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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 13/06/2008

13/06/2008

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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: 13/06/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 13/06/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Jenny Wigley.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 13/06/2008

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: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 13/06/2008

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

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

Presented by John Humphrys and Evan Davis.

Matthew Taylor, Tony Blair's former chief strategy adviser, and Conservative MP Roger Gale, discuss David Davis' resignation to force a by-election on the issue of 42 day detention.

Ian Pannell reports undercover from the rural province of Manicaland in Zimbabwe, where he found that many people are paying the price for their political loyalties. 

A concert designed specifically to induce sleep has been performed in Tokyo with music commissioned by a Japanese airline. Chris Hogg was at the concert. 

Nicola Stanbridge investigates how internet book sellers have changed the publishing industry.

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: Bill Bailey

08/06/2008

Bill Bailey

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Bill Bailey

Kirsty Young's castaway is comedian and musician Bill Bailey.

Kirsty's castaway this week is the comedian and actor, Bill Bailey. Lauded for his hugely inventive stand up, he has carved out a highly successful career with an altogether atypical approach. He's a familiar face on television from his regular appearances on quiz shows Have I Got News for You, QI and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

At school he was a gifted pupil who gave up on his education and a pitch-perfect piano student who flunked his music school entrance. He started drifting as a teenager and gave up on university within days of arrival - he says he was looking for the next challenge, and that turned out to be stand-up comedy. He loved having to think on his feet and found the laughter of strangers intoxicating.

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

Favourite track: Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads
Book: The collected works by W. Somerset Maugham
Luxury: A pack of cards.

Act of Worship

Act of Worship: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Act of Worship, 13/06/2008

An act of worship and music from Cardiff, led by Rev Peter Baker.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Fatherhood

Fatherhood

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Fatherhood

A special programme on fatherhood. What does it mean to be a father in Britain today?

Jane Garvey presents a special programme on fatherhood. Including features on alienated fathers, paternal instincts, and what the future is for fathering in Britain.

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

Tribal Gathering

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Tribal Gathering

Jane Little visits the world's biggest casino, owned and run by Native Americans.

Jane Little visits the world's biggest casino in Connecticut, owned and run by the once almost extinct Pequot tribe. From June 2008.

Jane Little visits the world's biggest casino at Foxwoods Resort in Connecticut, owned and run by a tribe of Native Americans once threatened by extinction. The casino was built by the Mashantucket Pequot tribe, who reclaimed the land taken from them by 17th-century colonists and established a sovereign nation. 

The doors are permanently open to the thousands of people who gamble billions of dollars every year on the 8,000 slot machines and hundreds of roulette wheels and gaming tables.

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.

Paul Temple

The adventures of writer and amateur private detective, Paul Temple.

The adventures of writer and amateur private detective, Paul Temple. Created by Francis Durbridge

Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery

Paul Temple: Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery: Episode 5: Steve Takes Over

Episode 5

Episode 5: Steve Takes Over

Steve Takes Over

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Paul Temple, Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery, Steve Takes Over

Steve's acting ability is called for as a notorious counterfeiter heads for London.

Steve's acting ability is called for as a notorious counterfeiter heads for London. Francis Durbridge adventure stars Crawford Logan and Gerda Stevenson.

Paul Temple: Paul Temple and the Madison Mystery

Paul and Steve are on board a luxury liner when they meet an amnesiac millionaire.

Paul and Steve are returning from New York on board a luxury liner when they meet an amnesiac millionaire. New production of an adventure by Francis Durbridge.

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News and Weather

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 13/06/2008

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: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 13/06/2008

Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.

Presented by Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.

Companies that run online sites for individuals to undertake fundraising activities such as a sponsored walk, charge a percentage on the amount raised. Some say the charge should be capped. Anne Marie Hube from Justgiving.com, which charges a five percent fee, responds.

Pre-teen magazines are the biggest growth sector of the magazine market - but is the content the equivalent of junk food? We speak to Shirley Hughes, children's writer and illustrator; Dr Melanie Gibson from the University of Northumbria and Toni Round, managing director of youth and children's magazines at BBC Worldwide.

Plus do churches have a role to play in developing a sense of community for large housing developments?

Weather

Weather: 13/06/2008

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World at One

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

World at One: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 13/06/2008

National and international news with Shaun Ley.

Feedback

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

Feedback: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, 13/06/2008

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: 12/06/2008

12/06/2008

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Peggy admonishes Lilian for Matt's behaviour over Bridge Farm, but Lilian protests that there's nothing she can do about it. They decide not to discuss it in front of Jack, who is becoming increasingly confused. They all head off to Home Farm to try to take Jennifer's mind off things. Jennifer suggests to Lilian that the way Matt's behaving may be due to jealousy. She thinks it's because he's never had a close family.

At Siobhan's grave, Brian is surprised that Father Dominic recognises Ruairi. He discovers that Bridget and Niamh used to take him to Mass. Afterwards, at the airport, Ruairi is subdued. Brian is concerned.

Lilian and Jennifer research Matt's family, on the internet. Even with limited information, they come up with one match for Matt's grandfather. Excitedly, they imagine how this could change Matt's perception of things. As this discovery leads to other relatives, Lilian starts planning a reunion. When Matt returns, Lilian can't wait to tell him the news but Matt's not impressed. He says finding out about the Crawfords will not help him learn anything about his roots. A deflated Lilian cannot comprehend this. Matt says it's because he was adopted. Now - will she just let it go?

Episode written by Joanna Toye.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Play

Drama on 4: Septimus Greabe

Septimus Greabe

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, Septimus Greabe

Mike Harris' story about 19th century Society for the Suppression of Vice.

By Mike Harris. In the early 19th century, the Society for the Suppression of Vice, inspired by William Wilberforce, would stop at nothing in their efforts to stamp out sin.

By Mike Harris.

In the early 19th century, the Society for the Suppression of Vice, inspired by William Wilberforce, would stop at nothing in their efforts to stamp out sin and corruption - even if this meant employing the most unscrupulous of characters to carry out their good work.

Septimus Greabe ...... David Troughton
Thomas Buxton ...... Will Keen
Hannah ...... Kellie Shirley
John Bowles ...... Paul Jesson
Joseph Merceron ...... Nigel Cooke 
Eva Bowles ...... Perdita Avery

Directed by Clive Brill.

A Pacificus production for BBC Radio 4.

Shared Earth

Series celebrating nature and exploring what can be done to conserve wildlife and habitats

Natural history series celebrating nature and exploring what can be done to conserve wildlife and habitats

Shared Earth: Series 5

Shared Earth: Series 5: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 5

BBC Radio 4 - Shared Earth, Series 5, Episode 1

Dylan Winter explores what can be done to benefit wildlife in the fragmented countryside.

Dylan Winter presents the topical magazine series celebrating the natural world and how to preserve it. He explores what can be done to benefit wildlife in the countryside.

Dylan Winter presents the topical magazine series celebrating the natural world

Dylan Winter presents the topical magazine series celebrating the natural world and how to preserve it

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: Wireless Connections

Afternoon Reading: Wireless Connections: Episode 5: The Inter-Not

Episode 5: The Inter-Not

Wireless Connections

The Inter-Not

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By Stella Duffy. The internet has a voice, all-knowing and very weary of human frailties.

Short stories exploring the phenomenon of personal broadcasting. Stella Duffy's story offers a different perspective on that powerful, pervasive force - the internet.

Short stories exploring the phenomenon of personal broadcasting

Cosmic Quest

Cosmic Quest: Episode 15: The Celestial Police

Episode 15

Episode 15: The Celestial Police

The Celestial Police

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Cosmic Quest, The Celestial Police

Heather Couper looks at the work of the planet hunter Johann Bode, tracking down asteroids

Astronomer Heather Couper looks at the work of the planet hunter Johann Bode, tracking down asteroids. From June 2008.

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.

Last Word

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

Last Word: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 13/06/2008

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: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Film Programme, 13/06/2008

Francine Stock talks to Alex Gibney, director of the Oscar-winning Taxi to the Dark Side.

Francine Stock talks to Alex Gibney, director of Taxi to the Dark Side, winner of this year's Oscar for best documentary.

1968 Day by Day

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

1968: Day by Day

1968 Day by Day: 13th June 1968

13th June 1968

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 Day by Day, 13th June 1968

The BBC airs its controversial Students In Revolt programme.

John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. Dr Spock is tried for helping evade conscription. The BBC airs its controversial Students In Revolt programme.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

PM: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - PM, 13/06/2008

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

International Cricket

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ball by ball coverage of Twenty20 and One Day International events

International Cricket: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - International Cricket, 13/06/2008

Coverage of the Twenty20 international between England and New Zealand at Old Trafford.

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

Any Questions?: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Any Questions?, 13/06/2008

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Almondbury, West Yorkshire.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Almondbury, West Yorkshire. Panellists include Ed Balls, Julia Neuberger, Stephen Pollard and Andrew Lansley.

Eddie Mair chairs the topical debate from Almondbury, West Yorkshire.

Panellists include Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families Ed Balls and Liberal Democrat peer Julia Neuberger.

A Point of View

A Point of View: 13/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 - A Point of View, 13/06/2008

A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lucy Kellaway.

Cosmic Quest Omnibus: Episode 3: A Matter of Some Gravity

Episode 3

Episode 3: A Matter of Some Gravity

Cosmic Quest Omnibus

A Matter of Some Gravity

BBC Radio 4 - Cosmic Quest Omnibus, A Matter of Some Gravity

Galileo, Newton, Halley and the invention of the telescope, which opened up the skies.

Galileo, Newton and Halley were pioneers in their fields. The telescope led to the discovery of the outer planets.

Galileo's observations of the moons of Jupiter made him realise that not everything orbits the Earth. Once Newton had laid down the principles of gravity which determine the orbits of the planets, Halley was able to extend them to comets and predict the return of the comet that bears his name. The telescope led to a search for new planets and the discovery of the asteroids and outer planets, a quest that is continuing today.

Read by Timothy West, Annette Badland, Robin Sebastian, Julian Rhind-Tutt and John Palmer.

Heather Couper presents an omnibus edition of her major new narrative history of astronomy

The World Tonight

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

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