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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 31/08/2008

31/08/2008

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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: 31/08/2008

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Bells on Sunday

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

Bells on Sunday: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Bells on Sunday, 31/08/2008

The sound of bells from St Andrew's Church in Rugby.

Profile

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

Profile: Jude Kelly

30/08/2008

Jude Kelly

BBC Radio 4 - Profile, Jude Kelly

A Profile of  theatre director Jude Kelly.

A Profile of Jude Kelly, a theatre director who made her name at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and who is now chair of culture, ceremonies and education for the London Olympics Organising Committee.

A Profile of Jude Kelly, a theatre director who made her name at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds, and who is now chair of culture, ceremonies and education for the London Olympics Organising Committee.

News Headlines

The latest national and international news headlines

News Headlines: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines, 31/08/2008

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: Do you See what I See?

Do you See what I See?

BBC Radio 4 - Something Understood, Do you See what I See?

Mike Wooldridge and Prof Raymond Tallis explore the nature of human perception.

Do you See what I See? Mike Wooldridge explores some of the complex and ultimately unanswerable questions about the nature of human perception, with the help of Prof Raymond Tallis.

Mike Wooldridge explores some of the complex and ultimately unanswerable questions about the nature of human perception in conversation with Raymond Tallis, Professor of Medicine, philosopher, poet and novelist. To what extent do we all see things in the same way? Is it possible to see through another's eyes or to know what another person sees when we look at the same object, scene or action?

Living World

Getting up close and personal with wild nature in Britain and beyond.

Intimate encounters and extraordinary observations of wild nature in Britain and beyond.

The Living World

Living World: Isle of Man: The Rocky Shore

Isle of Man: The Rocky Shore

BBC Radio 4 - Living World, Isle of Man: The Rocky Shore

Lionel Kelleway enjoys a highly productive day along a coastline full of variety.

Lionel Kelleway enjoys a highly productive day along a coastline full of variety. He finds lobsters and fiddler crabs and learns about the pressures on the island's shores.

Lionel Kelleway enjoys a highly productive day along a coastline full of variety. He finds lobsters and fiddler crabs and learns a great deal about the pressures on the island's shores, including looking after their basking sharks.

Weather

Weather: 31/08/2008

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News and Papers

The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers

News and Papers: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News and Papers, 31/08/2008

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

Sunday

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

Sunday: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, 31/08/2008

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: Africa Educational Trust

Africa Educational Trust

BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, Africa Educational Trust

Phillip Pullman appeals on behalf of the Africa Educational Trust.

Phillip Pullman appeals on behalf of the Africa Educational Trust. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship: To Love and to Cherish

To Love and to Cherish

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, To Love and to Cherish

Steve Bell and Zoe Rawcliffe marry in St Andrew's Church, Rugby.

A traditional parish church wedding in all its glory. Steve Bell and Zoe Rawcliffe marry in St Andrew's Church, Rugby. Rev Mark Beach conducts the ceremony.

A traditional parish church wedding in all its glory. Steve Bell and Zoe Rawcliffe marry in St Andrew's Church, Rugby. Rev Mark Beach conducts the ceremony. The couple were chosen from a number who applied to Radio 4 for their wedding to be recorded for transmission on the programme.

A Point of View

A Point of View: 29/08/2008

29/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - A Point of View, 29/08/2008

A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn.

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: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Broadcasting House, 31/08/2008

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

International Cricket

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ball by ball coverage of Twenty20 and One Day International events

International Cricket: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - International Cricket, 31/08/2008

Coverage of the fourth One Day International between England and South Africa at Lord's.

Fourth One Day International between England and South Africa at Lord's. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Henry Blofeld. Including Shipping Forecast.

Coverage of the fourth One Day International between England and South Africa at Lord's. 

Commentary from Jonathan Agnew, Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Henry Blofeld, with summaries by Vic Marks, Shaun Pollock, Phil Tufnell and Graham Thorpe.

Including Shipping Forecast.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 31/08/2008

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: 31/08/2008

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Clive Coleman presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.

The Archers

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

The Archers: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 31/08/2008

Lynda's taking photographs at church for her competition entry, much to Bert's irritation. He thinks flower and produce shows should be for flowers and produce. He intends to enter the master gardener category, and later practises for next week's ploughing match. But Lynda catches up with him yet again, camera in hand. She may have some competition however. Phil tells Brian he's thinking of entering some of his photographs of the stars.
 
Tom's trying to be civil to Brian, but he feels Brian's being patronising, and says as much to Brenda. But Brenda says she doesn't blame Brian. He gave Tom his big chance and now Tom's throwing it back in his face. Tom insists that the success of the pig business is down to his own hard work, but Brenda points out that if Brian hadn't invested in Tom in the first place there wouldn't be a business at all. Tom accuses her of taking sides and goes to storm off, forgetting his shoes and losing his dignity in his hurry. With the situation somewhat diffused Brenda assures Tom that she supports him, but she feels it's complicated. Tom admits he doesn't know how it's going to work out.

Episode written by Keri Davies.

Go4it

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

Go4it: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Go4it, 31/08/2008

Barney Harwood visits the Science Museum for an exhibition called Science of Survival.

Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine. He visits the Science Museum for an exhibition called Science of Survival, where his guests design a city for the year 2050.

Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine. He visits the Science Museum for an exhibition called Science of Survival, where his guests design a city for the year 2050, attempting in the process to predict how we will be living 40 years on.

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: Birds and Beasts

Afternoon Reading: Birds and Beasts: Episode 5: Buddy

Episode 5

Episode 5: Buddy

Birds and Beasts

Buddy

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Buddy shows that dogs have a superior understanding of fidelity.

In Cat Weatherill's tale, while Adam plays with his mistress, Buddy shows that dogs have a superior understanding of fidelity.

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 4: Bernstein in Berlin

Bernstein in Berlin

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 - For One Night Only, Series 4, Bernstein in Berlin

On Christmas Day 1989, Leonard Bernstein conducted Beethoven's Choral Symphony.

4 Extra Debut. Paul Gambaccini recalls Leonard Bernstein conducting Beethoven in Berlin after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. From 2006.

On 9 November 1989 the Berlin Wall came down. Six weeks later, Leonard Bernstein conducted musicians from both sides of the Wall in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. This celebration of the reunification of Germany was an unforgettable event for all who took part.

Paul Gambaccini meets some of them and relives a concert that became a crossover hit in the classical and pop charts. 

Producer: Marya Burgess

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006.

For One Night Only: Series 4

Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts.

Last Word

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

Last Word: 29/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 29/08/2008

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.

Money Box

The latest news from the world of personal finance

The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.

Money Box: 30/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Money Box, 30/08/2008

Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.

With Paul Lewis. Including reports on new guidelines to speed up cash ISA transfers, a possible glimmer of hope for the housing market and the future of Bradford and Bingley.

Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.

Including reports on new guidelines to speed up cash ISA transfers, a possible glimmer of hope for the housing market and what the future may hold for Bradford and Bingley.

In Business

Series about the world of work from vast corporations to modest volunteers

Series of programmes about the whole world of work, public and private, from vast corporations to modest volunteers

In Business: Biotech Battle

28/08/2008

Biotech Battle

BBC Radio 4 - In Business, Biotech Battle

Is Britain's pharmaceutical industry falling behind with biotechnology? Peter Day reports.

Britain's world-class pharmaceutical industry fears that it is failing to keep pace with biotechnology, the latest development in medicines. Peter Day reports.

Britain's world-class pharmaceutical industry fears that it is failing to keep pace with biotechnology, the latest development in medicines. Industry leaders held an elaborate business war game in London to find out how to catch up. Peter Day reports on the how the game was played and the lessons they learned.

Westminster Hour

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme

Westminster Hour: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 31/08/2008

Including The Condensed History of Political Parties.

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including The Condensed History of Political Parties.

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 31st August 1968

Week ending 31st August 1968

BBC Radio 4 - 1968 Day by Day Omnibus, Week ending 31st August 1968

Protests against the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia continue.

Another chance to look back at the events making the news 40 years ago with John Tusa. Protests against the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia continue.

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

Protests against the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia continue. Cricketer Basil D'Oliveira is controversially left out of the squad to tour South Africa. Hubert Humphrey is chosen as the Democratic candidate for the White House.

Midnight News

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Midnight News: 31/08/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Midnight News, 31/08/2008

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

Thinking Allowed

Thinking Allowed: Imagination and the City

27/08/2008

Imagination and the City

BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Imagination and the City

Laurie Taylor is joined by Will Self, Richard Sennett and Doreen Massey.

Laurie Taylor discusses how imagination and reality combine to create our living environment. Guests are writer Will Self, sociologist Richard Sennett and geographer Doreen Massey.

IMAGINATION AND THE CITY
In part three of a series exploring how imagination and reality combine to create the environments in which we live, Laurie Taylor discusses our experience of the modern city. He is joined by the novelist Will Self, the sociologist Richard Sennett and the geographer Doreen Massey in the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House.

In front of a live audience at the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, Laurie is joined by writer Will Self, sociologist Richard Sennett and geographer Doreen Massey.

Made in association with The Open University.

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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