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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 03/06/2008

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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: 03/06/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 03/06/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 03/06/2008

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: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 03/06/2008

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

With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.

The Reith Lectures

Significant international thinkers deliver the BBC's flagship annual lecture series.

The Reith Lectures: Jonathan Spence: Chinese Vistas: 2008

The Reith Lectures: Jonathan Spence - Chinese Vistas: Episode 1: Confucian Ways

Episode 1

Episode 1: Confucian Ways

Jonathan Spence - Chinese Vistas

Confucian Ways

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Spence reflects on China's most enduring thinker, Confucius.

Chinese Vistas: Jonathan Spence lectures about China. Recorded at the British Library in London, Spence reflects on China's most enduring thinker, Confucius.

Chinese Vistas: In a lecture recorded at the British Library in London, Jonathan Spence reflects on China's most enduring thinker, Confucius. Who was this man, what did he believe in, and what contemporary relevance does his message have, nearly 2,500 years after his death? The Confucian message has survived countless attacks and is being recycled by the Chinese Communist leadership today.

The Reith Lectures: Jonathan Spence - Chinese Vistas

Jonathan Spence delivers a series of lectures about China.

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: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, 03/06/2008

Christian worship and music led by Bishop George Stack.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Ageing with style; TB in Africa; Teenage pregnancy

Ageing with style; TB in Africa; Teenage pregnancy

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Ageing with style; TB in Africa; Teenage pregnancy

Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, on aging with style. With Jenni Murray.

Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, on aging with style. Plus the global threat of TB, and the team that provides support for pregnant teenage girls. With Jenni Murray.

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: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations, 03/06/2008

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.

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

Ahlberg at 70

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Janet Ellis talks to influential children's author Allan Ahlberg.

Janet Ellis talks to children's author Allan Ahlberg, who has been writing children's fiction for over 30 years and sales of his books have topped 17 million.

Janet Ellis meets children's author Allan Ahlberg to reflect on his career and influence.

Allan Ahlberg is an institution in children's literature. Books such as Burglar Bill, Each Peach Pear Plum, The Jolly Postman and Peepo became immediate hits with parents and children and have remained hugely popular ever since. 

Ahlberg has been writing children's fiction for over 30 years. His popularity is such that he has sold 17 million copies of his 150-plus titles. His books are regularly in the chart of most-borrowed children's authors, and have been in the top ten every year for the past decade.

Ahlberg was adopted and grew up in the Black Country. At the age of 13 he 'became an intellectual snob and joined three libraries'. On leaving school he worked as a postman, a soldier, a plumber's mate and a gravedigger. It was a superintendent of parks and cemeteries that suggested Allan become a teacher.

He began writing in his 30s when his wife Janet asked him to write something for her to illustrate. He sought 'to produce William Morris books at Penguin prices'. 

Janet Ellis read his books to her children. She uses archive, readings and expert opinion to assess Ahlberg's life and work.

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 03/06/2008

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: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Call You and Yours, 03/06/2008

Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White.

Weather

Weather: 03/06/2008

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World at One

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

World at One: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 03/06/2008

National and international news with Martha Kearney.

Lost Albums

Pete Paphides reveals the stories behind great albums which were never released

Music journalist Pete Paphides reveals the stories and music behind some of the great albums which were never released

Lost Albums: Series 2

Lost Albums: Series 2: Episode 2: The Devils: Dark Circles

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Devils: Dark Circles

Series 2

The Devils: Dark Circles

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Stephen Duffy and Nick Rhodes recorded electronic pop before forming Duran Duran in 1978.

Pete Paphides reveals the stories behind some of the great unreleased albums. Stephen Duffy and Nick Rhodes recorded extraordinary electronic pop before forming Duran Duran in 1978.

The Archers

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

The Archers: 02/06/2008

02/06/2008

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Phil's knocked over a plant and is vacuuming the mess when Jennifer and Ruth call. He insists he doesn't need their assistance.
 
When Adam wants to help, Phil's had enough of people thinking he can't cope on his own, although he is forced to take Adam's advice on emptying the vacuum cleaner. Thanks to a gust of wind Phil still manages to get dust everywhere.

Debbie's in agreement with Matt for a bigger AD unit. Jennifer's worried about the village's reaction but Adam wants to cross that bridge if they come to it.

Jennifer's still hoping Brian will agree to a holiday but Brian insists Adam can't manage harvest without him. Adam tells Jennifer that's rubbish - in fact it would suit him.

It's been two weeks since the hate mail but Alan's still worried about Usha and suggests she spends a few days with Ruth. Ruth suggests the same thing but Usha knows this would be awkward for Ruth.

Ruth tells Alan she's concerned about Usha, which convinces Alan it's time to do something. If Usha won't stay with Ruth, someone should stay with Usha and he thinks he knows who's best. He gets straight on the phone to Satya.

Episode written by Caroline Harrington.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Drama

Drama on 4: Girl from Mars

Girl from Mars

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By Lucy Caldwell. A family tries to come to terms with the loss of a daughter and sister.

By Lucy Caldwell. Eleanor's sister Amy disappeared five years ago. Since then, her family have been waiting and wondering what happened to her and where she is.

Eleanor's sister Amy disappeared five years ago. She simply walked out of her house and into the records of the 'missing'. Lucy Caldwell's play explores her family's attempts to come to terms with the loss of a daughter and sister.

Eleanor ...... Alana Kerr
Chris ...... Joe Armstrong
Judith ...... Maggie Cronin
James ...... Kieran Lagan
Darryl ...... Andy Moore
Eleanor aged 15 ...... Hannah R Gordon
Eleanor aged 5 ...... Martha Gordon
Amy aged 10 ...... Naomi Fearnon
Jake aged 5 ...... Harry Robinson
Jake aged 15 ...... Connor Williamson
Amy/Air hostess ...... Nikki Doherty
Police officer/Pilot ...... Patrick Fitzsymons
Police officer/Directory Enq ...... Fo Cullen
Senora Garcia ...... Mary Kelly

Directed by Heather Larmour.

Making History

Popular history series where the past connects with the present.

Making History: A Great Castle at Killingholme

A Great Castle at Killingholme

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Vanessa Collingridge searches for ‘A Great Castle at Killingholme’ in North Lincolnshire.

The Search for ‘A Great Castle at Killingholme’ in North Lincolnshire.

Making History listener Sue McLaren contacted the programme after discovering that the great antiquarian William Stukely made reference to a village in North Lincolnshire where her ancestors had a substantial home which she has never found. 

She told us that her ancestor Admiral Henry Booth built the older part of the Manor at North Killingholme, near the south bank of the river Humber, in about 1482 and the house belonged to the family until it was sold in 1898. 

The house is now derelict, despite its grade2* listing. In Stukeley’s grand tour of Great Britain, "Itinerarium Curiosum" published in 1724 he writes: "A mile east of Thornton are the ruins of another great castle called Kelingholme". When Sue visited the derelict house that stands on the site of her ancestor’s home in 2006 she found that in a wooded area adjacent to it and surrounded by a moat, the ground is very uneven and full of bumps and depressions. Is this Stukeley’s castle?

Making History consulted Dr Kevin Leahy, formerly Archaeologist at the North Lincolnshire Museum in Scunthorpe and now the co-ordinator of the Portable Antiquities Scheme there.

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: Spy Stories

Afternoon Reading: Spy Stories: Episode 2: Parker Adderson, Philosopher

Episode 2: Parker Adderson, Philosopher

Spy Stories

Parker Adderson, Philosopher

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Ambrose Bierce's story describes a surprising encounter during the American Civil War.

Ambrose Bierce's story describes an encounter between a Confederate general and an oddly carefree spy during the American Civil War. Read by Stacey Keach.

Classic tales of deception and betrayal.

Ambrose Bierce's story describes a surprising encounter between a Confederate general and an oddly carefree spy during the American Civil War.

Read by Stacey Keach.

A Jarvis and Ayres production for BBC Radio 4.

Cosmic Quest

Cosmic Quest: Wheels Within Wheels

Wheels Within Wheels

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Cosmic Quest, Wheels Within Wheels

Ptolomy wrote 13 volumes listing over 1000 stars and 48 constellations around AD 150.

Heather Couper reflects on astronomer Ptolemy, who wrote 13 volumes listing over 1000 stars and 48 constellations around AD 150.

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.

Heather Couper presents a narrative history of astronomy

Astronomer Heather Couper charts the history of our growing understanding of the universe and progress of astronomy.

The Law Show

Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.

The Law Show is your guide to the law and the legal decisions that have a bearing on everyone in the UK.

Weekly conversation that will give you an in-depth understanding of the law stories making news and the legal decisions that could have a bearing on everyone in the UK. Whether it's unpicking a landmark legal ruling, explaining how laws are made or seeking clarity for you on a legal issue, The Law Show will be your guide.

Law in Action

The Law Show: Students Using the Law

Students Using the Law

BBC Radio 4 - The Law Show, Students Using the Law

Clive Coleman asks why universities and students are using the law on so many issues.

Clive Coleman looks at legal issues. He asks why universities and students are using the law on everything from attendance at lectures to what clothes are worn to seminars.

A Good Read

A Good Read: Trevor Dann and Kate Muir

Trevor Dann and Kate Muir

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Sue MacGregor with Trevor Dann and Kate Muir discuss favourite books.

4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor, Trevor Dann and Kate Muir discuss books by Kumiko Kakehashi, Nicholson Baker and Eleanor Updale.  From 2008.

Sue MacGregor and her guests - Times columnist, Kate Muir and radio guru, Trevor Dann - discuss favourite  books by Kumiko Kakehashi, Nicholson Baker and Eleanor Updale.  

Montmorency by Eleanor Updale
Publisher: Scholastic Point.

Room Temperature by Nicholson Baker
Publisher: Granta

Letters From Iwo Jima: The Japanese Eyewitness Stories That Inspired Clint Eastwood's Film by Kumiko Kakehashi
Publisher: Phoenix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008.

1968 Day by Day

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

1968: Day by Day

1968 Day by Day: 3rd June 1968

3rd June 1968

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 Day by Day, 3rd June 1968

Andy Warhol is shot. Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland split up.

John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. Andy Warhol is shot. Peter Sellers and Britt Ekland split up.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

PM: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - PM, 03/06/2008

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Edie Mair.

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 03/06/2008

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

Clare in the Community

Clare Barker stars as the social worker with all the politically correct jargon

Sony Award-winning sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Stars Sally Phillips.

Clare in the Community: Series 3: Episode 5: The Redcap

Episode 5

Episode 5: The Redcap

Series 3

The Redcap

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The social worker has a new student with a useful army background. Stars Sally Phillips.

The social worker has a new student with a useful army background. Stars Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. From January 2007.

Clare has a new student social worker with an army background, which is good as she doesn't have time to toughen up her trainees...   

Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Award-winning sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. 

Starring Sally Phillips as Clare, Alex Lowe as Brian, Andrew Wincott as Simon, Richard Lumsden as Ray, Gemma Craven as Helen, Ellen Thomas as Irene, Nina Conti as Megan, Mark Straker as Mr Bell, Geraldine McNulty as Colin and Mel Hudson as Peggy. 

Producer: Katie Tyrrell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006.

Clare in the Community: Series 3

Sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden about a politically correct social worker

Sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions

The Archers: 03/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 03/06/2008

Blood proves thicker than water for Usha.

Phil's pleased to see Shula - at least she doesn't think he can't cope. Shula's considering resigning as churchwarden. Phil doesn't think she should but Shula feels Alan no longer trusts her. She notices the water in the washing machine is bright red but Phil explains he's left a gardening glove in a trouser pocket. 

Tony and Pat receive confirmation that if Matt gets planning permission they'd have to move their packhouse elsewhere. There's nowhere vacant locally, and they know the cost of renting commercial property so they've no idea where to go from here. Reassuring Pat that the report is a worst case scenario, Tony knows they need to convince the planning authority that they can't manage without the packhouse.

Usha's dad calls. Satya's told him of her concerns and he's on his way to see her. When he hears of Shula's involvement, he recalls that it was she who called them after the racial attack, and can't understand what's gone wrong. Usha explains how their friendship was shattered when Shula took Richard. Usha's dad feels strongly that Alan's failing to protect her. Privately, to Alan, Usha thinks Satya's set this up. Even though things are tricky, Alan hopes it works in their favour.

Episode written by Caroline Harrington.

Front Row

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

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