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Shipping Forecast

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping

Shipping Forecast: 09/09/2009

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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: 09/09/2009

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 09/09/2009

Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Stephen Shipley.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 09/09/2009

The search for British eggs in our processed foods, with Anna Hill.

The search for British eggs in our processed foods. We import 100,000 tonnes of eggs each year, and with current food labelling rules, you won't know whether they're British or not.

News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.

The search for British eggs in our processed foods. We import 100,000 tonnes of eggs each year, and with current food labelling rules, you won't know whether they're British or not.

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: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 09/09/2009

Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

With Justin Webb and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.

Presented by Justin Webb and Sarah Montague.

Quentin Sommerville reports on the acceleration of outbreaks of swine flu in China since the country's schools reopened.

Conservative leader David Cameron and shadow foreign secretary William Hague have been recorded by the BBC making an aside about the election result in Afghanistan. Nick Robinson reports what was said.

Hugh Raven, of the Sustainable Development Commission, discusses whether the aviation industry has failed to play its full part in reducing emissions. 

Guy Dehn, of Witness Confident, and Paul Fawcett, of Victim Support, discuss what can be done to combat muggings.

Business editor Robert Peston and Alastair Mordaunt, director of mergers at the Office of Fair Trading, consider whether economic recovery is more important than 'fair' competition.

Nicola Stanbridge reports on the narrowboat from the 1930s which is being used as a stage for a series of concerts on the Grand Union Canal. 

Thought for the Day with the Right Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool.

There has been clear and convincing evidence of fraud in the elections in Afghanistan, the UN team say. Mark Sedwill, Britain's ambassador in Kabul, discusses the call for a number of recounts and audits of votes.

David Kennedy, of the Committee on Climate Change, and aviation lobbyist Brian Wilson discuss airlines' CO2 emissions.

President Obama says he intends 'to get something done this year' on US healthcare reform, ahead of a key speech to Congress. Mark Mardell reports. 

Kevin Green, of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, and economist Michael Saunders discuss whether a quick upturn in the economy is underway.

Tom Priestley, son of author JB Priestley, and comedian Alexei Sayle discuss some of the simple, modern delights of life.

Draft international guidelines on teaching sexual health have been condemned by some pressure groups in the US for promoting abortion and advocating masturbation to young children. Mark Richmond, global coordinator for HIV/AIDS at UN organisation UNESCO, discusses the aims of the guidelines. 

The remastered albums of the Beatles have been released. Music writer Peter Doggett discusses whether, four decades on from their heyday, it is time to move on or right to continue celebrating the Fab Four's contribution to popular music. 

Catherine Mayer, London bureau chief of Time Magazine, and Jonathan Freedland of The Guardian discuss the contrast between the strengths and weaknesses of Gordon Brown and Barack Obama.

Between Ourselves

Series bringing together people who have had profound and similar experiences

Series bringing together people who have had profound and similar experiences to hear their individual stories and compare the long-term effects on each of their lives

Between Ourselves: Series 4

Between Ourselves: Series 4: Episode 6

Episode 6

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 - Between Ourselves, Series 4, Episode 6

Olivia O'Leary talks to two women who were raped by men they met on a night out.

Olivia talks to two women who were raped by men they met on a night out and asks why conviction rates in the UK are so low compared with the rest of Europe.

Olivia O'Leary presents the series which brings together two people who have had profound and similar experiences, to hear their individual stories and compare the long-term effects on each of their lives.

Olivia talks to two women who were raped by men they met on a night out and asks why conviction rates in the UK are so low compared with the rest of Europe.

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

Olivia O'Leary brings together two people who have had profound and similar experiences

Olivia O'Leary presents the series which brings together two people who have had profound and similar experiences

The Missing Penny

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In 1933, only a handful of pennies were minted. Phil Mussell sets about tracking one down.

In 1933, only a handful of pennies were minted, and at least one remains missing. Such a discovery would be worth thousands of pounds. Phil Mussell sets about tracking it down.

In 1933, only a handful of pennies were minted, and at least one remains unaccounted for. Such a discovery would be worth thousands of pounds. Phil Mussell sets about tracking it down.

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: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Daily Service, 09/09/2009

Christian worship and music led by Nigel Swinford.

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Codeine addiction; Stephen Bayley on woman as design

Codeine addiction; Stephen Bayley on woman as design

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Codeine addiction; Stephen Bayley on woman as design

Addiction to over-the-counter pain relief. Plus, Stephen Bayley on woman as design.

Addiction to over-the-counter pain relief; World War II widows; and design guru Stephen Bayley on the female body and its relationship to design.

The Last Chance Court

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Jenny Cuffe reports on the UK's first family, drug and alcohol court.

Jenny Cuffe reports on the UK's first family, drug and alcohol court, a groundbreaking experiment designed to keep children of addicts from going into care.

Jenny Cuffe reports on the UK's first family, drug and alcohol court, a groundbreaking experiment designed to keep children of addicts from going into care. 

Parents sign up for an intensive course of counselling and rehabilitation, agreeing to frequent drug tests and reporting regularly to the court. Those who fail will go back to a conventional court, where there is a strong chance that the children will be taken away from them. 

Halfway through a three-year trial period for the court, the programme hears from families, their lawyers, judges and the specialist team of counsellors. 

Jenny meets mothers like Catherine, a heroin addict, who gave birth to her third child in a hostel toilet. At a recent hearing, the judge praised her parenting skills and said he was proud of her. Tim Quinn, the scheme's clinical nurse, says that there is an urgent need to stop the damage and chaos of parental drug and alcohol abuse being transmitted to the next generation.

Ayres on the Air

Pam Ayres presents a series packed with poetry, anecdotes and sketches

Ayres on the Air: Series 3

Ayres on the Air: Series 3: Episode 4: Shopping

Episode 4

Episode 4: Shopping

Series 3

Shopping

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Strife in store and wearing beige. Pam's poems and sketches on the subject of shopping.

Shopping: Strife in store and wearing beige. Pam's poems and sketches with Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From September 2009.

Pam Ayres returns with a new series packed with poetry, anecdotes and sketches. 

Pam is joined on stage by Geoffrey Whitehead and Felicity Montagu for poems and sketches on the subject of Shopping. Featuring sketches about braving the cosmetics department, and how some shop assistants think anyone over 40 should only wear beige. 

Pam's shopping poems include 'Nowadays We Worship at Saint Tesco', the Contact Lens poem and 'I Can't Find Nice Knickers', one of her briefer poems.

Pam Ayres hosts a series packed with poetry, anecdotes and sketches

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 09/09/2009

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: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 09/09/2009

Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.

Weather

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World at One

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

World at One: 09/09/2009

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National and international news with Martha Kearney.

The Media Show

This is the programme about a revolution in media.

Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.

The Media Show: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 4 - The Media Show, 09/09/2009

The power of Google and the future of the BBC.

Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world. Google's plans for the future and a change in direction at the BBC.

The BBC Trust has published an open letter to licence payers. In it they react to James Murdoch's recent criticism of the BBC and reveal details of what they say licence payers think about government plans to share the licence fee with other broadcasters, and announcing a new strategic review of the BBC's services. We hear from Sir Michael Lyons, Chairman of the BBC Trust.

Google is the giant of search engines: 90 per cent of all internet seraches in the UK go through it. But with this market dominance comes criticism, including concerns over lack of competition and user privacy. As Google sets out to digitise the world's entire stock of books, Steve Hewlett talks to Matt Brittin, managing director of Google UK, about the company's plans for the future.

The Archers

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

The Archers: 08/09/2009

08/09/2009

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Mike sees how the other half live at Ambridge Hall.

Vicky asks Brenda to try a home-made honey face pack, explaining that she's thinking of entering The Versatile Bee category at the flower and produce show. 

Lynda's surprised to see some trellis in the memorial garden. Robert admits that he and Nigel put it up and asks if they've successfully out-guerrilla'ed the guerrilla gardeners. Lynda comes clean. She's then delighted to see what she believes is a Brown Hairstreak butterfly.

Vicky's had an offer on the flat. It's low, and Mike thinks she should hang on but Vicky wants to sell it quickly so she can invest in the dairy.

Mike's been worrying about the dinner party at the Snells. He's shocked to find his soup is stone cold and manages to whisper his concern to Vicky. She tells him vichyssoise is meant to be served cold so he graciously tells Lynda that the fish soup is delicious! 

After dinner, Vicky and Lynda go off and chat away happily while Robert and Mike struggle to keep a conversation going. When they're re-joined by the women, Vicky tells them about her honey face pack. In fact, she's got loads of ideas for the flower and produce show, and she feels like she's on a roll.

Episode written by Carole Simpson Solazzo.

International Cricket

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Ball by ball coverage of Twenty20 and One Day International events

International Cricket: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - International Cricket, 09/09/2009

Coverage of the 3rd One Day International between England and Australia from the Rose Bowl

Coverage of the third One Day International between England and Australia from the Rose Bowl. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew, Jim Maxwell and Christopher Martin-Jenkins.

Coverage of the third One Day International between England and Australia from the Rose Bowl. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew, Jim Maxwell and Christopher Martin-Jenkins and analysis by Jeff Thomson, Alec Stewart and Vic Marks.

Including Shipping Forecast.

The World Tonight

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

The World Tonight: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, 09/09/2009

National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.

National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Featuring reaction to Obama's big healthcare speech. Also, is sleeping with your partner bad for your health?

National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.

Obama's big healthcare speech. 

Is sleeping with your partner bad for your health? 

Should the sanctions on Zimbabwe be lifted?

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: Love and Summer

Book at Bedtime: Love and Summer: Episode 8

Episode 8

Love and Summer

BBC Radio 4 - Book at Bedtime, Love and Summer, Episode 8

With little time left to them, Ellie comes to Shelhanagh House for the first time.

Dermot Crowley reads from the novel by William Trevor. With little time left to them and the scent of autumn in the air, Ellie comes to Shelhanagh House for the first time.

Dermot Crowley reads from the novel by William Trevor about a brief summer love affair in the rural west of Ireland. 

With little time left to them and the scent of autumn in the air, Ellie comes to Shelhanagh House for the first time.

Abridged by Sally Marmion.

Dermot Crowley reads from the novel by William Trevor, set in the rural west of Ireland

Dermot Crowley reads from the novel by William Trevor about a brief summer love affair in the rural west of Ireland

Cowards

Sketch comedy from Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf

Sketch show with a comic slant on human frailties. With Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf.

Cowards: Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Cowards, Series 1, Episode 3

Packing cases and breaking vows in the bizarre sketch comedy show.

Packing cases and breaking vows in the bizarre world of Tom Basden, Stefan Golaszewski, Tim Key and Lloyd Woolf. From May 2007.

Packing cases and breaking vows in the bizarre world of the comedy sketch show team.

Written and performed by:

Tom Basden
Stefan Golaszewski
Tim Key
Lloyd Wool

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007.

Cowards: Series 1

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.

A Charles Paris Mystery

Bill Nighy stars as actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris

Bill Nighy stars as actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris in the stories by Simon Brett, dramatised by Jeremy Front

Charles Paris Mystery: Dead Side of the Mic

A Charles Paris Mystery: Dead Side of the Mic: Episode 1

Episode 1

Dead Side of the Mic

BBC Radio 4 - A Charles Paris Mystery, Dead Side of the Mic, Episode 1

The amateur sleuth gets embroiled in a suspicious death at London's Broadcasting House.

Simon Brett's actor-cum-amateur sleuth gets embroiled in a suspicious death at London's Broadcasting House. Stars Bill Nighy.

A Charles Paris Mystery: Dead Side of the Mic

Simon Brett's thespian sleuth probes a death at the BBC.

Simon Brett's thespian sleuth probes a death at the BBC. Dramatised by Jeremy Front, starring Bill Nighy.

Midnight News

The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.

Midnight News: 10/09/2009

10/09/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Midnight News, 10/09/2009

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: William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies

Book of the Week: William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies: Episode 3

William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies

BBC Radio 4 - Book of the Week, William Golding - The Man Who Wrote Lord of the Flies, Episode 3

The author's career takes off when he is invited to work the American lecture circuit.

The author's career and reputation take off when he is invited to work the American lecture circuit. Christian Rodska reads from John Carey's biography.

Christian Rodska reads from John Carey's biography of the Nobel Prize-winning author. 

In 1961 Golding sails to America, where he contends with life as a celebrity.

Christian Rodska reads from John Carey's biography of the Nobel Prize-winning author

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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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