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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 09/06/2008

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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: 09/06/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 09/06/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 09/06/2008

News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

Weather

Weather: 09/06/2008

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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: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 09/06/2008

Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

With James Naughtie and Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Presented by Sarah Montague and Edward Stourton.

Director of the United Services Institute Prof Michael Clarke says the military has succeeded in establishing a stalemate with the Taleban in Afghanistan. And commander of the task force in Helmand province Brigadier Mark Carleton-Smith gives his analysis of the situation on the ground.

A joint report by the UK's four children's commissioners claims children are being demonised by society. Children's Commissioner for England Sir Al Aynsley-Green explains why he thinks millions of children are being denied their rights.

Head of energy markets at the Energy Information Centre Dr Craig Lowrey explains the causes of energy price increases.

GMB general secretary Paul Kenny explains why his union is likely to cut funding to the Labour Party. 

Herpetologist Mark O'Shea gives advice on what to do if we should encounter a carnivorous dragon.

Thought for the Day with the Rev Dr Alan Billings, director of the Centre for Ethics and Religion at Lancaster University.

We ask Defence Secretary Des Browne if he sees our commitment in Afghanistan extending.

As a stage version of the classic 1960s TV series The Likely Lads opens in Durham, we speak to the writers of the original series Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.


The UK's children's commissioners have condemned the government's youth justice system as punitive. We put their criticisms to Children's Minister Beverley Hughes.

What are the social and ethical challenges we face when using synthetic biology? Prof Paul Martin raises his concerns that the technology could be abused.

We talk to young author Sasa Stanisic who survived the war in Bosnia and has written his debut novel based on his experiences there in the early 1990s.

Start the Week

Weekly discussion programme, setting the cultural agenda every Monday

Start the Week: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Start the Week, 09/06/2008

Andrew Marr's guests include Amitav Ghosh, Simon Critchley and John Laughland.

Andrew Marr sets the cultural agenda for the week. Guests include novelist Amitav Ghosh on his new book Sea of Poppies, philosopher Simon Critchley and writer John Laughland.

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: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, 09/06/2008

Christian worship and music led by Claire Campbell Smith.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Kiki Dee; Sandy Lewis on Down's Syndrome

Kiki Dee; Sandy Lewis on Down's Syndrome

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Kiki Dee; Sandy Lewis on Down's Syndrome

Singer Kiki Dee on her musical career. The reality of raising a child with Down's Syndrome

Singer Kiki Dee on her musical career. Plus the reality of raising a child with Down's Syndrome, and the longest-surviving examination board. With Jane Garvey.

Test Match Special

Test Match Special: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Test Match Special, 09/06/2008

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

Coverage of the final 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 final 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 final 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 final 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: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 09/06/2008

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

The Unbelievable Truth

Game show in which panellists are encouraged to tell lies.

Game show in which panellists compete to see how many nuggets of truth they are able to hide amongst their lies.

The Unbelievable Truth: Series 2

The Unbelievable Truth: Series 2: Episode 6

Episode 6

Series 2

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With Adam Buxton, Ed Byrne, Lee Mack and Tim Vine.

David Mitchell tries to sort facts from fiction. With Adam Buxton, Ed Byrne, Lee Mack and Tim Vine. From June 2008.

David Mitchell hosts the game show in which panellists are encouraged to tell lies

David Mitchell hosts the game show in which panellists are encouraged to tell lies and compete to see how many items of truth they are able to smuggle past their opponents

The Archers

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

The Archers: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 09/06/2008

It's the morning after the night before for Phil.

Shula finds Phil desperately tidying up Glebe Cottage. Staying to help, Shula tells Phil that Usha ignored her at the cricket. She really regrets everything that's happened. Suddenly, there's panic as Jill calls to say she's got an earlier train - she's only fifteen minutes away! They just about finish the cleaning, and Shula leaves unnoticed by the back door while Phil tries to act normally. Jill's surprised to find the house gleaming. They've clearly missed each other.

Usha's upset at what her father said. Alan can't believe Dr Gupta's going to try and talk Usha out of the wedding. Usha understands why he has reservations but tells her father that she's not entered into this lightly and she's never loved anyone so much. Nothing will stop her from marrying Alan. She wants Alan to be part of their family and will cut herself off from hers, if necessary. 

Dr Gupta says it's clear Alan loves her but it's affected her mother very badly. Usha pleads with him to tell her Ma how happy she is. He says he'll try but can't make any promises. She's not the only one who loves someone so much that they'd do anything for them.

Episode written by Joanna Toye.

Front Row

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

Front Row: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, 09/06/2008

With Mark Lawson, including the verdict on the return of The Incredible Hulk to the cinema

With Mark Lawson. Including a review of Louis Leterrier's remake of The Incredible Hulk, a selection of non-football TV programmes and an interview with tenor Rolando Villazon.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson.

Including a review by film critic Adam Smith of Louis Leterrier's remake of The Incredible Hulk; a selection of non-football TV programmes chosen by the Daily Telegraph's arts editor-in-chief Sarah Crompton; and film critic Kim Newman reflecting on horror movie plots as the classic Japanese horror film Hair Extensions is released on DVD.

And Mexican tenor Rolando Villazon talks to Mark as he returns to the Royal Opera House to sing the title role in a production of Verdi's Don Carlo directed by Nicholas Hytner and he releases an album of arias from Ponchielli to Donizetti.

15 Minute Drama

Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations

Woman's Hour Drama: Paid Servant

15 Minute Drama: Paid Servant: Episode 1

Episode 1

Paid Servant

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, Paid Servant, Episode 1

Braithwaite is seconded to the London County Council as a child welfare officer.

ER Braithwaite's novel, set in London in 1958. Braithwaite is seconded to the London County Council as a child welfare officer, charged with cases involving 'his people'.

15 Minute Drama: Paid Servant

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

ER Braithwaite's novel, set in London in 1958, based on his experiences as a social worker

ER Braithwaite's novel, set in London in 1958, is based on his experiences as a black social worker in a racist society

The Cult of Kidnapping

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Kidnapping is a growing worldwide phenomenon. Frank Gardner investigates.

Kidnapping is a growing worldwide phenomenon. Frank Gardner investigates who today's abductors and their victims are and visits Colombia, a country working hard to change its image.

The Learning Curve

The definitive guide to learning, with practical advice, features and listeners' views

The Learning Curve: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Learning Curve, 09/06/2008

Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.

Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning, with practical advice, features and listeners' views.

Frontiers

Programme exploring new ideas in science and meeting the researchers responsible

Programme exploring new ideas in science and meeting the scientists and researchers responsible for them, as well as hearing from their critics

Frontiers: Amphibian Collapse?

Amphibian Collapse?

BBC Radio 4 - Frontiers, Amphibian Collapse?

One third of amphibians globally are threatened with extinction. Sue Broom investigates.

One third of amphibians globally are threatened with extinction. Sue Broom investigates the mysterious disease that's killing frogs, newts and salamanders across the world.

The World Tonight

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and major breaking news from a global perspective

The World Tonight: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, 09/06/2008

National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.

Book at Bedtime

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature

Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and literature from around the world

Book at Bedtime: Things Fall Apart

Book at Bedtime: Things Fall Apart: Episode 1

Things Fall Apart

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Chuk Iwuji reads from Chinua Achebe's classic novel, abridged by Jane Marshall. The story begins in a Nigerian village.

Chuk Iwuji reads from Chinua Achebe's classic novel, abridged by Jane Marshall

Happy Mondays

Happy Mondays: The Odd Half Hour

Happy Mondays: The Odd Half Hour: Episode 4

Episode 4

The Odd Half Hour

BBC Radio 4 - Happy Mondays, The Odd Half Hour, Episode 4

Sketch show starring Stephen K Amos, Jason Byrne, Justin Edwards and Katherine Parkinson.

Sketch show starring Stephen K Amos, Jason Byrne, Justin Edwards and Katherine Parkinson looking at modern life's pains, large and small.

Today in Parliament

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament

Today in Parliament: 09/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today in Parliament, 09/06/2008

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.

News and Weather

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

News and Weather: 09/06/2008

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

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

Book of the Week

Serialised book readings, featuring works from various genres

Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history

Book of the Week: The Black Death

Book of the Week: The Black Death: Episode 1

The Black Death

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, The Black Death, Episode 1

Rumours of a terrible pestilence abound in the Suffolk village of Walsham.

John Hatcher's account of a typical English village during the worst epidemic in history. Rumours of a terrible pestilence abound in the Suffolk village of Walsham.

John Hatcher's account of a typical English village in the worst epidemic in history

John Hatcher's account of how the people of a typical English village lived and died in the worst epidemic in history

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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