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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 27/05/2007

27/05/2007

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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: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - News and Weather, 27/05/2007

Bells on Sunday

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

Bells on Sunday: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Bells on Sunday, 27/05/2007

The sound of church bells from Selby Abbey, North Yorkshire.

Bernard and Betty Speak Out

Bernard and Betty Speak Out: Episode 2

Episode 2

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

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

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: Waiting in Emptiness

Waiting in Emptiness

BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, Waiting in Emptiness

Mark Tully asks why emptiness is regarded as such a high ideal in spiritual teachings.

Waiting in Emptiness: Mark Tully asks why emptiness is regarded as such a high ideal in spiritual teachings when it is normally associated with feelings of hopelessness and despair.

On Your Farm

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

On Your Farm: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - On Your Farm, 27/05/2007

Topical farming magazine. Caz Graham visits Islay's newest whisky distillery.

Topical farming magazine. Caz Graham visits Islay's newest whisky distillery, following the process from the barley field to the bottle.

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

Sunday

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

Sunday: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, 27/05/2007

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: 27/05/2007

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On behalf of Get Connected. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, 27/05/2007

A service for Pentecost from St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh.

A service for Pentecost from St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh, with the Rev Johnston McKay and Anna Magnusson. Cathedral Choir directed by Simon Nieminski.

A Point of View

A Point of View: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - A Point of View, 27/05/2007

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: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Broadcasting House, 27/05/2007

News and conversation about the big stories of the week.

The Archers Omnibus

The Archers Omnibus: 27/05/2007

The Archers

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers Omnibus, 27/05/2007

Test Match Special

Test Match Special: Test Match Special

BBC Radio 4 - Test Match Special, Test Match Special

Third day of the Second Test between England and West Indies at Headingley.

Ball-by-ball commentary on the third day of the Second Test between England and West Indies at Headingley. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Tony Cozier and Christopher Martin-Jenkins.

Ball-by-ball commentary on the third day of the Second Test between England and West Indies at Headingley.

Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Tony Cozier and Christopher Martin-Jenkins, with analysis from Geoff Boycott, Vivian Richards and Vic Marks.

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 27/05/2007

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 27/05/2007

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: 27/05/2007

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Tom Robinson 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: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 27/05/2007

Brian has been phoning Jennifer from Dublin. Siobhan is getting worse and her sister Niamh has decided to stay on. Elizabeth is going to Dublin on Tuesday. Adam tells Jennifer that she's amazing and he and Ian will do all they can to support her decision to take Ruairi; despite the pressure Jennifer is under, she isn't going to change her mind about that. Meanwhile she's supporting Alice who is working hard for her A2s.
 
Adam is encouraged that Jennifer is coming to the cricket cup match against Ramsbury. Shula has prepared a sumptuous tea which goes down well with the spectators and players. In a tense match, David is out LBW for 39 runs and Roy makes 56. Kev gets the Ramsbury captain out with his third ball and eventually Ambridge win the match. 

David's enjoyment of winning is dampened when Ruth tells him about Siobhan having cancer. David feels guilty that he wasn't there to support Brian. He can't help remembering that he told Brian he didn't want to hear his confidences about Siobhan. David wonders what will happen to Ruairi and resolves to speak to Elizabeth about the situation before she goes to Dublin.

Episode written by Joanna Toye.

Go4it

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

Go4it: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Go4it, 27/05/2007

The children's magazine which explores everything from pop music to ancient Rome.

The children's magazine which explores everything from pop music to ancient Rome. Author Philip Reeve tells Barney Harwood how the legends of King Arthur could have been invented.

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 2: On the Air with Martha Deane

Episode 2: On the Air with Martha Deane

Series 1

On the Air with Martha Deane

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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. 2: On the Air with Martha Deane.

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: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, 27/05/2007

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: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 27/05/2007

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: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Money Box, 27/05/2007

Chris A'Court with the latest news from the world of personal finance.

Chris A'Court with the latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.

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: Music Machine

Music Machine

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Record companies are using computers to predict the next big hits. Peter Day investigates.

Music Machine: Some record companies and film studios are starting to use computer programmes to predict the next big hits. Peter Day talks to both enthusiasts and sceptics.

Westminster Hour

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme

Westminster Hour: 27/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 27/05/2007

From behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Lying Abroad: How to Be an Ambassador.

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including at 10.45pm Lying Abroad: How to Be an Ambassador, 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

BBC Radio 4 - The Learning Curve, The Learning Curve

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.

[Rptd of Mon 8.30pm].

News and Weather: 28/05/2007

28/05/2007

BBC Radio 4 - News and Weather, 28/05/2007

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

Thinking Allowed

Thinking Allowed: Street Names - The Shock of Old

23/05/2007

Street Names - The Shock of Old

BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Street Names - The Shock of Old

Laurie Taylor explores why street people and rough sleepers disguise their identity.

Why do street people and rough sleepers use names to disguise their identity and how can an understanding of the culture aid those who want to help them? Laurie Taylor investigates.

STREET NAMES
There are a myriad of reasons why people living or working on the street wish to hide their identity - especially from bureaucracy. Dr Tom Hall, Lecturer in Sociology at Cardiff University spent six months with the outreach workers of Cardiff on their nightly patrols of the streets of the city to find out what their work involved, and to understand the importance of identity and anonymity for the prostitutes of the red light district. His findings are compiled in his paper Unknowns, faces, clients and records (Or, What’s in a name?) presented at this year’s British Sociological Association conference. 

‘THE SHOCK OF THE OLD'
David Edgerton, Hans Rausing Professor at Imperial College London and Founding Director of the Centre for the History of Science is the author of a new book entitled ‘The Shock of the Old’ in which he challenges the idea that we live in an era of ever increasing change and suggests that the technologies that will be most important in the twenty first century are often overlooked. Laurie Taylor is joined by Professor Edgerton and Ian Angell, Professor of Information Systems at the London School of Economics, to debate what the future holds for our relationship with technology? 

Bells on Sunday: 28/05/2007

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Shipping Forecast: 28/05/2007

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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: 28/05/2007

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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