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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 03/08/2008

03/08/2008

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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: 03/08/2008

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Bells on Sunday

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

Bells on Sunday: 03/08/2008

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The sound of church bells from Howden Minster, East Yorkshire.

Profile

An insight into the character of an influential figure making news headlines

Profile: Lord Colin Moynihan

02/08/2008

Lord Colin Moynihan

BBC Radio 4 - Profile, Lord Colin Moynihan

Rob Bonnet profiles Lord Colin Moynihan, Chair of the British Olympic Association.

News Headlines

The latest national and international news headlines

News Headlines: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines, 03/08/2008

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: Ambition

Ambition

BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, Ambition

Mark Tully asks whether ambition can be detrimental to spiritual growth.

Mark Tully asks how ambitious we should be and whether ambition can be detrimental to spiritual growth. In fields such as politics, can too much ambition be dangerous?

On Your Farm

Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours

On Your Farm: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - On Your Farm, 03/08/2008

Elinor Goodman visits the lavender fields of Kent.

Weather

Weather: 03/08/2008

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News and Papers

The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers

News and Papers: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News and Papers, 03/08/2008

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

Sunday

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

Sunday: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, 03/08/2008

Jane Little 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: Credit Action

Credit Action

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Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams appeals on behalf of Credit Action.

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams appeals on behalf of Credit Action. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, 03/08/2008

A service from the Church of the Good Shepherd, Belfast. Preacher: Fr Gerry Patton.

A service from the Church of the Good Shepherd, Belfast. Preacher: Fr Gerry Patton. Donal McCrisken directs Capella Caeciliana.

A Point of View

A Point of View: 01/08/2008

01/08/2008

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

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: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Broadcasting House, 03/08/2008

News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.

The Archers Omnibus

The Archers Omnibus: 03/08/2008

The Archers

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Test Match Special

Test Match Special: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Test Match Special, 03/08/2008

Coverage of the final day of the Third Test between England and South Africa at Edgbaston.

Coverage of the final day of the Third Test between England and South Africa at Edgbaston. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld and Simon Mann. Including Shipping Forecast.

Coverage of the final day of the Third Test between England and South Africa at Edgbaston. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld and Simon Mann. With summaries from Shaun Pollock, Vic Marks and Alec Stewart.

Including Shipping Forecast.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 03/08/2008

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: 03/08/2008

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Claudia Hammond 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: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 03/08/2008

Adam is given cause for concern at Casa Nueva.

Concerned that Will didn't work yesterday, Adam and Eddie go to Casa Nueva where it's clear the dogs have been locked in alone for some time. They're relieved to find the guns safely locked up but the severity of the situation becomes clear when Clarrie calls with news that Edward and William have had a bad fight.

Emma can't get hold of Will. Susan chunters on about falling grocery sales but when Neil turns up with news that Will's disappeared, Emma tells them how close Will came to killing Ed. Neil thinks it was a catastrophe waiting to happen and this is just the start. Susan feels for Clarrie and Eddie, who must be sick with worry, and Neil offers to go round after ringing. Ringing practice doesn't go well and Neil's critical of Chris. Susan blames it on Chris being preoccupied ahead of next week's exam results.

Clarrie and Eddie are shocked when they see Ed's neck. Ed suggests Will might have gone to Nic's. Eddie reckons he might be dossed down in the woods after going on a bender.  

Emma's worried that Will might do something to himself. So does Ed. Regardless of their history, he'd never wish that on him. 

Episode written by Nawal Gadalla.

Go4it

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

Go4it: 03/08/2008

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Barney Harwood visits the British Library to celebrate the Ramayana, a Sanskrit epic poem.

Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine. He visits the British Library to celebrate the story of the Ramayana, a Sanskrit epic poem dating from the fourth century BC.

Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine.

He visits the British Library to meet storyteller Vaya Nadu in the celebration of the timeless and enduring story of the Ramayana, a Sanskrit epic poem dating from the fourth century BC. Young dancers from the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan perform a chapter from the work, which features a magical eagle, an amazing flying monkey who shrinks and expands, a ghastly many-headed demon king and mythical warriors.

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: Birds and Beasts

Afternoon Reading: Birds and Beasts: Episode 1: Nanny

Episode 1

Episode 1: Nanny

Birds and Beasts

Nanny

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The past catches up with Campbell Forsyth, academic and philanderer.

The past catches up with Campbell Forsyth, academic and philanderer, when he notices something odd about a hairy woman.

Specially commissioned stories with an animal theme.

In Shena Mackay's tale, the past catches up with Campbell Forsyth, academic and philanderer, when he notices something odd about the hairy woman in the front row.

Read by Barbara Flynn.

Five specially commissioned stories with an animal theme

For One Night Only

Paul Gambaccini revisits life-changing concerts turned into legendary live albums.

For One Night Only: Series 3: When John Met John

When John Met John

Series 3

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At Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Night 1974, Elton John was joined by John Lennon.

Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. Playing at Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Night 1974, Elton John announced a surprise guest, namely John Lennon.

Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts.

Playing at Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Night 1974, Elton John announced a surprise guest. To the delight of the audience, John Lennon took the stage in what would be his last public appearance before his assassination.

For One Night Only: Series 3

Paul Gambaccini recalls classic three classic concerts.

Last Word

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

Last Word: 01/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 01/08/2008

Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.

Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died.

Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died. The programme reflects on people of distinction and interest from many walks of life, some famous and some less well known.

Face the Facts

Original investigations into social injustice, public policy, inefficiency and fraud

Face the Facts: The Promised Land

The Promised Land

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John investigates the business of selling small plots of land to investors.

John Waite investigates the business of selling small plots of land to investors with the promise of a huge profit, which assumes the land will one day get planning permission.

John Waite presents the investigative consumer series.

He investigates the business of selling small plots of land to investors with the promise of a return of four hundred per cent on their outlay. The scheme assumes the land will one day get planning permission, but instead thousands of people are left with a ridiculously expensive picnic site. Financial regulators are trying to crack down on the practice.

Analysis

Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad.

Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.

Analysis: Climate Change: The Quick Fix?

31/07/2008

Climate Change: The Quick Fix?

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Frances Cairncross investigates the idea that technology can combat global warming.

Frances Cairncross investigates geo-engineering, the idea that technology can be developed to cool the world if global warming accelerates. The theory is highly controversial.

Frances Cairncross investigates geo-engineering, the idea that technology can be developed to cool the world if global warming accelerates. The theory is highly controversial and raises many questions which governments would prefer not to think about. Contributors include US legal expert David Victor of Stanford University, Prof Brian Launder of the University of Manchester and Julian Morris of the International Policy Network.

Westminster Hour

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme

Westminster Hour: 03/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 03/08/2008

Including Bowing out Gracefully: The Brandreth Rules for Standing Down.

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Bowing out Gracefully: The Brandreth Rules for Standing Down.

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 3rd August 1968

Week ending 3rd August 1968

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 Day by Day Omnibus, Week ending 3rd August 1968

Preliminary peace talks between Nigeria and breakaway Biafra end inconclusively.

Another chance to look back at the events making the news 40 years ago with John Tusa. Preliminary peace talks between Nigeria and breakaway Biafra end inconclusively.

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

Mick Jagger previews the new Rolling Stones album Beggars Banquet. Preliminary peace talks between Nigeria and breakaway Biafra end inconclusively. The Archbishop of Canterbury disagrees with the Pope's recent ruling against artificial means of contraception. The first ever episode of Dads' Army is aired on BBC TV. Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan calls for an honourable peace in Vietnam.

Midnight News

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Midnight News: 04/08/2008

04/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Midnight News, 04/08/2008

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

Thinking Allowed

Thinking Allowed: Punters - Cultural Transfer

30/07/2008

Punters - Cultural Transfer

BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Punters - Cultural Transfer

Laurie Taylor explores the complex relationships between sex workers and regular clients.

Laurie Taylor explores with Dr Teela Sanders, the complex and unexpected relationships which develop between sex workers and their regular clients.

PUNTERS
Dr Teela Sanders, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Leeds, talks about her latest research findings on the complex and unexpected relationships which develop between sex workers and their regular clients.

CULTURAL TRANFER
According to new research, the increasing numbers of Chinese students coming to Britain expect to find themselves in a land of gentle people with good manners and respect, but some of them do not find what they were hoping for. Laurie Taylor is joined by Professor Greg Philo, author of a new survey entitled Cultural Transfer; The Impact of Direct Experience on Evaluations of British and Chinese Societies and by Professor Hugode Burgh, director of the China Media Centre at the University of Westminster, to discuss what China is learning back from Britain.

Shipping Forecast: 04/08/2008

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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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