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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

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Prayer for the Day

Prayer for the Day: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Prayer for the Day, 06/11/2009

Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Roger Hutchings.

Farming Today

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside

Farming Today: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Farming Today, 06/11/2009

Alpaca owners demand TB testing for their animals.

Alpaca owners demand TB testing for their animals, and Charlotte Smith continues her delve into common breeds with a look at the most popular type of laying hens.

Farming Today hears about a new entrant to the British countryside - the alpaca - and why one breeder says there must be a policy put in place to protect and vaccinate them against TB infection.  

Charlotte Smith continues to meet the superbreeds of animal who supply us with our favourite foods. Today, the common chicken.

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: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 06/11/2009

Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.

With James Naughtie and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.

Presented by James Naughtie and Evan Davis.

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have published their results for the third quarter of the financial year. Chief economics correspondent Hugh Pym examines the results. 

What is it like for the soldiers on the front line in Afghanistan? Major Richard Streatfeild has been keeping a diary for the Today programme as he leads his troops in the Sangin Valley, which has seen some of the heaviest fighting in the war. The latest instalment describes how his first patrol was hit by an roadside bomb. 

The number of cyclists killed or seriously injured on the road in the UK rose by a fifth this spring, compared to the year before. Jo Stagg, from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, discusses what has led to the increase. 

The US children's television programme Sesame Street is celebrating its 40th anniversary today. On this side of the Atlantic the puppets are best known as forerunners of The Muppet Show, but in the United States and more than 100 other countries around the world they are an even more important part of early childhood. Correspondent Kevin Connolly reports from the original New York Street set, where 4,000 episodes of the programme were produced. 

A US army major has opened fire on fellow soldiers, killing 12 people and injuring 31, at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. The gunman has been identified as Major Nidal Malik Hasan, a military psychiatrist at the base. Correspondent Paul Adams discusses the incident. 

A group of prominent scientists are presenting a statement of principles before the government. The statement calls for reassurances that the government will respect the academic freedom and independence of its scientific advisers. This follows the sacking last week of former government adviser Professor David Nutt, after his comments on the relative dangers of drug misuse. Lord Krebs, former vhairman of the UK Food Standards Agency and one of the scientists who signed the statement, discusses the proposals. 

A new poll has found that 60 per cent of Australians want a head of state, up five per cent from a referendum 10 years ago which indicated 55 per cent wanted to keep the monarchy. The country's Republican prime minister Kevin Rudd has indicated he will not be making any changes to the state's system. Nick Bryant reports from the capital Canberra, on the anniversary of the referendum. 

Thought for the Day with Rev Rosemary Lain-Priestley, Dean of Women's Ministry in central London. 

Prime minister Gordon Brown is to make a speech laying out why Britain must remain committed to Afghanistan. The speech follows calls from former Labour foreign office minister Kim Howells MP that Britain should withdraw all troops and the deaths of six British soldiers this week, raising further questions on Britain's presence in the country. International development secretary Douglas Alexander discusses the government's Afghan policy. 

A US army major has shot dead 12 of his fellow soldiers at the Fort Hood military base in Texas. Major Nidal Malik Hasan, a military psychiatrist at Fort Hood, was responsible for the attack in which another 31 people were injured. Correspondent Matthew Price reports from the base. 

RBS has made a loss in the last quarter, despite the government pumping billions of pounds into the failing bank. Profitable parts of the bank will have to be sold off under news measures imposed by EU competition commissioner, Neelie Kroes. RBS chief executive Stephen Hester discusses the bank's future. 

The prevalence of celebrity literature is causing concern among some writers. The screenwriter Lynda La Plante has recently argued that the bestseller lists are now so dominated by memoirs and novels 'written' by celebrities that genuine talent is being squeezed out. This follows the release of actress Martine McCutcheon's debut novel, The Mistress. Waterstone's spokesman Jon Howells and writer Tracy Chevalier discuss whether or not celebrity writers deserve more literary merit. 

Today has been inviting MPs to discuss the Kelly Report, but has been struggling to find any who will accept the offer. So Today has allowed a publicly-elected figure to sound off anonymously, something the programme would never normally do. An anonymous MP discusses his view of the Kelly Report, and political editor Nick Robinson comments on the feeling in Westminster. 

In the south of Thailand, one person is being killed every day in terrorist attacks. The south of the country has become a target for Islamic extremists, who have killed 3,800 people in the past five years. The government has deployed tens of thousands of troops to help deal with the attacks, and has now encouraged civilians to take the law into their own hands. Asia Correspondent Alastair Leithead reports from Thailand. 

Exam boards could face fines for 'dumbing down' exams. Dr Richard Pike, chief executive of the Royal Society of Chemistry, which has called for the fines, discusses t

Desert Island Discs

Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

Desert Island Discs: Jerry Springer

01/11/2009

Jerry Springer

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Kirsty Young's castaway is broadcaster Jerry Springer.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the talk show host Jerry Springer. His life has been split between serving the public and outraging them. His first career was in politics where, as a life-long Democrat, one of his early jobs was working with Bobby Kennedy. Then he found global fame with his controversial TV programme, The Jerry Springer Show. He says that in politics and in his TV show, he is always on the side of the powerless and disenfranchised. It's a philosophy, he says, he learned from his parents. They were among the last Jews to escape from Berlin in August 1939 and their memories and fears of that time shaped the entire family.

[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]

Favourite track: Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
Book: Photo album of family & friends
Alternative to Bible: Torah
Luxury: A cheeseburger machine.

Act of Worship

Act of Worship: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Act of Worship, 06/11/2009

An act of worship and music from Cardiff, led by Rev Roy Jenkins.

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

Woman's Hour

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

Woman's Hour: Infertility; UCAS forms; Polygamy in Indonesia

Infertility; UCAS forms; Polygamy in Indonesia

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Infertility; UCAS forms; Polygamy in Indonesia

Why men find it harder than women to discuss infertility. Plus, parents and the UCAS form.

Why men find it so much harder than women to discuss issues of infertility. Plus, how involved should parents be in their children's choice and application for higher education?

Lives in a Landscape

Documentary series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today

Lives in a Landscape: Series 5

Lives in a Landscape: Series 5: Episode 1: Play for Tomorrow

Episode 1

Episode 1: Play for Tomorrow

Series 5

Play for Tomorrow

BBC Radio 4 - Lives in a Landscape, Series 5, Play for Tomorrow

Alan Dein presents a story of three sixth formers trying to get their band back on track.

Three sixth formers have the summer to get their band back on track after the bassist walks out on them. Alan Dein presents a story of young friendship under pressure in Grimsby.

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

Three sixth formers have the summer to get their band back on track after the bass player and best mate walks out on them.

Nick, Christian and Lawrence are all 17 and have lived most of their lives in Grimsby. The closest of friends, they had hoped to spend the summer gigging with their band, Socio Republic. But bassist Reece has just decided he no longer wants to be part of the group. The remaining trio are left shell-shocked by their friend's decision and the future of the band is cast into serious doubt.

Alan Dein presents an intimate story of friendship under pressure as the three 'in-betweeners' - not yet men, no longer boys - spend a long wet summer trying to fill Reece's shoes and get some gigs.  Yet the weeks pass and the lads - heartbroken and mystified by Reece's departure - are still without a new bass player. But, as Lawrence says, 'good things have to end for better things to begin'. The relentless rain brings on severe boredom and the lads seem paralysed.  

The three are aware that the clock is ticking. University beckons in a year - when, once again, their friendships will be put to the test.

The Richest Man in Britain

The Richest Man in Britain: The Interview

The Interview

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Richest Man in Britain, The Interview

Trillionaire rocker Dave Mabbutt previews his 'drums only' version of his classic album.

Trillionaire rocker, Dave Mabbutt, previews his "Drums Only" version of his 70s album. Stars Mark Williams. From 2009.

Trillionaire rocker Dave Mabbutt is persuaded to preview his 'drums-only' version of 1970s classic album, Temple of the Human Mind. 

Starring Mark Williams and Russell Tovey. 

Sitcom about an ageing rock star and his search for fulfilment.

Written by Nick Hornby and Giles Smith.   

Dave Mabbutt ...... Mark Williams 
Dom ...... Russell Tovey 
Dave's Mum ...... Lynda Bellingham 
Jane the Guardian Journalist ...... Kerry Fox

Producer: Lucy Amritage 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2009.

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 Nick Hornby and Giles Smith about an ageing rock star

Sitcom by Nick Hornby and Giles Smith about an ageing rock star and his search for fulfilment

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast

News, weather and Shipping Forecast updates. 

News Headlines; Shipping Forecast: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - News Headlines; Shipping Forecast, 06/11/2009

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: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, 06/11/2009

Consumer news and issues with Peter White.

Weather

Weather: 06/11/2009

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World at One

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

World at One: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - World at One, 06/11/2009

National and international news with Edward Stourton.

Feedback

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

Feedback: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, 06/11/2009

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: 05/11/2009

05/11/2009

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Bonfire night keeps its sparkle for Vicky.

Susan's ready to admit they can't save the shop as it is. Neil reckons the community shop could work with Susan in charge. Susan's not convinced but to protect herself as best she can, she needs to get onto the committee Peggy's talking about.

Vicky nervously announces the start of the fireworks. As the guy goes up in flames, Neil tells Mike that it's too late to save his shirt now. Vicky explains that she's taking Mike clothes shopping soon for a new image, though Mike doesn't seem too keen. Mike goes off to tell Brian that Ed still hasn't received his tenancy agreement from Borchester Land. 

Matt's annoyed with Lilian for phoning Russell, and refuses to hear what he had to say. Lilian phones Jennifer, saying she just called for a chat. Jennifer soon picks up that all is not well but Lilian keeps up a front.

Matt tries hard to be conciliatory, while Lilian tries to keep calm and rational. Once he's served his sentence, he'll be free to live life as he wants, but in Costa Rica his sentence will never end. But Matt's adamant he's not going to jail, so he's never going back.

Episode written by Adrian Flynn.

Drama on 4

Drama from BBC Radio 4 and Radio 4 Extra.

Afternoon Play

Drama on 4: The Tony Kay Scandal

The Tony Kay Scandal

BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4, The Tony Kay Scandal

By Michael McLean. The story of 60s footballer Tony Kay, who was convicted of match fixing

By Michael McLean. The true story of the case of footballer Tony Kay, who, in 1965, was convicted of match fixing, sent to prison and banned for life by the FA.

By Michael McLean. 

The true story of the case of footballer Tony Kay, who, in 1965, was convicted of match fixing, sent to prison and banned for life by the FA. The play follows the course of events leading up to Kay's trial, imprisonment and release, and features recently-recorded observations from Kay himself. 

Tony Kay ...... Mikey North
Peter Swan ...... Carl Prekopp
'Bronco' Layne ...... Karl Davies
Solicitor ...... Andrew Branch
Harry Catterick ...... Tom Bevan
Jimmy Gauld ...... Ross Sutherland
Judge ...... Alan Leith 
Prison Governor ...... Ian Masters

Directed by Martin Jenkins

A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.

Gardeners' Question Time

Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts

A panel of horticultural experts answer gardening questions from a live audience. Recorded in a different location each week

Gardeners' Question Time: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Gardeners' Question Time, 06/11/2009

Eric Robson chairs. With Chris Beardshaw, Anne Swithinbank and John Cushnie.

Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. Chris Beardshaw, Anne Swithinbank and John Cushnie are guests of Linkinhorne Horticultural Society in Cornwall.

Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. 

Chris Beardshaw, Anne Swithinbank and John Cushnie are guests of Linkinhorne Horticultural Society in Cornwall. 

Chris meets the man collecting over 200 varieties of Cornish apples, cherries and pears, and Anne celebrates the office plant, revealing the Office Plant of the Year.

Including Gardening weather forecast.

Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life

Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life: Episode 30: Alternative Homes

Episode 30

Episode 30: Alternative Homes

Alternative Homes

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Historian Amanda Vickery reflects on the enduring pull of a home of one's own.

A sanctuary through times of war and strife. Historian Amanda Vickery reflects on the enduring pull of a home of one's own.

Historian Amanda Vickery presents a series which reveals the hidden history of home over 400 years. She draws on first-hand accounts from letters and diaries, many of which have never been heard before. Including songs which have been specially recorded for the series. 

Homes were exposed to huge forces of change in the 19th and 20th century, responding to industrialisation, pollution, and the imperial mission. Prof Vickery explores how they remained idealised havens in a heartless, dirty world.

'Home means a place to go to when you are in trouble. A place sadly altered by war. A place to glorify when away and rely on always...' So reported one woman to the Mass Observation survey. Prof Vickery explores the enduring pull of a home of one's own.

Readers: Deborah Findlay, John Sessions, Madeleine Brolly and Simon Tcherniak.

Singers: Gwyneth Herbert and Thomas Guthrie, with David Owen Norris at the keyboard.

A Loftus production for BBC Radio 4.

Historian Amanda Vickery reveals the hidden history of home over 400 years

Historian Amanda Vickery presents a series which reveals the hidden history of home over 400 years, drawing on first-hand accounts from letters and diaries

Last Word

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

Last Word: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Last Word, 06/11/2009

Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.

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

Matthew Bannister 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: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - The Film Programme, 06/11/2009

Ang Lee reveals the personal reasons why he made a drama about the Woodstock festival.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon director Ang Lee reveals the personal reasons why he made a drama about the Woodstock music festival.

Ang Lee, the director of Brokeback Mountain and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, reveals the personal reasons why he made a drama about the Woodstock festival and why he needed to make a comedy after filming six tragedies.

Matthew Sweet picks another plum from the long list of listeners' suggestions of British films they'd like to see on TV or DVD.

1989: Day by Day

1989: Day by Day: Episode 33: 6th November 1989

Episode 33

Episode 33: 6th November 1989

6th November 1989

BBC Radio 4 - 1989: Day by Day, 6th November 1989

A backlash against East German refugees begins in West Germany.

A backlash against East German refugees begins in West Germany; supporters of women's ordination hold an overnight vigil outside Lambeth Palace.

Sir John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 20 years ago.

A backlash against East German refugees begins in West Germany; supporters of women's ordination hold an overnight vigil outside Lambeth Palace; and it's nuns versus vicars on the rugby field!

A Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4.

Sir John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 20 years ago

Afternoon news and current affairs programme

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

PM: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - PM, 06/11/2009

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.

Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4

Six O'Clock News: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Six O'Clock News, 06/11/2009

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The News Quiz

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

The News Quiz: Series 69

The News Quiz: Series 69: Episode 7

Episode 7

Series 69

BBC Radio 4 - The News Quiz, Series 69, Episode 7

Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Jeremy Hardy, Danielle Ward, David Mitchell and Francis Wheen.

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. The panellists are Jeremy Hardy, Danielle Ward, David Mitchell and Francis Wheen.

Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz

The Archers: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - The Archers, 06/11/2009

Jennifer finds the truth is hard to take.

Ed's received his agreement from Borchester Land. He's feeling apprehensive but Joe and Eddie are confident he'll make a go of it. Emma's told Ed that David and Ruth have put the teapot right to the back of the dresser. Eddie wonders why, after all the trouble he went to. Joe drops a big hint for Christmas. If anyone's looking for ideas, there's plenty he'd like from the catalogue that's in the kitchen.
 
Jennifer's been busy with Peggy, and ends up forgetting why she went to the village shop. When she remembers she should have told Susan about the parish council meeting, Brian reckons Susan will have heard about it by now. He still thinks the only option for Peggy is to convert the shop into a flat, so he's asked someone to do a costing. He wants to see what would be involved before he mentions it to Peggy. 

Jolene asks after Lilian and Matt, and Jennifer tells her they're on holiday - on one of the Costas. Brian thinks that's an interesting way to put it. He knows Matt will have considered missing the trial, so if Lilian stands by him, she might have to make some very big decisions indeed.

Episode written by Adrian Flynn.

Front Row

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

Front Row: 06/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, 06/11/2009

Paul Auster on his latest book and the story of cartoon soundtrack creator Raymond Scott.

Author Paul Auster discusses his latest book and how he creates music in his prose, Rachel Cooke reviews Cold Souls, and the story behind cartoon soundtrack creator Raymond Scott.

In a new film Cold Souls, which describes itself as a 'surreal comedy', Paul Giamatti plays a troubled actor called Paul Giamatti. He is suffering an existential crisis and to rid himself of his demons he visits a private lab where souls can be extracted and then traded as commodities. Critic Rachel Cooke gives her response to the offbeat concept.

American author Paul Auster, best known for his New York Trilogy, discusses his latest book, Invisible, which follows the fortunes of a young aspiring poet in New York.

Part of the Talking to Strangers exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery in London is the French artist and photographer Sophie Calle's direct response to a challenge set by Paul Auster, who is a friend of hers. Auster told Calle to take over a public space in New York, decorate it, give food and cigarettes to the homeless and smile for no reason. Also on show is Take Care of Yourself, where Sophie Calle records the responses of 107 women to an email in which she is dumped by her lover, and The Address book, a recreation of the life of a man whose address book she found in Paris.

Raymond Scott's music is better known than the man himself, for it was used in dozens of Warner Brothers cartoons. But in the last couple of years there has been a resurgence of interest in his life. A new recording of his compositions has just been released by the Scottish jazz group The Stu Brown Sextet, and Scott's son Stan Warnow has made a documentary about him. With the help of Stu Brown, Stan Warnow and some of Scott's own archive of recordings, Front Row learns that there was much more to Raymond Scott than just cheerful tunes for cartoons.

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