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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 20/05/2007

20/05/2007

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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 and Weather

The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4

News and Weather: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - News and Weather, 20/05/2007

Bells on Sunday

The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country

Bells on Sunday: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Bells on Sunday, 20/05/2007

The sound of church bells from St Chad's, Headingley, Leeds.

The sound of church bells from St Chad's, Headingley in Leeds.

Bernard and Betty Speak Out

Bernard and Betty Speak Out: Episode 1

Episode 1

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Bernard Weatherill and Betty Boothroyd recall their attempts to keep 650 MPs in order.

1/2. Former speakers of the House of Commons Bernard Weatherill and Betty Boothroyd recall their attempts to keep 650 MPs in order.

Series in which two former speakers of the House of Commons discuss their careers

Two part series. Former speakers of the House of Commons Bernard Weatherill and Betty Boothroyd recall their attempts to keep 650 MPs in order

The latest national and international news.

Something Understood

Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life

Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life, taking a spiritual theme and exploring it through music, prose and poetry

Something Understood: Stolen Identity

Stolen Identity

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Mark Tully considers the current concern over identity theft.

Stolen Identity: Mark Tully considers modern concerns over identity theft. Stolen identity has been a recurrent theme in fiction, but our fascination with the idea has become real.

On Your Farm

Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours

On Your Farm: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - On Your Farm, 20/05/2007

Indie rocker Alex James meets conductor John Eliot Gardiner at his organic farm in Dorset.

Topical farming magazine. Indie rocker Alex James meets distinguished conductor John Eliot Gardiner at his organic farm in Dorset.

The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

Sunday

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

Sunday: 20/05/2007

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Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week.

Radio 4 Appeal

Highlighting a charity and appealing for donations. The presenters donate their time.

A weekly programme highlighting the work of a charity and appealing for donations. The presenters give their time without payment.

Radio 4 Appeal: 20/05/2007

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Fay Weldon appeals on behalf of ERIC. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, 20/05/2007

From Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast, led by the Very Reverend Dr Ken Newell.

A service from Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast, led by the Very Reverend Dr Ken Newell, to mark the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland.

A Point of View

A Point of View: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - A Point of View, 20/05/2007

Lisa Jardine presents a weekly reflection on a topical issue.

Broadcasting House

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Broadcasting House: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Broadcasting House, 20/05/2007

News and conversation about the big stories of the week.

The Archers Omnibus

The Archers Omnibus: 20/05/2007

The Archers

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Test Match Special

Test Match Special: Test Match Special

BBC Radio 4 - Test Match Special, Test Match Special

Fourth day of the First Test between England and West Indies at Lord's.

Coverage of the fourth day of the First Test between England and West Indies at Lord's. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Tony Cozier and Christopher Martin-Jenkins.

Ball-by-ball coverage of the fourth day of the First Test between England and West Indies at Lord's.

Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Tony Cozier and Christopher Martin-Jenkins, with analysis from Geoff Boycott, Vivian Richards and Mike Selvey.

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

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National and international news and the shipping forecast.

The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast.

Ball-by-ball coverage of the fourth day of the First Test between England and West Indies at Lord's.

Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld, Tony Cozier and Christopher Martin-Jenkins, with analysis from Geoff Boycott, Vivian Richards and Mike Selvey.

Includes Shipping Forecast at 5.54pm.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 20/05/2007

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.

Pick of the Week

A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.

Pick of the Week: 20/05/2007

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Matthew Parris presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.

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

The Archers: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 20/05/2007

Nigel complains to Elizabeth about how Uncle Rupert's gone down in the Pargetter annals as some kind of weird hippie so he's going to build him a memorial.

Ruth's perturbed when the milk records show that the milk yield is marginally higher when Eddie does the milking than Ruth. She's determined to discover what Eddie's doing.

Adam and Jennifer busily get the barbecue ready for the strawberry pickers who've arrived at Home Farm. Brian arrives back from Dublin completely exhausted, explaining that he doesn't know how long Siobhan will last so he may have to leave again soon. Brian tells Jennifer that although it was difficult leaving Siobhan, it was more important that he and Jennifer talk. Later Brian visits Elizabeth who's upset to hear that Siobhan's cancer has spread. Elizabeth decides to visit Siobhan as soon as possible.

Jennifer tells Adam that she still feels angry and jealous about Siobhan and Brian, even though Siobhan's dying, and feels like shouting about the effect her death will have on them. But when she sees Brian's painful expression, her anger evaporates. Adam doesn't know how Jennifer puts up with Brian but Jennifer explains that despite everything, she still loves him.

Episode written by Caroline Harrington.

Go4it

Childrens magazine exploring everything under the sun, with features and songs

Go4it: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Go4it, 20/05/2007

Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine, featuring winning poems.

Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine which explores everything from pop music to ancient Rome. He hears winning poems about horrid brothers and moody sisters.

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

Puppets Through America

Puppeteer Walter Wilkinson's account of his time in America with his travelling peep-show

Puppets Through America: Series 1

Puppets Through America: Series 1: Episode 1: Let Us Go To America!

Episode 1: Let Us Go To America!

Series 1

Let Us Go To America!

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Puppeteer Walter Wilkinson's account of his adventures in America in the 1930s.

Puppeteer Walter Wilkinson's account of his adventures in America with his travelling peep-show in the 1930s, read by David Timson. 1/5. Let Us Go to America!

Puppeteer Walter Wilkinson's account of his time in 1930s America

Puppeteer Walter Wilkinson's account of his time in 1930s America with his travelling peep-show, abridged by Roy Apps and read by David Timson

Feedback

Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations

Feedback: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, 20/05/2007

Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.

Last Word

Radio 4's weekly obituary programme, telling the life stories of those who have died recently

Last Word: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 20/05/2007

John Wilson presents the obituary series.

John Wilson presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died.

Money Box

The latest news from the world of personal finance

The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.

Money Box: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Money Box, 20/05/2007

Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.

Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. Featuring the battle over charges, plans to extend paternity leave and a decision for Eurotunnel shareholders.

In Business

Series about the world of work from vast corporations to modest volunteers

Series of programmes about the whole world of work, public and private, from vast corporations to modest volunteers

In Business: Australia's Carbon Footprint

Australia's Carbon Footprint

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Peter Day explores how to reduce Australia's carbon footprint without economic damage.

Peter Day talks to those who are searching for ways to reduce Australia's impact on the environment without losing out economically.

Westminster Hour

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme

Westminster Hour: 20/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 20/05/2007

From behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Bernard and Betty Speak Out.

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including at 10.45pm Bernard and Betty Speak Out, which is repeated on Wednesday.

The Learning Curve

The definitive guide to learning, with practical advice, features and listeners' views

The Learning Curve: The Learning Curve

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Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning.

Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning, with practical advice, features and listeners' views.

Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning, with practical advice, features and listeners' views.

[Rpt of Mon 8.30pm].

News and Weather: 21/05/2007

21/05/2007

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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.

Thinking Allowed

Thinking Allowed: Sunlight Technology and Health - Global Workers

16/05/2007

Sunlight Technology and Health - Global Workers

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Laurie Taylor hears surprising tales from a Peruvian anthropologist.

Laurie Taylor analyses the role of sunlight on human psyche and considers how the working classes became global.

SUNLIGHT TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH
Dr Simon Carter, Lecturer in Sociology at the Open University, talks about his recently completed historical study in which he examines the cultural turn towards the sun and sunlight in early twentieth century Europe. His research analyses of the roles that sunlight played in the mediation of such notions as health, pleasure, the body, gender and class. 

GLOBAL WORKERS
Globalisation, and the sourcing of manufacturing labour in the developing world has an enormous effect upon the lives of labourers in those countries, can they use the tactics of the labour movement of the developing world to improve their working conditions? Laurie Taylor is joined by Dr Stephanie Barrientos, Research Fellow at the Institute of development Studies at Sussex University and Paul Mason, Newsnight Business and Industry Correspondent and Author of Live Working or Die Fighting; How the Working Class Went Global.

Bells on Sunday: 21/05/2007

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Shipping Forecast: 21/05/2007

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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes

A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service

Selection of BBC World Service Programmes: 21/05/2007

BBC World Service Online - Schedules

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes. BBC Radio 4 resumes at 5.20am.

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