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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 26/08/2008

26/08/2008

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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: 26/08/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 26/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 26/08/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 26/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 26/08/2008

News and issues in rural Britain, with Steve Peacock.

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: 26/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 26/08/2008

Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Presented by John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.

Including:

Dr Peter Selby of the National Council for Independent Monitoring Boards discusses Titan prisons.

Justin Webb and James Naughtie report from the Democratic National Conference in Denver.

Sir Andrew Green of Migrant Watch and Danny Sriskandarajah of the IPPR, discuss how immigration benefits Britain.

Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary responds to criticism of the airline after a passenger jet made an emergency landing.

Thought for the Day with Vishvapani, a member of the Western Buddhist Order.

Professor Paul Goddard, former president of the Royal Society of Medicine, has launched a savage attack on the way the NHS is run.

Mike Thomson reports from Sudan. He has been talking to the Catholic Archbishop of the country's southern city of Juba, Paulino Lukudu Loro.

Novelists Tom Rob Smith and Justin Cartwright discuss whether the thriller genre belongs on the Booker Prize list.

Pakistan's High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan discusses what the future holds for his country.

1968: The Year of Revolutions

1968 - The Year of Revolutions: Episode 4

Episode 4

1968 - The Year of Revolutions

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 - The Year of Revolutions, Episode 4

In Chicago, the Democrat conference coincided with huge anti-Vietnam War protests.

John Tusa and guests discuss the impact of the tumultuous world events of 1968. In Chicago, the Democrat conference coincided with huge anti-Vietnam War protests.

John Tusa and guests discuss the impact of the tumultuous world events of 1968.

He revisits the events of August 26 in Chicago, when the Democrats met to choose their presidential candidate. Thousands of anti-Vietnam War protesters had also made their way to the city, and the event soon became mired in acrimony and violence.

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

John Tusa and guests discuss the impact of the tumultuous world events of 1968

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: 26/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, 26/08/2008

Christian worship and music led by Claire Campbell Smith.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Sharing breast milk; Ipswich prostitutes

Sharing breast milk; Ipswich prostitutes

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Sharing breast milk; Ipswich prostitutes

Is wet nursing making a comeback? Plus, Michelle Obama discussed.

Is wet nursing making a comeback? Plus, the drive to help Ipswich's sex workers rebuild their lives after the murder of five women, Michelle Obama discussed, and growing trees.

Jatropha the Wonder Plant

BBC Radio 4 - Jatropha the Wonder Plant

Chandy Nath explores the properties of the wild tropical plant Jatropha.

Chandy Nath explores the properties of the wild tropical plant Jatropha. As well as having medical applications, it is being cultivated on a massive scale for use as a biofuel.

Chandy Nath explores the properties of Jatropha, a wild plant that has been growing in the tropics for centuries.

As well as having medical applications, it is used in the manufacture of candles and soap. But as oil prices rise and the impact of global warming becomes clearer, Jatropha is being cultivated and planted on a massive scale for use as a biofuel. Could this extraordinary plant be the solution to the world's energy needs?

 Caught On Film

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Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.

At Bologna's Festival Il Cinema Ritrovato, Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is disintegrating. From 2008.

Digital storage of films seems indestructible and infinitely duplicatable. 

Not so vintage film stock

At Bologna's ‘Festival Il Cinema Ritrovato’, Matthew Sweet, discovers how our cinematic heritage is disintegrating.

With much film stock either deliberately destroyed, mishandled or chemically degrading on shelves, the battle to save and salvage old films is on. 

Author and cultural historian, Matthew Sweet learns about the problems and pitfalls from experts Yeoman Clark, Louise Alum, Andreas Kalas, Ian Christie, Neil Brand and Kevin Brownlow.

Producer: Ali Serle

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2008.

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.

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 26/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 26/08/2008

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: Call You and Yours

Call You and Yours

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Call You and Yours

Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White.

Presented by Winifred Robinson and Peter White.

Driving Test.

The Government wants the public's views on how to change the driving test. What do listeners think about the standard of driving in the UK and what might be done to improve it. Or should ministers leave well alone?

With guests:
Steve Garrod, Driving Instructors Association
Richard Cuerden, accident Investigator
Rosemary Thew, Chief Executive of the Driving Standards Agency.

Weather

Weather: 26/08/2008

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World at One

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

World at One: 26/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 26/08/2008

National and international news with Martha Kearney.

40 Years from Folsom

BBC Radio 4 Extra - 40 Years from Folsom

Matthew Bannister recalls Johnny Cash's historic 1968 concert at Folsom Prison, California

4 Extra Debut. Matthew Bannister explores a unique archive of one of the famous gigs ever, Johnny Cash's concert at Folsom Prison. From August 2008.

Matthew Bannister recalls Johnny Cash's historic 1968 concert at Folsom Prison in California, one of the most famous live recordings ever made. Contributors include musicians, former prison guards, inmates and local newspaper reporter Gene Beley, who recorded the event on a small tape machine.

The Archers

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

The Archers: 25/08/2008

25/08/2008

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Clarrie has cooked breakfast for Ed, who's going to surprise Emma by taking George out for the day. Ed asks after Will, and Clarrie tells him he's settling in ok. Later, Ed and George have great fun playing football on the green. 

Pat and Tony are discussing the flat above the shop. Helen's very enthusiastic about it, though it'll take a bit of work to bring it up to date. Tony's going to have a look at it himself, then talk to Peggy about it. Tom phones, saying he'll call in later, but it doesn't sound like he has good news. When Clarrie arrives for work, Pat decides they both need a coffee. Clarrie tells Pat how worried she is about William, and that George is without a father. 

Tony returns from seeing Peggy, who is delighted with their plans for the flat - she's been worried about the shop for some time. Tom arrives, and tells his parents that Brian's refused to buy him out. Tony's furious with Brian - he needs Tom committed at Bridge Farm. Tom understands that, but his hands are firmly tied. Tony vows to have it out with Brian, as soon as possible.

Episode written by Carole Simpson Solazzo.

International Cricket

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ball by ball coverage of Twenty20 and One Day International events

International Cricket: 26/08/2008

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - International Cricket, 26/08/2008

Second One Day International between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge.

Second One Day International between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew, Arlo White and Henry Blofeld. Including Shipping Forecast.

Coverage of the second One Day International between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew, Arlo White and Henry Blofeld, with summaries by Shaun Pollock, Alec Stewart, Dougie Brown and Vic Marks.

Including Shipping Forecast.

The World Tonight

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

The World Tonight: 26/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, 26/08/2008

National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.

With Robin Lustig. Including reports on Russia's recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states and Hillary Clinton's supporters at the Democrat Convention.

National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Including reports on Russia's recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states and Hillary Clinton's supporters at the Democrat Convention.

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: Perfect Night

Book at Bedtime: Perfect Night: Episode 2

Episode 2

Perfect Night

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Nick notices the similarity between a long dead terrorist and a man he has interviewed.

Jamie Glover reads from Peter Grimsdale's political thriller. Nick is puzzled by the similarity between a photo of a long dead terrorist and a man he interviewed recently.

Jamie Glover reads from Peter Grimsdale's political thriller.

Puzzled by the similarity between a photo of a long dead terrorist and a man he interviewed recently, Nick Roker consults a friend.

Jamie Glover reads from Peter Grimsdale's thriller

Jamie Glover reads from Peter Grimsdale's thriller about a video archivist who discovers that a terrorist who is supposed to be dead is still alive

Quote... Unquote

Celebrity panel game about quotations featuring questions posed by listeners

Quote... Unquote: 26/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Quote... Unquote, 26/08/2008

Nigel Rees chairs the popular quiz involving the exchange of quotations and anecdotes.

The Spiritual Centre

Sitcom set in a spiritual centre presided over by Bharat, the self-styled guru of Westgate

Sitcom set in a spiritual centre presided over by Bharat, the self-styled guru of Westgate, who always endeavours to get the maximum return from the minimum of work

The Spiritual Centre: Series 1

The Spiritual Centre: Series 1: Episode 4: The Favourite

Episode 4: The Favourite

Series 1

The Favourite

BBC Radio 4 - The Spiritual Centre, Series 1, The Favourite

Guru Bharat's leader visits Westgate from his mountain cave to carry out a spiritual audit

Sitcom by Suk Pannu. Guru Bharat receives a visitation from his leader, the serene Sri Vasanth, who travels to Westgate from his mountain cave to carry out a spiritual audit.

Sitcom by Suk Pannu.

Bharat, self-styled Guru of Westgate and wise man of the western suburbs, presides over the spiritual centre.

Guru Bharat receives a visitation from his leader, the serene Sri Vasanth, who travels to Westgate from his mountain cave to carry out a spiritual audit.

Bharat ...... Vincent Ebrahim
Henry ...... Tim Key
Mrs Sidhu ...... Shelley King
Ravi ...... Nitin Ganatra
Priya ...... Archie Panjabi
Sri Vasanth ...... Art Malik
Dev/Policeman ...... Sartaj Garewal.

Sitcom set in a spiritual centre presided over by Bharat, the self-styled guru of Westgate. Written by Suk Pannu and starring Vincent Ebrahim and Tim Key

Midnight News

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Midnight News: 27/08/2008

27/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Midnight News, 27/08/2008

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

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: Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History

Book of the Week: Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History: Episode 2: Family

Episode 2: Family

Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History

Family

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Sissinghurst: An Unfinished History, Family

Life may have seemed idyllic from the outside, but inside lay a deep unhappiness.

Adam Nicolson reads from his account of one of Britain's most celebrated gardens. Life at Sissinghurst may have seemed idyllic, but inside lay a deep unhappiness.

Adam Nicolson reads from his account of Sissinghurst, one of Britain's most celebrated gardens, purchased by his grandparents Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson in 1932.

The Nicolson family's life at Sissinghurst may have seemed idyllic from the outside, but inside lay a deep unhappiness.

Adam Nicolson reads from his account of one of Britain's most celebrated gardens

Adam Nicolson reads from his account of Sissinghurst, one of Britain's most celebrated gardens, purchased by his grandparents Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson in 1932

Shipping Forecast: 27/08/2008

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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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