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Book of the Week

Shark Drunk

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Now it is spring, and the hunt is on again after a setback with the engine. The intrepid fishermen set out with renewed energy and some rather pungent bait. Show more

To Hull and Back

Series 1

Crying in the Chapel

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

When Songs of Praise comes to town, Sophie sees a career opportunity. Stars Lucy Beaumont and Maureen Lipman. From October 2015. Show more

Deacon

Deacon

Duration: 44 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

By Edson Burton. Mack's illicit assignment begins to unravel when he runs into Deacon, a fierce and enigmatic old drifter. Starring Don Warrington and Ashley Thomas. Show more

Genres

Brand

Deacon

Last Word

Mary Turner, Chester Bennington, Scharlette Holdman, Orri Vigfusson and George A Romero

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

Matthew Bannister on trade unionist Mary Turner, singer Chester Bennington, death penalty campaigner Scharlette Holdman, conservationist Orri Vigfusson, director George A Romero. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Paul Waters
Interviewed Guest:
Barbara Benham
Interviewed Guest:
Paul Kenny
Interviewed Guest:
Bill Taylor
Interviewed Guest:
Sam Coare
Interviewed Guest:
David Von Drehle
Interviewed Guest:
Alan Jones

The Museum of Curiosity

Series 11

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for years

John Lloyd and Romesh Ranganathan welcome comedian Cally Beaton, actor Sally Phillips and pathologist Suzy Lishman. From 2017. Show more

The Archers

28/07/2017

Duration: 13 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Lilian pulls rank, and Ed wants to lend his support. Show more

Contributors

Series Editor:
Huw Kennair-Jones
Jill Archer:
Patricia Greene
David Archer:
Tim Bentinck
Pip Archer:
Daisy Badger
Brian Aldridge:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer Aldridge:
Angela Piper
Phoebe Aldridge:
Lucy Morris
Lilian Bellamy:
Sunny Ormonde
PC Harrison Burns:
James Cartwright
Alice Carter:
Hollie Chapman
Matt Crawford:
Kim Durham
Justin Elliott:
Simon Williams
Alan Franks:
John Telfer
Clarrie Grundy:
Heather Bell
Emma Grundy:
Emerald O'Hanrahan
Ed Grundy:
Barry Farrimond
Shula Hebden Lloyd:
Judy Bennett
Adam Macy:
Andrew Wincott
Kirsty Miller:
Annabelle Dowler
Fallon Rogers:
Joanna Van Kampen
Lynda Snell:
Carole Boyd
Oliver Sterling:
Michael Cochrane
Roy Tucker:
Ian Pepperell
Peggy Woolley:
June Spencer
Lulu Duxford:
Chetna Pandya

Front Row

Mary Portas' Queer Icon, Michael Symmons Roberts, Howard's End, Susie Dent

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

Mary Portas on 'I Feel Love', her Queer Icon, plus Susie Dent on how the arts have entered the English language, poet Michael Symmons Roberts, and Howard's End re-released. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Mary Portas
Interviewed Guest:
Susie Dent
Interviewed Guest:
Michael Symmons Roberts
Interviewed Guest:
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Interviewed Guest:
Steve Bearman
Producer:
Sarah Johnson

Woman's Hour

Late Night Woman's Hour: Activism

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

Lauren Laverne presents intimate late-night conversation. Lauren talks to leading female activists about the joys and tough choices of campaigning. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Lauren Laverne
Interviewed Guest:
Nimko Ali
Interviewed Guest:
Julie Bindel
Interviewed Guest:
Nicky Sadler
Interviewed Guest:
Mona Eltahawy

A Good Read

John Niven and Sali Hughes

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Available for over a year

Author John Niven and beauty journalist Sali Hughes talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert, including Heartburn by Nora Ephron and Karoo by Steve Tesich. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
John Niven
Interviewed Guest:
Sali Hughes
Producer:
Beth O'Dea

Book of the Week

Shark Drunk

Episode 5

Duration: 15 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 FM

Now it is spring, and the hunt is on again after a setback with the engine. The intrepid fishermen set out with renewed energy and some rather pungent bait. Show more

BBC Radio 4 FM

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