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The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 14/08/2008

14/08/2008

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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: 14/08/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 14/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 14/08/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Noel Battye.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 14/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 14/08/2008

News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.

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: 14/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 14/08/2008

Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

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

Presented by James Naughtie and Edward Stourton.

Including:

Former Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze and Michael Davey of the European Bank discuss the threat to Georgia's prosperity posed by the conflict with Russia.

Former chief inspector of schools Mike Tomlinson discusses the introduction of a new system of vocational diplomas.

John Curtice, Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University, discusses why the by-election in Glenrothes could be another electoral disaster for Gordon Brown.

Colin Blane reports on efforts to re-establish sea eagle chicks in the east of Scotland.

Andrew Hosken reports on police officers who are allegedly arresting minor offenders to meet targets.

Georgians regard their Russian neighbours with suspicion, but do Russians feel the same way about the Georgians? Caroline Wyatt reports from Moscow.

Reuters bureau chief Alistair Macdonald and Israeli Government spokesman Mark Regev discuss the investigation into the killing of a cameraman on the Gaza Strip.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is on her way to Georgia. US special envoy Matthew Bryza and Georgian minister Temur Iakobashvili discuss the decisions to be made.

Author and collector Maurice Collins discusses an exhibition of labour-saving devices.

Schools minister Jim Knight and Conservative spokesman Michael Gove discuss whether diplomas will enhance education.

The violence which sparked the Georgian conflict broke out initially in the South Ossetian capital of Tskhinvali. Sarah Rainsford reports from the town, having been allowed access by the Russian military.

Author Rob Eastaway is on a mission to change the UK's aversion to maths.

Between Ourselves

Series bringing together people who have had profound and similar experiences

Series bringing together people who have had profound and similar experiences to hear their individual stories and compare the long-term effects on each of their lives

Between Ourselves: Series 2

Between Ourselves: Series 2: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 - Between Ourselves, Series 2, Episode 5

Circus owners Martin Burton and John Hayes discuss the difficulties of their profession.

Olivia O'Leary brings together people with similar experiences. Circus owners Martin Burton and John Hayes discuss the romance, excitement and difficulties of their profession.

Olivia O'Leary presents the series which brings together two people who have had profound and similar experiences, to hear their individual stories and compare the long-term effects on each of their lives.

Circus owners Martin Burton and John Hayes discuss the romance, danger, excitement and difficulties of their profession.

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

Olivia O'Leary brings together two people who have had profound and similar experiences

Olivia O'Leary presents the series which brings together two people who have had profound and similar experiences

The Last Post

The Last Post: Episode 5

BBC Radio 4 - The Last Post, Episode 5

Mark Stephen explores the effects of changes in the Post Office network for communities around the UK. 5/5: He visits the Outer Hebrides.

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: 14/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, 14/08/2008

Christian worship and music led by Judy Merry.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Taste in a partner; Trauma in Northern Ireland

Taste in a partner; Trauma in Northern Ireland

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Taste in a partner; Trauma in Northern Ireland

Does someone always end up dominating aesthetically in a relationship?

Does someone always end up dominating aesthetically in a relationship? Plus, the emotional legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles; and Esther Woolfson on her passion for birds.

Crossing Continents

Series focusing on foreign affairs issues

Crossing Continents: India - The Real Slumdog Story

India - The Real Slumdog Story

BBC Radio 4 - Crossing Continents, India - The Real Slumdog Story

Mukul Devichand reports on a scheme that may solve the developing world's slum problem.

Mukul Devichand reports from Mumbai on a controversial scheme that may be able to provide the answer to the developing world's slum problem.

Mukul Devichand reports from Mumbai on a controversial scheme that may be able to provide the answer to the developing world's slum problem. 

Asia's largest slum, Dharavi, has gained greater exposure thanks to the film Slumdog Millionaire. The scheme to raze it to the ground is said by its backers to be the template for slum re-development across the developing world. Private companies are being asked to re-house the poor in tower blocks in return for prime real estate. 

But is this audacious scheme an innovative solution or simply masking a land-grab from the poor?

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 - Will Hutton

With Great Pleasure: Will Hutton

Will Hutton

BBC Radio 4 - With Great Pleasure, Will Hutton

Will Hutton, head of the Work Foundation, selects JM Keynes, Dickens and Umberto Eco.

Will Hutton, chief executive of the Work Foundation, shares his admiration for JM Keynes, Dickens and Umberto Eco. From 2008.

Will Hutton, chief executive of the Work Foundation, shares his admiration for not just JM Keynes but also writers such as Dickens and Umberto Eco. 

Readers:  Michelle Terry and William Hope

Producer: Mark Smalley

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in  August 2008.

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 14/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 14/08/2008

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: 14/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 14/08/2008

Consumer news and issues with Carolyn Atkinson and Liz Barclay.

Presented by Carolyn Atkinson and Liz Barclay.

Including:

Residents in Booze, a tiny hillside hamlet in Yorkshire, have been told that Royal Mail can no longer provide a delivery service because the steep, narrow lane to their village is too dangerous. Royal Mail exemptions to providing a universal service for health and safety reasons are rising.

Psychologist Oliver James and Penny Garner respond to emails from listeners on last week's programme, which outlined a new method of caring for people with dementia.

New statistics show that the average estate agent has completed only fourteen sales over the last three months, a figure worse than at the lowest point of the slump in the 1990s. With Peter Bolton-King, Chief Executive of the National Association of Estate Agents, LGA Housing Spokesperson Cllr Tony Newman, and Adrian Coles, Director General of the Building Societies Association.

The Swedish government has launched a drive to promote Swedish food overseas, including the UK. With Swedish Agriculture Minister Eskil Erlandsson and cook and food writer Anna Mosesson.

Jon Douglas reports on what petrol retailers are doing to reduce card fraud.

Weather

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World at One

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

World at One: 14/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 14/08/2008

National and international news with Shaun Ley.

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: 09/08/2008

09/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Open Country, 09/08/2008

Matt Baker finds mud, fish and relics in the Bristol Channel.

Countryside magazine. Matt Baker finds mud, fish and relics in the Bristol Channel.

The Archers

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

The Archers: 13/08/2008

13/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 13/08/2008

Tom's commitment is called into question.

Tom's pleased that Borchester Land might sell the tenancy at an affordable price, but wishes Tony and Pat sounded more enthusiastic. They always hoped Helen and Tom would take over the farm but need to be confident that Tom's truly ready to commit. Tom can't understand why they're being so hard on him. Helen points out that they're worried he might not want to give up his Home Farm enterprise. Tom doesn't think he needs to; he just needs to scale things down.

David's pleased to learn that Pip came first in the stock-judging competition. He's also looking forward to getting the intensive grazing up and running. Ruth agrees; the sooner the better. 

Ruth learns that Marjorie Antrobus passed away peacefully in her sleep. Even though she was old, she'd not been ill so it comes as a shock. Ruth reminisces and David agrees that Marjorie was one of a kind. 

Clarrie tells Pat that the worst is far from over. William's talking about leaving Ambridge and is refusing to see George. Clarrie's worried about the state he's in and is terrified he won't even be there when she goes back. She begs Pat to tell her what to do.

Episode written by Mary Cutler.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Drama

Drama on 4: Steinbeck in Avalon

26/06/2006

Steinbeck in Avalon

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Dramatised by Ray Brown from John Steinbeck's recollections of his sojourn in Somerset.

Dramatised by Ray Brown from the writings of John Steinbeck. In 1959, the great novelist went to live in Somerset for a while to write a modern treatment of the Arthurian legend.

Dramatised by Ray Brown from the writings of John Steinbeck. In 1959, the great novelist went to live in Somerset for a while to write what he hoped would be the crowning glory of his distinguished career, a 20th-century restatement of the Arthurian legend.

Steinbeck/Lancelot ...... Kerry Shale
Elaine/Guinevere ...... Barbara Barnes
Merlin ...... Philip Madoc
Arthur ...... Joseph Millson
Damsel ...... Jasmine Hyde

Directed by Gary Brown.

Lives in a Landscape

Documentary series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today

Lives in a Landscape: Series 2

Lives in a Landscape: Series 2: Episode 4: Tempers in Bloom

Episode 4

Episode 4: Tempers in Bloom

Tempers in Bloom

BBC Radio 4 - Lives in a Landscape, Series 2, Tempers in Bloom

Luddenden villagers aim to stop any sabotage of their efforts to win 'Britain in Bloom'.

The villagers of Luddenden want to ensure no repeat of previous sabotage of their efforts to win 'Britain in Bloom'. From September 2006.

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

The villagers of Luddenden, Yorkshire, are turning detective to track down those who sabotaged their chances of victory in the Britain in Bloom competition and ensure that there will be no repeat.

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.

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: African Initiatives

10/08/2008

African Initiatives

BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, African Initiatives

An appeal on behalf of African Initiatives.

An appeal on behalf of African Initiatives. 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: Mothers and Sons

Afternoon Reading: Mothers and Sons: Episode 4: The Name of the Game, part 2

Episode 4: The Name of the Game, part 2

Mothers and Sons

The Name of the Game, part 2

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Nancy is unsettled by her son's reaction to her new business venture and takes a decision.

Stories by Colm Toibin. Nancy is unsettled by her son's reaction to her new business venture and takes a difficult decision. Read by Niamh Cusack.

A Dollar a Day

A Dollar a Day: Episode 4: Ghana

Episode 4: Ghana

Ghana

BBC Radio 4 - A Dollar a Day, Ghana

Ghana is one of the few African countries on track to meet girls' educational targets.

Mike Wooldridge presents a series asking what living on a dollar a day really means. Ghana is one of the few African countries on track to meet girls' educational targets.

Mike Wooldridge presents a series asking whether the global target of halving world poverty by 2015 can be achieved and what living on a dollar a day really means.

Ghana is one of the few African countries on track to meet the target of getting more girls into school, but the challenges are still enormous. Mike meets Dzifa Adjanu, a young Ghanaian woman who has achieved her ambition to become an accountant, and her mother Margaret, who made huge sacrifices to get her through.

Mike Wooldridge presents a series exploring what living on a dollar a day really means

Mike Wooldridge presents a series asking whether the global target of halving world poverty by 2015 can be achieved and what living on a dollar a day really means

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: Open Book in New York; including Meg Wolitzer and Treasures of the Morgan Library 

Open Book in New York; including Meg Wolitzer and Treasures of the Morgan Library 

BBC Radio 4 - Open Book, Open Book in New York; including Meg Wolitzer and Treasures of the Morgan Library

Owen Sheers presents an edition of the books programme from New York.

Owen Sheers presents an edition of the books programme from New York. He talks to novelist Meg Wolitzer, author of The Wife, about her latest book, and visits the Morgan Library.

Owen Sheers presents an edition of the books programme from New York. He talks to novelist Meg Wolitzer, author of The Wife, about her latest book, and visits the Morgan Library, one of the world's richest collections of rare manuscripts.

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: The Cannabinoid System - Oil From Sand

The Cannabinoid System - Oil From Sand

BBC Radio 4 - Material World, The Cannabinoid System - Oil From Sand

Quentin Cooper investigates new methods of utilising heavy oil.

Quentin Cooper investigates new methods of utilising heavy oil. Unlike conventional light oil, heavy oil is very viscous in its natural state, making it very difficult to extract.

The Cannabinoid System
The legal status of Cannabis is regularly debated but scientists are becoming ever more interested in the hidden nerve receptor system that it works on in the body. The Cannabinoid System is a series of chemical receptors built in to respond to the presence of cannabinoid chemicals, of which cannabis is just one. But why do we have this system? 

It was only in the early 1990s that scientists discovered it was not an accident - that the body itself creates its own form of cannabis for short periods during times of injury – it acts as a pain reliever. 

Quentin Cooper is joined by Professor Roger Pertwee (Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen and the Director of Pharmacology, GW Pharmaceuticals) and by Dr Steve Alexander (Molecular Neuroscience & Neuropharmacology at Nottingham University). Can the system can be manipulated to treat chronic pain conditions like multiple sclerosis and conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease. Can it be done without the hazardous side effects associated with cannabis use? Could the body’s own cannabinoids be the key?


Oil From Sand
A region of Canada in Northern Alberta contains oil reserves to rival Saudi Arabia! But these are not underground reservoirs of sweet, light, crude oil that just need to be pumped out. These are the Athabasca oil sands – an unpleasant mixture of sand, water, oil and sulphurous tar. They cover more than a thousand square miles of remote terrain and are difficult, expensive and environmentally damaging to extract and process.

With the rise in oil prices, extracting oil from the tar sands has become big business. Oil companies have invested billions and expect production to rise to 5 million barrels of heavy crude a day over the next couple of decades, making Canada a major oil exporter. 

To talk him through some of the slick ways to get thick oil out of the sand Quentin is joined by Dr Joe Wood, Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Birmingham University – who is working on CAPRI, a method for refining the oil while it’s still in the ground - and by Professor Malcolm Greaves of the Improved Oil Recovery Research Group at Bath University, who has developed something called THAI - Toe to Heel Air Injection.

1968 Day by Day

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

1968: Day by Day

1968 Day by Day: 14th August 1968

14th August 1968

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 Day by Day, 14th August 1968

Two deputy editors of the Czech Communist party newspaper are suspended.

John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. Two deputy editors of the Czech Communist party newspaper are suspended.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

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