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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 08/06/2008

08/06/2008

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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: 08/06/2008

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Bells on Sunday

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

Bells on Sunday: 08/06/2008

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The sound of church bells from St Mary with St Faith and St Francis, Alverstoke, Hampshire

The sound of church bells from St Mary with St Faith and St Francis, Alverstoke, Hampshire.

On Closer Inspection

On Closer Inspection: Episode 1

Episode 1

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Mandy Baker introduces Marcus to the ways of Westminster.

Professional cynic and satirist Marcus Brigstocke is forced to meet some of his political targets and reassess his own prejudices about the character of politicians.

Marcus Brigstocke is forced to reassess his prejudices about the character of politicians

Cynic and satirist Marcus Brigstocke is forced to reassess his own prejudices about the character of politicians as Mandy Baker introduces him to the ways of Westminster

News Headlines

The latest national and international news headlines

News Headlines: 08/06/2008

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The latest national and international news.

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

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: 08/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, 08/06/2008

Mike Wooldridge reflects on the first hour or so after dawn across the globe.

Mike Wooldridge reflects on the first hour or so after dawn - the hopes and fears, the opportunities and delights, the prayers and rituals of early morning across the globe.

Living World

Getting up close and personal with wild nature in Britain and beyond.

Intimate encounters and extraordinary observations of wild nature in Britain and beyond.

The Living World

Living World: Catch The Pigeon

Catch The Pigeon

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Lionel Kelleway meets Chris Armstrong, who is doing research into pigeon navigation.

Lionel Kelleway meets Chris Armstrong, who is researching the mysteries of pigeon navigation. They take the pigeons to a release site and track their progress home.

Weather

Weather: 08/06/2008

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News and Papers

The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers

News and Papers: 08/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News and Papers, 08/06/2008

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

Sunday

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

Sunday: 08/06/2008

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Roger Bolton and guests discuss 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: 08/06/2008

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Christopher Biggins appeals on behalf of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service.

Christopher Biggins appeals on behalf of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship: 08/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, 08/06/2008

Pupils from the Northampton Academy lead a service for leavers.

Pupils from the Northampton Academy lead a service for leavers. Preacher: The Rt Rev Peter Hullah (Headmaster), with music from the Choir of Northampton Academy and Lincoln Minster.

A Point of View

A Point of View: 06/06/2008

06/06/2008

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A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lucy Kellaway.

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: 08/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Broadcasting House, 08/06/2008

News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Matthew Bannister.

The Archers Omnibus

The Archers Omnibus: 08/06/2008

The Archers

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Test Match Special

Test Match Special: 08/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Test Match Special, 08/06/2008

Fourth day's play of the Third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

Coverage of the fourth day's play of the Third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Bryan Waddle.

Ball-by-ball coverage of the fourth day's play of the Third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Bryan Waddle, with summaries by Vic Marks, Jeremy Coney and Geoff Boycott and reports from Alison Mitchell.

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The fourth day's play of the Third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge continues. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Bryan Waddle.

Ball-by-ball coverage of the fourth day's play of the Third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge continues.

Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Bryan Waddle, with summaries by Vic Marks, Jeremy Coney and Geoff Boycott and reports from Alison Mitchell.

Including Shipping Forecast at 5.54pm.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 08/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 08/06/2008

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

Pick of the Week

A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.

Pick of the Week: 08/06/2008

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Barbara Myers 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: 08/06/2008

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A fight for glory takes place on the cricket pitch.

David discusses Ruth's birthday plans with her, suggesting she visits her mum at the weekend, coming  back for Monday. At the single wicket competition, Dr Gupta tells Usha that he won't indulge in any unseemly behaviour. Whilst he congratulates Alistair on a good shot, Alistair says Shula was very upset about what happened. Dr Gupta vehemently defends Usha. Alistair's relieved at Alan's interruption. 

Usha tells Ruth that just as they had picked their wedding date, her father arrives. Usha finds her father telling Alan he has strong reservations about their marriage. Alan and Usha defend their position. Usha says she can judge her own happiness but Dr Gupta's there to make her see sense and that's what he means to do!

Phil tells Alistair and Kenton that tonight is his last night of freedom. Ruth and David arrive to find Pip doing well at the single wicket. Afterwards, the men go to Phil's for dinner and drinks. Before long, plenty of beer has been consumed, and the evening gets quite rowdy. The party goes on later than expected but, as Phil goes to bed, David, Alistair and Kenton promise that, by the time they leave, no one will know they'd been there...

Episode written by Joanna Toye.

Go4it

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

Go4it: 08/06/2008

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Author Michelle Paver describes what it would have been like to live in the Stone Age.

Children's magazine. Michelle Paver, author of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, describes what it would have been like to live in the Stone Age.

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta

Afternoon Reading: William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta: Episode 2: Cheating at Canasta

Episode 2

Episode 2: Cheating at Canasta

William Trevor - Cheating at Canasta

Cheating at Canasta

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As Mallory dines alone in a Venice restaurant, he eavesdrops on a couple at the next table

Mallory dines alone at a favourite restaurant in Venice and eavesdrops on the couple at the next table. Read by William Trevor.

A promise honoured, as William Trevor reads his story, Cheating at Canasta. Produced by Di Speirs.

William Trevor reads five stories from his new collection

Feedback

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

Feedback: 06/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, 06/06/2008

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: 06/06/2008

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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: 07/06/2008

07/06/2008

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

Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. Including reports on payment protection insurance, Bradford and Bingley and landbanking.

Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.

Including reports on payment protection insurance, how a government initiative to improve the quality of housing could lead to some people losing their homes, Bradford and Bingley and landbanking.

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: Mr Bottom Line

05/06/2008

Mr Bottom Line

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Peter Day talks to David Tweedie, chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board

Peter Day talks to David Tweedie, chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board, His job is to keep global capitalism honest in a world of baffling facts and figures.

Westminster Hour

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme

Westminster Hour: 08/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 08/06/2008

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including On Closer Inspection.

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including On Closer Inspection. Marcus Brigstocke meet some of his targets for satire and reassesses his own prejudices.

1968 Day by Day Omnibus

Another chance to look back at the events making the news 40 years ago with John Tusa

1968: Day by Day Omnibus

1968 Day by Day Omnibus: Week ending 8th June 1968

Week ending 8th June 1968

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Robert Kennedy is assassinated. One of the last public executioners shows a sensitive side

Another chance to look back at the events making the news 40 years ago with John Tusa. Robert Kennedy is assassinated. One of the last public executioners shows his sensitive side.

News and Weather

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

News and Weather: 09/06/2008

09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News and Weather, 09/06/2008

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

Thinking Allowed

Thinking Allowed: Horses - Comfort of Things

04/06/2008

Horses - Comfort of Things

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Laurie Taylor explores how humans relate to horses and their personal possessions.

Laurie Taylor explores how humans relate to horses with Dr Joanna Latimer before considering the relationship between people and their personal possessions. Is lusting for material objects damaging?

HORSES
Dr Joanna Latimer, has co-authored with Lynda Birke, a recent paper Natural relations: horses, knowledge and technology.  Their research examines the different ways in which humans relate to horses and their various attitudes towards horses and horsemanship.  It throws some light upon the division between the human and the non-human world. 

COMFORT OF THINGS
Laurie Taylor is joined by Professor Daniel Miller, anthropologist and the author of a new book entitled The Comfort of Things.  They consider the relationship between people and the personal possessions that adorn their homes and explore whether our lust for material objects could be damaging to widely accepted ideals of community spirit.

Shipping Forecast: 09/06/2008

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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

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