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The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 11/07/2008

11/07/2008

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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: 11/07/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 11/07/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 11/07/2008

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: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 11/07/2008

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

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

Presented by Evan Davis and James Naughtie.

Including:

Women in countries where abortion is heavily restricted are using drugs bought on the internet to have abortions at home. Dr Martin Lupton of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology discusses the effects of these drugs and why they are being used. 

A children's charity has warned that parents are leaving themselves open to prosecution if they leave their children home alone in the summer holidays. Dominic Bascombe of the Children's Legal Centre discusses at what age it is acceptable to leave a child alone at home. 

Environment analyst Roger Harrabin visits Kamikatsu, a Japanese island where there are no waste collections at all. 

The arts community in Australia has clashed with the country's new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd after he spoke out about the use of naked children in works purporting to be art. Sydney Correspondent Nick Bryant reports.

Thought for the Day with Prof Mona Siddiqui of the University of Glasgow.
 
David Davis has won his by-election battle over civil liberties. He discusses how he will pursue his 42-day detention campaign now he is an MP once again. 

Music journalists Pierre Perron and Olivier Nuc review the new album by Carla Bruni.

A study from the Optimum Population Trust argues that there is no absolute right to have as many children as we want. Professor John Guillebaud, a patron of the trust, and Dominic Lawson, columnist for the Independent, discuss whether humans have a right to procreate.

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: Antonio Carluccio

06/07/2008

Antonio Carluccio

BBC Radio 4 - Desert Island Discs, Antonio Carluccio

Kirsty Young's castaway is chef Antonio Carluccio.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the cook Antonio Carluccio. He's been hailed as perhaps the best Italian cook in Britain today and the flavours and methods he holds dear are the ones he learnt at his mother's knee, growing up in Northern Italy. The food he ate then was high quality, locally produced and carefully prepared - now, that's every chefs mantra, but when he arrived in Britain in the 1970s it was ground-breaking. Within a few years he'd taken over the Neal Street Restaurant in London's Covent Garden and turned it into an institution and now his highly successful cafes are scattered throughout Britain.

For him preparing and cooking food is a sensual act, so perhaps it's no surprise that in his spare time he whittles wood into intricately-patterned walking sticks and tries his hand at clay modelling too. It's all part of a life that, at its best, is a tactile, sensual experience.

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

Favourite track: The Finale to The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns
Book: His Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman
Luxury: White truffles.

Act of Worship

Act of Worship: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Act of Worship, 11/07/2008

An act of worship and music, led by Rev Roger Hutchings.

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

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Cooking Chinese food; Women bishops

Cooking Chinese food; Women bishops

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Cooking Chinese food; Women bishops

TV chef Ching-He Huang demonstrates MSG-free Chinese cookery, with Jane Garvey.

TV chef Ching-He Huang demonstrates MSG-free Chinese cookery. Plus the changing face of leadership across the Anglican Communion, and should children be banned from weddings?

International Cricket

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ball by ball coverage of Twenty20 and One Day International events

International Cricket: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - International Cricket, 11/07/2008

Coverage of the First Test between England and South Africa.

Coverage of the First Test between England and South Africa. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins, Mark Pougatch. Including Shipping Forecast.

Coverage of the second day in the First Test between England and South Africa at Lord's. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Mark Pougatch. With summaries from Geoff Boycott, Shaun Pollock, Phil Tufnell and Mike Selvey, plus reports from Alison Mitchell.

Including Shipping Forecast.

International Cricket: Test Match Special

Test Match Special

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - International Cricket, Test Match Special

Coverage of the second day in the First Test between England and South Africa at Lord's.

Continued coverage of the second day in the First Test between England and South Africa at Lord's. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Mark Pougatch.

Continued coverage of the second day in the First Test between England and South Africa at Lord's. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Mark Pougatch. With summaries from Geoff Boycott, Shaun Pollock, Phil Tufnell and Mike Selvey, plus reports from Alison Mitchell.

Including Shipping Forecast.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 11/07/2008

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

The Now Show

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests

The Now Show: Series 24

The Now Show: Series 24: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 24

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Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team including Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke, Laura Shavin and Jon Holmes.

Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team

The Archers

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

The Archers: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 11/07/2008

Jennifer's unhappy at the rush Brian's in to erect Siobhan's bench. He takes Ruairi after school to put it up. 

After surveying the burial site with Cormac, Jennifer comes across Brian and Ruairi. Cormac doesn't think it has the potential for a big dig. He's suggested that a team of volunteers and students could carry out a small investigation. Jennifer's patience is tested when Ruairi refers to the tree which the bench will surround as his mammy's. The whole thing's getting out of hand.

At The Bull, Fallon's still down. Roy receives a call from Will and they arrange to meet. Will says Roy has a lovely family and confides how things are improving between himself and Emma. Roy asks Will to join the Roundheads tug of war team but, discovering Ed's on that side, he declines. 

Emma passes, just as Roy's leaving. Sudden rain forces them inside. Will mentions his concern over Neil taking George to the pigs. Emma reassures him it's all ok; Neil won't take him again. Will persuades Emma to stay for a drink. As he gets it, Emma tells Fallon she's sorry to hear about her and Ed. Fallon knows the truth, makes a sharp remark and walks off, leaving Emma speechless.

Front Row

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

Front Row: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, 11/07/2008

With Mark Lawson. GP Sarah Jarvis reviews ITV1's new medical drama Harley Street.

Arts news and reviews, with Mark Lawson. GP Sarah Jarvis reviews ITV1's new medical drama Harley Street.

Presented by Mark Lawson.

Including:

In charge of sound effects for Star Wars, ET, and Raiders of the Lost Ark, Ben Burtt created the lightsaber hum, Darth Vader's sinister breathing and the voice of R2D2. His latest film is Wall-E, which tells the tale of a lonely rubbish-collecting robot who goes on a space journey that decides the fate of all mankind. Burtt discusses his iconic sounds with Mark.

GP Sarah Jarvis reviews ITV1's new medical drama Harley Street, starring Suranne Jones, Kim Medcalf and Paul Nicholls.

The Crime Writers' Association last night gave Frances Fyfield the Duncan Lawrie Gold Dagger award for her book Blood From Stone, which begins with the suicide of a respected barrister.

15 Minute Drama

Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century Series 4

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century 1933-1938: A Darkening Sky: Episode 5

Episode 5

Writing the Century 1933-1938: A Darkening Sky

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, Writing the Century 1933-1938: A Darkening Sky, Episode 5

Flora Judd and Linton Andrews both fear the looming spectre of European Fascism.

Exploring the 20th century through diaries of real people. As the decade draws to a close, Flora Judd and Linton Andrews both fear the looming spectre of European Fascism.

Exploring the 20th century through diaries and correspondence of real people.

As the decade draws to a close, Flora Judd and Linton Andrews both fear the looming spectre of European Fascism.

Linton Andrews ...... Russell Dixon
Flora Judd ...... Susannah Harker
Gertie ...... Brigit Forsyth
Mrs Judd ...... Ann Rye
Mann ...... Malcolm Raeburn
Paterson ...... Daniel Pape
Cath ...... Emma Gregory

Directed by Gary Brown.

15 Minute Drama: Writing the Century 1933-1938: A Darkening Sky

Vanessa Rosenthal explores the 20th century through real correspondence

Vanessa Rosenthal explores the 20th century through real correspondence. A Darkening Sky

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?: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Any Questions?, 11/07/2008

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from the BBC Radio Theatre, London.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from the BBC Radio Theatre, London. Panellists include Prof Robert Winston, Norman Tebbit, Amanda Platell and John Harris.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from the BBC Radio Theatre, London.

Panellists include broadcaster Prof Robert Winston, former minister Norman Tebbit, columnist Amanda Platell and journalist John Harris.

A Point of View

A Point of View: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - A Point of View, 11/07/2008

A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof Lisa Jardine.

Friday Drama

The home of thrillers, mysteries, romance and detective stories

The home of thrillers, mysteries, romance and detective stories. A real treat for lovers of a good story well told

Friday Drama: One Chord Wonders

Friday Drama: One Chord Wonders: Episode 1: Parallel Lines

Episode 1

Episode 1: Parallel Lines

One Chord Wonders

Parallel Lines

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Memories are rekindled when a singer in a Blondie tribute band is invited to a reunion.

Frank Cottrell Boyce's series of plays looks at the punk generation. Julie is a singer in an ageing Blondie tribute band. An invitation to a reunion rekindles some memories.

Series of plays by British screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce looking at the punk generation three decades on, with each play telling a different, but connected, story.

Julie is a singer in an ageing Blondie tribute band.  An invitation to the reunion of the audience at an Adverts gig in 1977 brings some skeletons dancing from the cupboard.

Julie ...... Doon Mackichan
Thing ...... Sian Reeves
Margaret ...... Rosie Cavaliero
Steve Reeves ...... Ivan Kaye
Pete ...... Paul Viragh
Joe ...... Joseph Tremain
Lovely ...... Sarah Bedi
Announcer ...... John Rowe
Waiter ...... Ben Crowe

Directed by Toby Swift.

Series of plays by Frank Cottrell Boyce looking at the punk generation three decades on

Series of plays by British screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce looking at the punk generation three decades on, with each play telling a different, but connected, story

Weather

Weather: 11/07/2008

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The World Tonight

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

The World Tonight: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, 11/07/2008

National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.

News and analysis with Robin Lustig. Including reports on new jitters on the US housing market, possible sanctions against Zimbabwe and the menu for the Beijing Olympics.

National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Including reports on new jitters on the US housing market, possible sanctions against Zimbabwe and the menu for the Beijing Olympics.

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: The Night of the Mi'rag

Book at Bedtime: The Night of the Mi'rag: Episode 5

The Night of the Mi'rag

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Putting pressure on Nouf's driver pays off.

Crime novel set in Saudi Arabia, by Zoe Ferraris. Abridged by Alison Joseph. The pressure on Nouf's driver pays off when Nayir learns that the murdered girl hid a dark secret.

Gripping crime novel set in contemporary Saudi Arabia, by Zoe Ferraris. Abridged by Alison Joseph. Putting pressure on Nouf's driver pays off, when Nayir learns that the murdered girl harboured a dark secret. Read by Zubin Varla.

Crime novel by Zoe Ferraris set in contemporary Saudi Arabia

Gripping crime novel set in contemporary Saudi Arabia, by Zoe Ferraris. Abridged by Alison Joseph

A Good Read

A Good Read: Andrea Catherwood and Tom Standage

Andrea Catherwood and Tom Standage

BBC Radio 4 - A Good Read, Andrea Catherwood and Tom Standage

Sue MacGregor, Tom Standage and Andrea Catherwood discuss favourite books.

4 Extra Debut. Sue MacGregor with Tom Standage and Andrea Catherwood discuss books by Pat Barker, Jim Crace and Ernest J Gaines.  From 2008.

Sue MacGregor and her guests, the journalist Tom Standage and television presenter Andrea Catherwood, discuss some favourite books. From July 2008.

BOOKS DISCUSSED:
Union Street by Pat Barker 
Publ: Virago Modern Classics

The Gift of Stones by Jim Crace
Publ: Picador /Pan Macmillan

A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines 
Publ: Serpent's Tail Limited

Today in Parliament

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

Today in Parliament: 11/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today in Parliament, 11/07/2008

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.

Midnight News

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Midnight News: 12/07/2008

12/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Midnight News, 12/07/2008

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: Wife in the North

Book of the Week: Wife in the North: Episode 5: Auf Wiedersehen Pet?

Episode 5: Auf Wiedersehen Pet?

Wife in the North

Auf Wiedersehen Pet?

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Wife in the North, Auf Wiedersehen Pet?

Judith wonders if she is going native - but can she really turn her back on city life?

The story of Judith O'Reilly's new life in the North of England. Judith wonders if she is going native - but can she really turn her back on city life?

Based on her hugely popular blog, the story of Judith O'Reilly's decision to give up her glamorous London lifestyle and make a new life for her family in the North of England.

Judith wonders if she is going native when she finds herself enjoying the delights of unfeasibly large leeks and kitting herself out for a day's shooting. But as autumn turns to winter, she knows she must decide whether to stay or return to her beloved London. Can she really turn her back on city life - and on her old self?

Read by Felicity Montagu.

The story of Judith O'Reilly's decision to make a new life in the North of England

Based on her popular blog, the story of Judith O'Reilly's decision to give up her glamorous London lifestyle and make a new life for her family in the North of England

Shipping Forecast: 12/07/2008

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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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