Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 275,014 playable programmes from the BBC

Presented by James Naughtie and Sarah Montague.
6.25,7.25.8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Mark D'Arcy and Susan Hulme.
7.45 Thought for the Day With the Rt Rev Tom Butler.
8.31 L W only Yesterday In Parliament

Contributors

Presented By:
James Naughtie
Presented By:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson.
Unknown:
Mark D'Arcy
Unknown:
Susan Hulme.
Unknown:
Tom Butler.

3/5. In her exploration of the John Murray literary archive, Vanessa Collingridge looks at the women writers who were supported by the publishing family. These include explorer Isabella Bird Bishop, whose letters to Murray include vivid descriptions of her travels. Producer Lynne Mennie

Contributors

Unknown:
John Murray
Unknown:
Vanessa Collingridge
Producer:
Lynne Mennie

2/3. Who Were the First People to Set Foot in Britain?
Aubrey Manning goes to Norfolk to see new evidence of the first humans to live there, thousands of years ago.
Who were these people, how did they get here and what was life like between the ice ages? Producer Martin Redfern

Contributors

Unknown:
Aubrey Manning
Producer:
Martin Redfern

A new perspective on Lewis Carroll through the only uncensored archive of his life - his recently discovered complete bank records. Journalist Jenny Woolf finds that the accounts reveal countless facts and facets of Charles Dodgson 's life. It leaves clues as to why he was so reluctant to go into the clergy, why he never married, his views on women and children, and his love, the theatre. producer uinos Jones

Contributors

Unknown:
Lewis Carroll
Unknown:
Jenny Woolf
Unknown:
Charles Dodgson

Consumer affairs, with Liz Barclay and Peter White.
Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours. producer Andy Smith PHONE: [number removed] (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute) Lines open from 10am

Contributors

Unknown:
Liz Barclay
Unknown:
Peter White.
Producer:
Andy Smith

At Salisbury Cathedral they are preparing for
Christmas: hear the choristers sound off about having to sing the same carols over and over again; find out who has to make sure the Christmas tree lights work; and feel the pain of the person who has to clear up after everyone else has stuffed themselves full of mince pies. Producer Janet McLarty Repeated on Saturday at 3.30pm

Contributors

Producer:
Janet McLarty

Martha has always been an agony aunt for her wayward friends, but the publication of a steamy bestseller casts doubt on her confidentiality. By Annie McCartney.

Contributors

Writer:
Annie McCartney
Director/Producer:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Martha:
Marcella Riordan
Robert:
Mark Lambert
Ella:
Katy Gleadhill
Zelda:
All White
Jeff:
Robert Patterson
Gillian:
Lizzie McInnerny
Fidelma:
Aine McCartney
Archie:
Nathan McCann

Nick Baker and the team answer listeners' historical questions. Producer Nick Patrick
ADDRESS: [address removed]email: making.history<S>bbc.co.uk Phone: [number removed] (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute)

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Baker
Producer:
Nick Patrick

1/4. Bourne Wood , Surrey. Matthew Sweet discovers why film, television and music producers
- have been flocking to Bourne Wood - ever since it was chosen to serve as the spectacular Bavarian battlefield in Ridley Scott 's film Gladiator. Producer Esme Kennedy

Contributors

Unknown:
Bourne Wood
Unknown:
Matthew Sweet
Unknown:
Ridley Scott
Producer:
Esme Kennedy

6/6. A night out celebrating turns to disaster for everyone. Sitcom written by and starring Gyles Brandreth and Nick Revell as an alternative comedian-turned holistic therapist and a Tory MP-turned-media darling.

Contributors

Writer:
Gyles Brandreth
Writer:
Nick Revell
Producer:
Ed Morrish
Gyles:
Gyles Brandreth
Nick:
Nick Revell
Sophie:
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Barry:
Martin Hyder
Asif:
Dan Mersh
Rick:
Neil Pearson

2/5. Liberation. Riverbend and her family attempt to learn how to survive in the new world after the "Shock and Awe" bombardment. Drama, based on the internet blog by a young Iraqi woman, which was written under an assumed name.
For cast and further details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

Ngaire Woods uncovers the backroom deals, arm-twisting and dirty tricks that are a regular feature of international trade negotiations. She learns how the new kids on the block, such as Brazil and India, are starting to use the system to their own advantage. But is anybody listening to the needs Of the poor? Producer Hugh Levinson

Contributors

Unknown:
Ngaire Woods
Producer:
Hugh Levinson

New series 1/6. Reality TV is hugely popular, but what happens after the cameras have gone and families' lives have been exposed to millions? Claudia Hammond hears from children who have been troubled by the way they were portrayed and investigates the ethics and the impact of involving young people in reality TV. Producer Fiona Hill Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Claudia Hammond
Producer:
Fiona Hill

3/5. Comedy about Trevor the sports agent with a conscience. This week sees Trevor trying to save his reputation from being destroyed by a ruthless tennis star.
Producer Andy Hamilton

Contributors

Producer:
Andy Hamilton
Trevor:
Nell Pearson
Sammy:
Paul Reynolds
Ralph:
Michael Fenton Stevens
Theresa:
Rosalind Ayres
Heidrun:
Cosima Shaw
Barry:
Abdul Salis
Meryl:
Claire Skinner
Toby:
Matthew Thomas

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Appears in

About this data

This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More

About this data

This data is drawn from the data stream that informs BBC's iPlayer and Sounds. The information shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was/is subject to change and may not be accurate. More