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Test Match Special

Test Match Special: Test Match Special

09/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Test Match Special, Test Match Special

Second Test between Sri Lanka and England at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

Second Test between Sri Lanka and England at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Roshan Abeysinghe.

Ball-by-ball coverage of the first day's play of the Second Test between Sri Lanka and England at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Roshan Abeysinghe with summaries from Vic Marks, Angus Fraser and Simon Hughes.

Including Shipping Forecast at 12.01pm.

BBC Radio 4

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

A Point of View

A Point of View: 07/12/2007

07/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - A Point of View, 07/12/2007

A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.

The Archers Omnibus

The Archers Omnibus: 09/12/2007

The Archers

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers Omnibus, 09/12/2007

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

The Kiss at 100

18/09/2007

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Kiss at 100

Rowan Pelling visits Vienna to explore the enduring appeal of Gustav Klimt's The Kiss.

Rowan Pelling visits Vienna to unearth the enduring appeal of Gustav Klimt's painting The Kiss. Who is in the clinch? From September 2007.

Rowan Pelling visits Vienna to explore the enduring appeal of Gustav Klimt's The Kiss, which has become one of the world's most reproduced paintings since it was first exhibited 100 years ago. Who are the couple depicted in the famous clinch?

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.

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: 09/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Gardeners' Question Time, 09/12/2007

Eric Robson chairs. Guests are John Cushnie, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood.

Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. John Cushnie, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood answer questions from gardeners in North Yorkshire.

Einstein's Fiddle

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Einstein's Fiddle

Einstein said the most joy in his life came from his violin. Brian Foster investigates.

4 Extra Debut. Although best known for his scientific achievements, Albert Einstein once said the most joy in his life came from his violin. Physicist Brian Foster investigates.

Physicist Brian Foster explores the role of music in the life of Albert Einstein. 

Although best known for his towering scientific achievements, Einstein was a fine amateur violinist and occasionally played in public. Indeed, he once said that he got the most joy in his life from playing the violin. When he was due to receive his Nobel Prize in 1922, he was in Japan, not only meeting other physicists but also giving performancesof the Kreuzer Sonata, one of the most challenging pieces in the repertoire. 

Music also played a role in his work as a physicist. He would often break off from a particularly difficult piece of work to play his violin in the hope of seeking inspiration. And he found parallels between the beauty and harmony he saw in scientific laws and the music of composers such as Mozart, which he felt reflected the inner beauty of the universe itself.

Classic Serial

Adaptations of works which have achieved classic status

Classic Serial: Dr Zhivago

Classic Serial: Dr Zhivago: Episode 5: 1921

Episode 5

Episode 5: 1921

Dr Zhivago

1921

BBC Radio 4 - Classic Serial, Dr Zhivago, 1921

Kidnapped by Red partisan troops, Yuri has been a prisoner in the forest for two years.

Dr Zhivago: Jonathan Myerson's dramatisation of Boris Pasternak's epic tale. 5/6: 1921. Kidnapped by Red partisan troops, Yuri has been a prisoner in the forest for two years.

Jonathan Myerson's dramatisation of Boris Pasternak's epic tale spanning four decades

Jonathan Myerson's dramatisation of Boris Pasternak's epic tale spanning four decades of war, revolution, passion and terror

Open Book

Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books

Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books, talking to authors and publishers and unearthing lost classics

Open Book: Christopher Koch, Christmas Fiction Picks, and Classics for Children

Christopher Koch, Christmas Fiction Picks, and Classics for Children

BBC Radio 4 - Open Book, Christopher Koch, Christmas Fiction Picks, and Classics for Children

Mariella Frostrup features a Christmas selection of some of the year's best fiction.

Mariella Frostrup presents the books programme, including a Christmas selection of some of the year's best fiction.

Christopher Koch
The Australian novelist is best known in this country for The Year of Living Dangerously, which was made into a major Hollywood film. His latest novel is set in the Cold War, and is a spy drama following the lives of childhood friends who are obsessed with secrecy. Christopher Koch tells Mariella Frostrup how a mysterious friend provoked his interest in the subject, and why the island of Tasmania holds such fascination for writers. 


Christmas Fiction Picks
Mariella is joined by the novelists Kate Mosse and Toby Litt to recommend some of the year's best fiction, from crime to verse novels, suitable as Christmas presents or just holiday reading. 


Classics for Children
As a new series of simplified Dickens novels is published, Open Book investigates the history of retelling great literature for children. The writer Gill Tavner and illustrator Marcia Williams talk about their different approaches to adapting Dickens, and Kim Reynolds, Professor of Children's Literature at Newcastle University, talks about the seventeenth-century origins of the practice.

The Poetry of History

Series examining historical events through the poetry they inspired.

The Poetry of History: Series 2

The Poetry of History: Series 2: Episode 3: Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders

Episode 3

Episode 3: Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders

Series 2

Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Poetry of History, Series 2, Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders

Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders, by John Dryden, recalls the events of 1666.

Jonathan Bate examines historical events through the poetry they inspired. 3/4: Annus Mirabilis: The Year of Wonders, by John Dryden, reveals an enthusiasm for the events of 1666.

Jonathan Bate examines historical events through the poetry they inspired

Jonathan Bate presents a series examining historical events through the poetry they inspired

The Real Spooks

The Real Spooks: Episode 1: Trench Warfare

Episode 1

Episode 1: Trench Warfare

Trench Warfare

BBC Radio 4 - The Real Spooks, Trench Warfare

Gordon Corera looks at how MI5 responded to 9/11 and how has it adapted since.

BBC security correspondent Gordon Corera looks into the shadowy world of Britain's security services, forced into radical change after 9/11. 1/2: Trench Warfare.

A look into the shadowy world of Britain's security services

A look into the shadowy world of Britain's security services, forced into radical change after 9/11

From Fact to Fiction

Series in which writers create a fictional response to recent headlines.

From Fact to Fiction: Series 3

From Fact to Fiction: Series 3: Episode 5: Left

Episode 5: Left

Series 3

Left

BBC Radio 4 - From Fact to Fiction, Series 3, Left

Director Jamie Harper's Left, a fictional response to the week's news.

Director Jamie Harper's drama Left touches on the experience of those left behind when someone goes missing.

As a man suddenly reappears four years after being declared dead, director Jamie Harper and his team of actors create a drama Left, touching on the experience of those left behind when someone goes missing.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news

Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 09/12/2007

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Weather

Weather: 09/12/2007

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Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 09/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 09/12/2007

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: 09/12/2007

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Charlotte Smith 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: 09/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 09/12/2007

Lilian wonders to Jennifer what she can do about her straying man. Jennifer advises her to size up the opposition by going along to a 'do' they're both at. Inspired, Lilian says she'll flick through Matt's diary as she's got a feeling that there's something coming up. Then she'll surprise them by turning up unexpectedly. 

Shula chats to Alan about the bad effect Jim's having on Daniel; he's trying to turn him into an atheist. 

Things are frosty when Joe turns up at the Stables to get orders for the Christmas turkeys, until Joe comments to Jim that there's always been a bad history between the Archers and the Grundys. Intrigued Jim says Joe must come in and tell him all about it. Over copious whisky they mull things over - Jim commenting that Daniel's the one bright spark in a very dull household. When Shula return she's taken aback to discover Jim's taken it upon himself to order a turkey, even though she's already ordered a goose. 

When Joe goes Shula snaps at Jim that he didn't have to make Joe quite so welcome. Anyway she's found some interesting company for Jim - Alan's coming round tomorrow and she's sure they'll have lots to talk about!

Episode written by Mary Cutler.

Go4it

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

Go4it: 09/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Go4it, 09/12/2007

Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine.

Movie Matinees

Movie Matinees: Episode 4: Rebecca

Episode 4

Episode 4: Rebecca

Rebecca

BBC Radio 4 - Movie Matinees, Rebecca

Emma Fielding reads from Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca.

Series of literary passages that inspired iconic movie moments. 4/5: Emma Fielding reads from Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca. Mrs De Winter is determined to confront Mrs Danvers.

Series of literary passages that inspired iconic movie moments

The Message

Discussion programme looking at how current media trends affect our lives

The Message: 07/12/2007

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Jenni Murray and guests discuss how current media trends affect our lives.

Jenni Murray and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.

Last Word

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

Last Word: 07/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 07/12/2007

Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.

Matthew Bannister 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: 08/12/2007

08/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Money Box, 08/12/2007

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

With Paul Lewis. Is the latest interest rate cut the first of many; how will savings and loans be affected? A credit card rewards scheme attracts criticism for charging £3 a month.

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: 09/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, 09/12/2007Search BBC

Eric Robson appeals on behalf of Garden Africa.

Eric Robson appeals on behalf of Garden Africa. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

Analysis

Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad.

Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.

Analysis: The Beginner's Guide to Separation

06/12/2007

The Beginner's Guide to Separation

BBC Radio 4 - Analysis, The Beginner's Guide to Separation

Could tensions between Holyrood and Westminster could mean an end to the Union?

The Beginner's Guide to Separation: Tensions between Holyrood and Westminster have increased since the Scottish elections. Could this mean an end to the Union? Chris Bowlby reports.

Westminster Hour

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme

Westminster Hour: 09/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 09/12/2007

News from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Stop the World.

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including at 10.45pm Stop the World.

Off the Page

Series featuring new writing and stimulating discussion.

Off The Page

Off the Page: Failure

Failure

BBC Radio 4 - Off the Page, Failure

Dominic Arkwright and his guests talk about an uncomfortable subject.

Dominic Arkwright, musician John Otway, journalist Amanda Platell and sports writer Jim White talk about an uncomfortable subject. From December 2007.

Dominic Arkwright chairs the lively discussion series.

1/6. Failure

Musician John Otway, journalist Amanda Platell and sports writer Jim White talk about an uncomfortable subject.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007.

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: The Path of the Convert

The Path of the Convert

BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, The Path of the Convert

Guardian columnist Madeleine Bunting meets Yahya Birt, who converted to Islam as a student

The Path of the Convert: Guardian columnist Madeleine Bunting meets Yahya Birt, who converted to Islam as a student. What leads someone to convert to another faith?

News and Weather

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

News and Weather: 10/12/2007

10/12/2007

BBC Radio 4 - News and Weather, 10/12/2007

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

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