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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 14/05/2008

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

News Briefing

News Briefing: 14/05/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 14/05/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 14/05/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 14/05/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 14/05/2008

News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

Presented by Charlotte Smith. Producer Alasdair Cross

Today

Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day

Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including religious reflections from Thought for the Day at 0748

Today: 14/05/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 14/05/2008

Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

With Edward Stourton, Sarah Montague. Sports Desk 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Yesterday in Parliament 6.45am, 8.31am; Weather 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am, 8.58am; Thought for the Day 7.48am.

With Sarah Montague and Edward Stourton. 
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Susan Hulme and David Wilby. 
7.48 Thought for the Day With the Rev Roy Jenkins. 
8.31  Yesterday in Parliament

Midweek

Lively and diverse conversation with weekly guests

Midweek: 14/05/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Midweek, 14/05/2008

Diverse and lively conversation with Libby Purves and her guests. 
Producer Chris Paling Shortened repeat at 9.30pm

Book of the Week

Serialised book readings, featuring works from various genres

Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history

Book of the Week: Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood

Book of the Week: Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood: Episode 3

Episode 3

Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood, Episode 3

Robyn needs a new saddle, but her parents insist that she contributes towards the cost.

Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: The Story of an African Childhood. Anne-Marie Duff reads from Robyn Scott's affectionate memoir of growing up in an eccentric family in Botswana (3/5).

Robyn Scott's memoir of growing up in an eccentric family in Botswana in the 1980s

Anne-Marie Duff reads from Robyn Scott's affectionate memoir of growing up in an eccentric family in Botswana in the 1980s

Daily Service

Led by the Rev Roger Hutchings. We Have a Gospel to Proclaim (Fulda). 2 Corinthians 3, vv4-11. Out of Darkness (Walker). 0 Thou Who Camest from Above (Hereford).

Book of the Week:Twenty Chickens for a Saddle

3/5. Robyn is desperate for a new saddle, but her parents insist that she contribute towards its cost. By Robyn Scott. Repeated at 12.30am

Woman's Hour

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Woman's Hour: Pam Ann; London Children's Ballet; Nettles

Pam Ann; London Children's Ballet; Nettles

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Pam Ann; London Children's Ballet; Nettles

Caroline Reid talks about her comic creation Pam Ann with Jenni Murray.

Caroline Reid talks about her comic creation Pam Ann. Plus the London Children's Ballet in rehearsal, and the many functions of the nettle.

Presented by Jenni Murray. 
10.45 Gifted 3/5 The Woman's Hour drama. 
For details see drama repeat at 7.45pm

Mind Changers

Series exploring the development of the science of psychology during the 20th century

Mind Changers; The Wild Boy of Aveyron

Mind Changers: Episode 2: Case Study: The Wild Boy of Aveyron

Episode 2

Episode 2: Case Study: The Wild Boy of Aveyron

Case Study: The Wild Boy of Aveyron

BBC Radio 4 - Mind Changers, Case Study: The Wild Boy of Aveyron

In 1800, 12-year-old Victor emerged from the woods, naked and behaving like an animal.

In 1800, 12-year-old Victor emerged from the woods of the Aveyron District, naked and behaving like an animal. It was estimated that he had been living wild since the age of about four.

In 1800, 12-year-old Victor emerged from the woods of the Aveyron District, naked and behaving like an animal. It was estimated that he had been living wild since the age of about four.

Doctor Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard devised a revolutionary programme of training for the boy, which met with partial success. The story is repeatedly quoted in the nature-nurture controversy, but it provides no conclusive proof either way. As with all case studies, it can be used to defend different theories. Nevertheless, many still benefit from Victor's legacy, as children with learning difficulties and others, especially those in Montessori nurseries, are taught by the method of hands-on play devised by Itard.

Case Study

The Wild Boy of Aveyron.

2/4.The Wild Boy of Aveyron. Claudia Hammond , in her series about studies that have advanced understanding of psychology, looks at the case of Victor, the feral child who appeared out of the woods of south-west France in 1800 - a gift to those who wanted to resolve the nature-versus-nurture controversy. Producer Marya Burgess

No Commitments

Sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters. By Simon Brett

No Commitments: Series 9: Coming Clean

Coming Clean

Series 9

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The love lives of sisters Anna and Charlotte take some unexpected twists and turns.

The love lives of sisters Anna and Charlotte take some unexpected twists and turns. Stars Angela Thorne. From February 2003.

The love lives of sisters Anna and Charlotte take some unexpected twists and turns.  

Simon Brett's sitcom about the lives and squabbles of three very different sisters.

Anna    ......    Rosemary Leach
Victoria    ......    Angela Thorne
Charlotte    ......    Felicity Montagu
Jonathan.    ......    Michael Jayston
Roger    ......    Bill Nighy
Eddie    ......    James Greene

Music by Elizabeth Parker. 

Written and produced by Simon Brett

First broadcast on BBC Radio in February 2003.

No Commitments: Series 9

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

6/6. New Beginnings. Birth, love and sibling rivalry. Can all the loose ends be tied up in time? Comedy written by Simon Brett.  
Producer Simon Brett

You and Yours

You and Yours: 14/05/2008

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Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Sheila McClennon.

Consumer and public interest reports, with Sheila McClennon and Winifred Robinson.

Weather

Weather: 14/05/2008

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World at One

Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.

World at One: 14/05/2008

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National and international news with Martha Kearney.

The World at One

The Music Group

Dr Phil Hammond asks each of three guests to play the track of their choice

Comedian, broadcaster and GP Dr Phil Hammond asks each of three guests to play the track of their choice for the delight or disdain of the others

The Music Group: Series 2

The Music Group: Series 2: Episode 6

Episode 6

Series 2

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Guests include Zoe Ball and Polly Toynbee in a show coming from the Brighton Festival.

Comedian and GP Dr Phil Hammond asks three guests to play the track of their choice. Guests include Zoe Ball and Polly Toynbee in a show coming from the Brighton Festival.

Comedian, broadcaster and GP Dr Phil Hammond asks each of three guests to play the track of their choice for the delight or disdain of the others.

Guests include Zoe Ball, Andrew Collins and Polly Toynbee in a show coming from the Pavilion Theatre at the Brighton Festival.

6/6. Zoe Ball and Polly Toynbee are among Phil Hammond 's guests for this edition, which comes from the Brighton Festival. Producer Alison Vernon-Smith

The Archers

An intense and gripping week of events unfolds in Ambridge. Listen to all the drama here.

The Archers: 13/05/2008

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After a cosy afternoon, Ed and Fallon plan to go into Borchester. Fallon gets a text from Dale, one of the band members. He's driving up north but there's a problem with his van. Ed can't believe it when Fallon says she's going to help him. By the time Fallon's ready to leave, Ed's calmed down and apologises for going off at her. Fallon understands but needs Ed's reassurance that things are ok between them. Joe gets Ed's mind off Fallon by asking whether Oliver's considered his theory for protecting the cattle from TB.

Joe wants to borrow David's laminator for the Grundy Farm Sunday signs. David's happy to help.

Pip's practicing for the Young Farmers' stock-judging competition. Joe offers her a good tip and Pip's done her own research so when she places the stock, and justifies her choices, David's impressed.

Siobhan's family are erecting a headstone for the anniversary of Siobhan's death and want Ruairi and Brian to be there. After the last few weeks, Brian doesn't know how to approach Jennifer. But when he does Jennifer simply says that it's fine for him to go, and takes herself off for a bath. Brian heaves a sigh of relief.

Episode written by Carole Simpson Solazzo.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Play: To Serve them All my Days

Drama on 4: To Serve them All my Days: Episode 4

Episode 4

To Serve them All my Days

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Davy is determined to give the new head Alcock his full support, but this proves difficult

To Serve Them All My Days: Shaun McKenna's dramatisation of RF Delderfield's novel. 4/5: Davy is determined to give the new head Alcock his full support, but this proves difficult.

Drama on 4: To Serve them All my Days

Shaun McKenna's dramatisation of RF Delderfield's classic novel of life between the wars

Afternoon Play: To Serve Them All My Days

4/5.1927: having failed to become the new headmaster at Bamfylde, Davy is determined to give the new head, Alcock, his full support. But Alcock isn't about to make that so easy. RD Delderfield's novel is dramatised by Shaun McKenna.    producer/Director Cherry Cookson

Gardeners' Question Time

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts

A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week

Gardeners' Question Time: 11/05/2008

11/05/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Gardeners' Question Time, 11/05/2008

Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew.

Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. John Cushnie, Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew are in the potting shed, answering questions sent in by post and email.

John Cushnie , Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew answer listeners' email and postal queries. Eric Robson is in the chair. 
At 3.25pm Gardening Weather Forecast. Shortened repeat from Sunday at 2pm

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: Jennings' Little Hut

Afternoon Reading: Jennings' Little Hut: Episode 3: General Sir Melville Merridew

Episode 3: General Sir Melville Merridew

Jennings' Little Hut

General Sir Melville Merridew

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A distinguished former pupil is to pay the school a visit.

Mark Williams reads one of Anthony Buckeridge's classic school stories, abridged in five parts by Roy Apps. A distinguished former pupil is to pay the school a visit.

Mark Williams reads one of Anthony Buckeridge's classic school stories, abridged in five parts by Roy Apps.

A distinguished former pupil is to pay the school a visit.

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.

Mark Williams reads one of Anthony Buckeridge's classic stories, abridged by Roy Apps

Mark Williams reads one of Anthony Buckeridge's classic school stories, abridged by Roy Apps

3/5. General Sir Melville Merridew. By Anthony Buckeridge. A distinguished "old boy" is to pay the school a visit. Read by Mark Williams. For details see Monday

Letters Home

Immigrants to the UK recall their struggles to fit in with British society

Letters Home: Series 2

Letters Home: Series 2: Episode 3

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Aylia chose to flee Iran after her dissident views attracted the attention of the police.

Immigrants offer their impressions of Britain. 3/5: Aylia fled Iran after her dissident views attracted the attention of the police. She continues to battle with the asylum system.

3/5. The words of Iranian immigrant Aylia to her loved ones at home as she struggles with Britain's asylum system. She discovers a lifeline in a women's group that helps her rediscover her sense of self-worth and build a new life for herself and her two young children. For details see Monday

Thinking Allowed

Thinking Allowed: Hikikomori - Women's Anti-Suffrage

Hikikomori - Women's Anti-Suffrage

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Laurie Taylor explores why Japanese adolescents are acutely withdrawing from society.

Laurie Taylor explores why Japanese adolescents are acutely withdrawing from society with Professor Andy Furlong before discussing the Anti-Suffrage history with Julia Bush and Prof Joanna Bourke.

HIKIKOMORI
Up to a million adolescents in Japan have been labelled ‘hikikomori’ because of their predilection for withdrawing from social life and cutting off relationship outside the family for periods in excess of six months. Professor Andy Furlong, Deputy Head of the Department of Management at the University of Glasgow, has been researching this phenomenon and wrote about his findings in a recent article entitled The Japanese Hikikomori phenomenon: acute social withdrawal among young people - published in the Sociological Review.

WOMEN’S ANTI-SUFFRAGE
Julia Bush, Senior Lecturer in history at the School of Social Sciences, University of Northampton, is the author of a new book Women Against the Vote; Female Anti Suffragism in Britain. Laurie Taylor is joined by Julia Bush and Joanna Bourke, Professor of History at Birkbeck College, to talk about the Anti Suffrage Movement. They discuss the lives and historical legacy of the women who actively campaigned against the extension of the franchise to females.

Thinking Allowed: Hikikomori

Laurie Taylor talks to key thinkers as he explores new research on how society works. Producer Charlie Taylor Repeated on Monday at 5pm

Case Notes

Medical programme exploring a different topic each week

Medical programme exploring a different topic each week, with reports and input from experts

Case Notes: Sun and Skin

Sun and Skin

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Dr Mark Porter weighs up the benefits of sunshine against the harm it can do to our skin.

Dr Mark Porter investigates health issues of the day. He weighs up the health benefits of sunshine against the harm it can do to our skin.

7/9. Dr Mark Porter weighs up the health benefits of sunshine against the harm too much Of it can do. Repeated from yesterday at 9pm

1968: Day-by-Day

US presidential candidates try to sway the farmers' vote. For details see Saturday

1968 Day by Day

A look back at the events making the news 40 years ago

1968: Day by Day

1968 Day by Day: 14th May 1968

14th May 1968

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US presidential candidates try to woo farmers. A newspaper strike hits the UK.

John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. US presidential candidates try to woo farmers. Bob Hope tries to work out how much he is worth.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines

PM: 14/05/2008

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Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Including Weather at 5.57pm.

News and analysis, presented by Eddie Mair.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

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