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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: 15/08/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 15/08/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Noel Battye.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 15/08/2008

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: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 15/08/2008

Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

With John Humphrys and James Naughtie. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

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: AC Grayling

10/08/2008

AC Grayling

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Kirsty Young's castaway is academic and philosopher A C Grayling.

Kirsty Young's castaway this week is the philosopher Professor A C Grayling. He was a child growing up in Africa when he was first drawn to philosophy because it offered, he says, a licence to study 'the whole horizon of human knowledge and endeavour'. It's a study he has undertaken seriously and practically - he has tried his hand at composing music, writing plays and painting - not because he wanted to master those skills, but to acquire a greater understanding of the talents of musicians, writers and artists. 

He lives in London with his wife and young daughter and teaches at Birkbeck College, but he remains evangelical about taking philosophy out of the ivory towers and into people's homes - so that it is a practical tool to help people live lives that are engaging and fulfilling. He is motivated, he says, by the knowledge that the human life-span is fewer than a thousand months - and with our time so limited, it is incumbent upon us all to use it thoughtfully and well. 

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

Favourite track: The adagio from the Violin Concerto in D Major by Johannes Brahms
Book: The Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil
Luxury: A good piano.

Act of Worship

Act of Worship: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Act of Worship, 15/08/2008

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: Asthma; Pakistani art

Asthma; Pakistani art

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Asthma; Pakistani art

Are women more likely to suffer from asthma? Plus, the rising popularity of Pakistani art.

Are women more likely to suffer from asthma? Plus, the rising global popularity of Pakistani art; and the film version of Miss Pettigrew Lives for A Day reviewed.

Romany Roads

Series on the history of Gypsies and their culture

Romany Roads: Series 1

Romany Roads: Series 1: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 1

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Yoran Matras considers the Romany language while Ian Hancock explores the gypsy diaspora.

Series charting the history of gypsies and their culture. Prof Yoran Matras considers the Romany language, while Prof Ian Hancock explores the gypsy diaspora across Europe.

Series charting the history of gypsies and their culture.

Professor Yoran Matras of Manchester University considers the Romany language and its influence on other tongues. Ian Hancock, Professor of Romany Studies at the University of Texas, explores the gypsy diaspora across Europe and how the travellers were received.

Two-part series on the history of Gypsies and their culture

High Table, Lower Orders

Mark Tavener's comedy thriller set in a Cambridge College.

Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders: Series 2

High Table, Lower Orders: Series 2: Episode 6

Episode 6

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Can Simon gather the evidence to prove who the killer is and stop more murders?

Can Simon gather the evidence to prove who the killer is and stop more murders? Mark Tavener's comedy-thriller with Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West.

High Table, Lower Orders: Series 2

Series 2

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.

Mark Tavener's comedy thriller set in a Cambridge College riven by argument between traditionalists and modernisers.

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 15/08/2008

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: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 15/08/2008

Consumer news and issues with Carolyn Atkinson and John Waite. Including Face the Facts.

Presented by Carolyn Atkinson and John Waite.

Including:

With rising fuel prices, several American states are offering public em[ployees a four-day week to help cut the cost of commuting. What are other countries doing to reduce their consumption? With Mike Shelton, Oklahoma State Representative.

How one woman aims to set up Britain's first 'scam-free village'.

Problems associated with taking the fingerprints of people over 75 might jeopardise the national ID Card system. With Mike Fairhurst, Professor of Computer Vision at the University of Kent.

The BBC's Chris Jeavens is half-way through a month-long experiment of living without buying plastic. What are the biggest problems she has faced and how  does she respond to those who think the whole exercise is a waste of time?

Face The Facts: John Waite investigates the Dore programme, advertised as a cure for dyslexia. Is the programme's marketing misleading and is it really a cure?

Weather

Weather: 15/08/2008

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World at One

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

World at One: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 15/08/2008

National and international news with Shaun Ley.

For One Night Only

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

For One Night Only: Series 5

For One Night Only: Series 5: Episode 2: The Prom of Peace

Episode 2

Episode 2: The Prom of Peace

Series 5

The Prom of Peace

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Rostropovich plays Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms in 1968 as Russia invades Prague.

Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. In 1968, as Russian tanks entered Prague, Mstislav Rostropovich played Dvorak's Cello Concerto at the Proms.

Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts.

On August 21, 1968, Russian tanks entered Czechoslovakia to put an end to Alexander Dubcek's Prague Spring. An extraordinary irony saw the Soviet State Symphony Orchestra making its debut at the Proms on the same day in a programme featuring Czech composer Antonin Dvorak's Cello Concerto. The performance by soloist Mstislav Rostropovich remains one of the greatest ever live recordings of the piece.

Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts.

The Archers

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

The Archers: 14/08/2008

14/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 14/08/2008

Pat warns Brian that William's talking of resigning. Brian's annoyed but Pat pleads with him to think about Will's circumstances and not to close the door on Will completely. Jennifer has a great day at the dig but Brian's not really interested. His mind's on Pat's news, which has struck a nerve. He puts in a call to see if he can get Will a job elsewhere.

News that Marjorie has passed away is spreading fast. Susan's letting people know that the funeral's next Thursday. She also proudly tells Jennifer about Christopher's diploma ceremony.

Alice is getting ready for a big night out at a new club. Chris is going out to celebrate his diploma - he's also going to the new club. They are both let down by their friends and end up in each other's company. Alice gets more and more drunk, and more and more flirtatious. She starts to feel ill, so Chris phones for a taxi. While they wait, Alice kisses him and says she fancies him. Chris frees himself reluctantly and tells her she's wrecked. Kissing him again, Alice replies that he's fit.

Episode written by Mary Cutler.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Drama

Drama on 4: Whispering

Whispering

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Psychological thriller about adultery and murder by Campbell Armstrong.

Psychological thriller about adultery and murder by Campbell Armstrong. Ted and Lucy are in love. Ted's sick wife is contemptuous of him, but how could he leave her? Then she dies.

Psychological thriller about adultery and murder by Campbell Armstrong.

Ted and Lucy are in love but are forced by circumstance into secret trysts, furtive meetings and the occasional overnight in hotels when Ted can get away. Ted's sick wife is contemptuous of him, but how could he leave her at a time like this? The lovers will have to be patient. Then Cassie dies, leaving a diary.

Ted ...... John McAndrew
Lucy ...... Amy Clifton

Directed by Nigel Lewis.

Ramblings

Clare Balding joins notable and interesting people for a walk through the countryside

Ramblings: Series 10

Ramblings: Series 10: Episode 5: Ireland - Lough Allen

Episode 5

Episode 5: Ireland - Lough Allen

Series 10

Ireland - Lough Allen

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Clare walks from St Hugh's to St Bridget's wells on the shores of Lough Allen in Ireland.

Clare Balding explores holiday walking routes. Walking from St Hugh's to St Bridget's wells on the shores of Lough Allen in Ireland, Clare is joined by a group of local women.

Clare Balding explores holiday walking routes.

Walking from St Hugh's to St Bridget's wells on the shores of Lough Allen in the Republic of Ireland, Clare is joined by a group of local women who have fallen in love with the area. Aedin McCloughlin, the originator of the walk, hopes that the healing properties of these sacred places might give some relief to Clare's bad back.

Clare Balding explores holiday walking routes

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: Mothers and Sons

Afternoon Reading: Mothers and Sons: Episode 5: A Song

Episode 5: A Song

Mothers and Sons

A Song

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Poignant memories are triggered by a song about treacherous love.

Stories by Colm Toibin. Poignant memories are triggered by a song about treacherous love. Read by Cillian Murphy.

A Dollar a Day

A Dollar a Day: Episode 5: China

Episode 5: China

China

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Despite the Chinese economic boom, many in rural areas face an insecure existence.

Mike Wooldridge presents a series asking what living on a dollar a day really means. Despite the Chinese economic boom, many in rural areas face an insecure existence.

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. 

The Chinese economic boom has succeeded in lifting millions out of poverty, but many in rural areas continue to face an insecure existence.

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

Last Word

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

Last Word: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 15/08/2008

Jane Little presents the obituary series.

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

Jane Little 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.

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: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Film Programme, 15/08/2008

Matthew Sweet discusses the 1961 farce What a Carve Up with Pat Jackson and Shirley Eaton.

Matthew Sweet unites Pat Jackson and Shirley Eaton, star and director of What a Carve Up, with Jonathan Coe, who borrowed the title and the plot of the 1961 farce for his novel.

Matthew Sweet unites the star and director of What a Carve Up with Jonathan Coe, who borrowed the title and the plot of the 1961 farce as inspiration for his best-selling novel. Pat Jackson and former Bond girl Shirley Eaton describe their emotions when they first read the novel and what they think of the film on its DVD release.

1968 Day by Day

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

1968: Day by Day

1968 Day by Day: 15th August 1968

15th August 1968

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 Day by Day, 15th August 1968

Record producer Mickie Most explains the secret of his success.

John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. Record producer Mickie Most explains the secret of his success.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

PM: 15/08/2008

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Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 15/08/2008

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive

Armando Iannucci offers a heady mix of topical comedy, chat and outrageous fibs

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive: Series 4

Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive: Series 4: Episode 1

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, Series 4, Episode 1

The comedy zookeeper unleashes his menagerie of laugh-beasts.

The comedy zookeeper unleashes his menagerie of laugh-beasts. With Robin Ince, Lucy Porter and Matt Kirshen. From August 2008.

Armando Iannucci offers a heady mix of topical comedy, chat and outrageous fibs. With special guests

The Archers: 15/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 15/08/2008

Brian tells Will that he can understand why Will's planning to leave. Will can't believe that Brian's friend is offering him a six month attachment at a shoot in Gloucestershire. Will can't guarantee he'd ever come back but Brian's prepared to cross that bridge when they get to it. 

Jennifer's furious at the state Alice came home in. Alice is hung-over but Jennifer insists she texts Chris to tell him she'll pay for the taxi. Chris turns up. Alice says she's sorry about everything but Chris assures her he had a great night -and wants to do it again!  Alice didn't mean to lead Chris on but doesn't want to hurt his feelings either. 

Adam finds Alice lost for words. After everything that happened, she thinks Chris has just asked her out. 

Clarrie's shocked to learn about Will's new job, especially when he says it might be better if he doesn't see George. Will's still convinced he's not fit to be a father. He doesn't know what he's capable of any more, so the only way he can protect George is by getting away.

Episode written by Mary Cutler.

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