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BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 18/02/2009

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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: 18/02/2009

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 18/02/2009

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Daily prayer and reflection with Tina Beattie.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 18/02/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 18/02/2009

News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

With Charlotte Smith. Producer Steve Peacock

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: 18/02/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 18/02/2009

Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

With John Humphrys and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Presented by John Humphrys and Evan Davis.

Lord Ashdown discusses if he thinks more resources are needed in Afghanistan.

Sir Allen Stanford has been charged by US authorities for investment fraud. Lawyer William Shepherd and cricket journalist Colin Croft discuss the impact this will have on cricket in the Caribbean.

Head of the Metropolitan Police Authority Race and Faith Inquiry Cindy Butts discusses the inquiry into why black minority ethnic (BME) police officers are less likely to be promoted and more likely to leave the force earlier.

Dr Jeffrey Sherwin, the founder of Leeds Civic Trust, remembers the poet Sir John Betjeman and his attitude to the city.

Ian Brinkley of the Work Foundation and chief investment officer Richard Jeffrey discuss if emergency funding should be given to the manufacturing sector.

Princess Alexandra Obolensky, niece of the rugby legend Prince Alexander Obolensky, discusses the impact the Russian made on the game.

Thought for the day with Vaishnav Hindu teacher and theologian Akhandadhi Das.

Jade Goody's publicist Max Clifford and Times columnist Matthew Parris discuss the continuing public fascination with the TV star.

Dr Richard Stone, chief constable Stephen Otter and Uanu Seshmi discuss whether the police force is still institutionally racist.

Economics editor Stephanie Flanders considers what effects the Sir Allen Stanford fraud case could have on cricket in England and the West Indies.

Journalist Jonathan Glancey and Kate Bush, head of Barbican Art Galleries, discuss the enduring relevance of Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier.

Director of the London School of Economics Howard Davies discusses the pressure being put on the authorities following Bernard Madoff's alleged $50bn fraud.

Clinical psychologist Micheal Gallagher and inventor Sir James Dyson discuss if the economy is too reliant on the service sector.

Tony Travers, of the London School of Economics, and columnist Simon Jenkins discuss why Britain remains so strongly centralised compared to other nations.

A World War II soldier held captive by the Japanese for more than three years is publishing his wartime diary as he celebrates his 90th birthday. The POW in question, John Baxter, discusses his experiences.

The Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has been classified as low-risk and has been recommended for release, the Sun reports. Retired Detective Superintendent Chris Gregg discusses the claims.

With Evan Davis and John Humphrys. 
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News 
7.48 Thought for the Day With Akhandadhi Das.

Midweek

Lively and diverse conversation with weekly guests

Midweek: 18/02/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Midweek, 18/02/2009

Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.

Midweek: James Attlee

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: Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire

Book of the Week: Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire: Episode 3: The Triangle

Episode 3

Episode 3: The Triangle

Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire

The Triangle

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire, The Triangle

How Jayne Mansfield came to Hackney and the philosophy of arch-criminal Tony Lambrianou.

How Jayne Mansfield came to Hackney - together with half the world's paparazzi - and the philosophy of arch criminal Tony Lambrianou, stout defender of the Kray brothers.

Neil Pearson reads Iain Sinclair's account of the chequered history and inhabitants of Hackney in East London and his own life there. 

How Jayne Mansfield came to Hackney - together with half the world's paparazzi - and the philosophy of arch-criminal Tony Lambrianou, stout defender of the Kray brothers.

Neil Pearson reads Iain Sinclair's account of the history and inhabitants of Hackney

Neil Pearson reads Iain Sinclair's account of the chequered history and inhabitants of Hackney in East London and his own life there

Book of the Week:Hackney, That Rose-Red Empire

3/5. The Triangle. How Jayne Mansfield came to Hackney with half the world's paparazzi in tow - and the philosophy of arch-criminal Tony Lambrianou , stout defender of the Krays. lain Sinclair's "documentary fiction". For details see Monday Repeated at 12.30am

Daily Service

Led by the Rev Clair Jaquiss. 0 God of Earth and Altar (King's Lynn). Psalm 78, vv40-55. He Delivered the Poor in His Affliction (Parry). Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Faithfulness).

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Nick Clegg on childcare; Measles vaccination

Nick Clegg on childcare; Measles vaccination

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Nick Clegg on childcare; Measles vaccination

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg on childcare and paternity leave. Compulsory measles vaccination

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg on childcare and paternity leave. Plus, should measles vaccination be compulsory? And Europe's first Christian online sex toy shop and resource website.

The Elegance of the Hedgehog

3/5 
The Woman's Hour drama. 
For details see drama repeat at 7.45pm

Whatever Happened To The Working Class

Whatever Happened To The Working Class: Episode 1: From Engels to Oasis

Episode 1

Episode 1: From Engels to Oasis

From Engels to Oasis

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Sarfraz visits Manchester to examine the origins and modern reality of the working class.

Sarfraz Manzoor visits Manchester, the site of the world's first industrial proletariat, where he spent his student years.

Sarfraz Manzoor examines the forces that have had an impact on the traditional 'working class' in Britain. After a decade of supposed 'classlessness', the issue of class is back on the agenda. Once again, it matters if you identify yourself as working class, especially, it seems, if you are white.

Sarfraz visits Manchester, the site of the world's first industrial proletariat, where he spent his student years, to examine the origins and the modern reality of the working class. 

Featuring contributions from Hazel Blears MP, photographer Shirley Baker, Leslie Holmes of Salford Lads' Club, author Andrew Davies, football fan Colin Hendry, historian Selina Todd and resident of the Gorton area of Manchester Audrey Hurley.

Sarfraz Manzoor examines the 'working class' in Britain

Sarfraz Manzoor examines the forces that have had an impact upon the traditional 'working class' in Britain

Whatever Happened to theWorking Class?

New series 1/3. From Engels to Oasis. Almost two-thirds of Britons are bound, if not by the economic definition, then by cultural and emotional bonds to the identity of the working class, despite there being fewer traditional occupations. Sarfraz Manzoor focuses his personal examination of the history and current signifiers of class on the city of Manchester. With contributions by Hazel Blears MP and author Andrew Davies. Producer Alan Hall

Clare in the Community

Clare Barker stars as the social worker with all the politically correct jargon

Sony Award-winning sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Stars Sally Phillips.

Clare in the Community: Series 5: Episode 1: Name Calling

Episode 1: Name Calling

Series 5

Name Calling

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Plenty of challenges still await an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.

Plenty of challenges still await an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare. Stars Sally Phillips. From February 2009. 

Society itself has improved little, so there are still plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker.  

Or even Clare. 

Sally Phillips is Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution.

A control freak, Clare likes nothing better than interfering in other people's lives on both a professional and personal basis. Clare is in her 30s, white, middle class and heterosexual, all of which are occasional causes of discomfort to her.
  
The last series saw the personal and professional lives of Clare and her team shaken around and shuffled about, but it is in the nature of hell to be unchanging, and all are present and correct for a further round of frustration, despair, disappointment, team meetings and eleven o'clock cakes.

Clare ..... Sally Phillips
Brian ..... Alex Lowe
Helen ..... Liza Tarbuck
Ray ..... Richard Lumsden
Megan/Nali ..... Nina Conti
Irene ..... Ellen Thomas
Simon ..... Andrew Wincott
Schoolgirl ..... Donnla Hughes

Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden.  

Producer: Katie Tyrrell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2009.

Clare in the Community: Series 5

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.

Sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden about a politically correct social worker

Sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions

New series 1/6. Name Calling. Since the last series, society itself has 
- improved little, so there are still plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare. Comedy by Harry Venning and David Ramsden.  
Producer Katie Tyrrell 
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You and Yours

You and Yours: 18/02/2009

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With Julian Worricker, from the Money Matters Roadshow in Manchester.

Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker, at the Money Matters Roadshow at the Trafford Centre in Manchester.

Presented by Julian Worricker, at the Money Matters Roadshow at the Trafford Centre in Manchester.

Experts offer information and advice on how to make more informed decisions about making the most of your money and discuss pensions, investments, mortgages and insurance.

With Julian Worricker , including Cash Clinic.

Weather

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World at One

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

World at One: 18/02/2009

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National and international news with Shaun Ley.

The World at One

The Media Show

This is the programme about a revolution in media.

Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.

The Media Show: 18/02/2009

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Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.

The Media Show: 18 Feb

Steve Hewlett presents the topical programme about media in all its forms, with key players from within the industry helping to shed light on the issues of the day. producer Sally Spurring

The Archers

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

The Archers: 17/02/2009

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Brenda finds Tom awake in the night. Tom wants to think that John would be proud of what he's achieved and doesn't want to risk it with Brian's deal. But he knows Brian will just go ahead and Tom feels totally trapped.

The mid-morning feeding regime was supposed to reduce night births but after a 'final' check of the lambing shed at midnight, David found himself dealing with a multitude of complicated births. He is amazed but relieved when Ruth comes looking for him in the early hours. Together they cope with the chaos.  

Pip's is a star and cooks breakfast for everyone. She's got an ulterior motive though. It's her birthday, so the sooner breakfast's finished, the sooner she'll get her presents!

Pip's going ahead with her plan for Lent to only eat food grown within a five mile radius. She's waitressing at Jaxx next Tuesday for Kenton's special pancake evening. Ruth suggests she takes the opportunity to eat loads of pancakes.
 
Ruth tells David how Kenton seemed mysterious and pleased with himself when he came to tell them about his pancake night - apparently he has an investigation going on. David thinks it just sounds like Kenton being Kenton.

Episode written by Keri Davies.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Drama

Drama on 4: The Lottery Ticket

The Lottery Ticket

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By Donna Franceschild. Black comedy about a stray lottery ticket.

Black comedy by Donna Franceschild. An asylum seeker and a migrant worker find a stray lottery ticket and think it may be the answer to all their problems.

A black comedy about the unlikely friendship between an asylum seeker and a migrant worker who find a stray lottery ticket and think it may be the answer to all their problems. By BAFTA winning writer, Donna Franceschild. 

Cast: 
Salih...............Nitzan Sharron
Jacek..............John Kazek
Woman...........Meg Fraser
Director: Kirsty Williams.

Afternoon Play: The Lottery Ticket

Donna Franceschild 's black comedy about the unlikely friendship between an asylum seeker and a migrant worker who find a stray lottery ticket and think it may be the answer to all their problems.  
Producer/Director Kirsty Williams

Money Box Live

Phone-in programme with discussion and advice on personal finance

Money Box Live: 18/02/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Money Box Live, 18/02/2009

Paul Lewis and guests take financial questions from shoppers in Manchester.

As part of the BBC Money Matters Roadshow, Paul Lewis and guests take financial questions from shoppers at The Trafford Centre in Manchester.

As part of the BBC Money Matters Roadshow, Paul Lewis and guests take financial questions from shoppers at The Trafford Centre in Manchester. He is joined by Ray Boulger of John Charcol mortgage advisers, Beccy Boden-Wilks of National Debtline, Graham Hooper of Bestinvest and Sandie Lock of Citizens Advice.

MoneyBoxLive

As part of the Money Matters Roadshow across the BBC, Paul Lewis and guests take financial questions from shoppers at the Trafford 
Centre in Manchester. Producer Lesley McAlpine PHONE: [number removed] Lines open from 1.30pm

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: The First Person

Afternoon Reading: The First Person: Episode 2: Writ

Episode 2

Episode 2: Writ

The First Person

Writ

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A middle-aged woman returns home to find her 14-year-old self sitting in her lounge.

Series of quirky short stories by Ali Smith. A middle-aged woman returns home one day to find her 14-year-old self sitting in her lounge. Read by Siobhan Redmond.

Series of three quirky short stories by Ali Smith. 

A middle-aged woman returns home one day to find her 14-year-old self sitting in her lounge. But what do you say to the person you used to be, and how much do you tell them about the future? Read by Siobhan Redmond.

Series of three quirky short stories by Ali Smith

First Person

2/3 Writ. A middle-aged woman returns home one day to find her 14-year-old self sitting in her lounge. What do you say to the person you used to be - and how much do you tell them about the future? By AN Smith and read by Siobhan Redmond. For details see yesterday

America, Empire of Liberty

America, Empire of Liberty: Episode 53: The Lost Peace

Episode 53

Episode 53: The Lost Peace

The Lost Peace

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The battle to form a fair peace and create the League of Nations.

Series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds. The battle to form a fair peace and create the League of Nations.

Series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds

53/90. The Lost Peace. The battle to form a fair peace and create the League of Nations. For details see Monday

Thinking Allowed

Thinking Allowed: Kissing Cousins - Big Cats in Rural Wales

Kissing Cousins - Big Cats in Rural Wales

BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Kissing Cousins - Big Cats in Rural Wales

Laurie Taylor is joined by Professor Adam Kuper to discuss the demise of kissing cousins.

Laurie Taylor is joined by Professor Adam Kuper to discuss Charles Darwin, Victorian marriage and the sudden demise of kissing cousins.

KISSING COUSINS
Like the queen, and many of his own class in the nineteenth century Charles Darwin was married to his first cousin.  However he became increasingly anxious about the consequence of such close intermarriage; he attempted to have Parliament amend the census include a question on cousin marriage, and even asked his son George to scientifically investigate close-kin unions on a national scale.  By the new century, though, it was a statistical rarity and by the 1920s only one marriage in 6,000 was with a cousin.

Laurie Taylor is joined by Professor Adam Kuper, author of ‘Changing the subject – about cousin marriage, among other things’ to discuss Charles Darwin, Victorian marriage and the sudden demise of kissing cousins.

BIG CATS IN RURAL WALES
Samantha Hurn, Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the University of Wales, Lampeter talks about her research on feral big cats in Ceredigion, West Wales between 2001 and 2008.

Thinking Allowed: Kissing Cousins

Laurie Taylor talks to key thinkers as he explores new research on how society works. producer Charlie Taylor Repeated on Sunday at 12.15am

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: Emergency Services

Emergency Services

BBC Radio 4 - Case Notes, Emergency Services

Dr Mark Porter joins ambulance crews as they go out to calls.

Dr Mark Porter joins ambulance crews as they go out to calls and finds out what treatment paramedics are now able to deliver to people with medical emergencies.

Dr Mark Porter joins ambulance crews as they go out to calls. He finds out what treatment paramedics are now able to deliver to people with medical emergencies and what they leave until they get to hospital.

8/8. Dr Mark Porter joins ambulance crews on call to discover what forms of emergency treatment paramedics are now able to deliver before the patient arrives at hospital. Repeated from yesterday at 9pm

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

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