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Lives in a Landscape

Documentary series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today

Lives in a Landscape: Series 4

Lives in a Landscape: Series 4: Episode 4: Stars, Stripes and Chalfont St Giles

Episode 4

Episode 4: Stars, Stripes and Chalfont St Giles

Series 4

Stars, Stripes and Chalfont St Giles

BBC Radio 4 - Lives in a Landscape, Series 4, Stars, Stripes and Chalfont St Giles

Alan Dein meets members of the Chiltern American Women's Club.

Alan Dein meets members of the Chiltern American Women's Club, a 200-member club which caters for expat women whose husbands have been seconded to work in the UK.

Documentary series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today.

Alan Dein meets members of the Chiltern American Women's Club, a 200-member club which caters for expat women whose husbands have been seconded to work in the UK. The club ensures that there is something to do almost every day of the week, from newcomers' coffees with advice on how to drive around roundabouts and use UK washing machines, to organised hikes in the local countryside and volunteering for the annual charity bazaar. Alan follows the lives of the club's president, Louise Fortier, and some of the newcomers who have yet to fully settle into their temporary life in the UK.

BBC Radio 4

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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.

Spending My Inheritance

Spending My Inheritance: Episode 1: The Party

Episode 1

Episode 1: The Party

The Party

BBC Radio 4 - Spending My Inheritance, The Party

Cash-strapped 40-something Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party.

Cash-strapped 40-something Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party. Stars Kris Marshall. From November 2008.

Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall as cash-strapped forty-something Harry, who has to watch from the sidelines as his newly retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves. 

Harry decides to throw his dad a 65th birthday party.

Harry ...... Kris Marshall
Jo ...... Raquel Cassidy
Brian ...... Kenneth Cranham
Liz ...... Judy Parfitt
Richard ...... Chris Pavlo
David ...... Dan Starkey
Stuart ...... Malcolm Tierney

Directed by Sam Hoyle.

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.

Sitcom by Clive Coleman, starring Kris Marshall

Sitcom by Clive Coleman. Cash-strapped forty-something Harry has to watch from the sidelines as his newly retired parents start spending their hard-earned cash on themselves

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 17/11/2008

17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 17/11/2008

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: 17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 17/11/2008

Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.

Presented by Julian Worricker.

While the major banks are forced to go cap in hand to the government for a financial bail-out, a different picture is emerging at the other end of the market. Local building societies in Cumbria, which retained their mutual status, have reported record deposits for October .

Are branded electrical items all badge and no substance? We speak to Frank Marsh from the Manufacturing Engineering Centre and Lawrence Harrison of INTELLECT, the trade association for the UK technology industry.

Are we doing enough to encourage the next generation of entrepreneurs? Harry Rich from Make Your Mark and Nick Palfrey of Moofu.co.uk discuss.

The Unicorn Grocery in Chorlton is a cooperative which has been supplying vegan produce to its passionately loyal customers for 12 years and now boasts a three and a half million pound annual turnover. BBC Radio 4's Food and Farming Awards judges, the retail analyst Robert Clark and the editor of the BBC Good Food magazine Gillian Carter, have been down for a closer look.

Manchester City Council has decided to follow the lead of Boris Johnson in London and is looking to raise the minimum wage for its lowest paid workers. We speak to Councillor Bernard Priest, the executive member for Finance and Human Resources.

The Government have a target of putting half the people under the age of thirty through higher education of some description by 2010. But is this a good idea? Sir Martin Harris, Director of the Office of Fair Access to University, discusses the plan.

Weather

Weather: 17/11/2008

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World at One

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

World at One: 17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 17/11/2008

National and international news with Martha Kearney.

Brain of Britain

General knowledge in which listeners compete for the title of Brain of Britain.

The nationwide general knowledge contest in which 48 listeners from all parts of the UK fight their way to the final. The prize is a silver salver and the title Brain of Britain.

Brain of Britain: 17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Brain of Britain, 17/11/2008

Robert Robinson introduces the eighth heat of the perennial general knowledge quiz.

Robert Robinson introduces the perennial general knowledge quiz. This eighth heat features contestants from the south east of England.

The Archers

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

The Archers: 16/11/2008

16/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 16/11/2008

Jennifer's disappointed - Debbie's been on the 'phone and is keen for her to visit, and meet Marshall. Jennifer feels she can't leave Peggy. Adam tries to convince her they can manage, and Maria might be available, but Jennifer's adamant that she needs to stay. 

Neil meets Tom in the Bull. Neil tells Tom about Susan's obsession with Christmas decorations - Sabrina says it's all purple and gold this year! Tom tells Neil about losing Gary - he's up to his neck in work, but wants to do his bit for his Gran. Neil asks if he can help. Tom says he wasn't hinting, but Neil thinks it would be his way of helping Peggy. 

Tony, Jennifer, Lilian and Adam meet at Home Farm. Jennifer wants to make a rota, so there's always someone at the Lodge. Tony can't spare much time. He and Lilian agree that Peggy will want time to herself too. They eventually agree that in the evenings there can be someone 'on call', and someone will visit every morning. 

Afterwards, Adam and Lilian chat about Jennifer. She must go to Hungary - she needs a holiday. But how can they convince her? Lilian tells Adam to leave it to her.

Episode written by Mary Cutler.

Brief Lives

Dramas set in a Manchester legal practice. Written by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly.

Afternoon Drama: Brief Lives - Series 2

Brief Lives: Series 2: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 - Brief Lives, Series 2, Episode 3

Fat Doug lends a helping hand and Greg and Frank have double trouble.

Series by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly, set in a Manchester legal practice. Fat Doug lends a helping hand and Greg and Frank have double trouble.

Series of four plays by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly, set in a Manchester legal practice.

Fat Doug lends a helping hand and Greg and Frank have double trouble.

Frank ...... David Schofield
Sarah ...... Tracy-Ann Oberman
Greg ...... Joseph Millson
Fat Doug ...... Tom Mannion
DC Curtis ...... Gunnar Cauthery
Christine ...... Janet Dibley 
Luke/Ashley ...... Alan Morrissey
Deathwatch ...... Paul Rider

Music by Carl Harms.

Brief Lives: Series 2

Series of four plays set in a Manchester legal practice, by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly

Money Box Live

Phone-in programme with discussion and advice on personal finance

Money Box Live: 17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Money Box Live, 17/11/2008

Vincent Duggleby and guests answer questions on divorce and separation.

Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues.

Vincent Duggleby and guests answer questions on divorce and separation. The panel are Dani Glover, director of pensions and financial planning at Smith and Williamson, Rachel Hadwen, benefits advisor with the Working Families helpline and John Fotheringham, consultant in family law at Fyfe Ireland.

Afternoon Reading

Short stories or abridged books, often from new writers

Afternoon Reading: Berlin

Afternoon Reading: Berlin: Episode 1: Berlin Diary (Winter 1932-33)

Episode 1: Berlin Diary (Winter 1932-33)

Berlin

Berlin Diary (Winter 1932-33)

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Chronicling the reactions of Isherwood's friends to the approach of Nazi rule.

Writing by five different authors about the city of Berlin. Chronicling reactions to the approach of Nazi rule. By Christopher Isherwood.

Writing by five different authors about the city of Berlin, which throughout its turbulent modern history has remained a centre of culture and a magnet for writers. 

Chronicling the way in which different friends reconcile themselves to the approach of Nazi rule. By Christopher Isherwood.

Writing by five different authors about the city of Berlin

Writing by five different authors about the city of Berlin, which throughout its turbulent modern history has remained a centre of culture and a magnet for writers

Lights, Camera, Landmark

Lights, Camera, Landmark: Episode 1: Battersea Power Station

Episode 1: Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station

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How Battersea Power Station has been used as a symbol of post-industrial decline in films.

How Battersea Power Station has been used in film as a symbol of post-industrial decline in films including RocknRolla and The Dark Knight.

Matthew Sweet visits parts of the man-made landscape which have been used in films over the years.

Matthew discovers how cinema has used the cavernous interior and decaying brickwork of Battersea Power Station as a symbol of post-industrial decline in films including RocknRolla and The Dark Knight.

Visiting parts of the man-made landscape which have been used in films over the years

Matthew Sweet visits parts of the man-made landscape which have been used in films over the years

The Food Programme

Investigating every aspect of the food we eat

Food Programme

The Food Programme: Mutton

Mutton

BBC Radio 4 - The Food Programme, Mutton

Sheila Dillon investigates whether or not mutton still has an image problem.

The series investigating the world of food and the stories behind what we eat. Sheila Dillon investigates whether or not mutton still has an image problem.

Traveller's Tree

Travel programme consisting of tips and advice for travellers submitted by the public

In Africa and South America, people often pin tips and advice for travellers to trees. This programme brings the concept to radio, with a travel magazine consisting of items submitted by the public

Traveller's Tree: Series 4

Traveller's Tree: Series 4: Episode 6: Surfing the Web

Episode 6

Episode 6: Surfing the Web

Surfing the Web

BBC Radio 4 - Traveller's Tree, Series 4, Surfing the Web

Katie explores some of the ways in which the internet is changing the travel industry.

Katie Derham presents the holiday magazine. She explores some of the ways in which the internet is changing the travel industry by establishing an alternative travel experience.

Katie Derham presents the holiday magazine with insider tips from listeners and travel experts. 

Katie explores some of the ways in which the internet is changing the travel industry by establishing an alternative travel experience. Including a report from Natalia Rolleston on her experiences of 'couch surfing' (staying on locals' sofas for free) and an Italian cyber-tour guide talks about his video-guided cycling tours around Italy. Plus a look at Second Life tourism, which treats visitors to a virtual visit around their city of choice.

Katie Derham presents the holiday magazine with tips from listeners and travel experts

Katie Derham presents the holiday magazine with insider tips from listeners and travel experts

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

PM: 17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - PM, 17/11/2008

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: 17/11/2008

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Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 17/11/2008

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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

Another Case of Milton Jones

Britain's funniest Milton returns with a fully-working cast and a shipload of new jokes

Another Case of Milton Jones: Series 3

Another Case of Milton Jones: Series 3: Episode 1: Photographer

Episode 1: Photographer

Series 3

Photographer

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Another Case of Milton Jones, Series 3, Photographer

With no ability whatsoever, can the surreal comedian take the perfect calendar photo?

With no ability whatsoever, can the surreal comedian take the perfect calendar photo? With Tom Goodman-Hill. From November 2008.

With no ability whatsoever, can the surreal comedian take the perfect calendar photo? With Tom Goodman-Hill. From November 2008.
Producer David Tyler.

Milton Jones bestrides the globe as an expert in his field with no ability whatsoever

The Archers: 17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 17/11/2008

Tom appreciates Neil's help with the pigs. Neil knows of a student in Yorkshire who's looking for experience with an outside herd. She's got good references so Tom's happy for Neil to see if she's still available. Tom tells Neil about Pat's suggestion that Susan should hold a Christmas decoration swap club. 

Peggy admits it's been lovely having help. Lilian points out that if Peggy's honest about it then at least they'll believe her if she says she can cope. Even though Lilian's doing the morning shift, Jennifer still calls. Peggy and Lilian agree that Jennifer could also do with a break. Lilian tries to persuade Jennifer to go and visit Debbie but Jennifer's having none of it. 

Maria's not available and Peggy's not keen on having another stranger. Jennifer assures her that there'll always be family to help out.

Lynda back at work but Caroline can see she isn't 100 per cent. Lynda also has the panto to worry about. There's still casting to be done, and even the roles Robert's already cast are far from perfect. Lynda's got some thoughts on how to solve this. It might mean changing some of Robert's castings but in Lynda's opinion it's vital to do so.

Episode written by Mary Cutler.

Front Row

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

Front Row: 17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, 17/11/2008

With Mark Lawson. Andrew Collins considers the argument for the one-location shoot.

Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Andrew Collins considers the argument for the one-location shoot.

Presented by Mark Lawson.

Mark talks to the tenor Russell Watson. This year Watson has performed a sell-out UK tour, judged Last Choir Standing on BBC television, brought out an autobiography and now, a new CD called People Get Ready. 

The Guardian's director of digital content Emily Bell joins Mark to review the latest line up on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! which includes Martina Navratilova, Robert Kilroy-Silk and Mr Sulu from Star Trek, George Takei. 

In 2001 the Swedish writer Henning Mankell won the highest crime writing award in Britain, the Golden Dagger, for his novel Sidetracked. Now it is being turned into a TV series starring Kenneth Branagh as Inspector Kurt Wallander. Mankell has also just published a prequel collection of short stories, The Pyramid, which explains some of the gaps in Wallander's life. 

Think of Panic Room, Twelve Angry Men, or Richard Linklater's Tape. What these films have in common is that the majority of the film is shot at one confined location. This week sees the release of a new film, Quarantine, in which almost all the action takes place in one apartment block, shut off from the outside world. Andrew Collins considers the argument for the one-location shoot.

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 6

A Taste For Death

BBC Radio 4 - 15 Minute Drama, A Taste For Death, Episode 6

The doorman of The Black Swan gives a different view of Barbara's fateful birthday party.

Dramatisation of PD James's mystery. As Dalgliesh tries to unravel the mysterious death, the doorman of The Black Swan gives a different view of Barbara's birthday party.

Dramatisation of PD James's mystery. 

As Commander Dalgliesh tries to unravel the mysterious death of Sir Paul Berowne, the doorman of The Black Swan gives a different view of Barbara's fateful birthday party. Meanwhile, the housekeeper Iris Minns inadvertently gives Kate a vital clue.

Dalgliesh ...... Richard Derrington
Kate Miskin ...... Deborah McAndrew
Massingham ...... Mark Carey
Henry ...... Rob Swinton
Carole ...... Liz Sutherland
Iris Minns ...... Auriol Smith

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

Crossing Continents

Series focusing on foreign affairs issues

Crossing Continents: Liberia: Children for Sale

13/11/2008

Liberia: Children for Sale

BBC Radio 4 - Crossing Continents, Liberia: Children for Sale

Nadene Ghouri goes undercover to expose the trade in Liberian children.

Nadene Ghouri goes undercover to expose the trade in children by some charities registered in the United States and operating as businesses in Liberia.

Nadene Ghouri goes undercover to expose the trade in children by some charities registered in the United States and operating as businesses in Liberia. 

With the country still reeling from the devastation of a vicious civil war and with unemployment and hunger rampant, she reveals how desperate parents in Liberia are giving their children up to unscrupulous operators who arrange fast-track adoptions with American families. The parents do not realise that they are unlikely ever to see their children again.

The Learning Curve

The definitive guide to learning, with practical advice, features and listeners' views

The Learning Curve: 17/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - The Learning Curve, 17/11/2008

Libby Purves hosts a discussion on education with a panel of education experts.

Libby Purves hosts a discussion on education with freelance journalist Mike Baker, Alison Wolf, Professor of Public Sector Management at King's College, London, former headteacher Margaret Lund, Dr Dennis Hayes, Head of the Centre for Professional Education at Canterbury Christchurch University and Andrew Bethell, chief executive of Teachers TV.

Frontiers

Programme exploring new ideas in science and meeting the researchers responsible

Programme exploring new ideas in science and meeting the scientists and researchers responsible for them, as well as hearing from their critics

Frontiers: Desalination

Desalination

BBC Radio 4 - Frontiers, Desalination

Gareth Mitchell asks whether or not desalination is the answer to global water shortages.

Adam Hart-Davis visits the SESAME x-ray project in Jordan, where Palestian works alongside Israeli, Cypriot alongside Turk, and Egyptian alongside Iranian.

Gareth Mitchell investigates whether or not desalination is the answer to global water shortages. 

He visits water companies in Spain and the UK that are investing substantial sums of money in desalination technology, and also considers the views of critics of desalination, who cite the high levels of energy it requires and the waste caused by leaky pipes.

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