BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Saturday 11 November 2017

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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—11/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Life in the Garden by Penelope Lively—Town and Country
  5/5Exploring city allotments and the suburban garden.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/11/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—11/11/2017
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—11/11/2017
  A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Andrew Martlew.
8. 05:45
  iPM—Life after a migrant camp
  After a Greek camp closes down, we find out where the residents are going next.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  News and Papers—11/11/2017
  The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
2. 06:07
  Open Country—Bell-ringing in Devon
  Mary Ward-Lowery finds out why bell-ringing is different in Devon.(R)
3. 06:30
  Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Farming and Climate Change
  What can agriculture do to reduce its impact on climate change? Charlotte Smith finds out.
4. 06:57
  Weather—11/11/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 07:00
  Today—11/11/2017
  Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
6. 09:00
  Saturday Live—Radio 4 BBC Children in Need auction; Katie Melua
  Singer-songwriter Katie Melua joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles.
7. 10:30
  Don't Log Off—Series 8, Survival
  Alan Dein travels the world via the internet, talking to people surviving against the odds
8. 11:00
  Armistice Day Silence
  The traditional two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day.
9. 11:02
  The Week in Westminster—11/11/2017
  Tom Newton Dunn of The Sun looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
10. 11:30
  From Our Own Correspondent—Power Plays
  The Prince's purge: Mohammed Bin Salman's moves to reform Saudi Arabia.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—11/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  Money Box—Tax breaks for offshore profits
  Tax breaks for offshore profits, parking fines, and bank fraud victims to get money back.
3. 12:30
  The Now Show—Series 51, Episode 2
  2/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis recap the week, with guests David Quantick and Grainne Maguire.(R)
4. 12:57
  Weather—11/11/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
5. 13:00
  News—11/11/2017
  The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
6. 13:10
  Any Questions?—Barry Gardiner MP, Sam Gyimah MP, Layla Moran MP, Camilla Tominey
  Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Meopham, Kent.(R)
7. 14:00
  Any Answers?—Boris Johnson and Brexit
  Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
8. 14:30
  Tommies—11 November 1917
  In 1917, the conflict in the First World War redrew the Middle East.
9. 15:15
  The Listening Project Omnibus—Perspectives on Disability
  Conversations about living with disability - your own or your child's or your parent's.(R)
10. 15:30
  Jim, We Love You Because...
  Tayo Popoola explores Nigeria's enduring love of Jim Reeves and country and western music.(R)
11. 16:00
  Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Anne Reid from Last Tango to Kaleidoscope
  Anne Reid on her latest film role. Plus Woman's Hour Craft Prize winner.
12. 17:00
  PM—Saturday PM
  Full coverage of the day's news.
13. 17:30
  The Bottom Line—Pets Mean Pounds
  The UK spends £4.5 billion a year on pets. Where does the money go? Evan Davis chairs.(R)
14. 17:54
  Shipping Forecast—11/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
15. 17:57
  Weather—11/11/2017
  The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—11/11/2017 Putin "very insulted" by US election interference allegations
  In Vietnam meeting, Vladimir Putin assures Donald Trump Russia "did not meddle" in poll.
2. 18:15
  Loose Ends—The Hairy Bikers, Anna Ptaszynski, Travis Alabanza, Sathnam Sanghera, The Lemon Twigs, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
  Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
3. 19:00
  Profile—Priti Patel
  Priti Patel, the ambitious right wing cabinet minister, forced to resign.
4. 19:15
  Saturday Review—Glengarry Glen Ross, Marjorie Prime, Howards End, Richard Flanagan, Red Star Over Russia
  Glengarry Glen Ross, Marjorie Prime, Howards End, Richard Flanagan, Red Star Over Russia.
5. 20:00
  Archive on 4—The Pound in Your Pocket
  Frances Cairncross tells the inside story of the devaluation crisis of 1967.
6. 21:00
  Tsar—Joseph Stalin: The Last Bolshevik
  Where was Joseph Stalin when the Soviet Union was attacked?(R)
7. 22:00
  News and Weather—11/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
8. 22:15
  Moral Maze—Moral Progress
  Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.(R)
9. 23:00
  Quote... Unquote—Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone
  Nigel Rees quizzes Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone.(R)
10. 23:30
  The Little Chinese Maiden
  Wordsworth's daughter may have had Down's Syndrome. If so, how did she influence him?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—12/11/2017
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 00:30
  Short Works—Hold Me in Your Light by Harry Baker
  Dan is at his own stag do but feels anxious about the marriage.(R)
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—12/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/11/2017
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—12/11/2017
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—12/11/2017
  News from BBC Radio 4.
7. 05:43
  Bells on Sunday—St George's Memorial Church in Ypres, Belgium
  Church bells from St George's Memorial Church in Ypres, Belgium.
8. 05:45
  Profile—Priti Patel
  Priti Patel, the ambitious right wing cabinet minister, forced to resign.(R)

Sunday 12 November 2017