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The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 03/09/2008

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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: 03/09/2008

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 03/09/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 03/09/2008

Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 03/09/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 03/09/2008

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: 03/09/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 03/09/2008

Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

With Sarah Montague and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Presented by Sarah Montague and Evan Davis.

Including:

Lord Hannay discusses reunification talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond says that legislation will address social problems such as drinking.

Martin Barnes of DrugScope advises on the dangers of diazepam addiction.

North America editor Justin Webb reports from the Republican Convention on how party insiders and delegates feel about John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin.

Rory Cellan-Jones investigates whether people care about which internet browser they use.

Football League Chairman Lord Mawhinney and former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis discuss the dangers of foreign takeovers of football clubs and ask whether the influx of cash could be damaging the British game.

Thought for the Day with writer Rhidian Brook.

Will Hutton from the Work Foundation and Gerard Lyons of Standard Chartered Bank discuss Britain's place in the global trade for companies and other assets.

Writer Frank Cottrell Boyce discusses his BBC drama about putting God on trial.

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg discusses the government's economic recovery plan.

Gavin Partington from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association discusses the proposed ban on alcohol sales to under-21s outside pubs and clubs.

Author Amanda Ripley and Manuel Chea, survivor of a number of disasters, discuss why some people survive disasters and others in exactly the same situation do not.

On the 350th anniversary of Oliver Cromwell's death, writer Michael O'Siochru and historian Martyn Bennet discuss the brutality of Cromwell's invasion of Ireland in 1649.

The House I Grew Up In

Series revisiting the childhood homes of influential Britons

Series revisiting the childhood neighbourhoods of influential Britons

The House I Grew up In: Series 2

The House I Grew Up In: Series 2: Episode 5: Shaun Bailey

Episode 5

Episode 5: Shaun Bailey

Series 2

Shaun Bailey

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Shaun Bailey, founder of youth charity My Generation, returns to west London.

Wendy Robbins revisits the childhood neighbourhoods of influential Britons. Shaun Bailey, founder of youth charity My Generation, returns to his tough west London housing estate.

Wendy Robbins presents a series revisiting the childhood neighbourhoods of influential Britons.

Shaun Bailey, prospective parliamentary candidate and founder of youth charity My Generation, was raised by his extended Jamaican family on a tough west London housing estate. He takes Wendy back to the place where he grew up, remembering how his mother's discipline and becoming an army cadet at 12 saved him from a life of crime and violence.

The House I Grew Up In: Series 2

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Wendy Robbins revisits the childhood neighbourhoods of influential Britons

Wendy Robbins presents a series revisiting the childhood neighbourhoods of influential Britons

A Wonderful Way to Make a Living

US satirist Joe Queenan presents a series on people with highly unusual occupations

A Wonderful Way to Make a Living: Series 2

A Wonderful Way to Make a Living: Series 2: Episode 5: Gondolier

Episode 5: Gondolier

Gondolier

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In Venice, Joe meets a lawyer who retrained as a gondolier.

In Venice, Joe Queenan meets a lawyer who retrained as a gondolier after deciding that he no longer wanted to make a living out of other people's problems.

American humourist Joe Queenan travels to Venice in search of entertaining characters in niche careers. There he meets a lawyer who retrained as a gondolier - Giovanni Giudice was tired of profiting from other people's problems and wanted to make them smile instead.
The producer is Miles Warde.

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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: 03/09/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, 03/09/2008

Christian worship and music led by John Forrest.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Keira Knightley; Amanda Foreman

Keira Knightley; Amanda Foreman

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Keira Knightley; Amanda Foreman

Actress Keira Knightley and historian Amanda Foreman on Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.

Actress Keira Knightley and Amanda Foreman on Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. Plus Jancis Robinson on rose wines, and Susan Smith on why she is suing the Ministry of Defence.

The Strange Case of Oliver Cromwell's Head

BBC Radio 4 - The Strange Case of Oliver Cromwell's Head

Mark Whitaker explores a bizarre and gruesome story.

Mark Whitaker explores a bizarre and gruesome story. In 1661, Cromwell's body was exhumed and hanged at Tyburn. His head was cut off and put on display - until it went missing.

Mark Whitaker explores a bizarre and gruesome story. In 1661, the former Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell's body was exhumed and hanged at Tyburn. His head was cut off and displayed on top of Westminster Hall as a warning to anyone opposed to the monarchy. It stayed there until 1684, when it went missing. It was finally put to rest in Cambridge in 1960, but what happened during the intervening years?

Kicking the Habit

Kicking the Habit: Series 2

Kicking the Habit: Series 2: Episode 4: Carbon Dating

Episode 4

Episode 4: Carbon Dating

Carbon Dating

BBC Radio 4 - Kicking the Habit, Series 2, Carbon Dating

The Friary needs to take responsibility for its carbon footprint.

Comedy drama series by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery. The Friary needs to reduce its carbon footprint. Bells and books are allowed, but not too many candles.

Comedy drama by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world.

The Friary needs to take responsibility for its carbon footprint. Bells and books are allowed, but not too many candles. Father Michael has been invited to an important conference, but would his attendance defeat the entire purpose? 

Father Bertie ...... Alfred Molina
Brother Martin ...... Roy Dotrice
Father Michael ...... Martin Jarvis
Brother Luke ...... Darren Richardson
Mave ...... Rosalind Ayres
Gwynneth ...... Moira Quirk

Friars and pilgrims played by Kenneth Danziger, Matthew Wolf and Alan Shearman.

Directed by Pete Atkin.

Comedy drama series by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery

Comedy drama series by Christopher Lee, set in a Carmelite monastery where the brown habit is no protection against the problems and temptations of the modern world

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 03/09/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 03/09/2008

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: 03/09/2008

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 03/09/2008

Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.

Presented by Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.

Including:

How much power does an ombudsman have? 

The MHRA has approved the antibiotic drug Clamelle so that it can be made available from pharmacists without a doctor's prescription.

How are airports going to reduce their carbon emissions?

The credit crunch is encouraging people to reassess frozen food across the board. With Edward Garner from TNS and Rosie Sykes, author of The Kitchen Revolution. 

Phil Mercer reports on tough new anti-smoking laws to be introduced in New South Wales.

Weather

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World at One

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

World at One: 03/09/2008

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National and international news with Shaun Ley.

Tracing Your Roots

Series exploring the practice of researching family history

Series exploring the practice of researching family history, one of the UK's most rapidly growing pastimes

Tracing Your Roots: Series 3

Tracing Your Roots: Series 3: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 3

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With genealogist Nick Barratt, Sally looks at how to unravel the secrets of wartime.

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history. With genealogist Nick Barratt, she looks at how to unravel the secrets of wartime.

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history, one of the UK's most rapidly growing pastimes.

With genealogist Nick Barratt, she looks at how to unravel the secrets of wartime. She discovers untold tales of military intelligence, undercover missions and unsung heroes.

Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history

The Archers

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

The Archers: 02/09/2008

02/09/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 02/09/2008

Desperate times call for desperate measures for Neil.

Brian reacts predictably to Tom's news about the new herd, pointing out he'd rather Tom's energies were directed into their joint venture. And he won't be allowing the organic brand to carry the Tom Archer name. Tony says Brian is a dog-in-the-manger. But Tom and Tony agree on the name for the new brand - Bridge Farm. 

Tom wants to buy his weaners from Neil, but Neil's sceptical. Tom's word is not enough; Neil prefers a written order. Neil complains to Sid that it sticks in his gullet, but business is so bad he'll have to take the order. Joe rubs it in by pointing out Neil made the wrong choice when he invested in hens as well. Bert tries to cheer Neil up by reminding him of the upcoming Ringing Roadshow. 

Bert tries to pay for beer with a second hand IOU, a result of more convoluted swap club dealings. But Sid demands hard cash. Joe admits he's worried about all the IOUs he's issuing. Bert tells him not to worry; he's seen Eddie doing swaps for some of them. Bert's looking forward to the ploughing match. He reckons the cup's got his name on it this year.

Episode written by Keri Davies.

International Cricket

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ball by ball coverage of Twenty20 and One Day International events

International Cricket: 03/09/2008

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - International Cricket, 03/09/2008

Coverage of the fifth One Day International between England and South Africa from Cardiff.

Coverage of the fifth One Day International between England and South Africa from Cardiff. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew, Arlo White and Mark Pougatch. Including Shipping Forecast.

Coverage of the fifth One Day International between England and South Africa from Cardiff. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew, Arlo White and Mark Pougatch, with summaries by Shaun Pollock, Angus Fraser and Steve Watkin.

Including Shipping Forecast.

The World Tonight

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

The World Tonight: 03/09/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, 03/09/2008

National and international news and analysis with Julian Worricker.

National and international news and analysis with Julian Worricker. Including reports on Dick Cheney's visit to former Soviet states and Sarah Palin's electoral appeal.

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 8

Episode 8

Perfect Night

BBC Radio 4 - Book at Bedtime, Perfect Night, Episode 8

Nick goes back to Sri Lanka in an attempt to uncover the truth.

Jamie Glover reads from Peter Grimsdale's political thriller. Nick goes back to Sri Lanka in an attempt to uncover the truth.

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

Strangers on Trains

Strangers on Trains: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Strangers on Trains, Episode 2

Heated views on climate as travellers reveal their faith and beliefs.

Heated views on climate as travellers reveal their faith and beliefs. Stars Nat Segnit and Stewart Wright. From September 2008.

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.

Comedies by Nat Segnit and Stewart Wright. Nat talks to people sitting alone on trains

Series of character comedies by Nat Segnit and Stewart Wright, in which Nat talks to people sitting alone on trains

All Bar Luke

Comedy drama offering a glimpse into the disastrous life of Luke Walsall. By Tim Key

A poignant comedy drama of late-licensed, binge-drinking embarrassment, offering a glimpse into the disastrous social life of Luke Walsall. By Tim Key

All Bar Luke: Series 3

All Bar Luke: Series 3: Episode 2: The Date

Episode 2: The Date

The Date

BBC Radio 4 Extra - All Bar Luke, Series 3, The Date

Luke tries to move on from Hayley by going on a dinner date with an older woman.

Poignant comedy drama series by Tim Key. Luke tries to move on from Hayley by going on a dinner date with an older woman.

Poignant comedy drama series by Tim Key.

Luke tries to move on from Hayley by going on a dinner date with an older woman.

An Angel Eye Media production for BBC Radio 4.

The Music Group

Dr Phil Hammond asks each of three guests to play the track of their choice

Comedian, broadcaster and GP Dr Phil Hammond asks each of three guests to play the track of their choice for the delight or disdain of the others

The Music Group: Series 2

The Music Group: Series 2: Episode 4

BBC Radio 4 - The Music Group, Series 2, Episode 4

Guests are comedian Alexei Sayle, journalist Mark Ellen and writer and actress Sue Perkins

Comedian and GP Dr Phil Hammond asks three guests to play the track of their choice. He is joined by comedian Alexei Sayle, journalist Mark Ellen and writer and actress Sue Perkins.

Comedian, broadcaster and GP Dr Phil Hammond asks each of three guests to play the track of their choice for the delight or disdain of the others.

He is joined by comedian Alexei Sayle, music journalist Mark Ellen and writer and actress Sue Perkins.

Midnight News

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Midnight News: 04/09/2008

04/09/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Midnight News, 04/09/2008

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: Ghost Train to the Eastern Star

Book of the Week: Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: Episode 3

Ghost Train to the Eastern Star

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, Ghost Train to the Eastern Star, Episode 3

Paul travels from Amritsar in northern India to idyllic Sri Lanka.

Stuart Milligan reads from Paul Theroux's account of a journey from London to East Asia. Paul travels from Amritsar to Sri Lanka, a land still recovering from the 2004 tsunami.

Stuart Milligan reads from Paul Theroux's account of a journey in which he retraces his own steps and follows in the tracks of his classic 1973 travel book The Great Railway Bazaar

Paul travels from Amritsar in northern India to idyllic Sri Lanka, a land still recovering from the catastrophic 2004 tsunami.

Stuart Milligan reads from Paul Theroux's account of a journey frrom London to East Asia

Stuart Milligan reads from Paul Theroux's account of a journey in which he retraces his own steps and follows in the tracks of his classic 1973 travel book The Great Railway Bazaar

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