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Listings for Wednesday 28th October 2009

  • 6:00 am
    Today: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    Today

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

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

  • 9:00 am
    Midweek: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Midweek

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Lively conversation with Libby Purves and guests including bear expert Dr Lynn Rogers.

  • 9:45 am
    Book of the Week - Dear Mr Bigelow: Episode 3
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    Book of the Week - Dear Mr Bigelow

    Episode 3

    Frances and her mother take to the road in her temperamental old banger.

  • 10:00 am
    Woman's Hour: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    Woman's Hour

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    With Jenni Murray. Including acid attack victim Kate Piper.

  • 11:00 am
    M1 Magic: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    M1 Magic

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Historian Juliet Gardiner explores the surprising story of 'Motorway One'.

  • 11:30 am
    Hut 33 - Series 3: 3. Back to Your Post
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    Hut 33 - Series 3

    3. Back to Your Post

    Charles has German relatives and is threatened with internment.

  • 12:00 pm
    You and Yours: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    You and Yours

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.

  • 12:57 pm
    Weather: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    Weather

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    The latest weather forecast.

  • 1:00 pm
    World at One: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    World at One

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    National and international news with Martha Kearney.

  • 1:30 pm
    The Media Show: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    The Media Show

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Minister David Lammy on copyright, BNP on Question Time, the web as a great democracy.

  • 2:00 pm
    The Archers: Tue, 27 Oct 2009
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    The Archers

    Tue, 27 Oct 2009

    Lilian makes an unexpected journey.

  • 2:15 pm
    Afternoon Play - A Tokyo Murder: 1. The Parents
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    Afternoon Play - A Tokyo Murder

    1. The Parents

    Jennifer and Peter Whitelock arrive in Japan to help find their daughter Daisy's killer.

  • 3:00 pm
    Money Box Live: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Money Box Live

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on benefits and tax credits.

  • 3:30 pm
    Afternoon Reading - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets: 2. Friendly Amid the Haters
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    Afternoon Reading - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets

    2. Friendly Amid the Haters

    When a woman challenges a joiner's methods, he flips and leaves her in fear of her life.

  • 3:45 pm
    A History of Private Life: 23. Science and Nature at Home
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    A History of Private Life

    23. Science and Nature at Home

    How eccentric homes reflected wider 18th-century ideas about science and nature.

  • 4:00 pm
    Thinking Allowed: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Thinking Allowed

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    The social and cultural influences on bereaved families' decisions to donate organs.

  • 4:30 pm
    Metaphor for Healing: Tue, 27 Oct 2009
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    Metaphor for Healing

    Tue, 27 Oct 2009

    Dr Phil Hammond explores the use of metaphorical language in health care.

  • 4:56 pm
    1989: Day by Day: 24. 28th October 1989
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    1989: Day by Day

    24. 28th October 1989

    A pro-democracy rally in Prague turns violent after police move in.

  • 5:00 pm
    PM: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    PM

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.

  • 6:00 pm
    Six O'Clock News: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Six O'Clock News

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  • 6:30 pm
    Rudy's Rare Records - Series 2: 3. Daddy Cool
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    Rudy's Rare Records - Series 2

    3. Daddy Cool

    When his son won't be seen in public with him, Adam is determined to prove that he's cool.

  • 7:00 pm
    The Archers: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    The Archers

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Brian and Jennifer fear the worst.

  • 7:15 pm
    Front Row: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Front Row

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, including a vampire special.

  • 7:45 pm
    Woman's Hour Drama - The Dead Hour: Episode 8
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    Woman's Hour Drama - The Dead Hour

    Episode 8

    Paddy discovers that the murder victim had a sister - who has gone missing.

  • 8:00 pm
    Moral Maze: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    Moral Maze

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Michael Buerk chairs. With Claire Fox, Melanie Phillips, Michael Portillo, Matthew Taylor.

  • 8:45 pm
    Avoiding the Question: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    Avoiding the Question

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Jon Sopel explores the techniques used by politicians to avoid questions in interviews.

  • 9:00 pm
    The Oldest Bible: Mon, 06 Oct 2008
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    The Oldest Bible

    Mon, 06 Oct 2008

    Roger Bolton tells the story of the Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest bible.

  • 9:30 pm
    Midweek: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Midweek

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Lively conversation with Libby Purves and guests including bear expert Dr Lynn Rogers.

  • 9:58 pm
    Weather: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    Weather

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    Weather information.

  • 10:00 pm
    The World Tonight: Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    The World Tonight

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.

  • 10:45 pm
    Book at Bedtime - Heartland: Episode 3
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    Book at Bedtime - Heartland

    Episode 3

    Jim is worried about the forthcoming local elections.

  • 11:00 pm
    One - Series 3: Episode 4
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    One - Series 3

    Episode 4

    Sketch show written by David Quantick, in which no item features more than one voice.

  • 11:15 pm
    Rik Mayall's Bedside Tales: 4. Jimmy's Bangkok Coffee
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    Rik Mayall's Bedside Tales

    4. Jimmy's Bangkok Coffee

    Rik Mayall tells the tale of Jimmy's Bangkok Coffee.

  • 11:30 pm
    Today in Parliament: Wed, 28 Oct 2009
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    Today in Parliament

    Wed, 28 Oct 2009

    News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.

  • 12:00 am
    Midnight News: Thu, 29 Oct 2009
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    Midnight News

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  • 12:30 am
    Book of the Week - Dear Mr Bigelow: Episode 3
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    Book of the Week - Dear Mr Bigelow

    Episode 3

    Frances and her mother take to the road in her temperamental old banger.

  • 12:48 am
    Shipping Forecast: Thu, 29 Oct 2009
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    Shipping Forecast

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    The latest shipping forecast.

  • 1:00 am
    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes: Thu, 29 Oct 2009
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    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

  • 5:20 am
    Shipping Forecast: Thu, 29 Oct 2009
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    Shipping Forecast

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    The latest shipping forecast.

  • 5:30 am
    News Briefing: Thu, 29 Oct 2009
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    News Briefing

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    News from BBC Radio 4.

  • 5:43 am
    Prayer for the Day: Thu, 29 Oct 2009
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    Prayer for the Day

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    Daily prayer and reflection with the Very Rev John Cairns.

  • 5:45 am
    Farming Today: Thu, 29 Oct 2009
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    Farming Today

    Thu, 29 Oct 2009

    The price of food could quadruple in the next 20 years according to one analyst.

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