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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 29/04/2008

29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Shipping Forecast, 29/04/2008

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.

News Briefing

News Briefing: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Briefing, 29/04/2008

Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 29/04/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Archdeacon Philip Patterson.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 29/04/2008

News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

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: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 29/04/2008

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

With James Naughtie and John Humphrys. 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.

Presented by James Naughtie and John Humphrys.

Including:

Why have oil prices rocketed? With Simon Wardell of Global Insight and AA president Edmund King.

What do the latest national opinion polls really show us? Nick Sparrow of ICM explains.

Police in Austria are continuing to question the man who has admitted imprisoning his daughter in the cellar of his house for 24 years. Bethany Bell reports.

Australian scientists believe that they have found a way to help people lose weight without eating less food.

Why children who go to play groups or day care and mix with other children have a smaller chance of contracting leukaemia.

Has American lost its moral authority? With novelist Will Self and historian Simon Schama.

Thought for the Day with Akhandadhi Das, a Vaishnav Hindu teacher and theologian.

Is Robert Mugabe's regime over? With George Sibotshiwe, spokesman for Morgan Tsvangirai, and Chris McGreal of The Guardian.

What do the Conservatives stand for? A pre-election leader interview with David Cameron.

How can council tax be made fairer? Local government correspondent John Andrew reports from Exeter.

Why are converts from Islam allegedly being subjected to violence and death threats in several countries?

Mark Hutchings reports on the resignation of Rt Rev Carl Cooper, Bishop of St David's.

Brunson McKinley, who runs the International Organisation for Migration, and Mohamed Adow of Northern Aid discuss the impact of climate change on migration.

1968: The Year of Revolutions; 1968: The Year of Revolutions

1968 - The Year of Revolutions: Episode 2

Episode 2

1968 - The Year of Revolutions

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 - The Year of Revolutions, Episode 2

John Tusa recalls the turbulent events in France during May 1968.

John Tusa recalls events in France during May 1968. There were massive demonstrations and a general strike brought France to a virtual standstill.

John Tusa recalls events in France during May 1968. Students and police fought pitched battles on the streets of Paris, hurling paving stones and tear gas. There were massive demonstrations and a general strike brought France to a virtual standstill. Some people wondered if the country might be on the brink of revolution. What was the long-term effect of those weeks of turmoil?

John Tusa and guests discuss the impact of the tumultuous world events of 1968

Daily Service

Spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music.

A space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music.

Daily Service: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, 29/04/2008

Christian worship and music led by Canon Noel Vincent.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Laurie Anderson; Julia Leigh; Toddler nutrition

Laurie Anderson; Julia Leigh; Toddler nutrition

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Laurie Anderson; Julia Leigh; Toddler nutrition

Performance artist Laurie Anderson on her life and work. Plus novelist Julia Leigh.

Performance artist Laurie Anderson on her life and work. Plus novelist Julia Leigh, Maggie's Centre in London's Charing Cross Hospital, and what should you feed a toddler?

World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations

Series following the movement and migration of animals across the planet

Series following the movement and migration of animals across the planet, with Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood

World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations, 29/04/2008

Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood follow the movement and migration of animals.

Great Animal Migrations: Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement and migration of animals across the planet.

Turned out Nice Again!

Turned out Nice Again!: Episode 2

BBC Radio 4 - Turned out Nice Again!, Episode 2

Allan Beswick tells the remarkable story of George Formby.

Allan Beswick tells the story of George Formby. He recalls Formby's role during the war, his relationship with his wife Beryl and his unlikely role in South African politics.

Allan Beswick tells the remarkable story of George Formby. He recalls Formby's role in the war effort, his relationship with his wife Beryl and the couple's unlikely role in South African politics. Formby's death in 1961 brought a hundred thousand mourners onto the streets of Warrington, including a young Allan Beswick.

Allan Beswick tells the remarkable story of two George Formbys, father and son

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News and Weather

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 29/04/2008

National and international news and the shipping forecast.

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

Call You and Yours

Listeners air their views on consumer news and issues

Call You and Yours: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Call You and Yours, 29/04/2008

Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Peter White.

Weather

Weather: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Weather, 29/04/2008

World at One

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

World at One: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 29/04/2008

National and international news with Martha Kearney.

Tales from the Stave

Series that tracks down the stories behind the scores of well-known pieces of music

Tales from the Stave: Series 4: Finzi's Clarinet Concerto

Finzi's Clarinet Concerto

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 - Tales from the Stave, Series 4, Finzi's Clarinet Concerto

Frances Fyfiield is joined by internationally-acclaimed clarinettist Emma Johnson.

Frances Fyfield tracks down the stories behind the scores of well-known pieces of music. Finzi's Clarinet Concerto. Frances is joined by acclaimed clarinettist Emma Johnson.

Tales from the Stave: Series 4

Frances Fyfield tracks down the stories behind the scores of well-known pieces of music

The Archers

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

The Archers: 28/04/2008

28/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 28/04/2008

Hayley tells Susan the unwelcome news that Matt has a share in the bio-digester. Hayley's good news is that baby Abbie is doing well and coming home on Friday.

Ross turns up at the shop to get information about Alan and Usha but is interrupted by Matt. Susan quizzes Matt about the bio-digester and Borchester Land's involvement due to a cash shortage. Matt gives nothing away and exits. Ross continues his questioning. After checking her identity won't be revealed, Susan tells him she doesn't think it's appropriate for the vicar to marry someone from another faith. She thinks it's setting a bad example and will have a detrimental effect on the number of churchgoers locally.

Matt tells Kathy she has got the job at the golf club. She delightedly accepts the offer and excitedly tells Roy. When Roy goes to the hospital, he tells a surprised Hayley about Kathy's news. They go back to Willow Cottage to prepare for Abbie's return. Kathy drops by and says she is pleased with her news but worried about handing in her notice. Hayley congratulates her and says that Elizabeth and Nigel will understand. Kathy really hopes so.

Episode written by Nawal Gadalla.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Drama

Drama on 4: Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day

Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Chris Harrald - Mr Larkin's Awkward Day

One morning in September 1957, Philip Larkin receives a very official looking letter.

One morning in September 1957, Philip Larkin receives a very official looking letter which sends him into a spin. Stars Adrian Scarborough, Anne Reid, Lynne Verrall, Alan Williams.

Chris Harrald's play takes a light-hearted look at a chaotic day in the life of an emerging poet.

One morning in September 1957, Philip Larkin receives a very official looking letter which sends him into a spin.

Philip Larkin ...... Adrian Scarborough
Mrs Giddings ..... Anne Reid
Mrs C ...... Lynne Verrall
Inspector Clough ...... Alan Williams
Bob ...... Stephen Critchlow
Roger ...... John Rowe
Shopkeeper ...... Dan Starkey
Mary ...... Helen Longworth
Tom ...... Ben Crowe
Mr Stenning ...... Chris Pavlo.

Making History

Popular history series where the past connects with the present.

Making History: The Yarrow Stone - The Royal Schools of Ulster

The Yarrow Stone - The Royal Schools of Ulster

BBC Radio 4 - Making History, The Yarrow Stone - The Royal Schools of Ulster

Vanessa Collingridge investigates the standing stones in the Yarrow Valley.

The Yarrow Stone
Making History listener Sam Wade lives in the Yarrow Valley, south west of Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. Nearby are some standing stones and one in particular intrigues him – could it be the site of one of Britain's earliest Christian burials?
Making History consulted Rory MacDonald, the archaeologist at Scottish Borders Council, and Dr Dave Petts at the University of Durham.


The Royal Schools of Ulster
Students at the Royal School, Portora in Enniskillen, contacted Making History after they completed a project on the founding of theirs and five other schools by James 1st's Charter in 1608. They wanted more information about how the founding of their school fits in with the history of the Plantation of Ulster and whether or not Catholic children as well as Protestant were allowed to attend.

Dr Jonathan Bardon explained the background to the establishment of the Royal Schools and how they were meant to provide a kind of social cement for the newly arrived 'planters' from England, Scotland and the Isle of Man. They were not intended for Catholic children, just the children of the 'planters'.

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: An Italian Bestiary

Afternoon Reading: An Italian Bestiary: Episode 2: The Chestnuts and the Wild Pigs

Episode 2: The Chestnuts and the Wild Pigs

An Italian Bestiary

The Chestnuts and the Wild Pigs

BBC Radio 4 - Afternoon Reading, An Italian Bestiary, The Chestnuts and the Wild Pigs

The wild pigs are the real lords of the forest.

Stories by Julia Blackburn about life and survival for the animals and people of Liguria in Italy, where she has made her home. The wild pigs are the real lords of the forest.

Stories by Julia Blackburn about life and survival for the animals and people of Liguria in Northern Italy, where she has made her home.

The wild pigs are the real lords of the forest.

Stories by Julia Blackburn about the animals and people of Liguria in Northern Italy

Stories by Julia Blackburn about life and survival for the animals and people of Liguria in Northern Italy, where she has made her home

A Wonderful Way to Make a Living

US satirist Joe Queenan presents a series on people with highly unusual occupations

A Wonderful Way to Make a Living: Series 1

A Wonderful Way to Make a Living: Series 1: Episode 2

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 - A Wonderful Way to Make a Living, Series 1, Episode 2

Joe Queenan talks to a pet psychic and a dog counsellor who will stay with a pet overnight

US satirist Joe Queenan presents a series on people with highly unusual occupations. 2/5: He talks to a pet psychic and a dog counsellor who will stay with a pet overnight.

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

Word of Mouth

Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them

Word of Mouth: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth, 29/04/2008

Michael Rosen presents the series that takes a close look at the words we use.

Michael Rosen presents the series that takes a close look at the words we use, where they come from and how we play with them.

Great Lives

Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

Great Lives: Series 15

Great Lives: Episode 5: Paul Robeson

Episode 5

Episode 5: Paul Robeson

Paul Robeson

BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives, Paul Robeson

Anna Ford nominates singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson.

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. Anna Ford nominates Paul Robeson, whose success as a stage actor was matched by his popularity as a singer.

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.

Anna Ford nominates singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson. From Shakespeare to Showboat, his success as a stage actor was matched by his popularity as a singer, until he fell foul of the House of Un-American Activities Committee.

1968 Day by Day

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

1968: Day by Day

1968 Day by Day: 29th April 1968

29th April 1968

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 Day by Day, 29th April 1968

Ralph Abernathy delivers his first speech since taking over from Martin Luther King.

John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. Ralph Abernathy makes his first speech since replacing Martin Luther King. The show Hair makes its Broadway debut.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

PM: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - PM, 29/04/2008

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.

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

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Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 29/04/2008

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

Ed Reardon's Week

Meet Ed Reardon, author, pipe smoker, fare-dodger and master of the abusive email.

Meet Ed Reardon, author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive email, trying to survive in a world where the media seems to be run by idiots and charlatans.

Ed Reardon's Week: Series 4

Ed Reardon's Week: Series 4: Episode 6: Trimarans That Pass in the Night

Episode 6

Episode 6: Trimarans That Pass in the Night

Trimarans That Pass in the Night

BBC Radio 4 - Ed Reardon's Week, Series 4, Trimarans That Pass in the Night

The curmudgeonly writer finds himself embroiled in a public love intrigue.

The curmudgeonly writer finds himself embroiled in a public love intrigue. Stars Christopher Douglas. From December 2007.

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.

Comedy series by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds

Comedy series by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds. Ed Reardon is an author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive email

The Archers: 29/04/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 29/04/2008

Kathy visits Nigel and Elizabeth to hand in her resignation. She reassures them that she has been really happy but needs to make a fresh start. Elizabeth asks if it's anything to do with the evidence she gave at the trial but Kathy tells her no. Elizabeth is not convinced. Lily interrupts, saying that Freddie has fallen in the ha-ha and hurt his leg. The wall needs repairing urgently, in case there is a more serious accident.

Whilst Sid is out jogging, he runs into David and asks him about Matt's involvement in the biodigester. David says that even with two people from Borchester Land on the board, they would be able to outvote them. Will sees them chatting and automatically assumes they have been discussing the red kite.

In the Bull later, Sid is concerned for Will, as he has been drinking for quite some time. David offers to keep an eye on him. Ed arrives with his rowdy mates and tells David a funny story about Jazzer, leaving Will feeling extremely paranoid. Will picks a fight with Ed who tries not to rise to the provocation but then lets fly. Sid and David intervene and David takes Will home. 

Episode written by Nawal Gadalla.

Front Row

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

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