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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 23/11/2008

23/11/2008

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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: 23/11/2008

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Bells on Sunday

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

Bells on Sunday: 23/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Bells on Sunday, 23/11/2008

The sound of bells from St John the Baptist, Loughton.

Historians in the Tent of the General

Historians in the Tent of the General: Episode 2

Episode 2

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Andrew talks to Dr Henry Kissinger about his relationship with various US presidents.

Andrew Roberts considers the relationship between politicians and historians. Andrew talks to Dr Henry Kissinger about his relationship with various US presidents.

Andrew Roberts considers the historical tendency for politicians to consult historians and to whose benefit such relationships work. 

Andrew talks to Dr Henry Kissinger about his relationship with various US presidents and finds out how American politicians use history.

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Andrew Roberts considers the historical tendency for politicians to consult historians

Andrew Roberts considers the historical tendency for politicians to consult historians and to whose benefit such relationships work

News Headlines

The latest national and international news headlines

News Headlines: 23/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines, 23/11/2008

The latest national and international news.

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: Money Worries

Money Worries

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Mark Tully explores the complexities of our relationship with money.

Mark Tully explores the complexities of our relationship with money. He asks why we spend so much time worrying about money and how it can affect our relationships.

Mark Tully explores the complexities of our relationship with money. He asks why we spend so much time worrying about money and why can it have such a corrosive effect on our relationships. As the financial mood changes, what does money mean for us beyond the practicalities of day-to-day living?

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: The Late Arrivals

The Late Arrivals

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Lionel Kelleway travels to Lulworth Cove to see the small bands of Red Admiral butterflies

Lionel Kelleway travels to Lulworth Cove in Dorset, where he witnesses the small bands of Red Admiral butterflies that migrate from mainland Europe.

Lionel Kelleway travels to Lulworth Cove in Dorset where, standing on the cliffs, he witnesses the small bands of Red Admiral butterflies that migrate from mainland Europe.

Weather

Weather: 23/11/2008

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News and Papers

The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers

News and Papers: 23/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - News and Papers, 23/11/2008

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

Sunday

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

Sunday: 23/11/2008

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Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.

Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar.

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: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

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Martin Clunes appeals on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Martin Clunes appeals on behalf of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship: 23/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, 23/11/2008

A service from St John's College Chapel, Durham, on the Feast of Christ the King.

A service from St John's College Chapel, Durham, on the Feast of Christ the King, reflecting on the themes of authority and trust. Led by Rev Kate Bruce and Rev Dr Roger Walton.

A service from St John's College Chapel, Durham, on the Feast of Christ the King, reflecting on the themes of authority and trust. Led by Rev Kate Bruce and Rev Dr Roger Walton. Director of music: George Richford.

International Cricket

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ball by ball coverage of Twenty20 and One Day International events

International Cricket: 23/11/2008

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - International Cricket, 23/11/2008

Coverage of the fourth One Day International between India and England from Bangalore.

Coverage of the fourth One Day International between India and England from Bangalore. Commentary by Simon Mann, Arlo White and Harha Bhogle. Including Shipping Forecast.

Coverage of the fourth One Day International between India and England from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Commentary by Simon Mann, Arlo White and Harha Bhogle, with summaries by Sunil Gavaskar, Angus Fraser and Steve James.

Including Shipping Forecast.

File on 4

Award-winning current affairs documentary series

Award-winning current affairs documentary series investigating major issues at home and abroad

File on 4: 18/11/2008

18/11/2008

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Amardeep Bassey investigates the funding of projects to reduce Islamic extremism in the UK

Amardeep Bassey investigates the use of funds that Britain is spending on projects to prevent violent extremism taking root in Muslim communities.

Amardeep Bassey investigates fears that some of the funds that Britain is spending on projects to prevent violent extremism taking root in Muslim communities may be falling into the hands of the very groups it is trying to defeat.

From Fact to Fiction

Series in which writers create a fictional response to recent headlines.

From Fact to Fiction: Series 5

From Fact to Fiction: Series 5: Episode 6: The Gulf

Episode 6

Episode 6: The Gulf

Series 5

The Gulf

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The writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news.

Writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news. She imagines the trepidation onboard a cargo ship as it approaches the scene of many recent hijackings.

Writer Katie Hims creates a fictional response to the week's news. She imagines the trepidation onboard a cargo ship as it approaches the Gulf of Arden, the scene of many recent hijackings.

Series in which writers create a fictional response to the week's news

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 23/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 23/11/2008

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: 23/11/2008

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John Waite introduces his 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: 23/11/2008

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It's Stir Up Sunday and Elizabeth has invited Hayley round with the children to experience the Brookfield tradition. The children enjoy it to the full, and Elizabeth is convinced it's all much more chaotic than it ever was when her mum was in charge. Then she remembers Kenton and David squabbling and flicking the fruit around. Their slapstick routine for the panto will come naturally. 

The family have come round to help tidy up Peggy and Jack's garden for the winter - there are a lot of leaves down and they don't want anyone slipping. It's a breezy day, but they enjoy it. Peggy feels very grateful to everyone. Tom keeps going until dusk falls, and Peggy looks forward to a good night's sleep after all the fresh air. 

It's not to be, though - a crash in the garden in the middle of the night wakes and frightens Jack. Peggy calls Tony. She asks him to come and see what's happened and help calm Jack down. 

Episode written by Joanna Toye.

Go4it

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

Go4it: 23/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Go4it, 23/11/2008

Kirsten O'Brien and a group of schoolchildren explore children's games through the ages.

Children's magazine. Kirsten O'Brien and a group of primary school children from Gloucestershire explore children's games through the ages.

Children's magazine. Kirsten O'Brien and a group of primary school children from Gloucestershire explore children's games through the ages and try out Sardines, Simon Says, Stuck in the Mud and Chinese Whispers.

Defining Moments

Series of stories about life-changing events from emerging Irish writers

Defining Moments: Series 1

Defining Moments: Series 1: Episode 3: Hair

Episode 3

Episode 3: Hair

Series 1

Hair

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By Karen Gillece. Discovering hair loss can be traumatic for a woman hosting an event.

By Karen Gillece. Discovering hair loss can be a traumatic experience, especially for a woman hosting an important event in her husband's career. Read by Cathy Belton.

Series of stories about life-changing events from five emerging Irish writers.

Discovering hair loss can be a traumatic experience, especially for a woman hosting an important event in her husband's career. By Karen Gillece.

Read by Cathy Belton.

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.

Feedback

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

Feedback: 21/11/2008

21/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, 21/11/2008

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

Last Word

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

Last Word: 21/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 21/11/2008

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.

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: 22/11/2008

22/11/2008

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With Paul Lewis. How car insurance premiums could rise for all.

With Paul Lewis. How car insurance premiums could rise for all, the pre-Budget report and tax levels, and trouble for investors in the AIG Enhanced fund.

Analysis

Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad.

Programme examining the ideas and forces which shape public policy in Britain and abroad, presented by distinguished writers, journalists and academics.

Analysis: World Cities, Urban Nightmares?

20/11/2008

World Cities, Urban Nightmares?

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Mukul Devichand examines the megacities of the developing world.

Mukul Devichand asks if the megacities of the developing world are privileging a global elite and marginalising the poor.

Mukul Devichand asks if the megacities of the developing world are going to follow the model of London and New York, privileging a global elite and marginalising the poor. 

He travels from London to Mumbai and Delhi to meet thinkers, planners, architects and city leaders and discovers that many of the world's biggest cities are making uncannily similar choices about housing and architecture as they compete to attract global companies.

Westminster Hour

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme

Westminster Hour: 23/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Westminster Hour, 23/11/2008

Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Received Wisdom: MPs and peers share their stories and top tips for surviving life in Westminster.

The Learning Curve

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

The Learning Curve: 17/11/2008

17/11/2008

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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.

Midnight News

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Midnight News: 24/11/2008

24/11/2008

BBC Radio 4 - Midnight News, 24/11/2008

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

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