The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
International trade negotiators have expressed their disappointment at the failure of the latest talks in Geneva aimed at liberalising global trade. With Jim O'Neill from Goldman Sachs.
The musical Gigi is being revived in London for the first time in more than 20 years. Arts correspondent Rebecca Jones interviews Topol and Millicent Martin, both in their seventies, who are teaming up for the show.
Sir John Sulston of the Human Genetics Commission discusses the findings of a government-funded inquiry which states that people who are innocent of any crime should not have their DNA recorded on the national database.
Emoti-bots, which are on display at the Science Museum in London, can relax when you hug them and flinch when you shout. Developers David McGoren and Matt Denton discuss their creations.
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has called for the Labour Party to stop feeling sorry for themselves, enjoy a break, and then find the confidence to make the party's case afresh. EU Commissioner Peter Mandelson discusses the current state of the party.
Riding a bike may be fashionable for the nation's politicians, but parking a bike is banned in selected parts of Westminster due to perceived threats of bombs. John Adams, an expert in risk management, tries to convince the council it is over-reacting.
Richard Blair, George Orwell's son, reads extracts from his father's diaries, which are to be made available online for the first time.
Comedian Mark Watson reads from his account of his efforts to reduce his carbon footprint.
Mark continues his battle whilst on a comedy tour of Australia, with mixed success.
Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman on proposed changes to the murder laws. Plus, the differences between male and female midlife crisis; and artist Susan Aldworth on science.
Penny Marshall examines how advances in science are allowing the police to reopen unsolved cases.
She looks at the problems of revisiting old cases and the issues raised by the latest DNA techniques.
Sitcom about the pilots of a tiny charter airline for whom no job is too small, but many, many jobs are too difficult.
A very special passenger makes Douglas grovel, Martin crawl, Carolyn frisk and Arthur cry. And drink nail-varnish
Carolyn Knapp-Shappey ...... Stephanie Cole
1st Officer Douglas Richardson ...... Roger Allam
Captain Martin Crieff ...... Benedict Cumberbatch
Arthur Shappey ...... John Finnemore
Mr Birling ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Philip ...... Adam G Goodwin
Mark Holdstock reports on how inter-city rivalry can effect the economic growth of our smaller towns and cities.
The Football Association is introducing barriers between spectators and football pitches at junior football matches. The barriers are only ribbons wound around poles, but evidence from limited trials last year showed that the barriers mitigate the problem of pushy parents.
The introduction of traffic wardens to the streets of a Cheshire town is causing much unhappiness.
And the chief executive of the Food Standards Agency Tim Smith talks about the challenges he faces in his new job.
He is joined by prospective MP Wilfred Emmanuel Jones, writer Susannah Jowitt and former rugby international Brian Moore, who played on the losing side in the World Cup Final in 1991 and remains haunted by the event.
As a police chaplain, it is Jake Thorne's job to offer counselling and comfort to officers in trouble, victims and young offenders. But Jake is the epitome of a bad priest. He's lost his faith and has decided, as a test for God, to behave appallingly towards those he's supposed to help.
Jake Thorne ...... Lenny Henry
Michael ...... Danny Sapani
Ruth Thorne ...... Jenny Jules
Isaac Thorne ...... Oscar James
Helen ...... Helen Longworth
Denise ...... Rosie Cavaliero
Chantelle ...... Kerri Mclean
Declan ...... Ben Crowe
TJ ...... Daniel Anderson
Barry ...... Edward Clayton
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik, Nick Walker was commissioned to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'.
Nick Walker's theatre work has been presented extensively in the UK as well as Europe, and the USA. His plays and short stories are often featured on BBC Radio 4 and 3 series of the late-night show The Bigger Issues. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels Blackbox and Helloland, published in the UK, US, Australia, Japan and across Europe.
Prof Carl Chinn visits a cross-section of community centres reflecting the city of Birmingham's ethnic diversity. He hears stories of why people have emigrated to Birmingham and what they make of England's second city.
Dr Teela Sanders, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Leeds, talks about her latest research findings on the complex and unexpected relationships which develop between sex workers and their regular clients.
According to new research, the increasing numbers of Chinese students coming to Britain expect to find themselves in a land of gentle people with good manners and respect, but some of them do not find what they were hoping for. Laurie Taylor is joined by Professor Greg Philo, author of a new survey entitled Cultural Transfer; The Impact of Direct Experience on Evaluations of British and Chinese Societies and by Professor Hugode Burgh, director of the China Media Centre at the University of Westminster, to discuss what China is learning back from Britain.
John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. The Archbishop of Canterbury disagrees with the Pope's recent ruling against artificial means of contraception.
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Plus Weather.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
The showbiz veteran has a mishap, but must the show always go on? Stars Steve Delaney and Sue Perkins. From February 2008.
Ed tells Emma that Clarrie's still unhappy about their reunion. Emma can't believe how upset Will was about it. They want to convince everyone they've done the right thing. Emma's picked up some leaflets about flats so they won't have to worry long about snatching time together away from people. In the meantime they head into Oliver's barn. Ed's plans for the evening can't include The Bull; Fallon's in a real strop. He assures Emma things will get better in time.
Matt's nettled that one of his developments is being delayed by newts; he's got enough worries at the moment. Lilian soothes him with a good malt; she's more interested in a letter from Social Services telling him they've got hold of his original birth certificate. Lilian casually suggests he meet with them next Wednesday. He agrees to ring them, and quietly speculates about the certificate.
On Lakey Hill, Mildred breaks the news to Joe that she has cancer. She's sorry she didn't tell him, but she didn't want to put a shadow over their days; they've grown so close. Joe says now that he knows she's chosen to spend so much of her valuable time with him, it's even more precious.
Veteran American actress Elaine Stritch returns to the London stage to perform her Tony Award-winning show At Liberty. In a rare interview, the 82-year-old reflects on a life in the theatre, her battle with drink and how she still gets nervous before going on stage after all these years.
The X -Files: I Want to Believe is a new feature film based on the award-winning TV series starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Reunited after a six-year gap, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully tackle the mysterious disappearance of an FBI agent, aided by the visions of a corrupt ex-priest played by Billy Connolly. Director and series creator Chris Carter discusses his update of the original idea.
As Arts Council England publishes the McIntosh review of its controversial funding decisions earlier in 2008, and Ofcom fines the BBC 400,000 pounds for phone-in scandals, Liz Forgan, former managing director of BBC Radio, former director of programmes Channel 4 and now Chair of National Heritage funds, discusses the best way to regulate public bodies.
Andrew Logan is the founder of the Alternative Miss World. His jewelled portraits of Gandhi, Sian Phillips, Zandra Rhodes, Maria Callas and his yoga teacher are included in an exhibition which marks the re-opening of the Ruthin Craft Centre.
Jennie Roonie's tragi-comic tale of two lovers as they look back on their lives that should have been spent together.
Michael is determined to tell Anna his story. Amongst the linen-backed telecommunications maps of Africa, the ledgers and a pile of old letters, he has found some tattered photographs. Meanwhile, Stevie is feeding bats and remembering Peckham Rye.
Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the moral questions behind the week's news. Melanie Phillips, Claire Fox, Michael Portillo and Clifford Longley cross-examine witnesses.
Gyles Brandreth examines how political careers end and how to step down while maintaining one's dignity.
He talks to former MPs who have suddenly had to cope with the prospect of unemployment.
We're live in Turkey after the governing party narrowly survives a ban. Will Radovan Karadzic's trial be completed before the Hague Tribunal's mandate runs out? And is knocking several billion off your currency the best way of stopping hyperinflation?
Matt Smith reads from Ross Raisin's compelling and disturbing tale of adolescence on the edge, set on the Yorkshire Moors.
When his father sells his favourite pup Sal, Sam has no choice in the matter. Farmers can't afford to be sentimental about their animals. But the girl from a neighbouring farmhouse persuades him that together they can steal Sal back.
Mister Gee presents the performance poetry series, featuring highlights from the Latitude Festival in Suffolk. Performers include the internationally renowned Kat Francois.
Sitcom by Lucy Clarke. With Daisy Haggard, Adam Buxton, Katy Brand, Eve Dallas, Olivia Colman, Jot Davies. Music by Osymyso.
David Goldblatt reports from Jerusalem, where the fortunes of local football club Beitar Jerusalem have changed following a takeover by Russian billionaire Arkadi Gaydamak. The club is top of the Israeli league, but the behaviour of its hardcore fans continues to cause trouble.
THURSDAY 31 JULY 2008
THU 00:00 Midnight News (b00cq5gk)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
THU 00:30 Book of the Week (b00cq77d)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Wednesday]
THU 00:48 Shipping Forecast (b00cq5gm)
The latest shipping forecast.
THU 01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes (b00cq5gp)
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
THU 05:20 Shipping Forecast (b00cq5gr)
The latest shipping forecast.
THU 05:30 News Briefing (b00cq5gt)
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
THU 05:43 Prayer for the Day (b00cq5gw)
Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Patrick Thomas.
THU 05:45 Farming Today (b00cq5gy)
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
THU 06:00 Today (b00cq5h0)
Presented by Nick Robinson and James Naughtie.
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is due to be formally charged by the UN war crimes tribunal and has vowed to defend himself, as Slobodan Milosevic did. Steven Kay QC, one of two lawyers put on standby to defend Milosevic, says it should be easier to achieve a prosecution than it was with Milosevic.
A type of medieval calculator celebrated by Chaucer has been saved by the British Museum. Director of the Art Fund David Barrie explains the complications involved in the acquisition.
Thought for the Day: With Rev Roy Jenkins.
Defence solicitors have told the BBC they are concerned that criminals who should face prison are being given cautions and fixed penalties instead. Deputy chairman of the Magistrates' Association John Howson explains the concerns.
Police in Jersey have found partial remains of at least five children at the site of a former children's home. But deputy police chief Lenny Harper thinks it is unlikely a murder inquiry will be opened because experts have been unable to date the remains accurately. Harper, who has been leading the abuse inquiry, speaks to reporter Sanchia Berg.
The BFI is running a Clint Eastwood season where The Good, the Bad and the Ugly will take centre stage. Film critic Derek Malcolm and author Toby Young discuss whether any genre gives us such an insight into the American psyche as the western.
The government has published a consultation on ways to improve how video games are classified. Culture minister Margaret Hodge says the games market has outgrown the classification system.
Glenn Gould was one of the best pianists of the 20th century. American journalist Katie Hafner, who has written a new book him, explains her interest in the eccentric musician.
THU 09:00 Between Ourselves (b00crdsk)
Series 2
Episode 3
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.
Yasmin is a British-born Pakistani who has fallen in love with a non-Muslim man. Janet left her husband for a woman. Both have felt huge pressure to keep their relationships secret.
THU 09:30 The Last Post (b00crdsm)
Episode 3
3/5. Mark Stephen explores the effects of changes in the Post Office network for communities around the UK.
THU 09:45 Book of the Week (b00cq77g)
Crap at the Environment
Episode 4
Comedian Mark Watson reads from his account of his efforts to reduce his carbon footprint.
Mark is bemused to discover that his personal crusade has led to his being regarded as some sort of expert. He decides to get his head round some of the facts.
THU 10:00 Woman's Hour (b00cqcrk)
Staycations; Mental health waiting lists
Can staying at home for the holidays really leave you feeling refreshed? Plus, waiting lists for mental health treatments; and women racing drivers at Brooklands.
THU 11:00 Crossing Continents (b00crgsr)
Belarus Youth
Lucy Ash travels to Belarus ahead of parliamentary elections in autumn 2008 to ask the post-Soviet generation where they think their future lies on a country often described as the last dictatorship in Europe. Former collective farm boss Alexander Lukashenka has kept an iron grip on power for the past 14 years in this country sandwiched between Russia and the European Union. After rigged presidential elections in 2006, thousands took to the streets hoping to emulate the bloodless regime changes in neighbouring Ukraine and Georgia. But they failed and the nation still seems stuck in a Communist era time warp. So are young people happy with the status quo or are they paralysed by fear?
THU 11:30 With Great Pleasure (b00cqhtw)
Catherine Bott
Guest performers select their favourite pieces of writing.
Classical singer and broadcaster Catherine Bott shows how writers as diverse as JM Coetzee and Joyce Grenfell have attempted to convey what music means in words. Sharing her deep love of the Archers, the readers are Patricia Greene and Tim Bentinck (Jill and David Archer).
THU 12:00 You and Yours (b00cqdkn)
Presented by Carolyn Atkinson and Peter White.
They have been around in America for years and have even been banned in some states, but pay-day loans companies are gaining a foothold in the UK. We speak to director of Credit Action Chris Tapp and chief executive of the British Cheque Cashers Association Jeff Holland.
The poisons unit at Guys Hospital is closing down, resulting in London being one of the few capitals in Europe without a dedicated poisons information service.
On 6 November 2008, the first TV region will start the conversion from the analogue system to digital. It's happening in the Scottish Borders and preparations are well under way. Will the elderly and vulnerable get the help they need to make the switch?
The honey industry is predicting that English honey with run out on supermarket shelves by Christmas 2008 and not reappear until summer 2009. Why and what can be done to save it? We speak to director of Honey Association and chairman of Rowse Honey Stuart Bailey and Dr Dave Chandler from Warwick University.
We look at the variety of reports about how the credit crunch is affecting the property market. With director of external affairs at the Home Builders Federation John Slaughter, head of member and external relations at the Council of Mortgage Lenders Sue Anderson and chief executive of the National Housing Federation David Orr.
THU 12:57 Weather (b00cqdmz)
The latest weather forecast.
THU 13:00 World at One (b00cqdkq)
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
THU 13:30 Open Country (b00cpl35)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:07 on Saturday]
THU 14:00 The Archers (b00cqh2w)
[Repeat of broadcast at
19:00 on Wednesday]
THU 14:15 Drama (b00cqhty)
It's Better With Animals
Mike Walker's play is based on three short stories: The Red Fox Fur Coat by Teolinda Gersao, Blue Waltz with Coyotes by Jean Dixon and Pie Dance by Molly Giles.
An elderly proprietor of a fur shop in New York narrates three touching, funny and magical tales of animals, furs, and their impact on three different women.
Shopkeeper/Konrad ...... Russell Horton
Eve/Mom ...... Jennifer Van Dyck
Ellie/Pauline/Cop ...... Laura Dean
Barbara/Karen ...... Tory Wood
Dad/Gerry Mac/Mugger ...... Kevin T Collins
Children ...... Kate Kearns, Maggie Langer, Flora Salmand
Specially composed music by Jon Nicholls.
Directed by Judith Kampfner.
THU 15:00 Lives in a Landscape (b0076swk)
Clapham Mothers
Documentary series telling original stories about real lives in Britain today.
Frances, Arlene and Melissa live in an ordinary south London street near Clapham Common. In between her pre-dawn power exercise, piano lessons, Italian classes, book groups and dog walking, Frances is up to her ears organising the local fete.
THU 15:27 Radio 4 Appeal (b00cq313)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:55 on Sunday]
THU 15:30 Afternoon Reading (b00cqfyr)
Nick Walker - The Further Adventures of the First King of Mars
Take Me to Your Leader
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik we commissioned Nick Walker to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'. Now in five thrilling action-packed episodes we continue the story where it left off.
Our intrepid crew fear that they are not alone on the Red Planet.
Nick Walker's theatre work has been presented extensively in the UK as well as Europe, and the USA. His plays and short stories are often featured on BBC Radio 4 and 3 series of the late-night show The Bigger Issues. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels Blackbox and Helloland, published in the UK, US, Australia, Japan and across Europe.
Performed by Peter Capaldi
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.
THU 15:45 Centre of our World (b008h3xj)
Birmingham Chinese Community Centre
Prof Carl Chinn visits a cross-section of community centres reflecting the city of Birmingham's ethnic diversity. He hears stories of why people have emigrated to Birmingham and what they make of England's second city.
He visits the Birmingham Chinese Community Centre.
THU 16:00 Open Book (b00cq3jl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
16:00 on Sunday]
THU 16:30 Material World (b00crgst)
The Secret Seeds of Clouds - 150 Years of Fingerprints
The Secret Seeds of Clouds
Rain clouds and bad weather are the scourge of many a British summer. But where do the grey skies come from and is pollution making them worse? Describing the latest breakthroughs in weather research, Professor Roy Harrison from the University of Birmingham tells Quentin Cooper about witnessing unknown stages of cloud birth for the first time, and how minute particles of pollution can increase cloud cover.
Dr Stephen Dorling from the University of East Anglia takes a wider view and discusses how knowing about air pollution could improve our weather forecasts. But weather can affect pollution too. Could the clouds hold the answer to predicting chemical smog and perfect summer days?
150 Years of Fingerprints
This July sees the 150th anniversary of the first use of fingerprints as a way to uniquely identify a person.
Sir William Herschel (1833 - 1918) was working as Magistrate in India, and he used fingerprints to validate contracts with local people. This began science’s quest to be able to uniquely identify anyone using biological markers.
Quentin Cooper is joined by Dr. Simon Bramble, one of the UK’s leading fingerprint science experts – he is Head of Police Science and Forensics at National Policing Improvement Agency; and by Dr. Peter Gill, co-creator of DNA ‘fingerprinting’ and Senior Lecturer in Forensics at the Centre for Forensic Science, University of Strathclyde. Are fingerprints still up to the mark for solving crimes?
THU 16:56 1968 Day by Day (b00cqgp4)
31st July 1968
John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. The first ever episode of Dad's Army is aired on BBC TV.
THU 17:00 PM (b00cqgp6)
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Plus Weather.
THU 18:00 Six O'Clock News (b00cqgp8)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
THU 18:30 Fags, Mags and Bags (b012r8dd)
Series 1
January February
The local racists want to put a poster in the corner shop window. Stars Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Cameron. From November 2007.
THU 19:00 The Archers (b00cqh32)
Mike's looking into the possibility of other suppliers for his milk, though he'd really like to stick to Guernseys. He's hoping Oliver might think again about closing the dairy. But when he tells Oliver about Ed's suggestion to deliver other local food to give the rounds a boost, Oliver's adamant - there's no way forward other than winding down the dairy.
Usha's bewailing the state of Alan's furniture to Ruth. They will have two of everything, but she really just wants to keep her stuff and ditch most of his. She only likes his oak table. But he doesn't like her sofa. She has to tell him, but from experience she knows only to mention one or two things at a time.
Roy feels that things are not right with Will, and goes to see him to talk. Sure enough he finds Will full of rage and bitterness about Ed smashing between himself and Emma all over again. He's feeling the full force of the injustice of his brother living with George. Ed's ruined his marriage, and he's going to be George's stepfather. Will feels he won't stop until Will's got nothing left to live for.
Episode written by Adrian Flynn.
THU 19:15 Front Row (b00cqh34)
Presented by Kirsty Lang.
Bridget Kendall reviews ...some trace of her, a new multimedia performance inspired by The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Katie Mitchell's adaptation uses a combination of video techniques with cameras operated by the cast live on stage.
Popular but controversial science writer Richard Dawkins discusses his new three-part television series The Genius of Charles Darwin, in which he retraces Darwin's journey and his confrontations with fundamentalists and theologians.
Belarus is growing increasingly repressive, yet there remain pockets of free expression. Lucy Ash reports on the clandestine Belarus Free Theatre, which survives even though its members have been blacklisted, beaten up and jailed, because it has some powerful international friends including Mick Jagger and Vaclav Havel.
When it was discovered that James Frey had made up large parts of his bestselling memoir A Million Little Pieces, the scandal ripped through the international publishing world. He was vilified by his readers, his agent and on national television by Oprah Winfrey. As he publishes his first book since then, a novel, he talks to Kirsty about LA, Oprah and coming back from the publishing wilderness.
THU 19:45 15 Minute Drama (b00cqh36)
Inside the Whale
I Only Have Eyes for You
Jennie Roonie's tragi-comic tale of two lovers as they look back on their lives that should have been spent together.
As they approach the end of their lives, both Michael and Stevie are deep in the past, remembering the tender early days of their romance, the Peckham Lido, trips to the cinema, and then the beginning of the war that was to come between them in ways they could not begin to imagine in that heady autumn of 1939.
With Penelope Wilton and David Troughton.
Abridged by Penny Leicester.
THU 20:00 Children of the Olympic Bid (b00cq3jd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
13:30 on Sunday]
THU 20:30 Analysis (b00crn55)
Climate Change: The Quick Fix?
Frances Cairncross investigates geo-engineering, the idea that technology can be developed to cool the world if global warming accelerates. The theory is highly controversial and raises many questions which governments would prefer not to think about. Contributors include US legal expert David Victor of Stanford University, Prof Brian Launder of the University of Manchester and Julian Morris of the International Policy Network.
THU 21:00 Leading Edge (b00crn57)
Endurance-enhancing Drugs
Geoff Watts looks at the top science stories of the week, with Roger Highfield, science editor of the Daily Telegraph.
Endurance-enhancing Drugs
Scientists at Salk Institute in San Diego have created what they believe is the world's first endurance-enhancing drug. Originally created as a treatment for metabolic disease, the compound, when given to running mice, increased their endurance by more than 60 percent. But on the eve of the Olympics, could this research be abused by unscrupulous athletes seeking to gain an advantage?
Where Next for NASA?
NASA celebrated its 50th anniversary this week. Amid safety fears over the Space Shuttle and budget cuts, David Kestenbaum, science correspondent for US National Public Radio, wonders what the future holds for Agency?
Recognising Faces
How was former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic able to live incognito for so long - even drinking in a bar where his picture was on display - simply by growing a beard? Humans pride themselves on their ability to recognise others' faces. But maybe we aren't as good as it as we think, as Geoff finds out from psychologist Mike Burton from Glasgow University.
Darwinian Architecture
Tracey Logan meets members of a new generation of architects who are embracing the Darwinian laws of natural selection.
Alcoholic Tree Shrews
Some tree shrews found in the Malaysian rain forest go out at
8pm in the evening and drink the equivalent of two bottles of wine. Unlike humans, however, the tree shrew doesn't fall over afterwards. As Dr Frank Wiens of the University of Bayreuth in Germany explains, the tree shrews survive by feeding on the fermented nectar within the flowers of certain palm trees, pollinating them as they drink. He talks about his research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science this week.
THU 21:30 Between Ourselves (b00crdsk)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 21:58 Weather (b00cqhhs)
The latest weather forecast.
THU 22:00 The World Tonight (b00cqhhv)
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
Including reports on whether deals are being done over war crimes charges to extend the UN's peacekeeping mandate in Darfur, whether our lives will change in an era of high energy costs, and the challengers for the leadership of the Scottish Labour party following Wendy Alexander's resignation.
THU 22:45 Book at Bedtime (b00cr5nk)
God's Own Country
Episode 4
Matt Smith reads from Ross Raisin's compelling and disturbing tale of adolescence on the edge, set on the Yorkshire Moors.
Sam and the girl next door have stolen back his favourite pup Sal. Given Sam's past, which includes an alleged attempt to rape a schoolmate, his parents are concerned about the friendship developing between the two teenagers. But Sam's attentions are more preoccupied with the arrival on the scene of the girl's new boyfriend.
THU 23:00 The Lost Weblog of Scrooby Trevithick (b00cqhv0)
Dream
Comedy series written by and starring Andy Parsons. Scrooby Trevithick has gone missing, leaving a number of recordings detailing his recent attempts to better himself.
Scrooby is worried about the content of his dreams. He tries to ease his nightmare-ridden slumber with the help of his mate Walshie, an analyst, a visit to a massage parlour and some very smelly cheese.
With Ben Hurley, Katherine Jakeways, Dara O'Briain, Marcus Brigstocke, Michael Legge, Lucy Porter.
THU 23:30 The Poet Unwound (b0092j0z)
Steve Punt explores the history of the spleen both as a medical organ and as a poetic metaphor and goes on a quest in search of the modern spleen and its poetic descendants. He talks to poets, medics and other spleen-users. He needs to find out if unhappy writing can survive the medical advance of the spleen. He meets the new miserablists who have inherited the vile and bile of the spleen lovers. He tries to investigate the true meaning of the ideas behind the spleen's traditional use. Is it, for example, physically possible to "vent your spleen"? And do the doctors think the poets of old were right to identify it as a source of their misery and anger? Why did that one organ above all others come to play such a crucial role in the most emotive and sensitive of writing?
FRIDAY 01 AUGUST 2008
FRI 00:00 Midnight News (b00cq5h2)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
FRI 00:30 Book of the Week (b00cq77g)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Thursday]
FRI 00:48 Shipping Forecast (b00cq5h4)
The latest shipping forecast.
FRI 01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes (b00cq5h6)
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
FRI 05:20 Shipping Forecast (b00cq5h8)
The latest shipping forecast.
FRI 05:30 News Briefing (b00cq5hb)
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
FRI 05:43 Prayer for the Day (b00cq5hd)
Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Patrick Thomas.
FRI 05:45 Farming Today (b00cq5hg)
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
FRI 06:00 Today (b00cq5hj)
Presented by Evan Davis and James Naughtie.
The Democratic and Republican candidates in 2008's US election must soon announce their vice presidential running mates. Does history suggest that the vice president can really affect the outcome of an election? Justin Webb reports.
A Jersey senator and a British MP have begun legal action against Jack Straw over the prosecution of historic child abuse cases in Jersey. Sanchia Berg reports. Esther Rantzen, the founder of Childline who recently visited Jersey to speak to those who lived in Haut de la Garenne, would like the UK to intervene.
The first steam railway engine to be built from scratch on British soil for 50 years is due to take its first trip under its own steam. Robert Hall reports.
Thought for the Day: With Catherine Pepinster, editor of The Tablet.
The big energy companies have announced increased profits, which leaves a door open to the government to impose a windfall tax. The list of Labour MPs calling for a new tax continues to grow. Iain Watson reports. Director-general of the CBI Richard Lambert is strongly against the idea.
The first Carry On film was screened in 1958. Actress Anita Harris, who had a role in two of the films, and Kim Leggatt, who is producing the next, discuss the genre.
Two Labour MPs say David Miliband should be sacked for disloyalty, as leadership speculation continues. How does David Miliband measure up as a PM? Steve Richards of The Independent offers his judgement and businessman and Labour donor Gulam Noon says Miliband is not going for the PM's position.
The government's energy policy is under pressure after the collapse of a deal between the French-owned EDF and British Energy. Business secretary John Hutton says the government is 'disappointed'.
FRI 09:00 Desert Island Discs (b00cq31h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Sunday]
FRI 09:45 Book of the Week (b00cq77j)
Crap at the Environment
Episode 5
Comedian Mark Watson reads from his account of his efforts to reduce his carbon footprint.
Mark does his first comedy gig on the subject of the environment at the Big Switch Off in Melbourne. But in spite of his efforts, he is still struggling with his battle.
FRI 10:00 Woman's Hour (b00cqcrm)
Trafficked women; British women Olympians
What happens to women claiming asylum after being trafficked into the UK for prostitution? Plus, past Olympians Dorothy Odam, Anita Lonborough and Alison Mowbray interviewed.
FRI 11:00 The Eureka Years (b00cqj26)
Series 4
1879
Adam Hart-Davis explores spectacular years in the history of science.
The light bulb and the first moving pictures appeared, and a scientist did a great service to dieters when he forgot to wash his hands before eating his sandwiches.
FRI 11:30 Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders (b00h9t26)
Series 2
Episode 4
Simon is not convinced of a student's murder confession, but he soon gets sidetracked. Mark Tavener's comedy thriller stars Geoffrey Palmer and Samuel West.
FRI 12:00 You and Yours (b00cqdks)
Presented by Liz Barclay and John Waite.
Including:
Tesco responds to analysts' suggestions their Fresh and Easy stores are not doing as well as expected in the United States. With Tesco spokesperson Dharshini David.
British water company Biwater have lost their bid to sue an African government after the collapse of a flagship water privatisation project. With Biwater director Larry Magor, Benedict Southworth, Director of the World Development Movement, and Brian King, lawyer with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Simon Calder reports on how the fuel price increase has affected British Airways winter flights and how US Visa security changes will mean registering personal details online.
FRI 12:57 Weather (b00cqdn1)
The latest weather forecast.
FRI 13:00 World at One (b00cqdkv)
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
FRI 13:30 For One Night Only (b00csh0c)
Series 3
When John Met John
Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts.
Playing at Madison Square Garden on Thanksgiving Night 1974, Elton John announced a surprise guest. To the delight of the audience, John Lennon took the stage in what would be his last public appearance before his assassination.
FRI 14:00 The Archers (b00cqh32)
[Repeat of broadcast at
19:00 on Thursday]
FRI 14:15 Drama (b00770t5)
Sand
By Tilly Black.
As tensions mount after President Nasser's nationalisation of the Suez Canal in 1956, a ten-year-old's holiday diary tells a poignant human story against a backdrop of events which will change the world.
Elizabeth......Holly Bodimeade
Khalid......Omar Berdouni
Henry Gooding......Richard Mitchley
Kate Gooding ...... Jenny Coverack
Directed by Sara Davies.
FRI 15:00 Ramblings (b00cqj28)
Series 10
Alderney - Fort Clonque
Clare Balding explores holiday walking routes.
She walks the rugged landscape of Alderney with the island's harbour master. With a population of only two and a half thousand, there is plenty of space on the most northerly of the Channel Islands to get away from it all, as Clare discovers when she joins a group of local walkers.
FRI 15:30 Afternoon Reading (b00cqfyt)
Nick Walker - The Further Adventures of the First King of Mars
The King's Subjects
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik we commissioned Nick Walker to write the sci-fi adventure 'The First King Of Mars'. Now in five, thrilling action-packed episodes we continue the story where it left off.
The commander makes a shocking discovery when he finds a door in an underground tunnel.
Nick Walker's theatre work has been presented extensively in the UK as well as Europe, and the USA. His plays and short stories are often featured on BBC Radio 4 and 3 series of the late-night show The Bigger Issues. He is the author of two critically acclaimed novels Blackbox and Helloland, published in the UK, US, Australia, Japan and across Europe.
Performed by Peter Capaldi.
Producer: Karen Rose
A Sweet Talk Production for BBC Radio 4.
FRI 15:45 Centre of our World (b008kh57)
Midlands Greek Cypriot Centre
Prof Carl Chinn visits a cross-section of community centres reflecting the city of Birmingham's ethnic diversity. He hears stories of why people have emigrated to Birmingham and what they make of England's second city.
He visits the Midlands Greek Cypriot Centre.
FRI 16:00 Last Word (b00crrbg)
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.
FRI 16:30 The Film Programme (b00crrbj)
David Duchovny, the star of The X Files on why times have changed since the series ended in 2002.
Producer Simon Chinn discusses his documentary Man On Wire about Phillipe Petit, the Frenchman who found fame and notoriety after performing his high wire act between the Twin Towers in 1974 after breaking into the World Trade Centre.
Luc Jacquet, The director of March Of The Penguins, the phenomenally successful documentary, talks about his new wildlife movie.
FRI 16:56 1968 Day by Day (b00cqgpb)
1st August 1968
John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan calls for an honourable peace in Vietnam.
FRI 17:00 PM (b00cqgpd)
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Plus Weather.
FRI 18:00 Six O'Clock News (b00cqgpg)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
FRI 18:30 The Now Show (b00crs4v)
Series 24
Episode 6
Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team including Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke, Laura Shavin and Jon Holmes.
FRI 19:00 The Archers (b00cqh38)
Usha's trying an exercise in diplomacy to get her own furniture into the Vicarage bedroom. She knows it will fit; she's already measured up! Alan tells her lovingly she's going to be a handful when they're married.
David and Alan chat about the proposal to switch off the streetlights after midnight, as Alan has concerned parishioners. Alan also asks David whether Ruth became an interior design enthusiast when they got married!
Alan visits Will to ask about bell-ringing. Will gets the wrong end of the stick, thinking he's someone else commiserating over Emma and Ed. Alan doesn't know about this, but when he tries to talk to Will about it, he gets short shrift.
Emma and Ed are delighted to have Ambridge View to themselves. Emma leaves and Ed is waiting for her return when Will appears. He is furious to find Ed. Ed needn't think he's going to look after George - that's Will's responsibility. Will says Ed's no longer his brother. He's ruined his life, and George's. He loses control, trying to strangle Ed against the wall. Ed gasps for breath, but Emma returns just in time. She drags Will off Ed and screams at him to get out.
Episode written by Adrian Flynn.
FRI 19:15 Front Row (b00cqh3b)
Presented by Kirsty Lang.
Including:
Kirsty catches up with classical organist Wayne Marshall to discuss the art of organ improvisation, how to hide a pop song in the mix and the benefits of soft-soled shoes.
Debut author Sulaiman Addonia, a former refugee from Eritrea, discusses his novel The Consequences of Love, the story of a young Eritrean refugee in Saudi Arabia who embarks upon a dangerous and illegal romance when a veiled woman bravely drops notes at his feet.
Plans were confirmed today for a permanent memorial to the victims of the London bombings of 7 July 2005. The memorial will be in London's Hyde Park and the design has been overseen by artist Antony Gormley. Kevin Carmody, the architect for the project, discusses how he arrived at the design with the help of the bereaved families.
Ant and Dec's attempts to crack America are in trouble, with their new quiz show failing to attract big audiences. But in the UK they are regularly the television ratings winners. Fellow Brits Cat Deeley, Gordon Ramsay and Piers Morgan have become household names in the States. Heat magazine's TV editor Boyd Hilton discusses why some Brits fronting US shows succeed while others fail.
FRI 19:45 15 Minute Drama (b00cqh3d)
Inside the Whale
Addis Ababa
Jennie Roonie's tragi-comic tale of two lovers as they look back on their lives that should have been spent together.
A factory bombed, a bombshell dropped and a desperate order in the desert. The war takes its toll on young love and future dreams.
With Penelope Wilton and David Troughton.
Abridged by Penny Leicester.
FRI 20:00 Any Questions? (b00crs4x)
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Egham, Surrey.
The panel includes former deputy leader of the Labour Party Lord Hattersley, former leader of the Conservative Party Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, chair of the charity Turning Point and chair of the London Youth Crime Prevention Board Lord Adebowale and economist Ruth Lea.
FRI 20:50 A Point of View (b00crs4z)
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Professor Lisa Jardine.
FRI 21:00 Friday Drama (b00cqj2b)
One Chord Wonders
This Is the Modern World
Series of plays by British screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce looking at the punk generation three decades on, with each play telling a different, but connected, story.
Earth toilet pioneer and former 'anarcho-punk' Muttley is about to be forcibly reunited with his former self on an unlikely pilgrimage to Camberley.
Muttley ...... Danny Webb
Lineel ...... Stephanie Leonidas
Lin ...... Ann Beach
Hippie ...... Carl Prekopp
Drug Dealer ...... John Biggins
Market Researcher ...... Alex Tregear
Club Doorman ...... John Cummins
Williams ...... Sam Dale
Hotel Receptionist ...... Liz Sutherland
Directed by Toby Swift.
FRI 21:58 Weather (b00cqhhx)
The latest weather forecast.
FRI 22:00 The World Tonight (b00cqhhz)
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
We ask whether Barry George was initially convicted for the murder of Jill Dando for being 'the likely subject'. Will India's proposed nuclear deal with the United States be a green light for proliferation? And is Dmitry Medvedev serious about cleaning up corporate Russia?
FRI 22:45 Book at Bedtime (b00cr5nm)
God's Own Country
Episode 5
Matt Smith reads from Ross Raisin's compelling and disturbing tale of adolescence on the edge, set on the Yorkshire Moors.
The landscape Sam loves is changing rapidly with new housing developments, delicatessens and chain pubs to cater for the latest incomers from the city. But Sam is more preoccupied with his developing relationship with the rebellious teenage girl from a neighbouring farm. Luckily, nobody has told her about Sam's troubled past and the incident with Katie Carmichael.
FRI 23:00 A Good Read (b00cqhmd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
16:30 on Tuesday]
FRI 23:30 How Robin Ince Got His Groove Back (b009fych)
Comedian Robin Ince asks if his was the last generation of truly obsessed pop fans. He is joined by guests including Stewart Lee and Andrew Collins. He also tries to reassemble his own precious record collection after it died in a freak sewage accident.
LIST OF THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES
(Note: the times link back to the details; the pids link to the BBC page, including iPlayer)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 MON (b00cqhjp)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 TUE (b00cqh2t)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 WED (b00cqh30)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 THU (b00cqh36)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 FRI (b00cqh3d)
1968 Day by Day Omnibus
23:00 SUN (b00cq52g)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 SAT (b00cps4s)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 SUN (b00cq44t)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 MON (b00cqgrp)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 TUE (b00cqgnq)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 WED (b00cqgny)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 THU (b00cqgp4)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 FRI (b00cqgpb)
A Failure to Provide?
11:00 MON (b00c0rsn)
A Good Read
16:30 TUE (b00cqhmd)
A Good Read
23:00 FRI (b00cqhmd)
A Point of View
08:50 SUN (b00cnrhd)
A Point of View
20:50 FRI (b00crs4z)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 MON (b00cqgf9)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 TUE (b00cqfym)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 WED (b00cqfyp)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 THU (b00cqfyr)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 FRI (b00cqfyt)
Alvin Hall's World of Money
12:00 SAT (b00cpl3r)
Alvin Hall's World of Money
15:00 MON (b00cpl3r)
Analysis
21:30 SUN (b00cmb2s)
Analysis
20:30 THU (b00crn55)
Any Answers?
14:00 SAT (b00cpp21)
Any Questions?
13:10 SAT (b00cmb4x)
Any Questions?
20:00 FRI (b00crs4x)
Bad Faith
14:15 WED (b00cqhr7)
Baggage
11:30 MON (b008h4pr)
Bells on Sunday
05:43 SUN (b00cpvqw)
Bells on Sunday
00:45 MON (b00cpvqw)
Bespoken Word
23:00 WED (b00cqhrf)
Between Ourselves
09:00 THU (b00crdsk)
Between Ourselves
21:30 THU (b00crdsk)
Beyond Belief
16:30 MON (b00cqgfc)
Beyond Westminster
11:00 SAT (b00cpl3m)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 MON (b00cqhhl)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 TUE (b00cr5nd)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 WED (b00cr5ng)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 THU (b00cr5nk)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 FRI (b00cr5nm)
Book of the Week
00:30 SAT (b00cm1xn)
Book of the Week
09:45 MON (b00cqcdz)
Book of the Week
00:30 TUE (b00cqcdz)
Book of the Week
09:45 TUE (b00cq77b)
Book of the Week
00:30 WED (b00cq77b)
Book of the Week
09:45 WED (b00cq77d)
Book of the Week
00:30 THU (b00cq77d)
Book of the Week
09:45 THU (b00cq77g)
Book of the Week
00:30 FRI (b00cq77g)
Book of the Week
09:45 FRI (b00cq77j)
Bowing out Gracefully: The Brandreth Rules on Standing Down
20:45 WED (b00cqhrc)
Broadcasting House
09:00 SUN (b00cq31c)
Cabin Pressure
11:30 WED (b00cqhr3)
Case Notes
21:00 TUE (b00cr57m)
Case Notes
16:30 WED (b00cr57m)
Centre of our World
15:45 MON (b008521k)
Centre of our World
15:45 TUE (b008dpss)
Centre of our World
15:45 WED (b008fphx)
Centre of our World
15:45 THU (b008h3xj)
Centre of our World
15:45 FRI (b008kh57)
Children of the Olympic Bid
13:30 SUN (b00cq3jd)
Children of the Olympic Bid
20:00 THU (b00cq3jd)
Cold Case
11:00 WED (b00cqhr1)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
18:30 WED (b0192t2k)
Crossing Continents
20:30 MON (b00cmb2j)
Crossing Continents
23:30 WED (b009ydlq)
Crossing Continents
11:00 THU (b00crgsr)
Desert Island Discs
11:15 SUN (b00cq31h)
Desert Island Discs
09:00 FRI (b00cq31h)
Drama
14:15 MON (b00cqdz9)
Drama
14:15 TUE (b008crmn)
Drama
14:15 THU (b00cqhty)
Drama
14:15 FRI (b00770t5)
Excess Baggage
10:00 SAT (b00cpl3h)
Fabulous
23:15 WED (b007m0cd)
Face the Facts
21:00 SUN (b00cq528)
Fags, Mags and Bags
18:30 THU (b012r8dd)
Farming Today This Week
06:35 SAT (b00cpl37)
Farming Today
05:45 MON (b00cq5q9)
Farming Today
05:45 TUE (b00cq5fx)
Farming Today
05:45 WED (b00cq5gf)
Farming Today
05:45 THU (b00cq5gy)
Farming Today
05:45 FRI (b00cq5hg)
Feedback
20:00 SUN (b00cnrh4)
For One Night Only
13:30 FRI (b00csh0c)
Friday Drama
21:00 FRI (b00cqj2b)
From Our Own Correspondent
11:30 SAT (b00cpl3p)
Front Row
19:15 MON (b00cqhjm)
Front Row
19:15 TUE (b00cqh2r)
Front Row
19:15 WED (b00cqh2y)
Front Row
19:15 THU (b00cqh34)
Front Row
19:15 FRI (b00cqh3b)
Gardeners' Question Time
14:00 SUN (b00cq3jg)
Gardeners' Question Time
15:00 WED (b00cq3jg)
Go4it
19:15 SUN (b00cq526)
Home Planet
15:00 TUE (b00cr57f)
How Crime Took on the World
17:00 SUN (b008khxz)
How Crime Took on the World
20:00 TUE (b00cqhmg)
How Robin Ince Got His Groove Back
23:30 FRI (b009fych)
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
12:00 SUN (b00cm82m)
In Touch
20:40 TUE (b00cr57k)
Just a Minute
18:30 MON (b00cqgrw)
Last Word
20:30 SUN (b00cnrh6)
Last Word
16:00 FRI (b00crrbg)
Law in Action
16:00 TUE (b00cr57h)
Leading Edge
21:00 THU (b00crn57)
Life's Soundtrack
21:00 MON (b00cqhd2)
Lights, Camera, Landscape
14:45 SUN (b008fj36)
Lives in a Landscape
15:00 THU (b0076swk)
Loose Ends
18:15 SAT (b00cps55)
Mark Tavener - High Table, Lower Orders
11:30 FRI (b00h9t26)
Material Girls
10:30 SAT (b00cpl3k)
Material World
16:30 THU (b00crgst)
Midnight News
00:00 SAT (b00cpl2l)
Midnight News
00:00 SUN (b00cpvqk)
Midnight News
00:00 MON (b00cq5pz)
Midnight News
00:00 TUE (b00cq5fj)
Midnight News
00:00 WED (b00cq5g1)
Midnight News
00:00 THU (b00cq5gk)
Midnight News
00:00 FRI (b00cq5h2)
Midweek
09:00 WED (b00crbkx)
Midweek
21:30 WED (b00crbkx)
Moral Maze
22:15 SAT (b00cm9pd)
Moral Maze
20:00 WED (b00cqhr9)
Movie Outcasts: The Making of Easy Rider
11:30 TUE (b00cqhm8)
News Briefing
05:30 SAT (b00cpl2v)
News Briefing
05:30 SUN (b00cpvqt)
News Briefing
05:30 MON (b00cq5q7)
News Briefing
05:30 TUE (b00cq5fs)
News Briefing
05:30 WED (b00cq5g9)
News Briefing
05:30 THU (b00cq5gt)
News Briefing
05:30 FRI (b00cq5hb)
News Headlines
13:00 SAT (b00cpp1z)
News Headlines
06:00 SUN (b00cq30q)
News and Papers
06:00 SAT (b00cpl31)
News and Papers
07:00 SUN (b00cq30z)
News and Papers
08:00 SUN (b00cq317)
News and Weather
22:00 SAT (b00cps5f)
Off the Page
13:30 WED (b00cqhr5)
On Your Farm
06:35 SUN (b00cq30v)
Open Book
16:00 SUN (b00cq3jl)
Open Book
16:00 THU (b00cq3jl)
Open Country
06:07 SAT (b00cpl35)
Open Country
13:30 THU (b00cpl35)
Our Food, our Future
09:00 MON (b00cq600)
Our Food, our Future
21:30 MON (b00cq600)
PM
17:00 SAT (b00cps4v)
PM
17:00 MON (b00cqgrr)
PM
17:00 TUE (b00cqgns)
PM
17:00 WED (b00cqgp0)
PM
17:00 THU (b00cqgp6)
PM
17:00 FRI (b00cqgpd)
Page to Performance
13:30 TUE (b00cqhmb)
Petrov's Dilemma
20:00 MON (b00c55vt)
Pick of the Week
18:15 SUN (b00cq522)
Poetry Please
23:30 SAT (b00clz88)
Poetry and the Russian Soul
16:30 SUN (b00cq44r)
Portrait of a Lady
21:00 SAT (b00cly4q)
Portrait of a Lady
15:00 SUN (b00cq3jj)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 SAT (b00cpl2x)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 MON (b00cq5fd)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 TUE (b00cq5fv)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 WED (b00cq5gc)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 THU (b00cq5gw)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 FRI (b00cq5hd)
Profile
19:00 SAT (b00cps57)
Profile
05:45 SUN (b00cps57)
Profile
17:40 SUN (b00cps57)
Quote... Unquote
23:00 TUE (b00cr57p)
Radio 4 Appeal
07:55 SUN (b00cq313)
Radio 4 Appeal
21:26 SUN (b00cq313)
Radio 4 Appeal
15:27 THU (b00cq313)
Ramblings
15:00 FRI (b00cqj28)
Round Britain Quiz
23:00 SAT (b00cq5fg)
Round Britain Quiz
13:30 MON (b00cqdz7)
Safety Catch
18:30 TUE (b00fn9d1)
Saturday Drama
14:30 SAT (b00cps4n)
Saturday Live
09:00 SAT (b00cpl3f)
Saturday Review
19:15 SAT (b00cps59)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 SAT (b00cpl2q)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 SUN (b00cpvqp)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 MON (b00cq5q3)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 TUE (b00cq5fn)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 WED (b00cq5g5)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 THU (b00cq5gp)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 FRI (b00cq5h6)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 SAT (b00cpl2n)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 SAT (b00cpl2s)
Shipping Forecast
17:54 SAT (b00cps4z)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 SUN (b00cpvqm)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 SUN (b00cpvqr)
Shipping Forecast
17:54 SUN (b00cq44w)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 MON (b00cq5q1)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 MON (b00cq5q5)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 TUE (b00cq5fl)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 TUE (b00cq5fq)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 WED (b00cq5g3)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 WED (b00cq5g7)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 THU (b00cq5gm)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 THU (b00cq5gr)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 FRI (b00cq5h4)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 FRI (b00cq5h8)
Shorts
19:45 SUN (b00772jn)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 SAT (b00cps53)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 SUN (b00cq450)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 MON (b00cqgrt)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 TUE (b00cqgnw)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 WED (b00cqgp2)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 THU (b00cqgp8)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 FRI (b00cqgpg)
Something Understood
06:05 SUN (b00cq30s)
Something Understood
23:30 SUN (b00cq30s)
Sunday Worship
08:10 SUN (b00cq319)
Sunday
07:10 SUN (b00cq311)
The Archers Omnibus
10:00 SUN (b00cq31f)
The Archers
19:00 SUN (b00cq524)
The Archers
14:00 MON (b00cq524)
The Archers
19:00 MON (b00cqh2m)
The Archers
14:00 TUE (b00cqh2m)
The Archers
19:00 TUE (b00cqh2p)
The Archers
14:00 WED (b00cqh2p)
The Archers
19:00 WED (b00cqh2w)
The Archers
14:00 THU (b00cqh2w)
The Archers
19:00 THU (b00cqh32)
The Archers
14:00 FRI (b00cqh32)
The Archers
19:00 FRI (b00cqh38)
The Archive Hour
20:00 SAT (b00cps5c)
The Bottom Line
17:30 SAT (b00cps4x)
The Eureka Years
11:00 FRI (b00cqj26)
The Film Programme
16:30 FRI (b00crrbj)
The Food Programme
12:32 SUN (b00cq31k)
The Food Programme
16:00 MON (b00cq31k)
The Last Post
09:30 THU (b00crdsm)
The Late Story
00:30 SUN (b00cs8lv)
The Lost Weblog of Scrooby Trevithick
23:00 THU (b00cqhv0)
The NHS at 60: The Cost of Health
09:00 TUE (b00cm9kv)
The NHS at 60: The Cost of Health
21:30 TUE (b00cm9kv)
The Now Show
12:30 SAT (b00cnrhb)
The Now Show
18:30 FRI (b00crs4v)
The Pain of Laughter: The Last Days of Kenneth Williams
23:30 MON (b009q4ww)
The Pain of Laughter: The Last Days of Kenneth Williams
23:30 TUE (b009twr5)
The Poet Unwound
23:30 THU (b0092j0z)
The World This Weekend
13:00 SUN (b00cq3jb)
The World Tonight
22:00 MON (b00cqhjt)
The World Tonight
22:00 TUE (b00cqhhj)
The World Tonight
22:00 WED (b00cqhhq)
The World Tonight
22:00 THU (b00cqhhv)
The World Tonight
22:00 FRI (b00cqhhz)
Thinking Allowed
00:15 MON (b00cm9pb)
Thinking Allowed
16:00 WED (b00crbyr)
Today
07:00 SAT (b00cpl3c)
Today
06:00 MON (b00cq5qf)
Today
06:00 TUE (b00cq5fz)
Today
06:00 WED (b00cq5gh)
Today
06:00 THU (b00cq5h0)
Today
06:00 FRI (b00cq5hj)
Top of the Class
09:30 MON (b00cq602)
Weather
06:04 SAT (b00cpl33)
Weather
06:57 SAT (b00cpl39)
Weather
12:57 SAT (b00cpl3t)
Weather
17:57 SAT (b00cps51)
Weather
06:57 SUN (b00cq30x)
Weather
07:58 SUN (b00cq315)
Weather
12:57 SUN (b00cq3j8)
Weather
17:57 SUN (b00cq44y)
Weather
21:58 SUN (b00cq52b)
Weather
05:57 MON (b00cq5qc)
Weather
12:57 MON (b00cqdms)
Weather
21:58 MON (b00cqhjr)
Weather
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Weather
21:58 TUE (b00cqhhg)
Weather
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Weather
21:58 WED (b00cqhhn)
Weather
12:57 THU (b00cqdmz)
Weather
21:58 THU (b00cqhhs)
Weather
12:57 FRI (b00cqdn1)
Weather
21:58 FRI (b00cqhhx)
Weekend Woman's Hour
16:00 SAT (b00cps4q)
Westminster Hour
22:00 SUN (b00cq52d)
With Great Pleasure
11:30 THU (b00cqhtw)
Woman's Hour
10:00 MON (b00cqczh)
Woman's Hour
10:00 TUE (b00cqcrf)
Woman's Hour
10:00 WED (b00cqcrh)
Woman's Hour
10:00 THU (b00cqcrk)
Woman's Hour
10:00 FRI (b00cqcrm)
Word of Mouth
23:00 MON (b009twrc)
World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations
11:00 TUE (b00cqhm6)
World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations
21:00 WED (b00cqhm6)
World at One
13:00 MON (b00cqdz5)
World at One
13:00 TUE (b00cqdkj)
World at One
13:00 WED (b00csjhq)
World at One
13:00 THU (b00cqdkq)
World at One
13:00 FRI (b00cqdkv)
You and Yours
12:00 MON (b00cqdz3)
You and Yours
12:00 TUE (b00cqdkg)
You and Yours
12:00 WED (b00cqdkl)
You and Yours
12:00 THU (b00cqdkn)
You and Yours
12:00 FRI (b00cqdks)
iPM
05:45 SAT (b00cpl2z)