Chronic illness Population change: how it's transforming our world. Also, managing chronic illness. (R) 00:45 Bells on Sunday — All Saints Church, Worcester Church bells from All Saints Church, Worcester. (R) 00:48 Shipping Forecast — 21/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast.	00:00 Midnight News — 22/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30 Letters from America — Zoe Heller Novelist Zoe Heller gives her perspective as a Brit living in New York. (R) 00:48 Shipping Forecast — 22/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast.	00:00 Midnight News — 23/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30 Letters from America — Thomas Chatterton Williams After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now. (R) 00:48 Shipping Forecast — 23/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast.	00:00 Midnight News — 24/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30 Letters from America — Jill Lepore After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now. (R) 00:48 Shipping Forecast — 24/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast.	00:00 Midnight News — 25/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30 Letters from America — Andrew Sullivan After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now. (R) 00:48 Shipping Forecast — 25/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast.	00:00 Midnight News — 26/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30 Letters from America — John Gray After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now. (R) 00:48 Shipping Forecast — 26/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast.	00:00 Midnight News — 27/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30 A Rage Explained By Alex Wheatle. It is Jamaica in 1987, and the writer is reunited with his father. 00:48 Shipping Forecast — 27/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast.
01:00	01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 21/11/2016 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.	01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 22/11/2016 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.	01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 23/11/2016 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.	01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 24/11/2016 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.	01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 25/11/2016 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.	01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 26/11/2016 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.	01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes — 27/11/2016 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00	05:20 Shipping Forecast — 21/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast. 05:30 News Briefing — 21/11/2016 News from BBC Radio 4. 05:43 Prayer for the Day — 21/11/2016 A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane. 05:45 Farming Today — Rural housing crisis, British alcohol industry, Spraying drones Rural landowners could play a crucial role in solving England's rural housing crisis. 05:56 Weather — 21/11/2016 The latest weather forecast for farmers. 05:58 Tweet of the Day — Wigeon John Aitchison presents the wigeon. (R)	05:20 Shipping Forecast — 22/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast. 05:30 News Briefing — 22/11/2016 News from BBC Radio 4. 05:43 Prayer for the Day — 22/11/2016 A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane. 05:45 Farming Today — DEFRA bovine TB report, Boar contraceptive, Milk vodka A report from DEFRA points to cattle movement as a cause of the transfer of Bovine TB. 05:58 Tweet of the Day — Lesser White-Fronted Goose Chris Packham presents the lesser white-fronted goose. (R)	05:20 Shipping Forecast — 23/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast. 05:30 News Briefing — 23/11/2016 News from BBC Radio 4. 05:43 Prayer for the Day — 23/11/2016 A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane. 05:45 Farming Today — Rural Broadband, Bread Beer, Organic Farming in the USA Funding for faster broadband is expected to be announced, will rural areas miss out? 05:58 Tweet of the Day — Gadwall Chris Packham presents the gadwall. (R)	05:20 Shipping Forecast — 24/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast. 05:30 News Briefing — 24/11/2016 News from BBC Radio 4. 05:43 Prayer for the Day — 24/11/2016 A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane. 05:45 Farming Today — 24/11/2016 The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Anna Hill. 05:58 Tweet of the Day — Teal Chris Packham presents the teal. (R)	05:20 Shipping Forecast — 25/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast. 05:30 News Briefing — 25/11/2016 News from BBC Radio 4. 05:43 Prayer for the Day — 25/11/2016 A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Libby Lane. 05:45 Farming Today — 25/11/2016 The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Charlotte Smith. 05:58 Tweet of the Day — Eider Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the eider. (R)	05:20 Shipping Forecast — 26/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast. 05:30 News Briefing — 26/11/2016 The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43 Prayer for the Day — 26/11/2016 Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson. 05:45 iPM — 26/11/2016 The programme that starts with its listeners.	05:20 Shipping Forecast — 27/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast. 05:30 News Briefing — 27/11/2016 News from BBC Radio 4. 05:43 Bells on Sunday — St Wilfred's, York Church bells from St Wilfred's, York. 05:45 Profile — 26/11/2016 Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. (R)
06:00	06:00 Today — 21/11/2016 News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.	06:00 Today — 22/11/2016 Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.	06:00 On air Today — 23/11/2016 Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.	06:00 Today — 24/11/2016 Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.	06:00 Today — 25/11/2016 Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.	06:00 News and Papers — 26/11/2016 News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04 Weather — 26/11/2016 The latest weather forecast. 06:07 Open Country — Sathnam Sanghera goes home to Wolverhampton Writer Sathnam Sanghera goes home to Wolverhampton to discover a changed landscape. (R) 06:30 Farming Today — Farming Today This Week The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Charlotte Smith. 06:57 Weather — 26/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.	06:00 News Headlines — 27/11/2016 The latest national and international news. 06:05 Something Understood — The Unfamiliar Mark Tully considers the mysterious appeal of unfamiliar things. 06:35 On Your Farm — Cattle Blessing on the Burren Ella McSweeney is in the Burren to take part in a cattle drive up to the winter pastures. 06:57 Weather — 27/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.
07:00						07:00 Today — 26/11/2016 Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.	07:00 News and Papers — 27/11/2016 The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10 Sunday — 27/11/2016 Religious and ethical news. 07:54 Radio 4 Appeal — Action on Poverty Jo Brand makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action on Poverty. 07:57 Weather — 27/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.
08:00							08:00 News and Papers — 27/11/2016 The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10 Sunday Worship — Hear the Call First in an Advent series from St Salvator's Chapel in the University of St Andrews. 08:48 A Point of View — 25/11/2016 A reflection on a topical issue. (R) 08:58 Tweet of the Day — Wigeon John Aitchison presents the wigeon. (R)
09:00	09:00 Start the Week — Rewriting the Past: from Empire to ivory Andrew Marr with Ian Cobain, Edna Adan Ismail, Valerie Amos and Keith Somerville. 09:45 Letters from America — Zoe Heller Novelist Zoe Heller gives her perspective as a Brit living in New York.	09:00 The Life Scientific — Roger Penrose on Black Holes Sir Roger Penrose talks to Jim Al-Khalili about black holes and flaws in quantum physics. 09:30 One to One — Miranda Rae on the challenges of being a single parent Miranda Rae explores the challenges of being a single mum with a child of dual heritage. 09:45 Letters from America — Thomas Chatterton Williams After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.	09:00 Midweek — Melanie C, Douglas Hodge, Howard Webb, John McAvoy Melanie C, Douglas Hodge and football referee Howard Webb join Libby Purves. 09:45 Letters from America — Jill Lepore After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.	09:00 In Our Time — Baltic Crusades Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss crusades against Baltic pagans from 12th Century onwards. 09:45 Letters from America — Andrew Sullivan After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.	09:00 Desert Island Discs — Nicola Adams Nicola Adams, boxer and Olympian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R) 09:45 Letters from America — John Gray After the US election, five writers give their view on where America goes now.	09:00 Saturday Live — 26/11/2016 Extraordinary stories, unusual people and a sideways look at the world.	09:00 Broadcasting House — 27/11/2016 Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
10:00	10:00 Woman's Hour — Diana Athill, Male survivors of sexual abuse, Alice Sara Ott Writer Diana Athill discusses travel, her 99th birthday and her new love for football. 10:45 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Davina's Episode 1/5 Why does 70-year-old Davina force herself to swim in the freezing sea?	10:00 Woman's Hour — Amma Asante, Lady Justice Hallett, Do nurseries benefit pre-school children? The director of A United Kingdom, Amma Asante, joins Jane Garvey. 10:45 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Jane's Episode 2/5 Why has Jane exchanged the warm Australian water for the freezing sea round Brighton Pier?	10:00 Woman's Hour — 'Honour Killings', Dementia Care, Hygge Will changes to Pakistani legislation affect so-called honour killings in the UK? 10:41 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Angie's Episode 3/5 What difficult secret is Angie refusing to share with the group? 10:55 The Listening Project — Terry and Judy - A Mixed Race Journey A couple reflect on how language and attitudes have changed since they met, 41 years ago.	10:00 Woman's Hour — 24/11/2016 Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. 10:45 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Cassie's Episode 4/5 Can newcomer Cassie be accepted by the group after stealing from them?	10:00 Woman's Hour — 25/11/2016 Programme that offers a female perspective on the world. 10:45 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Shelley's Episode 5/5 Shelley is not a member of the club, but her life and that of her daughter depend on it.	10:30 Reimagining the City — Series 3, Preston Artist Lubaina Himid on Preston, an unexpectedly creative city.	10:00 The Archers Omnibus — 27/11/2016 Rob acquires new ammunition, and the Grundys pull out all the stops.
11:00	11:00 The Untold — Songs of the Bothy Balladeer Can Doric folk singer Rachel win a place at Scotland's revered Royal Conservatoire? 11:30 The Rivals — Series 4, The Mystery of the Scarlet Thread Inspector Lestrade enlists the help of 'the Thinking Machine' Professor SFX Van Dusen.	11:00 Natural Histories — Yew Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the 'churchyard tree', the yew. 11:30 The Sound of Soweto — 22/11/2016 Music as defiance in Soweto, South Africa in the two decades since transition to democracy	11:00 The Man Who Wanted to 'Cure' Smoking John Waite looks at the work of the anti-smoking guru Allen Carr who died ten years ago. (R) 11:30 Gloomsbury — Series 3, Women in Love and Men in Disgrace 4/6 A trip to see Ginny's sister at Charlatan House turns into a Bohemian nightmare. (R)	11:00 Crossing Continents — Checkmate for the King of Chess? Kirsan Ilyumzhinov - master or pawn in the great game of chess? 11:30 24 Hours of Sunset — Night 2/2 Laura Barton walks the length of Sunset Boulevard in 24 hours, from city to coast.	11:00 As Many Leaves A journalist revisits the audio diary that documents her husband's sudden departure. 11:30 Mark Thomas: The Manifesto — Series 5, Episode 6 6/6 Mark concludes his People's Manifesto back in the BBC Radio Theatre. (R)	11:00 Week in Westminster — 26/11/2016 Paul Waugh of the Huffington Post looks behind the scenes at Westminster. 11:30 From Our Own Correspondent — 26/11/2016 Reports from writers and journalists around the world. Presented by Kate Adie.	11:15 Desert Island Discs — Emma Bridgewater Emma Bridgewater, pottery designer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs
12:00	12:00 News Summary — 21/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04 Witness — The Stockholm Syndrome One of the original Stockholm hostages talks about her kidnap ordeal. 12:15 You and Yours — Buy to let, Post-Brexit prices, Adopt a phone box Landlords say they are raising rents and evicting tenants ahead of tax changes. 12:57 Weather — 21/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.	12:00 News Summary — 22/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04 Witness — Marcel Duchamp in New York Remembering a wartime surrealist exhibition put on by Marcel Duchamp. 12:15 You and Yours — Call You and Yours: What have YOU seen go up or down since the Brexit vote? What has gone up or down in price since the Brexit vote? 12:57 Weather — 22/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.	12:00 News Summary — 23/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04 Witness — The Concordski Crash A fateful day in the race to develop the first supersonic passenger plane. 12:15 You and Yours — Rising ground rents, Food to go, DIY potholes Rising ground rents; Food to go; DIY repairs to holes in the road. 12:57 Weather — 23/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.	12:00 News Summary — 24/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04 Witness — The Abduction of Mehdi Ben Barka In 1965 a Moroccan disappeared from the streets of Paris. His body has never been found. 12:15 You and Yours — 24/11/2016 Consumer affairs programme. 12:57 Weather — 24/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.	12:00 News Summary — 25/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04 Witness — The Bugging of the US Embassy in Moscow How the Soviets hid hi-tech bugs deep inside the walls of the new US embassy in Moscow. 12:15 You and Yours — 25/11/2016 Consumer news and issues. 12:57 Weather — 25/11/2016 Weather information.	12:00 News Summary — 26/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04 Money Box — 26/11/2016 The latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:30 The Now Show — Series 49, Episode 4 4/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. (R) 12:57 Weather — 26/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.	12:00 News Summary — 27/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue — Series 66, Episode 2 2/6 Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Barry Cryer and Pippa Evans join Jack Dee in the chair. (R) 12:32 Food Programme — Cookbooks of 2016 Sheila Dillon and guests reflect on the year's food books, including works by new writers. 12:57 Weather — 27/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.
13:00	13:00 World at One — 21/11/2016 Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney. 13:45 The Power of Negative Thinking — The Backfire Effect Oliver Burkeman explores why trying to be happy can result in unhappiness.	13:00 World at One — 22/11/2016 Analysis of news and current affairs. 13:45 The Power of Negative Thinking — Abandon Hope Oliver Burkeman explores negativity as a surprising pathway to meeting your goals.	13:00 World at One — 23/11/2016 Analysis of news and current affairs.	13:00 World at One — 24/11/2016 Analysis of news and current affairs. 13:45 The Power of Negative Thinking — Send In the Fungineers! Oliver Burkeman asks whether forced fun is no fun, especially in the workplace.	13:00 World at One — 25/11/2016 Analysis of news and current affairs. 13:45 The Power of Negative Thinking — Death Can Make You Happy Oliver Burkeman explores how thinking more about death can help make us happier.	13:00 News — 26/11/2016 The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10 Any Questions? — 25/11/2016 Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Sheffield University Technical College. (R)	13:00 The World This Weekend — 27/11/2016 Global news and analysis. 13:30 From Our Home Correspondent — 27/11/2016 Mishal Husain presents the latest dispatches by writers and reporters from around the UK.
14:00	14:00 The Archers — 20/11/2016 Helen and Pat have interesting reading. (R) 14:15 Drama — Stone, Disclosure 1/5 By Richard Monks. A fire at a school leads DCI John Stone to uncover dark truths.	14:00 The Archers — 21/11/2016 The Grundys pull out all the stops. (R) 14:15 Drama — The Truth About Anna, Episode 1 1/2 Two-part thriller set in California. A group of eco-terrorists is infiltrated by the FBI.	14:00 The Archers — 22/11/2016 Rob acquires new ammunition. (R) 14:15 Drama — The Truth About Anna, Episode 2 2/2 Two-part thriller set in California. A group of eco-terrorists is infiltrated by the FBI.	14:00 The Archers — 23/11/2016 Tony's patience is tested. (R) 14:15 Afternoon Drama — Red and Blue, Behind Enemy Lines 2/3 In Bradley's latest war game, a team of British Special Forces are tested to the limit. (R)	14:00 The Archers — 24/11/2016 Lilian has to face the music. (R) 14:15 Tommies — 25 November 1916 After the horrors of the Somme, Mickey Bliss is drawn into the shady world of intelligence	14:00 Any Answers? — 26/11/2016 Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions? 14:30 Drama — Born in the DDR Jonathan Myerson tells the crazy true story of how Bruce Springsteen played East Berlin. (R)	14:00 Gardeners' Question Time — 25/11/2016 Horticultural panel programme. (R) 14:45 The Listening Project — Sunday Omnibus Changing attitudes to race and death, plus facing the final decision for your pet.
15:00	15:00 Round Britain Quiz — Programme 4, 2016 Tom Sutcliffe chairs the vintage game of cryptic connections. 15:30 Food Programme — Our Wild Spice Rack Sheila Dillon heads to Galloway on a wild spice challenge set by forager Mark Williams. (R)	15:00 Cinema's Secret History — How Richard Burton Got His Voice Antonia Quirke uses Richard Burton's voice to illustrate how cinematic voices have changed 15:30 Costing the Earth — America's Energy Independence What does the election of Donald Trump as president of the USA mean for the environment?	15:00 Money Box — Money Box Live: Autumn Statement 2016 -what's in it for you? Financial phone-in. 15:30 The Power of Negative Thinking — The Lottery Winner and the Paraplegic Oliver Burkeman explores some surprising truths about what really makes us happy. 15:45 One to One — Miranda Rae on the challenges of being a single parent Miranda Rae explores the challenges of being a single mum with a child of dual heritage. (R)	15:00 Open Country — Sathnam Sanghera goes home to Wolverhampton Writer Sathnam Sanghera goes home to Wolverhampton to discover a changed landscape. 15:27 Radio 4 Appeal — Children in Need Matt Baker appeals on behalf of Children in Need. (R) 15:30 Open Book — David Grossman and Steve McCurry Mariella Frostrup talks to Israeli novelist David Grossman about his new book. (R)	15:00 Gardeners' Question Time — 25/11/2016 Horticultural panel programme. 15:45 Afternoon Reading — William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta, Cheating at Canasta 2/5 As Mallory dines alone in a Venice restaurant, he eavesdrops on a couple at the next table (R)	15:30 The Sound of Soweto — 22/11/2016 Music as defiance in Soweto, South Africa in the two decades since transition to democracy (R)	15:00 Drama — Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped, Episode 2 2/2 Stevenson's gripping adventure story, dramatised by Chris Dolan.
16:00	16:00 Short Cuts — Series 10, Vox Josie Long explores the power of the human voice. 16:30 Beyond Belief — 21/11/2016 Does God have a face? Ernie Rea and guests discuss.	16:00 A Freedom Too Far? Melanie Phillips explores the limits of free speech. 16:30 A Good Read — Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed Charles Moore and Nadifa Mohamed discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.	16:00 Thinking Allowed — 23/11/2016 Sociological discussion programme, presented by Laurie Taylor. 16:30 The Media Show — 23/11/2016 Topical programme about the fast-changing media world.	16:00 The Film Programme — A Tale of Two Picture Houses Francine Stock visits a community in Scotland determined to save their art deco cinema. 16:30 BBC Inside Science — 24/11/2016 Adam Rutherford explores the science that is changing our world.	16:00 Last Word — 25/11/2016 Obituary series, analysing and celebrating the lives of people who have recently died. 16:30 More or Less — 25/11/2016 Tim Harford investigates the numbers in the news. 16:55 The Listening Project — Sigs and Pauline - They Shoot Horses Don't They It looks like this difficult decision is not going to go away.	16:00 Woman's Hour — Weekend Woman's Hour Highlights from the Woman's Hour week. Presented by Jenni Murray.	16:00 Open Book — Australian writers Helen Garner and Charlotte Wood Charlotte Wood and Helen Garner. 16:30 Hiraeth Poet Mab Jones explores the concept of hiraeth in the poetry of Wales.
17:00	17:00 PM — 21/11/2016 Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.	17:00 PM — 22/11/2016 Coverage and analysis of the day's news.	17:00 PM — 23/11/2016 Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.	17:00 PM — 24/11/2016 Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.	17:00 PM — 25/11/2016 Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.	17:00 PM — Saturday PM Full coverage of the day's news. 17:30 iPM — 26/11/2016 The programme that starts with its listeners. (R) 17:54 Shipping Forecast — 26/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast. 17:57 Weather — 26/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.	17:00 GCHQ: Minority Report The domestic challenge facing Britain's biggest secret intelligence service. (R) 17:40 Profile — 26/11/2016 Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. (R) 17:54 Shipping Forecast — 27/11/2016 The latest shipping forecast. 17:57 Weather — 27/11/2016 The latest weather forecast.
18:00	18:00 Six O'Clock News — 21/11/2016 PM seeks to reassure business leaders about Brexit Theresa May tells CBI she understands fears about trading after quitting EU 18:30 I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue — Series 66, Episode 2 2/6 Tim Brooke-Taylor, Tony Hawks, Barry Cryer and Pippa Evans join Jack Dee in the chair.	18:00 Six O'Clock News — 22/11/2016 No 10 rejects Trump's vision of Farage as US ambassador Downing Street insists there's no vacancy to be Britain's top US diplomat 18:30 Clare in the Community — Series 11, Hell on Wheels 2/6 It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness.	18:00 Six O'Clock News — 23/11/2016 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:30 The Brig Society — Series 4, Scandal! 2/2 Marcus becomes a victim of his own newspaper as he gets caught up in a scandal.	18:00 Six O'Clock News — 24/11/2016 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:30 The Fair Intellectual Club — A Sojourn with Mr Swift 4/6 Jonathan Swift unwittingly creates his masterpiece with the aid of the secret society.	18:00 Six O'Clock News — 25/11/2016 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:30 The Now Show — Series 49, Episode 4 4/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.	18:00 Six O'Clock News — 26/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15 Loose Ends — Michael Palin, Mo Farah, Elaine Paige, Ralf Little, Beth Orton, Anoushka Shankar, Clive Anderson, Scottee Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.	18:00 Six O'Clock News — 27/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15 Pick of the Week — John Waite John Waite chooses his BBC Radio highlights.
19:00	19:00 The Archers — 21/11/2016 The Grundys pull out all the stops. 19:15 Front Row — William Trevor, Zadie Smith, Lucy Kirkwood, Allied William Trevor obituary, Zadie Smith on her latest novel and Lucy Kirkwood's new play. 19:45 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Davina's Episode 1/5 Why does 70-year-old Davina force herself to swim in the freezing sea? (R)	19:00 The Archers — 22/11/2016 Rob acquires new ammunition. 19:15 Front Row — Adam Driver, Costa Book Awards shortlist announced, Gilmore Girls Adam Driver; the Costa Book Awards shortlists are announced for the five categories. 19:45 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Jane's Episode 2/5 Why has Jane exchanged the warm Australian water for the freezing sea round Brighton Pier? (R)	19:00 The Archers — 23/11/2016 Tony's patience is tested. 19:15 Front Row — 23/11/2016 Arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:45 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Angie's Episode 3/5 What difficult secret is Angie refusing to share with the group? (R)	19:00 The Archers — 24/11/2016 Lilian has to face the music. 19:15 Front Row — 24/11/2016 Arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:45 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Cassie's Episode 4/5 Can newcomer Cassie be accepted by the group after stealing from them? (R)	19:00 The Archers — 25/11/2016 David serves an ultimatum. 19:15 Front Row — 25/11/2016 News, reviews and interviews from the worlds of art, literature, film and music. 19:45 15 Minute Drama — Wild Things, Shelley's Episode 5/5 Shelley is not a member of the club, but her life and that of her daughter depend on it. (R)	19:00 Profile — 26/11/2016 Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. 19:15 Saturday Review — 26/11/2016 A review of the week's cultural highlights.	19:00 The Archers — 27/11/2016 Brian shares his vision. 19:15 John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music — Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 John Shuttleworth invites the stars to sing his songs. This week, it's Clare Grogan. 19:45 Annika Stranded — Series 3, Forty Words 2/4 By Nick Walker. In Bergen, Annika investigates a strange case involving a submarine.
20:00	20:00 The Man Who Wanted to 'Cure' Smoking John Waite looks at the work of the anti-smoking guru Allen Carr who died ten years ago. 20:30 Crossing Continents — Cleansing Turkey Public employee one day, enemy of the state the next. The post-coup reality in Turkey. (R)	20:00 GCHQ: Minority Report The domestic challenge facing Britain's biggest secret intelligence service. 20:40 In Touch — Mobile Phone Answering Service, Gary O'Donoghue A mobile phone answering service reviewed. Gary O'Donoghue with updates from Washington.	20:00 Moral Maze — The Psychology of Morality Combative, provocative and engaging debate, presented by Michael Buerk. 20:45 Four Thought — Sensitive Souls Hannah Jane Walker makes the case for being a bit sensitive.	20:00 The Briefing Room — VIP Sex Abuse Allegations How did police investigations into VIP sex abuse go astray? 20:30 In Business — The Italian Banking Crisis Why are Italy's banks in crisis, and what is the impact on business?	20:00 Any Questions? — 25/11/2016 Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Sheffield University Technical College. 20:50 A Point of View — 25/11/2016 A reflection on a topical issue.	20:00 Archive on 4 — Logan's Run and Intergenerational War Ed Howker looks at the world depicted in the science fiction novel Logan's Run.	20:00 More or Less — 25/11/2016 Tim Harford investigates the numbers in the news. (R) 20:30 Last Word — 25/11/2016 Obituary series, analysing and celebrating the lives of people who have recently died. (R)
21:00	21:00 Natural Histories — Fly Agaric Brett Westwood seeks out the magical mushroom fly agaric, with its red cap and white spots (R) 21:30 Start the Week — Rewriting the Past: from Empire to ivory Andrew Marr with Ian Cobain, Edna Adan Ismail, Valerie Amos and Keith Somerville. (R) 21:58 Weather — 21/11/2016 Weather information.	21:00 All in the Mind — Adolescent brain, Awards update, Phonagnosia Adolescent brain, awards update, phonagnosia. 21:30 The Life Scientific — Roger Penrose on Black Holes Sir Roger Penrose talks to Jim Al-Khalili about black holes and flaws in quantum physics. (R)	21:00 Costing the Earth — America's Energy Independence What does the election of Donald Trump as president of the USA mean for the environment? (R) 21:30 Midweek — Melanie C, Douglas Hodge, Howard Webb, John McAvoy Melanie C, Douglas Hodge and football referee Howard Webb join Libby Purves. (R) 21:58 Weather — 23/11/2016 Weather information.	21:00 BBC Inside Science — 24/11/2016 Adam Rutherford explores the science that is changing our world. (R) 21:30 In Our Time — Baltic Crusades Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss crusades against Baltic pagans from 12th Century onwards. (R) 21:58 Weather — 24/11/2016 Weather information.	21:00 Incarnations: India in 50 Lives — Incarnations: India in 50 Lives - Omnibus, Omnibus Series 1 Episode 5 Audio portraits of William Jones, Rani of Jhansi, Jyotirao Phule and Birsa Munda. 21:58 Weather — 25/11/2016 Weather information.	21:00 Drama — Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped, Episode 1 1/2 David Tennant introduces Stevenson's gripping adventure story, dramatised by Chris Dolan. (R)	21:00 Money Box — 26/11/2016 The latest news from the world of personal finance. (R) 21:26 Radio 4 Appeal — Action on Poverty Jo Brand makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Action on Poverty. (R) 21:30 In Business — The Italian Banking Crisis Why are Italy's banks in crisis, and what is the impact on business? (R)
22:00	22:00 The World Tonight — 21/11/2016 In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:45 Book at Bedtime — The Power, Episode 6 6/10 Allie, now known as Mother Eve, and Roxy make plans for the future.	22:00 The World Tonight — 22/11/2016 Will China gain if the USA pulls out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership? 22:45 Book at Bedtime — The Power, Episode 7 7/10 By Naomi Alderman. Roxy makes a devastating discovery about her family.	22:00 The World Tonight — 23/11/2016 In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:45 Book at Bedtime — The Power, Episode 8 8/10 By Naomi Alderman. Tatania Moskalev's party has consequences for Roxy and Tunde.	22:00 The World Tonight — 24/11/2016 In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:45 Book at Bedtime — The Power, Episode 9 9/10 By Naomi Alderman. Tunde is trapped in the middle of violence in North Bessapara.	22:00 The World Tonight — 25/11/2016 In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:45 Book at Bedtime — The Power, Episode 10 10/10 By Naomi Alderman. Will Mother Eve choose to escalate the conflict in Bessapara?	22:00 News and Weather — 26/11/2016 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15 Moral Maze — The Psychology of Morality Combative, provocative and engaging debate, presented by Michael Buerk. (R)	22:00 Westminster Hour — 27/11/2016 Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
23:00	23:00 Marc Riley's Musical Time Machine — Series 1, David Bowie and Iggy Pop 1/2 Marc Riley delves into the BBC archive to unearth interviews with David Bowie and Iggy Pop (R) 23:30 Today in Parliament — 21/11/2016 Sean Curran reports from Westminster on new concerns about the child sex abuse inquiry.	23:00 Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar — Careerism 2/4 Alexei Sayle delivers stand-up, memoir and philosophy from his Imaginary Sandwich Bar. 23:30 Today in Parliament — 22/11/2016 Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.	23:00 Dr John Cooper Clarke at the BBC — Crime and Retribution The Bard of Salford performs classic and brand new poems at the BBC's Radio Theatre. 23:15 Jigsaw — Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together a rapid-fire sketch show. (R) 23:30 Today in Parliament — 23/11/2016 Sean Curran reports as Chancellor Philip Hammond delivers his first Autumn Statement.	23:00 Thom Tuck Goes Straight to DVD — Faith Films 2/4 Thom is fascinated by the strangely lucrative straight-to-DVD faith films. (R) 23:30 Today in Parliament — 24/11/2016 Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.	23:00 Woman's Hour — Late Night Woman's Hour Lauren Laverne explores female friendship, from BFFs and Squad Goals to Mean Girls. 23:30 Today in Parliament — 25/11/2016 Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster. 23:55 The Listening Project — Graham and Derek - Dealing with People There was a time when both journalists and funeral directors visited the bereaved.	23:00 Round Britain Quiz — Programme 4, 2016 Tom Sutcliffe chairs the vintage game of cryptic connections. (R) 23:30 A Vision on Peckham Rye Levi Roots explores the story of William Blake's childhood vision of angels on Peckham Rye (R)	23:00 The Film Programme — A Tale of Two Picture Houses Francine Stock visits a community in Scotland determined to save their art deco cinema. (R) 23:30 Something Understood — The Unfamiliar Mark Tully considers the mysterious appeal of unfamiliar things. (R)

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