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Enemies Within

Enemies Within: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Radio 4 - Enemies Within, Episode 2

Ruth McDonald explores the world of intelligence services' informers in Northern Ireland.

Ruth McDonald investigates the world of the British intelligence services' informers in Northern Ireland. Featuring an interview with a Special Branch officer who trained handlers.

Ruth McDonald investigates of the world of the British intelligence services' informers, who have operated in Northern Ireland throughout the Troubles. She finds out what motivated them and their handlers to risk their lives, whether their actions broke the law and why their activities have provoked so much revulsion by the communities in which they operated. 

Featuring an interview with a Special Branch officer who trained handlers in how to run informers.

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Ruth McDonald explores the world of intelligence services' informers in Northern Ireland

Ruth McDonald investigates the world of the British intelligence services' informers, who have operated in Northern Ireland throughout the Troubles

Fags, Mags and Bags

Sitcom written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, set in a Glasgow corner shop

Sitcom written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, set in a Glasgow corner shop

Fags, Mags and Bags: Series 2

Fags, Mags and Bags: Series 2: Episode 1: Beansy, Beansy, Beansy, Beansy, Beansy

Episode 1

Episode 1: Beansy, Beansy, Beansy, Beansy, Beansy

Series 2

Beansy, Beansy, Beansy, Beansy, Beansy

BBC Radio 4 - Fags, Mags and Bags, Series 2, Beansy, Beansy, Beansy, Beansy, Beansy

Ramesh and Dave come to the rescue after a number of local cats go missing.

Sitcom written by and starring Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary, set in a Glasgow corner shop. Ramesh and Dave come to the rescue after a number of local cats go missing.

More shop based shenanigans and over the counter philosophy, courtesy of Ramesh Mahju and his trusty sidekick Dave.

Written by and starring Donald McLeary and Sanjeev Kohli.  This 2nd series sees guest appearances from Nina Wadia, currently starring in Eastenders, and even Sanjeev's brother Hardeep Singh Kohli making an appearance in one episode as a fellow shop owner. Gerard Kelly also reprises his role as Father Henderson. 

Ramesh Mahju has built it up over the course of 30 years, and is a firmly entrenched feature of the local area. Ramesh is ably assisted by his shop sidekick Dave, a forty-something underachiever who shares Ramesh's love of the art of shopkeeping, even if he is treated like a slave.  

Then of course there are Ramesh's sons Sanjay and Alok, both surly and not particularly keen on the old school approach to shopkeeping, but natural successors to the business, and Ramesh is keen to pass all his worldly wisdom onto them whether they like it or not.

Ramesh ... Sanjeev Kohli
Dave ... Donald McLeary
Alok ... Susheel Kumar
Sanjay ... Omar Raza
Father Henderson ... Gerard Kelly
Lovely Sue ... Julie Wilson Nimmo
Colin the Cobbler ... Greg Haiste
Geoff Selkirk ... Sean Scanlan
Geoff Muncie ... Steven McNicoll
Hilly Bewerdine ... Kate Brailsford

Director: Iain Davidson
Producer: Gus Beattie
A Comedy Unit production for BBC Radio 4.

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 14/11/2008

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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: 14/11/2008

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Consumer news and issues with Peter White.

Presented by Peter White.

Rising construction costs combined with a shrinking economy has meant the scaling down of some of the Olympic venues. Melanie Abbott has been looking at what these changes will mean for the legacy of the games.

Fraudsters are taking advantage of the informality of social networking sites to lure people onto websites run by criminals and pass on their email addresses which can be sold on. We speak to Senior Security Analyst at Trend Micro, Rik Ferguson.

The Treasury and taxpayers could be left short of millions of pounds worth of income from the rail network if business cutbacks and job-losses lead to a reduction in people travelling at peak times. Mark Holdstock takes a look at how the downturns of the '80s and '90s affected the rail industry.

Disability on screen is often portrayed by the able-bodied. We look at a new British film which bucks the trend with disabled actors playing disabled characters.

One of the world's leading urban artists, Adam Neate, talks to Peter White about his latest collection of work, which has been left across the capital for anyone to pick up and take away.

Lord Digby Jones, the longest-serving DG of the Confederation of British Industry, tells You and Yours how he relaxes at the weekend.

Weather

Weather: 14/11/2008

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World at One

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

World at One: 14/11/2008

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National and international news with Shaun Ley.

Feedback

Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations

Feedback: 14/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, 14/11/2008

Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.

The Archers

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

The Archers: 13/11/2008

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Mike and Eddie become an unwilling double act.

Mike and Eddie can't agree on which end of the cow they should be - Mike says he's been studying the cows mooing, so he should definitely be the speaking end. Eddie thinks they should practice, which Kenton wholeheartedly encourages and they head upstairs at the Bull. 

They begin with a song, and get into their cow positions - Mike at the front, Eddie the rear, and try walking, with limited success. Their singing impresses Kenton hugely, but his Dame Trot lines fall on unenthusiastic ears.

Jennifer and Lilian are preparing Peggy's birthday tea. Jennifer's convinced something's not right at the Lodge - Peggy seems to be managing too well. They quiz Adam about it. He says they need to talk to Peggy. 

Later, Jack tells Lilian that Peggy should have the first slice of birthday cake - it'll make her happy, and she isn't. Peggy begins to cry. She can't go on pretending she can cope. Jennifer appears cheerily with the cake, finding Peggy distraught. Peggy eventually goes to sleep, exhausted. 

Adam admits that he and Ian have been helping Peggy. Sending Jack away hit Peggy hard - she doesn't trust them. Lilian insists from now on they must listen to Peggy, and Jennifer agrees, whatever the consequences.

Episode written by Mary Cutler.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Drama

Drama on 4: Operation Charlie

Operation Charlie

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A professor of international studies is contacted by a mysterious stranger.

Comedy by Rhys Lloyd, inspired by a real KGB plot to disrupt the investiture of the Prince of Wales in 1969. A professor is contacted by a mysterious stranger.

Comedy by Rhys Lloyd, inspired by a real KGB plot to disrupt the investiture of the Prince of Wales in 1969. A professor of international studies is hosting a conference at a university in North Wales when he is contacted by a mysterious stranger who knows rather too much about his past.

Professor Gerald Owen Jones ...... Robert Blythe
Ryutin ...... Ewan Bailey
Margaret Jones ...... Sharon Morgan
Dr Mike Penrose ...... Doug Ballard
Waiter ...... Dylan Williams.

Ramblings

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

Ramblings: Series 11

Ramblings: Series 11: Episode 1: Mullion, Cornwall

Episode 1: Mullion, Cornwall

Series 11

Mullion, Cornwall

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Clare Balding meets former Spitfire pilot Geoffrey Wellum for a walk in Mullion, Cornwall.

Clare Balding meets Geoffrey Wellum, who was a Spitfire pilot during WWII. He and Clare walk around some of the areas near his home in Mullion, Cornwall.

Clare Balding meets Geoffrey Wellum, who flew Spitfires during the Battle of Britain. Now 86, he takes Clare to some of the areas near his home in Mullion, Cornwall, where he was able to find the isolation and solitude he needed after returning from war.

Clare Balding walks to connect people to place, past, nature and to each other

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: Parlez-vous British?

Afternoon Reading: Parlez-vous British?: Episode 5: Overseas Membership

Episode 5

Episode 5: Overseas Membership

Parlez-vous British?

Overseas Membership

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This new story by Christopher Matthew, set in occupied France, is based on real events.

New and classic tales that reveal the best and worst aspects of the British abroad. This new story by Christopher Matthew, set in occupied France, is based on real events.

Specially written for the series, this story by Christopher Matthew is set in occupied France. 

Based on actuality with an imaginative, literary twist. Read by Martin Jarvis.

Producer: Rosalind Ayres 
A Jarvis & Ayres production for BBC Radio 4.

New and classic tales that reveal the best and worst aspects of the British abroad

24-7

Series looking at the impact of Britain's new round-the-clock society on people's lives

Series looking at the impact of Britain's new round-the-clock society on people's everyday lives

24-7: Series 1

24-7: Series 1: Episode 5

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 - 24-7, Series 1, Episode 5

A tax expert and a group of printers find that their working day has been revolutionised.

Series looking at the impact of Britain's new round-the-clock society on people's lives. A tax expert and a group of printers whose working day has been revolutionised.

Last Word

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

Last Word: 14/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 14/11/2008

John Wilson presents the obituary series.

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

John Wilson 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: 14/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Film Programme, 14/11/2008

Francine Stock talks to Ridley Scott about Russell Crowe, Iraq movies and time wasters.

Francine Stock talks to Ridley Scott about Russell Crowe, movies about Iraq and time wasters, and director Mike Hodges discusses his lost movie from the 70s, The Terminal Man.

Francine Stock talks to Ridley Scott about Russell Crowe, movies about Iraq and time wasters.

Mike Hodges, the director of Get Carter and Croupier discusses his lost movie from 1974, The Terminal Man, a favourite of legendary film-maker Terence Malick.

Bernd Eichinger, the writer and producer of Downfall, discusses his latest cinematic slice of German history The Baader Meinhof Complex, a controversial biopic of the Red Army Faction.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

PM: 14/11/2008

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Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.

Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Plus Weather.

Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 14/11/2008

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Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 14/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 14/11/2008

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

The News Quiz

Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.

The News Quiz: Series 66

The News Quiz: Series 66: Episode 8

Episode 8

Series 66

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Sandi Toksvig chairs. The panellists include Jeremy Hardy, Robin Ince and Carrie Quinlan.

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. The panellists include Jeremy Hardy, Robin Ince and Carrie Quinlan.

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz

The Archers: 14/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 14/11/2008

It's Peggy's party and she'll cry if she wants to.

Tom's busy at Bridge Farm when he answers a call from impatient Jazzer, telling him he needs to get over to Home Farm. When Tom arrives, Jazzer shows him two pigs with scratched faces. Jazzer blames Gary for not keeping an eye on the food, which the pigs have been fighting over. How many more mistakes can Gary make before Tom fires him? 

Tom eventually calls Gary and lets him go, to Jazzer's delight. Brian appears, telling Tom he's seen his pigs fighting. But Tom says he's already fired Gary. Gloating Brian and Jazzer suggest they help find Gary's replacement. Tom tells them he'll manage. 

Jennifer's feeling guilty about what happened with Peggy, wishing she had listened to Lilian. When Jennifer and Lilian arrive at the Lodge, Peggy explains how difficult it is for her, giving up responsibility for Jack. Jennifer apologises to Peggy for putting Jack in The Willows, which Peggy appreciates - she knows this is hard for Jennifer to admit. Peggy tells them how difficult it is feeling old - she can't manage her own life any more. Jennifer tells her they'll set up a rota to help, but Lilian and Peggy interrupt. Peggy suggests they need a professional carer, like Maria. 

Episode written by Mary Cutler.

Front Row

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music

Front Row: Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney

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With Mark Lawson.  Seamus Heaney discusses the inspiration for his poetry.

Arts news and reviews. In a rare interview, Seamus Heaney discusses the inspiration for his poetry, and how a stroke in 2006 affected his ability to write.

Presented by Mark Lawson. 

To coincide with the publication of Stepping Stones, a new book of interviews with the 1995 Nobel Prize-winner Seamus Heaney, Mark Lawson talks to the celebrated Irish poet on stage at Wyndhams Theatre in London's West End in front of a live audience and alongside the book's author, Dennis O'Driscoll. 

In this rare interview, Seamus Heaney discusses the inspiration for his poetry, reflects on the influence of The Troubles on his life and work, and how a stroke in 2006 affected his ability to write.

15 Minute Drama

Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisations

15 Minute Drama: A Taste For Death

15 Minute Drama: A Taste For Death: Episode 5

A Taste For Death

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, A Taste For Death, Episode 5

Lampart throws light on the deaths of Theresa Nolan and Diana Travers.

Dramatisation of PD James's mystery. Lampart throws light on the deaths of Theresa Nolan and Diana Travers and gives his version of Barbara's birthday party.

Dramatisation of PD James's mystery. 

Lampart throws light on the deaths of Theresa Nolan and Diana Travers and gives his version of Barbara's birthday party. Meanwhile, Dalgliesh and Kate call on Sarah and her radical boyfriend Ivor.

Dalgliesh ...... Richard Derrington
Kate Miskin ...... Deborah McAndrew
Massingham ...... Mark Carey
Lampart ...... David Birrell
Sarah ...... Octavia Walters
Ivor ...... Richard Katz

Directed by Peter Leslie Wild.

Dramatisation of PD James's mystery. Commander Adam Dalgliesh investigates when a tramp and an ex-government minister are found murdered in a church vestry

Any Questions?

Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities

Topical discussion in which a panel of personalities from the worlds of politics, media and elsewhere are posed questions by the audience. From a different location each week

Any Questions?: 14/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Any Questions?, 14/11/2008

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Scunthorpe.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Scunthorpe. The panel are Rosie Winterton MP, John Redwood MP, Kevin Maguire and Baroness Haleh Afshar.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Scunthorpe. The panel are pensions minister Rosie Winterton, Conservative MP John Redwood, associate editor of the Daily Mirror Kevin Maguire and professor of politics and women's studies at York University Baroness Haleh Afshar.

A Point of View

A Point of View: Robin the Hood 

Robin the Hood 

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Clive James argues that the days of mindless Hollywood action are over.

Rational choices, reasoned discussions, respect for lawful institutions: that's what Clive James wants from his action heroes as he argues that the days of mindless Hollywood action are over. Clive says a new climate of reason prevails - and it extends well beyond Hollywood.

Friday Drama

The home of thrillers, mysteries, romance and detective stories

The home of thrillers, mysteries, romance and detective stories. A real treat for lovers of a good story well told

Friday Drama: The Johnny Cash Hi-Jack Roadshow

The Johnny Cash Hi-Jack Roadshow

BBC Radio 4 - Friday Drama, The Johnny Cash Hi-Jack Roadshow

Two Sheffield lorry drivers steal a petrol tanker and set off for the Houses of Parliament

By Michael Butt. When two out-of-work Sheffield lorry drivers steal a petrol tanker and set off for the Houses of Parliament, past events begin to set them against each other.

Michael Butt's high-tension tale of a hijack on the M1. When two out-of-work Sheffield lorry drivers steal a petrol tanker and set off for the Houses of Parliament, they start to question their lives and past events begin to set them against each other.

Paul ...... Ray Fearon
Vic ...... Philip Jackson
Dougie ...... Des O'Malley
Robert and Andy ...... Rupert Degas
Susan and Mandy ...... DeNica Fairman
Marie/Iris ...... Rosalyn Wright

Directed by Dirk Maggs.

The World Tonight

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

The World Tonight: 14/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, 14/11/2008

A report on Gordon Brown's visit to the US as leaders look at reviving the world economy.

With Robin Lustig. Featuring Gordon Brown's visit to the US as leaders aim to kick-start the world economy. Plus on Children in Need day, are people still giving to charity?

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

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