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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 24/07/2008

24/07/2008

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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: 24/07/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 24/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 24/07/2008

Presented by Scot Peacock of the Vajrayana Buddhist Centre in Glasgow.

Daily prayer and reflection, presented by Scot Peacock of the Vajrayana Buddhist Centre in Glasgow.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 24/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 24/07/2008

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: 24/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 24/07/2008

Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

With Nick Robinson and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Presented by Evan Davis and Nick Robinson.

Including

Former Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey of British Music Rights discusses a campaign which will involve hundreds of thousands of letters being sent to internet users suspected of illegally sharing music. Culture Secretary Andy Burnham talks to musician Billy Bragg and Becky Hodge of the Open Rights Group, a consumers' digital rights campaign.

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams discusses the importance of ending extreme poverty. 

Barack Obama is to make a speech on transatlantic relations in Berlin. Steve Rosenberg reports on the warm reception the senator is expected to receive in Germany. 

Thought for the Day with Rt Rev Lord Harries of Pentregarth. 

Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher received the George Cross for risking his life by using his body to shield three comrades from a grenade. Best-selling author Andy McNab, who was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal in the first Gulf War, discusses what makes people brave with AC Grayling of Birkbeck College, London. 

The arrest of Radovan Karadzic has revived memories of the terrible Balkans conflicts of the 1990s. But in the former Yugoslavia, few people need reminding and many thousands still mourn. In 1995, the small town of Srebrenica in the north east of Bosnia witnessed the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II. Andrew Hosken reports. 

Photographer Nick Danziger has just returned from two arid desert regions of eastern Ethiopia, Afar and Somali. He explains the series of photographs to highlight the plight of the people.

Charles Wheeler: The Child Migrants

BBC Radio 4 - Charles Wheeler: The Child Migrants

Charles Wheeler on the migration of 150,000 children from Britain between 1900 and 1967.

Repeat of part of a series, first broadcast in 2003, in which Charles Wheeler tells the shocking story of the migration of over 150,000 children from Britain between 1900 and 1967.

Repeat of part of a series, first broadcast in 2003, in which the late Charles Wheeler tells the full and shocking story of the migration of over 150,000 children from Britain between 1900 and 1967.

He looks at the political background to the scheme and the early experiences of some of the children.

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

The Last Post

The Last Post: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Radio 4 - The Last Post, Episode 2

Mark Stephen explores the effects of changes in the Post Office network.

Mark Stephen explores the effects of changes in the Post Office network for communities around the UK (2/5).

Mark Stephen explores the effects of changes in the Post Office network

Mark Stephen explores the effects of changes in the Post Office network for communities around the UK

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: 24/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, 24/07/2008

Christian worship and music from the Lambeth Conference, led by Rev Clair Jaquiss.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Living with the family business; Emigrating

Living with the family business; Emigrating

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Living with the family business; Emigrating

How does growing up above the shop affect family life? With Jenni Murray.

How does growing up above the shop affect family life? Plus the pleasures and pitfalls of starting a new life abroad, and Christine Black on the death of her son from variant CJD.

Crossing Continents

Series focusing on foreign affairs issues

Crossing Continents: Haiti

Haiti

BBC Radio 4 - Crossing Continents, Haiti

Orin Gordon looks at the struggle for Haitians to feed themselves as food prices soar.

The Caribbean state is one of the poorest countries in the world. Orin Gordon looks at the continuing struggle for Haitians to feed themselves as global food prices soar.

The Caribbean state is one of the poorest countries in the world. Malnutrition, already a widespread problem, has increased in the current climate of soaring food prices. In April, riots led to the sacking of the prime minister. Orin Gordon looks at the ongoing struggle for Haitians to feed themselves.

He also investigates the country's growing problem of kidnappings.

With Great Pleasure

Series bringing fresh insight into lives through literature, with guest presenters

Series bringing fresh insight into lives through literature, in which guest presenters pick readings from their favourite pieces of poetry and prose

With Great Pleasure: Mark Kermode

Mark Kermode

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Horror fan Mark Kermode selects favourite readings, including The Exorcist.  From 2008.

4 Extra Debut. Film critic Mark Kermode shares some of his favourite writings from Shirley Jackson to TE Brown and William Blatty. From 2008.

Film critic Mark Kermode draws upon some of his favourite haunting fiction, including extracts from William Peter Blatty's novel The Exorcist, plus F Scott Fitzgerald's American classic The Great Gatsby. 

Other writers include - Shirley Jackson, William Peter Blatty and Pat Barker. 

And Mark's grandfather recites TE Brown's poem Betsy Lee in his Manx accent.

Readers: Amelia Bullmore and Demetri Goritsas 

Producer: Mark Smalley 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2008.

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 24/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 24/07/2008

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: 24/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 24/07/2008

Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White.

Presented by Liz Barclay and Peter White.

Including:

As calls grow for TGV-style high-speed rail links in the UK, Mark Holdstock asks whether passengers would use them and scrutinises their environmental claims.

Should advertisements for cars carry more information about fuel efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions? With Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies and Paul Everitt of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Scientists are not sure why millions of baby oysters are dying along the French coast.

Is the amount of water being taken out of our rivers threatening wildlife? With Ian Barker, Head of water resources at the Environment Agency, and Barrie Clarke from Water UK.

Sales reps are using unlawful methods to sell expensive mobility aids to vulnerable customers. With Joanna Pearl, Senior Researcher at Which?

Diarmaid Fleming gives an update on plans, first reported last year, to build a motorway through the Hill of Tara, one of Ireland's most famous and historical archeological sites.

Weather

Weather: 24/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Weather, 24/07/2008

World at One

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

World at One: 24/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 24/07/2008

National and international news with Martha Kearney.

Open Country

Countryside magazine featuring the people and wildlife that shape the landscape of Britain

Countryside magazine featuring the people and wildlife that shape the landscape of the British Isles

Open Country: 19/07/2008

19/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Open Country, 19/07/2008

Helen Mark asks whether animals which have died out should be reintroduced into the wild.

Countryside magazine. Helen Mark asks whether animals which have become extinct should be reintroduced into the wild in Scotland.

The Archers

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

The Archers: 23/07/2008

23/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 23/07/2008

It's the planning application meeting. Pat emphasises Bridge Farm's importance as one of the first wholly organic farms in Borsetshire. Tony and Helen think she does well. Annabelle follows with an equally good account of why the committee shouldn't turn down the application. When the chairman announces a decision in Pat and Tony's favour, a cheer goes up and Tony invites the Ambridge supporters back to The Bull to celebrate.

Joe's dressed up and waiting for Mildred. They're off to a charity tea dance in Darrington. Clarrie wonders how he'll fill his time when Mildred goes back, and Joe admits he doesn't know. Clarrie doesn't want him getting hurt but Joe tells her that's ridiculous. When Clarrie tells Ed of her concerns, Ed points out that sometimes you just can't help the way you feel.
 
Clarrie can see that Ed's agitated but assumes it's because of breaking up with Fallon. Ed tells her it isn't that, but can't bring himself to tell her about Emma. Clarrie thinks William's been acting strangely too, but after talking to Clarrie his world didn't seem so bad. At that, Ed tries to convince her he's just worried about tomorrow's TB tests, and insists that is all that's bothering him.

Episode written by Adrian Flynn.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Drama

Drama on 4: Blaze

Blaze

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By Ann Marie Di Mambro. The world of two designers and entrepreneurs goes into freefall.

By Ann Marie Di Mambro. As a young film maker follows Scottish designers and entrepreneurs Paul and Mhairi Blaze, their personal and professional world goes into freefall.

By Ann Marie Di Mambro.

The public image of Scottish designers and entrepreneurs Paul and Mhairi Blaze is that of two people with the Midas touch. But as a young film maker follows their every move, their personal and professional world goes into freefall.

Paul Blaze ...... Neil McKinven 
Mhairi Blaze ...... Kate Dickie
Jean/Sarah ...... Carol Ann Crawford 
Garry ...... Kenny Blyth
Rachel ...... Hannah Donaldson 
Eddie/presenter ...... Sandy Grierson 
Daniel/reporter ...... Jamie Brotherston 

Directed by David Ian Neville.

Lives in a Landscape

Documentary series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today

Lives in a Landscape: Series 3

Lives in a Landscape: Episode 2: Show Girls

Episode 2: Show Girls

Show Girls

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Three glamour models make their living by podium dancing and posing for punters.

Series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today. Glamour models Nikki-Lee, Lara-Lou and Vanessa make their living on a non-stop circuit of podium dancing.

Documentary series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today.

Glamour models Nikki-Lee, Lara-Lou and Vanessa make their living on a non-stop circuit of podium dancing and posing for punters. But life is about to change for Vanessa. Having travelled the world, performing to thousands and earning good money, she has met the love of her life. Now she is expecting her first baby and has decided to give up the breakdancing for a while.

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: The Sailors' Society

20/07/2008

The Sailors' Society

BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, The Sailors' Society

Ben Fogle appeals on behalf of the Sailors' Society.

Ben Fogle appeals on behalf of the Sailors' Society. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: Stories with Latitude

Afternoon Reading: Stories with Latitude: Episode 4

Episode 4

Stories with Latitude

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Comedian Lucy Porter gets inside the head of a festival first-aider.

Readings recorded on stage at the Latitude Festival in Suffolk. Comedian Lucy Porter gets inside the head of a festival first-aider.

Readings recorded on stage at the Latitude Festival in Suffolk

Brother Mine

Brother Mine: Episode 4: Sibling Rivalry

Episode 4: Sibling Rivalry

Sibling Rivalry

BBC Radio 4 - Brother Mine, Sibling Rivalry

Famous sibling Julian Lloyd Webber explores sibling relationships.

Julian Lloyd Webber delves into birth order and finds out if the sequence in which we are born really can influence who and what we are.

Famous sibling Julian Lloyd Webber takes a closer look at what it is to be a sibling and why that relationship can be a lifelong source of love, hate, conflict and peace.

Julian looks at the thorny issue of sibling rivalry, with academic explanation and celebrity anecdotes. The academics might have a rational explanation, but some famous names reveal that sibling rivalry is a hard habit to shake.

With contributions from Arthur Smith, Tanni Grey Thompson, Dan Snow, Noel Janice Norton (founder of The New Learning Centre), anthropologist Professor Tom Weisner, psychologist Dorothy Rowe, and sociologist Dr Miri Song.

Producer: Terry Lewis
A Tinderbox production for BBC Radio 4.

Julian Lloyd Webber explores different social and cultural attitudes towards siblings

Open Book

Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books

Programme looking at new fiction and non-fiction books, talking to authors and publishers and unearthing lost classics

Open Book: Robert Edric, The Screwtape Letters, and Raymond Briggs 

Robert Edric, The Screwtape Letters, and Raymond Briggs 

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Mariella talks to novelist Robert Edric about his interest in the composer Ivor Gurney.

Mariella Frostrup presents the books magazine.

Robert Edric 
Mariella talks to the novelist Robert Edric about his interest in the composer Ivor Gurney. A prodigiously talented poet and musician, Gurney's promising youth was followed by twenty years of deteriorating mental health, and after serving in the trenches he spent most of the rest of his life in mental institutions. Robert Edric explains why he chose to write a novel based on this sad period of Gurney's life.


History of Children's Literature 
The Children's Laureate Michael Rosen joins Mariella to discuss a new history of children's literature with its author, Seth Lerer. 


The Screwtape Letters 
In 1942 CS Lewis published a satirical novel which became an immediate bestseller. The Screwtape Letters imagines the correspondence between a senior devil and his nephew, as the younger servant of Satan attempt to corrupt a human "patient". The Reverend Richard Coles revisits CS Lewis's contribution to Christian satire. 


Raymond Briggs 
Raymond Briggs is one of this country's best-loved graphic novelists. As his 1980 classic Gentleman Jim is republished, he recalls its composition and tells Mariella why he doesn’t get any less gloomy as he gets older.

Material World

Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines

Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines. Each week, scientists describe their work, conveying the excitement they feel for their research projects

Material World: Life on Mars - Sports Drug Testing Science

Life on Mars - Sports Drug Testing Science

BBC Radio 4 - Material World, Life on Mars - Sports Drug Testing Science

Quentin Cooper explores the possibility of past or future life on Mars.

Quentin Cooper explores the possibility of life on Mars. Does the presence of water mean that Mars could have supported life and what can this tell us about our own future?

Life on Mars
For as long as humans have dreamed of visiting Mars, we have imagined a mysterious, alien place. Yet the more we learn about the planet, with the help of a series of successful unmanned missions, the more similar it seems to our own planet. The current NASA lander, Phoenix, is finding more and more evidence that Mars may not be such a hostile environment. Quentin Cooper is joined by Dr. David Catling, an astrobiologist working on the Phoenix project, and Dr. Matt Balme from the Open University’s Planetary Science Institute, to find out whether life on Mars is such a remote possibility after all.


Sports Drug Testing Science
This year around 1,500 drug tests will be conducted on British athletes heading to Beijing for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. But how are the scientists coping with the ever more sophisticated use of performance enhancing drugs? Quentin Cooper is joined by Professor David Cowan, Director of The Drug Control Centre, University of London. He will be travelling to Beijing Olympics to help the drug monitoring team, and will be responsible for drug testing at the London Olympics in 2012. Quentin and Professor Cowan are joined by Professor Chris Cooper, Biological Sciences, University of Essex.

1968 Day by Day

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

1968: Day by Day

1968 Day by Day: 24th July 1968

24th July 1968

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Widespread rioting erupts in Cleveland, Ohio, after two unarmed police officers are shot.

John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. Widespread rioting erupts in Cleveland, Ohio, after two unarmed police officers are shot.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

PM: 24/07/2008

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Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Plus Weather.

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Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 24/07/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 24/07/2008

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

Fags, Mags and Bags

Sitcom written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, set in a Glasgow corner shop

Sitcom written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, set in a Glasgow corner shop

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