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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 28/03/2008

28/03/2008

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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: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Briefing, 28/03/2008

Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 28/03/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Tina Beattie.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 28/03/2008

News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.

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: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 28/03/2008

Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

With James Naughtie and Edward Stourton. Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Yesterday in Parliament at 6.45am; Weather at 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am; Thought for the Day at 7.48am.

Desert Island Discs

Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

Desert Island Discs: Stanley McMurtry

23/03/2008

Stanley McMurtry

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Stanley McMurtry

Kirsty Young's castaway is cartoonist Stanley McMurtry.

Kirsty Young's castaway is cartoonist Stanley McMurty.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the cartoonist Mac. He's been the Daily Mail's cartoonist for the past 38 years - and it's his job, he says, to make the "dreary news copy of the daily paper brighter, by putting in a laugh". Since he was a child he was always drawing - inventing strip cartoons in his spare time and sketching figures in the margins of his school books. Yet despite his obvious talent, there was scant nurturing of his ambitions at home. His father told him he'd never make the grade and, instead, he should concentrate on finding a proper job. 

But Mac says that all the way through, he's been lucky. Whenever he's found himself stuck, he's come across someone who would encourage him to take the next step. Life has, he says, been a series of lucky coincidences.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: The Adagio from Bruch's Violin Concerto in G Minor by Bruch
Book: The collected works by John Steinbeck
Luxury: Tenor saxophone.

Act of Worship

Act of Worship: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Act of Worship, 28/03/2008

An act of worship and music led by Oliver McTernan.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Jo Caulfield on Bridesmaids; Alcohol and Pregnancy

Jo Caulfield on Bridesmaids; Alcohol and Pregnancy

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Jo Caulfield on Bridesmaids; Alcohol and Pregnancy

Jo Caulfield explores the appeal of being a bridesmaid.

Jo Caulfield explores the appeal of being a bridesmaid. Plus, Christina Lamb on the Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, and how much alcohol should a pregnant woman drink?

The Oxford Mutiny

07/04/2007

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James Cracknell recalls the extraordinary events leading up to the 1987 Boat Race.

Olympic champion oarsman James Cracknell recalls the extraordinary events leading up to the 1987 Boat Race, when half of the Oxford squad walked out six weeks before the race.

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

The Cavity Within

The Cavity Within: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Cavity Within, Episode 4

Dentist Marty has high hopes for a relationship and the zoo brings out the animal in Pete.

Dentist Marty has high hopes for a relationship. And the zoo brings out the animal in Pete. Stars Chris O'Dowd. From October 2006.

Dentist Marty has high hopes for a relationship. The zoo brings out the animal in Pete.  

Written by Jim Poyser. 

Starring Chris O'Dowd as Marty, Jeff Rawle as Pete, Mark Straker as Tim, Christine Kavanagh as Anna, Sarah Crowe as Daisy, Mark Straker as Tim, John Rowe as Mr Holmes. Other parts played by Tracy Wiles, Bethan Walker and Emma Noakes.

Director: Peter Kavanagh 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006.

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.

New dentist Marty arrives at a very dysfunctional practice. A comedy with teeth

New dentist Marty arrives at a very dysfunctional practice. A comedy with teeth by Jim Poyser, starring Chris O'Dowd. From September 2006

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News and Weather

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 28/03/2008

National and international news and the shipping forecast.

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

You and Yours

You and Yours: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 28/03/2008

Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.

Weather

Weather: 28/03/2008

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World at One

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

World at One: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 28/03/2008

National and international news with Shaun Ley.

Feedback

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

Feedback: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, 28/03/2008

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

The Archers

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

The Archers: 27/03/2008

27/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 27/03/2008

Caroline's full of enthusiasm for a team chase at Lower Loxley but Oliver's mind is still on TB - waiting for the results of the post mortem. He can't get hold of any surplus Guernsey milk, and the future of Sterling Gold and Grange Farm is looking grim. He's also worried for Mike and Ed. When he does hear, it's good news - the TB hasn't progressed far, and with Ruth offering some unpasteurised milk, things start to look brighter.

Ruth's delighted at Usha's news of Alan's proposal, especially when she learns that Amy's pleased and Rachel is supportive. It's just Mabel and Satya that Usha's worried about.

Kathy's liaison officer offers her advice ahead of the court case. Kathy's taken aback to learn that the prosecution can't actually mention that Taylor breached bail and assaulted Kathy. They have to rely on this coming out during questioning. Kathy tells Kenton that it's something else that's loaded on her. Just when she thinks she knows what she's up against, she's got to start all over again.

Episode written by Joanna Toye.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Play

Drama on 4: Cavalry

Cavalry

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Cavalry

By Dan Rebellato. Four men are preparing for battle, but which one?

Cavalry, by Dan Rebellato. Four men are waxing saddles, cleaning spurs, polishing bridles and weapons. They are preparing for battle, but which one? And which century are we in?

Ramblings

Clare Balding joins notable and interesting people for a walk through the countryside

Ramblings: Walking through Time

Ramblings: Walking through Time: Episode 1

Episode 1

Walking through Time

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Clare Balding walks the Ridgeway in the company of comedian and activist Mark Thomas....

Walking through Time: Clare Balding explores routes with connections to the past. 1/5: She walks the Ridgeway in the company of comedian and activist Mark Thomas......

Clare Balding explores routes with connections to the past

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: The Reading Group Stories

Afternoon Reading: The Reading Group Stories: Episode 5: Catherine

Episode 5

Episode 5: Catherine

The Reading Group Stories

Catherine

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By Mil Millington. A comic tale about the desire for sleep which affects all new parents.

Stories recorded at the Birmingham Book Festival. 5/5: Catherine, written and read by Mil Millington. A comic tale about the desire for sleep which affects all new parents.

Stories commissioned by readers' groups, recorded at the Birmingham Book Festival

Stories commissioned by readers' groups in the West Midlands, recorded at the Birmingham Book Festival

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home: Episode 5: David Hicks

Episode 5: David Hicks

David Hicks

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home, David Hicks

Laurence looks at the flamboyant and influential decorator, a superstar of the 1960s.

Laurence looks at the career of a flamboyant and influential decorator, who became a superstar of the 1960s. From March 2008.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores the history of our homes from the 1920s to the present

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores the history of our homes from the 1920s to the present day

Last Word

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

Last Word: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 28/03/2008

Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.

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

The Film Programme

The latest releases, the hottest stars and the leading directors, plus news and insights

The latest releases, the hottest stars and the leading directors, plus news and insights from the film world

The Film Programme: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Film Programme, 28/03/2008

Naomi Watts talks about starring in Michael Haneke's remake of his own movie Funny Games.

Naomi Watts talks about the experience of starring in Michael Haneke's shot-for-shot American remake of his own harrowing Austrian movie Funny Games.

1968 Day by Day

A look back at the events making the news 40 years ago

1968: Day by Day

1968 Day by Day: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 Day by Day, 28/03/2008

Martin Luther King leads a protest in Memphis that ends in disaster.

John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. Martin Luther King leads a protest in Memphis that ends in disaster and an F111 plane goes missing in Vietnam.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

PM: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - PM, 28/03/2008

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Including Weather at 5.57pm.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 28/03/2008

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

The Now Show

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests

The Now Show: Series 23

The Now Show: Series 23: Episode 4

Series 23

BBC Radio 4 - The Now Show, Series 23, Episode 4

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team including Marcus Brigstocke, Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and Jon Holmes.

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team

The Archers: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 28/03/2008

To Adam's amazement, the new mature Alice has even come to terms with the Brian and Ruairi situation. She's even made up with Amy and they've agreed to disagree over the RAF. She plans to help the orphanage by getting things together to send them. Lucas's parents know a church in Bristol that sends out a container-load from time to time.

Brian tells David that he's making Adam and Debbie bosses of their own units. David thinks this is a big concession but Brian's just relieved that the situation is sorted and Ruairi's interests are protected.

Will resists Emma's instructions that George shouldn't be left alone with Nic but in fact Will plans to test Nic and tells her he needs to go into work. Nic's not happy that work's taking priority again. Hating himself for lying, Will tells Nic he won't be home till after the children have gone to bed but he sneaks back early to find the place in darkness.

Hearing George call out, Will bounds upstairs to see what's going on, and walks in on an idyllic sight. Everyone's curled up in bed together with Nic reading a story. Will's so relieved. Feeling guilty he kisses her and apologises for earlier, telling her she's brilliant.

Episode written by Joanna Toye.

Front Row

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music

Front Row: 28/03/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, 28/03/2008

15 Minute Drama

Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations

15 Minute Drama: Colette - Cheri

15 Minute Drama: Colette - Cheri: Episode 5

Colette - Cheri

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, Colette - Cheri, Episode 5

Cheri has returned to Lea, but can their love affair survive?

Cheri has returned to Lea but can their love affair survive? Colette's classic tale starring Frances Barber and Joseph Millson.

Colette's tale of a love affair between a Parisian courtesan and a man half her age, set in Paris before WWI.

5/5. Cheri has returned to Lea, but can their love affair survive?

Narrator ...... Lindsay Duncan
Cheri ...... Joseph Millson
Lea ...... Frances Barber

Directed by Pauline Harris.

Colette's tale of an affair between a courtesan and a younger man, set in Paris before WWI

Colette's tale of a love affair between a Parisian courtesan and a man half her age, set in Paris before WWI

Any Questions?

Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities

Topical discussion in which a panel of personalities from the worlds of politics, media and elsewhere are posed questions by the audience. From a different location each week

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