The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
Former Church of Ireland Primate Lord Eames discusses proposals to offer 12000 pounds to families of those killed in the Troubles.
Justin Webb reports on the problems with US Congress putting politics aside to help the economy.
Science Minister Lord Drayson and Prof Marcus du Sautoy discuss if science is elitist.
Prof Peter Hennessy and Michael Howard MP discuss if cabinet minutes should be made public.
US novelist John Updike has died. From the archives, he reads his sonnet Jesus and Elvis.
Prof Tim Lenton explains what can be done to curb the effects of climate change.
Ken Livingstone and Brian Paddick discuss the appointment of Sir Paul Stephenson as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
Angus Stickler examines what has changed in Belfast since the Good Friday agreement. Historian Paul Bew discusses if the proposal to compensate the families of victims is a fair recognition of the pain suffered in the Troubles.
Novelists John Banville and Philip Hensher pay tribute to the writer John Updike.
Chair of the Commons Treasury Committee John McFall says bank lending is not resuming quickly enough.
A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in northern Sri Lanka, with a quarter of a million people trapped by the fighting, the Red Cross says. Chris Morris reports.
Dr Catherine Douglas and dairy farmer Graham Carter discuss if befriending cattle can lead to higher milk yields.
Former Navy officer Lewis Page and Commodore Mike Mansergh discuss new Navy warships.
The hidden history of pain and violence that dominates the aboriginal community of Palm Island. How could the white police force maintain law and order amongst the alcohol-induced aggression and despair?
Graham Norton on his role in the musical La Cage aux Folles. Plus hula hooping, author Kathleen Kent on the Salem witch hunts, and the Law Lords ruling on nursing.
Jolyon Jenkins follows the work of a missionary sent by the Church of England to 'redeem' the residents of the Shropshire town of Telford, which has the lowest per capita church attendance in Britain.
Mark Berry, from the Church Mission Society, hopes to tap into the huge number of people who now describe themselves as 'spiritual but not religious', and sets out to compete with reiki healers, gong therapists and the local football club for the town's attentions.
Spoof reminiscences of a former variety star. Count Arthur Strong is an expert in everything from the world of entertainment to the origins of the species, all false starts and nervous fumbling, poorly concealed by a delicate sheen of bravado and self-assurance.
After an attempted coach trip to Bridlington goes terribly wrong, Arthur decides the only way out of a sticky situation is to go 'native'.
Shari Vahl reports on the growing evidence that large numbers of internet sites are being registered using Olympic symbols, which could mislead the public into thinking they are official sites.
Seven out of ten GP surgeries in England now offer extended opening hours. You and Yours discuss the pros and cons.
Tesco has opened a store in Manchester which claims to have a 70% smaller carbon footprint than a standard store of the same size. Among the features are lights that dim when it brightens up outside.
Citizens or consumers: which does democracy need more? That question will be debated at a public meeting in London organised by the Hansard Society. Prof John Tomaney and one of the speakers, Tony Travers, discuss.
Mark Holdstock meets Dr Stuart Burgess, the government's advisor on rural affairs, in a rural community that sorted out broadband for itself. We also hear from technology expert Bill Thompson.
Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
Since emigrating from Poland, Magda has made a good life for herself in Hull. But now her brother is coming to stay and she faces problems.
Dan ...... Robert Angell
Priest/Jim ...... David Barrass
Raf ...... Rad Kaim
Magda ...... Natasha Radski
Suzie ...... Amy Thompson
Woman ...... Jane Thornton
Vincent Duggleby takes listeners' questions on renting and letting. He is joined by a panel of experts: John Socha, vice chairman of the National Landlords Association, Hayley Rowley of Citizens Advice and Vivien Gambling of the Housing Law Practitioners Association and Lambeth Law Centre.
Do you know that weird feeling when the eyes of a portrait seem to follow you around the room? This gothic tale takes the experience several steps further.
Episode 8: 'Reunion but not Reconstruction': Former slaves enjoy a brief period of political equality in the South.
Previously broadcast on 28 January, 2009 as part of David Reynolds' 90 part series on the history of America.
After 1991 when Boris Yeltsin stood on top of a tank and successfully resisted a coup in Soviet Russia, the country sped towards capitalism. Optimism was unleashed as shares in state industries suddenly became available the following year and many people swiftly became rich. However, for many others in Eastern Europe and the Soviet block, that optimism was unfulfilled as the era brought chaos and uncertainty.
A new study published in the Lancet argues that mass privatisation led to large rises in mortality, the swifter the pace of privatisation the higher the rate of premature death. Laurie Taylor discusses this controversial new report with two of its co-writers, Martin McKee and David Stuckler, and explores the human cost of rapid economic change.
Megan Comfort, talks about her new book called Doing Time Together: Love and Family in the Shadow of Prison - a study of women who have husbands or boyfriends incarcerated in San Quentin prison. The study shows that in many cases, such women actually find that this incarceration improves the quality of their relationship.
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.
About to become a dad for a second time, Manchester's Justin Moorhouse has a nagging doubt he may not have got it right the first time round.
Mixing stand-up and sketches and aided by a great comedy cast, Justin asks himself a big question - am I a good dad?
Written and performed by Justin Moorhouse with additional material by Jim Poyser.
Neil's doing a job for Alan, and is surprised to find Shula in church. Sensing she needs time to herself, he offers to come back later.
Susan wants to plan their silver wedding anniversary next month. Neil suggests a cosy night in with a take-away. Susan wishes he could be a bit more enthusiastic.
Kenton's concerned for Shula and is worried that Alistair took a night off from his Gamblers Anonymous meeting last week. Later, Kenton remembers why Ryan seemed familiar to him. He'd met him playing poker some time ago and recalls Ryan getting aggressive when he lost a large amount of money. Kenton wants to tell Alistair but Kathy doesn't agree. Ryan's probably sorting himself out, so Kenton should keep it to himself.
Tom doesn't think he can work with Brian any longer. He needs somebody who'll buy Brian out. Brenda suggests Matt Crawford. Tom reminds Brenda of the hell Matt's put his family through. Brenda knows what Matt's like, but insists he would make a good silent partner. The thought of Brian's face if Matt was to be his new business partner is a sweet sounding prospect. Tom begins to think Brenda might be right.
Mark speaks to Irish playwright and novelist Sebastian Barry, author of The Secret Scripture and winner of the Costa Book of the Year award.
Mrs Affleck is the title of Samuel Adamson's new play on at the National Theatre in London. Claire Skinner stars in a passionate tale of obssessive love, set in 1950s England, which was inspired by Ibsen's Little Eyolf. Sos Eltis reviews the play, which is directed by the co-creator of War Horse, Marianne Elliott.
London-based thriller writer Dreda Say Mitchell reviews two new crime thrillers on TV, Moses Jones, written by playwright Joe Penhall, follows the wave of violence triggered by the discovery of a bizarrely-mutilated boy in the Thames. Whitechapel is also set in contemporary London; where the police are hunting a killer carrying out copycat Jack the Ripper murders.
Arts Council England has decided today not to continue annual funding for The Public, West Bromwich's troubled arts centre. Arts Council Chief Executive Alan Davey explains the decision and The Public's Project Director David Clarke responds.
Julie has moved out to grieve alone. Stephen tries to find some equilibrium in his life, but struggles to cope alone. Then one day, on his way to see Julie, he has a strange experience.
Stephen ...... Jamie Glover
Julie ...... Zara Turner
Mr Lewis ...... Rob Pickavance
Mrs Lewis ...... Maggie Fox
Is the public interest sufficiently protected by the current laws and regulations controlling the behaviour of banks and other financial institutions? Are new, tougher laws needed in the current economic climate?
Andrew Keen uncovers the new elites of the digital age. He seeks out the new few, that small group of rich and powerful people who are now using their success as Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to reshape the world according to their philosophical ideals, economic interests and ideas of democracy.
Claudia Hammond tells the story of mental health care in the UK from the 1950s to the present day and explores, with the help of listeners' testimonies, how treatment and understanding of mental illness has changed over the past 50 years.
Prescriptions for anti-depressants have risen and now one in six of us experiences depression or anxiety. But instead of a pill, some would simply like to talk. Claudia visits Canterbury Christ Church University to meet some of the first trainee mental health advisers who are part of the government's new Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) initiative.
She also asks whether it is the stresses of modern life that cause us to experience depression or anxiety and whether, bombarded by marketing that tells us we can have it all, our expectations of happiness have become unrealistic.
National and international news and analysis with Jane Hill. Including reports on the growing violence in Nigeria, the IMF's grim analysis of the UK economy, the Congress vote on President Obama's rescue package and did Goya paint the Giant?
Sian Thomas, Jim Norton, Emilia Fox and Clare Corbett read from Mary Ann Shaffer's novel, set in the aftermath of the Second World War.
Juliet Ashton is commissioned to write an article exploring the benefits and pleasures of reading, and hopes to recount some of the adventures of the Guernsey Literary Society that she has been hearing about in letters from Dawsey Adams. In the meantime, a glamorous American publisher arrives in London and besieges her with flowers.
Energetic sketch comedy from Nick Mohammed. With guests Anna Crilly and Colin Hoult.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2009
THU 00:00 Midnight News (b00gsw6c)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
THU 00:30 Book of the Week (b00h5z10)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Wednesday]
THU 00:48 Shipping Forecast (b00gswsv)
The latest shipping forecast.
THU 01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes (b00gsxs6)
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
THU 05:20 Shipping Forecast (b00gsxth)
The latest shipping forecast.
THU 05:30 News Briefing (b00gsxvz)
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
THU 05:43 Prayer for the Day (b00gsxx6)
Daily prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Naftali Brawer.
THU 05:45 Farming Today (b00gtdjz)
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
THU 06:00 Today (b00gtdlx)
Presented by John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
Chair of the Public Accounts Committee Edward Leigh says literacy and numeracy targets will not be reached.
Simon Cox examines how lawyers are making money from ransom negotiations.
Tim Franks visits some residents of the Gaza Strip who have started the process of reconstruction.
Prof Sara Arber explains how sleep restriction can damage health.
Barnardo's chief executive Martin Narey explains his view that the current preference for keeping families together is putting vulnerable children in danger.
Graham Satchell interviews Jane Rabagliati of the Deer Initiative about whether a cull is a necessary evil.
Evan Davis reports from the World Economic Forum and asks whether the meeting can help 'reshape the post-crisis world'.
Thought for the day with the writer Rhidian Brook.
Stephen Chittenden speaks to teens in Cambridge about their attitude to alcohol and England's chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson explains why guidelines have become necessary.
Skills Secretary John Denham and English teacher Phil Beadle discuss targets for literacy and numeracy.
Chris Morris reports on UN concerns that a humanitarian crisis is taking place in Sri Lanka.
Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic, talks to Evan Davis about his attempt to lift the mood at the World Economic Forum.
Sarah Campbell examines the problems surrounding a new academy in Carlisle.
Karen Allen reports on the troops completing 'unfinished business' in Eastern Congo.
Evan Davis speaks to Stephen Roach, Chairman of Morgan Stanley's Asia operations, about whether China will help the West in the financial crisis.
Prof John Curtis, of the British Museum, says stupidity caused the destruction of Babylon.
THU 09:00 In Our Time (b00h3650)
Swift's A Modest Proposal
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most brilliant and shocking satires ever written in English – Jonathan Swift’s A Modest Proposal. Masquerading as an attempt to end poverty in Ireland once and for all, a Modest Proposal is a short pamphlet that draws the reader into a scheme for economic and industrial horror. Published anonymously but written by Jonathan Swift, A Modest Proposal lays bare the cruel presumptions, unchecked prejudice, the politics and the poverty of the 18th century, but it also reveals, perhaps more than anything else, the character and the mind of Swift himself.With John Mullan, Professor of English at University College London; Judith Hawley, Professor of 18th Century Literature at Royal Holloway, University of London and Ian McBride, Senior Lecturer in the History Department at King’s College London.
THU 09:45 Book of the Week (b00h5z12)
The Tall Man
Episode 4
By Chloe Hooper, read by Kerry Fox.
The confusing legal processes baffle the community's attempts to understand how Cameron Doomadgee died of massive 'internal injuries'.
THU 10:00 Woman's Hour (b00gthg7)
Income inequalities after divorce; Virginie Despentes
Why do women fare worse after divorce? Plus controversial French writer Virginie Despentes on prostitution and pornography, and jazz pianist Judy Carmichael plays live.
THU 11:00 From Our Own Correspondent (b00h3652)
BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the world's headlines. Introduced by Kate Adie.
THU 11:30 The Morricone Affair (b00f65l8)
Sir Christopher Frayling presents a tribute to the renowned Italian film score composer Ennio Morricone. With contributions from Goldfrapp, Chris Rea, Nitin Sawhney, Anne Billson and Andrew Paresi. From 2008.
THU 12:00 You and Yours (b00gtg9c)
Presented by Winifred Robinson.
British Gas defend the level of their recent price cut. We speak to Phil Bentley, the managing director of British Gas and Ann Robinson from the price comparison website USwitch.
MPs and Peers in the All Parliamentary Group on Dementia are holding an investigation into whether professional carers looking after people with the condition have the right skills to do the job. Jeremy Wright, Conservative MP for Rugby and Kenilworth, chairs the group.
At different times in our history our leaders have pressed home this idea that we will earn our future prosperity in new and wonderful ways. But have we really invented our way out of trouble? And if we have, can we do it again today?
Has council-funded public art had its day? Fiona Clampin reports.
Light bulbs using very low energy and emitting very bright light are a British development from scientists at Cambridge University. One of them is Professor Colin Humphreys.
Adam Leach, from market intelligence company Ovum, analyses the 2009 mobile phone market.
Jason Burke reports on French protestors staging 'flash' picnics in supermarkets.
THU 12:57 Weather (b00gtgf9)
The latest weather forecast.
THU 13:00 World at One (b00gtgl4)
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
THU 13:30 Costing the Earth (b00gvjrv)
[Repeat of broadcast at
21:00 on Monday]
THU 14:00 The Archers (b00gtlgh)
[Repeat of broadcast at
19:00 on Tuesday]
THU 14:15 Drama (b00h369x)
Cavity
Cavity
By Sean Grundy
Kirsty is having an affair with a married man, Adrian. When his wife Lucy returns unexpectedly from a business conference Kirsty hides in the attic. In a panic, she falls down the back of the attic into the cavity wall. A story then unfolds which combines the domestically mundane with the utterly bizarre.
A strange but funny story about sex, betrayal, the housing market and a love triangle that follows its own surreal logic.
Cast:
Kirsty - Ingrid Oliver
Adrian - Julian Rhind-Tutt
Lucy - Kerry Godliman
Sandra - Hayley Doherty
Estate Agent - Jim Howick
Dan the Cavity Man / Matt - Paul Mundell
Jemma - Deirdre Mullins
Director: Alison Crawford.
THU 15:02 Open Country (b00gsljd)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:07 on Saturday]
THU 15:27 Radio 4 Appeal (b00gsv46)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:55 on Sunday]
THU 15:30 Afternoon Reading (b00h31rl)
Murder She Thought - Series 2
Box
A young assistant in a bookshop is having a problem with a strange admirer. But is he really a stalker?
Then, he leaves a package for her in the shop...
Joanne Whalley reads Zeba Kalim's tale.
Director: Martin Jarvis
A Jarvis & Ayres production for BBC Radio 4.
THU 15:45 America, Empire of Liberty (b00gtlwr)
New South, Old Ways
David Reynolds tells the story of the American Civil War and its aftermath
Episode 9: 'New South, Old Ways': The birth of segregation.
Previously broadcast on 29 January, 2009 as part of David Reynolds' 90 part history of America.
THU 16:00 Open Book (b00gsvw5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
16:00 on Sunday]
THU 16:30 Material World (b00h36jy)
Morphic Fields - Social Evolution
Morphic Fields
In 1981 Rupert Sheldrake published the first edition of his book "A New Science of Life". It challenged the orthodox assumptions of science, suggesting that there exists in nature a sort of collective memory pervading physical and biological systems which he called Morphic Resonance.
The idea met with considerable hostility from conventional scientists. The then editor of Nature described the book as "the best candidate for burning there has been for many years." More than 25 years later, Sheldrake claims that his ideas have not been disproved.
Far from it, he says, there is more evidence than ever. So there’s a new, substantially revised and extended edition of the book. Is it still a good candidate for the bonfire?
Quentin discusses the claims and criticisms of the theory with Rupert Sheldrake and Prof Bernard Carr, a physicist and cosmologist from Queen Mary College University of London.
Social Evolution
The human body has evolved over many millions of years. But how has the human mind evolved, and do these changes influence the way we behave today?
These questions are the basis of evolutionary psychology – a science that’s less than 20 years old but has the potential to change the way we organise society. Researchers suggest that our prehistoric ancestors evolved the ability to talk, trust others, feel jealousy and live in groups because of pressures in their ancient environment.
But evolutionary psychology isn’t all about the past. Professors Mark van-Vugt from the University of Kent and Robin Dunbar from the University of Oxford join Quentin Cooper to discuss the ways we can apply this knowledge to the problems of today. They explain why the tax man has to be heavy-handed, what the number 150 has to do with our social networks and the best way to get people to care about the environment.
THU 17:00 PM (b00gtlz0)
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Plus Weather.
THU 18:00 Six O'Clock News (b00gtmp0)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
THU 18:30 Ed Reardon's Week (b00f3wq3)
Series 5
Educating Peter
Comedy series by Christopher Douglas and Andrew Nickolds.
Ed Reardon, author, pipe smoker, consummate fare-dodger and master of the abusive email, attempts to survive in a world where the media seems to be run by idiots and lying charlatans.
Jaz yearns to return to the thrilling intimacy of small space work so suggests that Ed revive one of his old stage shows. So Educating Peter finds itself on stage and Ed finds he has a success on his hands.
Ed Reardon ...... Christopher Douglas
Actress ...... Rachel Atkins
Olive ...... Stephanie Cole
Felix ...... John Fortune
Ray ...... Simon Greenall
Jaz ...... Philip Jackson
Pearl ...... Rita May
Frank ...... Geoffrey McGivern
Ping ...... Barunka O'Shaughnessy
Young Actor ...... Tom Price
Stan ...... Geoffrey Whitehead.
THU 19:00 The Archers (b00gtlgm)
Alistair's surprised to see Ryan at the Stables. He offers him coffee and is pleased to learn that Ryan's doing well in his job. Ryan really appreciates Alistair's support and hopes his life will turn out as well as Alistair's seems to be.
Joe's been asking Ed about the mineral lick. Ed's pleased that Oliver thinks they've got nothing to lose by carrying on with it. Oliver's decided that Helen should produce Sterling Gold cheese again and Mike's milk orders are up. So everyone's in a good mood and looking forward to tonight's celebratory do. Oliver and Caroline have invited everyone who's had a part to play in Grange Farm. Even Neil gets an invite when he drops Mike off. Neil confides in Mike that he's secretly planning to whisk Susan off to London for their wedding anniversary.
Oliver thanks everyone for their support and commitment during the recent difficult times. Now that they're getting back on track, Ed takes the opportunity to talk to Oliver about his hopes that they can expand the herd. Oliver's taken aback by this. He'd not considered expanding, but sensing Edward's disappointment he agrees to think about it.
Episode written by Carole Simpson Solazzo.
THU 19:15 Front Row (b00gtmpx)
Presented by Mark Lawson.
Mark talks to John Lasseter, film director and Chief Creative Officer of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios, whose latest animation, Bolt, tells the story of a dog who believes he has superpowers.
Mark talks to William Mival from the Royal College of Music about his involvement in the Sound of Perfume project and asks Jeremy Summerly from the Royal Academy of Music to run his ear and his nose over the results.
Writers Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain discuss their sitcom, The Old Guys, which follows the often sexually-frustrated lives of two men in their late sixties.
Kevin Spacey returns to the stage of the Old Vic theatre in London to direct Richard Dreyfuss in the world premiere of Complicit, a play by Joe Sutton about the choices facing a Pulitzer prize-winning journalist in the current political climate. Writer Justin Cartwright reviews.
THU 19:45 15 Minute Drama (b00gtks3)
The Child in Time
It Will Give Faith to Her Existence
Dramatisation of the novel by Ian McEwan.
Stephen and Julie still live apart. Stephen has not given up hope of finding Kate, who would have been six years old now, and imagines that he sees her everywhere.
Stephen ...... Jamie Glover
Julie ...... Zara Turner
Charles ...... Toby Hadoke
Chloe ...... Balvinder Sopal
Headmaster ...... Richard Sinnott
Directed by Gary Brown.
THU 20:00 Investigation (b00h36y6)
Series 6
Episode 3
Simon Cox investigates modern-day piracy. He talks to some of those involved, reveals the extent of the British connection to the modern kidnap and ransom business and discovers that, far from its popular recent associations with the Somali coast, much of the negotiations to free seized ships actually take place in the world's maritime law capital, London.
THU 20:30 In Business (b00h37x5)
Down Japan
After Japan's property bubble burst in 1990, the country was pitched into 10 years of economic depression, from which the world's second largest economy may not yet have fully recovered. Peter Day asks what the rest of the world can learn from the now familiar-sounding Japanese experience.
THU 21:00 Leading Edge (b00h37x7)
Childhood Stress
The Effects of Childhood Stress on the Immune System
Elizabeth Shirtcliff of the University of New Orleans in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences writes how children who have been physically abused, or suffered severe deprivation in their infancy show long term damage to their immune systems. She discusses her findings on the programme.
Genes and Social Networks
Some people tend to the - “life-and-soul-of-the-party” types while others remain the wallflowers. Researcher James Fowler at the University of San Diego has discovered that where we are in a social network depends to some extent on our genes.
The Aurora Borealis
The Aurora Borealis is one of the world’s great spectacles. These sheets of flickering light, high in the Earth’s atmosphere, have become an established tourist attraction. Astronomer Chris Lintott recently crossed the Arctic Circle to see the Northern lights and discovered the science behind them.
Fifty Years of Pheromones
Its 50 years since the discovery of pheromones. Phemerones are chemical signals like airborne hormones, by which insects communicate their presence to each other. Tracey Logan reports on the potential value of pheromones to agriculture - and on their possible role in other human affairs:
Battlefield Archaeology
Alan Birkbeck and Dr Tony Pollard of Glasgow University are carrying out eighteenth century forensics. They are recreating ballistically what happened at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, when the Jacobites were defeated by Government troops. To do this they have built their own cannon.
THU 21:30 In Our Time (b00h3650)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 21:58 Weather (b00gvfqd)
The latest weather forecast.
THU 22:00 The World Tonight (b00gvft6)
With Robin Lustig. Reports on the UN warning of a humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka , plus a disgraced Illinois governor makes one last plea against impeachment.
THU 22:45 Book at Bedtime (b00h3l0r)
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Episode 4
Ann Beach, Emilia Fox, Sian Thomas and Jim Norton read from Mary Ann Shaffer's novel set in the aftermath of the Second World War.
The members of the book club learn of Juliet's interest in them and their wartime experiences, and their letters begin to reach her Chelsea flat.
THU 23:00 Recorded for Training Purposes (b00h37x9)
Series 3
Episode 4
Sketch show about modern communication, media noise and contemporary obsessions.
With Ben Willbond, Dominic Coleman, Ingrid Oliver, Rachel Atkins, Lewis Macleod and Julie Mayhew.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2009.
THU 23:30 Today in Parliament (b00gvfxh)
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2009
FRI 00:00 Midnight News (b00gsw6f)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
FRI 00:30 Book of the Week (b00h5z12)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Thursday]
FRI 00:48 Shipping Forecast (b00gswsx)
The latest shipping forecast.
FRI 01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes (b00gsxs8)
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
FRI 05:20 Shipping Forecast (b00gsxtk)
The latest shipping forecast.
FRI 05:30 News Briefing (b00gsxw1)
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
FRI 05:43 Prayer for the Day (b00gsxx9)
Daily prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Naftali Brawer.
FRI 05:45 Farming Today (b00gtdk1)
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
FRI 06:00 Today (b00gtdlz)
Presented by Sarah Montague and Edward Stourton.
Workers at Honda's UK base and Collette Hume discuss the four month closure of the plant.
Consultant haematologist Dr Steve Schey says a new drug extends the life of patients by three years.
Nicola Stanbridge visits the lighthouse in Cumbria that composer Ailis Ni Riain has turned into a piece of performance art.
Business editor Robert Peston reports from the World Economic Summit.
Media expert Peter Bazalgette discusses what will be watched on television and computer screens in three years' time.
The Sri Lankan army is pressing ahead with its advance against the Tamil Tigers. Chris Morris reports.
Hospital managers want to exorcise a spirit in a Derby hospital, the Sun reports. Benedictine monk Dom Anthony Sutch explains how one would carry out an exorcism.
Thought for the day with the Right Reverend Lord Harries of Pentregarth.
Evan Davis talks to HSBC head Stephen Green about the future of globalised banking.
Derek Simpson, of Unite, says that some sub-contractors will not consider employing UK workers under any circumstances.
Authors William Boyd and A.L. Kennedy discuss the concept of the flawed literary masterpiece.
Sir Christopher Frayling discusses his time as chairman of the Arts Council and his valedictory lecture at the Royal Institute of Architects.
Alastair Kirkwood, managing director of NFL UK, and Stefan Szymanski, professor of economics at Cass Business School, discuss if big sporting events offer anything more than light relief from the doom and gloom of the economy.
Correspondent David McMillan and Scotland correspondent Colin Blane explain the current tension in workforces around the country.
FRI 09:00 Desert Island Discs (b00gsv4l)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Sunday]
FRI 09:45 Book of the Week (b00h5z14)
The Tall Man
Episode 5
By Chloe Hooper, read by Kerry Fox.
Senior Sergeant Chris Hurley stands trial for assault and manslaughter. The public galleries in the courtroom divide neatly into those who are white and those who are black.
FRI 10:00 Woman's Hour (b00gthg9)
Virtual games; Services for abused women
Jenni Murray debates the merits of virtual games as opposed to real games. Plus the lack of council services for abused women, and the place of snow in children's literature.
FRI 11:00 City Messengers: Still Pedalling? (b00h383y)
Documentary that revisits a group of London cycle couriers first encountered in a programme in the summer of 2008, to find out how they are faring in the current economic climate. Each day, couriers Will and Nhatt Attack still face the perils of the road, but now have to consider new hazards and changes in working practices.
In Manhattan, couriers reflect on how the economic downturn has affected them, too.
FRI 11:30 The Castle (b00h3840)
Series 2
Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Visor
Hie ye to "The Castle", a rollicking sitcom set way back then, starring James Fleet ("The Vicar Of Dibley", "Four Weddings & A Funeral") and Neil Dudgeon ("Life Of Riley")
In this episode, Sir John decides to raise money by holding a rock festival in the grounds of Woodstock... Let's hear it for kicking sounds from the electric lute, new-fangled hummous from the Levant and much disapproval from Pope Innocent the VIth!
Cast:
Sir John Woodstock ..... James Fleet
Sir William De Warenne ...... Neil Dudgeon
Lady Anne Woodstock ...... Montserrat Lombard
Cardinal Duncan ....... Jonathan Kydd
Lady Charlotte ....... Ingrid Oliver
Master Henry Woodstock ...... Steven Kynman
Merlin ....... Lewis Macleod
Written by Kim Fuller with additional material by Paul Alexander
Music by Guy Jackson
Produced and directed by David Tyler
A Pozzitive production for BBC Radio 4.
FRI 12:00 You and Yours (b00gtg9f)
Presented by Peter White.
Which events should be on the protected “crown jewels” list? We speak to former BBC director general Greg Dyke, journalist Owen Gibson and Tim Lamb of the Central Council of Physical Recreation.
UK Sport is unapologetic about putting the lion’s share of the Olympic pot of money into sports which will win the most medals. We speak to John Latin Dyson of British Shooting.
When you buy a cheap CD on the internet it may have been sent from the UK to the Channel Islands and then posted all the way back – just to avoid VAT. Melanie Abbott reports.
If you bought a pack of Wiltshire cured bacon, can you be sure the meat comes from Wiltshire? We speak to Helen Ferrier from the National Farmers Union and Andrew Opie of the British Retail Consortium about food labelling.
Self-appointed “professional complainer” Jasper Grierson offers hints and tips on tips on making effective complaints.
Greg Dyke gives us his views on the licence fee, the future of public service broadcasting, the salaries of leading presenters and the debate over taste and decency.
Assyrian wine has only been made for domestic consumption so far, but which other countries could soon be coming up with new products? We speak to wine expert Jaspar Corbett.
FRI 12:57 Weather (b00gtgfc)
The latest weather forecast.
FRI 13:00 World at One (b00gtgl6)
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
FRI 13:30 Feedback (b00h3842)
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
FRI 14:00 The Archers (b00gtlgm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
19:00 on Thursday]
FRI 14:15 Drama (b007y7gk)
On the Field
By Annie Caulfield.
Craig has joined the army to get away from football, but somehow the game has followed him all the way to Basra. Has he got what it takes to be a hero?
Craig ...... Daniel Abelson
Mahmoud ...... Paul Chahidi
Limping Ibrahim ...... Hassan Calaph
Padre ...... Alan Coveney
Julie ...... Sheila Hannon
Laundry Ibrahim ...... Stephan Kalipha
Hamilton ...... Chris New
Sergeant Billy ...... Jonjo O'Neill
Dave ...... Freddy White
With Mike Ingham as himself.
Directed by Mary Ward-Lowery.
FRI 15:00 Gardeners' Question Time (b00h3844)
Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum.
Bunny Guinness, John Cushnie and Pippa Greenwood answer the questions posed by gardeners in North Yorkshire.
Including the Gardeners' Question Time gardening weather forecast.
FRI 15:45 America, Empire of Liberty (b00gtlwt)
War and Memory
David Reynolds tells the story of the American Civil War and its aftermath
Episode 10: 'War and Memory': How the Civil War became etched on the American consciousness for generations to come.
Previously broadcast on 30 January, 2009, as part of David Reynolds' 90 part history of America.
FRI 16:00 Last Word (b00h389m)
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 (b00h389p)
The Spanish star Penelope Cruz talks about working with Woody Allen and being re-united with Javier Bardem.
The film-maker Kim Longinotto discusses the work that cemented her reputation as 'the greatest documentary classicist working in Britain today'.
Designer Ken Adam and actor Steve Berkoff recall working with Stanley Kubrick on his adaptation of Thackeray's novel Barry Lyndon, and Andrew Dominik, director of The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford discusses its influence on his western.
FRI 17:00 PM (b00gtlz2)
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Plus Weather.
FRI 18:00 Six O'Clock News (b00gtmp2)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
FRI 18:30 The News Quiz (b00h389r)
Series 67
Episode 4
Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz, with panellists Jeremy Hardy, Francis Wheen, Sue Perkins and David Mitchell.
FRI 19:00 The Archers (b00gtlgp)
Tom seeks out Helen to talk to her about the situation with Brian. He's very unhappy. He's done some market research with his customers to see how they'd feel if the sausages he was selling were organic. The results were pretty much what he was expecting, with the price being clearly important. He and Brenda have been talking about getting another backer, so he can buy Brian out. Helen is robust. Tom should have the courage that Pat and Tony had all those years ago. He should buy Brian out and bring the pigs back to Bridge Farm.
Oliver has a serious conversation with Caroline. He explains about Ed wanting to expand the business and admits he can't raise enough enthusiasm. When Caroline tells him how much she'd welcome increased support running Grey Gables, it gives him food for thought.
Susan tells Jolene about Neil's idea for a take-away and a DVD to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Jolene tells her to get on and organise a surprise party instead. Susan can have it at the Bull Upstairs and Jolene will give her a good deal. Susan loves the idea. She can't wait to see Neil's face.
Episode written by Carole Simpson Solazzo.
FRI 19:15 Front Row (b00gtmpz)
Presented by John Wilson.
John reports from Esfahan, the former capital of Iran, as British Museum director Neil MacGregor negotiates the loan of treasures for the exhibition Shah 'Abbas: The Remaking Of Iran.
Following on from his exhibition of works from China, Charles Saatchi latest collection is of contemporary art works from the Middle East. Rebecca Wilson of the Saatchi Gallery and Iranian artist Tala Madani reflect on the themes and issues featured in the work of over 20 artists from across the region.
Documentary maker Norma Percy talks about Iran and the West in three hour-long films for television, marking the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini. Programme One looks at the first decade after the revolution. Programme Two examines terrorism, including the Hezbollah kidnappings of westerners in the 1980s. Programme Three looks at the modern day relationship between the US and Iran and the nuclear negotiation struggles.
FRI 19:45 15 Minute Drama (b00gtkt6)
The Child in Time
She Was A Lovely Girl
Dramatisation of the novel by Ian McEwan.
Stephen has to deal with the loss of one life and the beginning of another.
Stephen ...... Jamie Glover
Julie ...... Zara Turner
Thelma ...... Janice McKenzie
Mrs Lewis ...... Maggie Fox.
FRI 20:00 Any Questions? (b00h389t)
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Sutton Coldfield. On the panel are the former home secretary David Blunkett, shadow minister for community cohesion Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, chair of UK Sport Sue Campbell and associate editor of The Daily Telegraph Simon Heffer.
FRI 20:50 A Point of View (b00h389w)
Harry Evans wonders whether the term 'banker' will ever be restored to its former prestige.
FRI 21:00 America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus (b00h3h2h)
White and Black
Omnibus edition of the series charting the history of America, written and presented by David Reynolds.
The post-Civil War years, during which the North attempts to impose racial equality on the South. It is ultimately unsuccessful, and the seeds of segregation are sown.
FRI 21:58 Weather (b00gvfqg)
The latest weather forecast.
FRI 22:00 The World Tonight (b00gvft8)
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. Including reports on the MDC's declaration that it will go into government with Robert Mugabe and, as President Obama says that the recession is deepening, will protectionism make things worse? Plus how to fake your own death.
FRI 22:45 Book at Bedtime (b00h3l0t)
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Episode 5
Stewart Clapp, Sian Thomas, Emilia Fox and Ben Crowe read from Mary Ann Shaffer's novel, set in the aftermath of Second World War.
Wealthy American publisher Markham V Reynolds continues to wine and dine Juliet around London. At the same time, her correspondents in Guernsey grow in number and she begins to learn more about Elizabeth McKenna, the charismatic figure who brought them all together.
FRI 23:00 Great Lives (b00h33cy)
[Repeat of broadcast at
16:30 on Tuesday]
FRI 23:30 Today in Parliament (b00gvfxk)
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
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 (b00gthny)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 TUE (b00gthqs)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 WED (b00gths4)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 THU (b00gtks3)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 FRI (b00gtkt6)
A Point of View
08:50 SUN (b00gs3xc)
A Point of View
20:50 FRI (b00h389w)
A View Through a Lens
14:45 SUN (b00gsv4v)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 TUE (b00h31lm)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 WED (b00h31rj)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 THU (b00h31rl)
America, Empire of Liberty Omnibus
21:00 FRI (b00h3h2h)
America, Empire of Liberty
15:45 MON (b00gtlx2)
America, Empire of Liberty
15:45 TUE (b00gtlwm)
America, Empire of Liberty
15:45 WED (b00gtlwp)
America, Empire of Liberty
15:45 THU (b00gtlwr)
America, Empire of Liberty
15:45 FRI (b00gtlwt)
Any Answers?
14:00 SAT (b00gsnxf)
Any Questions?
13:10 SAT (b00gs3x9)
Any Questions?
20:00 FRI (b00h389t)
Archive on 4
20:00 SAT (b00gst61)
Archive on 4
15:00 MON (b00gst61)
Art Made in China
05:45 SAT (b008th9h)
Bells on Sunday
05:43 SUN (b00gspcs)
Bells on Sunday
00:45 MON (b00gspcs)
Beyond Belief
16:30 MON (b00gvjpd)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 MON (b00gvfvy)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 TUE (b00h3l0m)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 WED (b00h3l0p)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 THU (b00h3l0r)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 FRI (b00h3l0t)
Book of the Week
00:30 SAT (b00h6y33)
Book of the Week
09:45 MON (b00gtdp7)
Book of the Week
00:30 TUE (b00gtdp7)
Book of the Week
09:45 TUE (b00h5z0y)
Book of the Week
00:30 WED (b00h5z0y)
Book of the Week
09:45 WED (b00h5z10)
Book of the Week
00:30 THU (b00h5z10)
Book of the Week
09:45 THU (b00h5z12)
Book of the Week
00:30 FRI (b00h5z12)
Book of the Week
09:45 FRI (b00h5z14)
Brain of Britain
23:00 SAT (b00gqzw3)
Britain's Atlantis
11:00 TUE (b00gw18s)
Broadcasting House
09:00 SUN (b00gsv4g)
Broken Arts
18:30 TUE (b00h33h9)
Burns the Brand
10:30 SAT (b00gsljs)
Case Notes
21:00 TUE (b00h33hh)
Case Notes
16:30 WED (b00h33hh)
City Messengers: Still Pedalling?
11:00 FRI (b00h383y)
Classic Serial
21:00 SAT (b00gq4nd)
Classic Serial
15:00 SUN (b00gsv4x)
Costing the Earth
21:00 MON (b00gvjrv)
Costing the Earth
13:30 THU (b00gvjrv)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
11:30 WED (b00h34d1)
Crossing Continents
20:30 MON (b00db3b9)
Dad's Police Force
11:00 MON (b00gvggh)
Darwin: My Ancestor
09:30 TUE (b00gvrhk)
Desert Island Discs
11:15 SUN (b00gsv4l)
Desert Island Discs
09:00 FRI (b00gsv4l)
Drama
14:15 MON (b00gvjp9)
Drama
14:15 WED (b007yd2g)
Drama
14:15 THU (b00h369x)
Drama
14:15 FRI (b007y7gk)
Ed Reardon's Week
18:30 THU (b00f3wq3)
Excess Baggage
10:00 SAT (b00gsljq)
Farming Today This Week
06:30 SAT (b00gsljg)
Farming Today
05:45 MON (b00gtdlq)
Farming Today
05:45 TUE (b00gtdjv)
Farming Today
05:45 WED (b00gtdjx)
Farming Today
05:45 THU (b00gtdjz)
Farming Today
05:45 FRI (b00gtdk1)
Feedback
13:30 FRI (b00h3842)
File on 4
17:00 SUN (b00grqml)
File on 4
20:00 TUE (b00h33hc)
From Our Own Correspondent
11:30 SAT (b00gsnx5)
From Our Own Correspondent
11:00 THU (b00h3652)
Front Row
19:15 MON (b00gtmq3)
Front Row
19:15 TUE (b00gtmps)
Front Row
19:15 WED (b00gtmpv)
Front Row
19:15 THU (b00gtmpx)
Front Row
19:15 FRI (b00gtmpz)
Gardeners' Question Time
14:00 SUN (b00gs3kz)
Gardeners' Question Time
15:00 FRI (b00h3844)
Go4it
19:15 SUN (b00gsvwm)
Great Lives
16:30 TUE (b00h33cy)
Great Lives
23:00 FRI (b00h33cy)
Home Planet
15:00 TUE (b00h316p)
In Business
21:30 SUN (b00gs0kp)
In Business
20:30 THU (b00h37x5)
In Our Time
09:00 THU (b00h3650)
In Our Time
21:30 THU (b00h3650)
In Touch
20:40 TUE (b00h33hf)
Investigation
20:00 THU (b00h36y6)
Just a Minute
12:00 SUN (b00grd29)
Just a Minute
18:30 MON (b00gvjpg)
Justin Moorhouse - The Big Am I
18:30 WED (b00h34d9)
Last Word
20:30 SUN (b00gs3x3)
Last Word
16:00 FRI (b00h389m)
Law in Action
16:00 TUE (b00h33cp)
Leading Edge
21:00 THU (b00h37x7)
Loose Ends
18:15 SAT (b00gsp2g)
M Is for Maxwell Knight
11:30 TUE (b00h30nq)
Material World
16:30 THU (b00h36jy)
McLevy
14:15 TUE (b00nhsg9)
Midnight News
00:00 SAT (b00gsj7n)
Midnight News
00:00 SUN (b00gsp98)
Midnight News
00:00 MON (b00gswf4)
Midnight News
00:00 TUE (b00gsw67)
Midnight News
00:00 WED (b00gsw69)
Midnight News
00:00 THU (b00gsw6c)
Midnight News
00:00 FRI (b00gsw6f)
Midweek
09:00 WED (b00h33k3)
Midweek
21:30 WED (b00h33k3)
Money Box Live
15:00 WED (b00h34d5)
Money Box
12:00 SAT (b00gsnx7)
Money Box
21:00 SUN (b00gsnx7)
More or Less
20:00 SUN (b00gs3kx)
News Briefing
05:30 SAT (b00gsj7x)
News Briefing
05:30 SUN (b00gspcq)
News Briefing
05:30 MON (b00gsxx0)
News Briefing
05:30 TUE (b00gsxvv)
News Briefing
05:30 WED (b00gsxvx)
News Briefing
05:30 THU (b00gsxvz)
News Briefing
05:30 FRI (b00gsxw1)
News Headlines
06:00 SUN (b00gsv3t)
News and Papers
06:00 SAT (b00gsj81)
News and Papers
07:00 SUN (b00gsv42)
News and Papers
08:00 SUN (b00gsv4b)
News and Weather
22:00 SAT (b00gsp7l)
News
13:00 SAT (b00gsnxc)
Nick Mohammed in Quarters
23:00 WED (b00h3612)
On Your Farm
06:35 SUN (b00gsv3y)
Open Book
16:00 SUN (b00gsvw5)
Open Book
16:00 THU (b00gsvw5)
Open Country
06:07 SAT (b00gsljd)
Open Country
15:02 THU (b00gsljd)
Opening Lines
19:45 SUN (b007tdln)
Our First Plural City
13:30 SUN (b00fhr72)
PM
17:00 SAT (b00gsp24)
PM
17:00 MON (b00gtlzv)
PM
17:00 TUE (b00gtlyw)
PM
17:00 WED (b00gtlyy)
PM
17:00 THU (b00gtlz0)
PM
17:00 FRI (b00gtlz2)
Pick of the Week
18:15 SUN (b00gsvwh)
Poetry Please
23:30 SAT (b00gq532)
Poetry Please
16:30 SUN (b00gsvw7)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 SAT (b00gsj7z)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 MON (b00gsxyt)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 TUE (b00gsxx2)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 WED (b00gsxx4)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 THU (b00gsxx6)
Prayer for the Day
05:43 FRI (b00gsxx9)
Profile
19:00 SAT (b00gsp2j)
Profile
05:45 SUN (b00gsp2j)
Profile
17:40 SUN (b00gsp2j)
Quote... Unquote
13:30 MON (b00gvhxx)
Radio 4 Appeal
07:55 SUN (b00gsv46)
Radio 4 Appeal
21:26 SUN (b00gsv46)
Radio 4 Appeal
15:27 THU (b00gsv46)
Recorded for Training Purposes
23:00 THU (b00h37x9)
Saturday Drama
14:30 SAT (b0076ysl)
Saturday Live
09:00 SAT (b00gsljn)
Saturday Review
19:15 SAT (b00gsp2l)
Says on the Tin
11:30 MON (b00gvhxv)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 SAT (b00gsj7s)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 SUN (b00gspcl)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 MON (b00gsxt9)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 TUE (b00gsxs2)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 WED (b00gsxs4)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 THU (b00gsxs6)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
01:00 FRI (b00gsxs8)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 SAT (b00gsj7q)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 SAT (b00gsj7v)
Shipping Forecast
17:54 SAT (b00gsp28)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 SUN (b00gspcj)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 SUN (b00gspcn)
Shipping Forecast
17:54 SUN (b00gsvw9)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 MON (b00gswt3)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 MON (b00gsxvs)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 TUE (b00gswsp)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 TUE (b00gsxtc)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 WED (b00gswsr)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 WED (b00gsxtf)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 THU (b00gswsv)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 THU (b00gsxth)
Shipping Forecast
00:48 FRI (b00gswsx)
Shipping Forecast
05:20 FRI (b00gsxtk)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 SAT (b00gsp2d)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 SUN (b00gsvwf)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 MON (b00gtmp6)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 TUE (b00gtmnw)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 WED (b00gtmny)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 THU (b00gtmp0)
Six O'Clock News
18:00 FRI (b00gtmp2)
Something Understood
06:05 SUN (b00gsv3w)
Something Understood
23:30 SUN (b00gsv3w)
Start the Week
09:00 MON (b00gvggf)
Start the Week
21:30 MON (b00gvggf)
State of Mind
21:00 WED (b00h3610)
Sunday Worship
08:10 SUN (b00gsv4d)
Sunday
07:10 SUN (b00gsv44)
Take Two
13:30 TUE (b00h30yr)
Taking a Stand
09:00 TUE (b00gvr74)
Taking a Stand
21:30 TUE (b00gvr74)
The Archers Omnibus
10:00 SUN (b00gsv4j)
The Archers
19:00 SUN (b00gsvwk)
The Archers
14:00 MON (b00gsvwk)
The Archers
19:00 MON (b00gtlgt)
The Archers
14:00 TUE (b00gtlgt)
The Archers
19:00 TUE (b00gtlgh)
The Archers
14:00 WED (b00gtlgt)
The Archers
19:00 WED (b00gtlgk)
The Archers
14:00 THU (b00gtlgh)
The Archers
19:00 THU (b00gtlgm)
The Archers
14:00 FRI (b00gtlgm)
The Archers
19:00 FRI (b00gtlgp)
The Castle
11:30 FRI (b00h3840)
The Correspondent
23:15 WED (b00grtmx)
The Few
20:45 WED (b00h360y)
The Film Programme
23:02 SUN (b00gs3x5)
The Film Programme
16:30 FRI (b00h389p)
The Food Programme
12:32 SUN (b00gsv4n)
The Food Programme
16:00 MON (b00gsv4n)
The Late Story
00:30 SUN (b007qzxy)
The Media Show
13:30 WED (b00h34d3)
The Morricone Affair
11:30 THU (b00f65l8)
The Most Godless Town in Britain
11:00 WED (b00h33tk)
The News Quiz
12:30 SAT (b00gs3x7)
The News Quiz
18:30 FRI (b00h389r)
The Tiger Takes Guard
20:00 MON (b00gvjrs)
The Week in Westminster
11:00 SAT (b00gsnx3)
The World This Weekend
13:00 SUN (b00gsv4s)
The World Tonight
22:00 MON (b00gvftb)
The World Tonight
22:00 TUE (b00gvft2)
The World Tonight
22:00 WED (b00gvft4)
The World Tonight
22:00 THU (b00gvft6)
The World Tonight
22:00 FRI (b00gvft8)
Thinking Allowed
00:15 MON (b00grs04)
Thinking Allowed
16:00 WED (b00h34d7)
Today in Parliament
23:30 MON (b00gvfxw)
Today in Parliament
23:30 TUE (b00gvfxc)
Today in Parliament
23:30 WED (b00gvfxf)
Today in Parliament
23:30 THU (b00gvfxh)
Today in Parliament
23:30 FRI (b00gvfxk)
Today
07:00 SAT (b00gsljl)
Today
06:00 MON (b00gtdng)
Today
06:00 TUE (b00gtdls)
Today
06:00 WED (b00gtdlv)
Today
06:00 THU (b00gtdlx)
Today
06:00 FRI (b00gtdlz)
Unreliable Evidence
22:15 SAT (b00grsdw)
Unreliable Evidence
20:00 WED (b00h34dc)
Weather
06:04 SAT (b00gsljb)
Weather
06:57 SAT (b00gsljj)
Weather
12:57 SAT (b00gsnx9)
Weather
17:57 SAT (b00gsp2b)
Weather
06:57 SUN (b00gsv40)
Weather
07:58 SUN (b00gsv48)
Weather
12:57 SUN (b00gsv4q)
Weather
17:57 SUN (b00gsvwc)
Weather
21:58 SUN (b00gsvwp)
Weather
05:57 MON (b00gvggc)
Weather
12:57 MON (b00gtgfq)
Weather
21:58 MON (b00gvfqn)
Weather
12:57 TUE (b00gtgf5)
Weather
21:58 TUE (b00gvfq8)
Weather
12:57 WED (b00gtgf7)
Weather
21:58 WED (b00gvfqb)
Weather
12:57 THU (b00gtgf9)
Weather
21:58 THU (b00gvfqd)
Weather
12:57 FRI (b00gtgfc)
Weather
21:58 FRI (b00gvfqg)
Weekend Woman's Hour
16:00 SAT (b00gsp22)
Weird Tales
23:00 TUE (b00x4gb2)
Westminster Hour
22:00 SUN (b00gsvwr)
With Great Pleasure
23:00 MON (b00cmb2l)
Woman's Hour
10:00 MON (b00gtfwl)
Woman's Hour
10:00 TUE (b00gthg3)
Woman's Hour
10:00 WED (b00gthg5)
Woman's Hour
10:00 THU (b00gthg7)
Woman's Hour
10:00 FRI (b00gthg9)
World at One
13:00 MON (b00gtglb)
World at One
13:00 TUE (b00gtgl0)
World at One
13:00 WED (b00gtgl2)
World at One
13:00 THU (b00gtgl4)
World at One
13:00 FRI (b00gtgl6)
You and Yours
12:00 MON (b00gtgf3)
You and Yours
12:00 TUE (b00gtg97)
You and Yours
12:00 WED (b00gtg99)
You and Yours
12:00 THU (b00gtg9c)
You and Yours
12:00 FRI (b00gtg9f)
iPM
17:30 SAT (b00gsp26)