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Listings for Thursday 5th November 2009

  • 6:00 am
    Today: Thu, 05 Nov 2009
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    Today

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

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

  • 9:00 am
    In Our Time: The Siege of Münster

    In Our Time

    The Siege of Münster

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Siege of Münster in 1534-35.

  • 9:45 am
    Book of the Week - The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham: Episode 4
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    Book of the Week - The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham

    Episode 4

    With his marriage to Syrie imploding, Maugham escapes to the south of France with Gerald.

  • 10:00 am
    Woman's Hour: Thu, 05 Nov 2009
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    Woman's Hour

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    With Jenni Murray. Sue Townsend, the legacy of Melanie Klein and Sophie Grigson makes soup

  • 11:00 am
    From Our Own Correspondent: Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    From Our Own Correspondent

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Kate Adie presents global dispatches including one on what it means to be French.

  • 11:30 am
    Reece Shearsmith's Haunted House: 2. Films, Fangs and Frightening Fellas
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    Reece Shearsmith's Haunted House

    2. Films, Fangs and Frightening Fellas

    Reece Shearsmith examines classic scary moments from the movies.

  • 12:00 pm
    You and Yours: Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    You and Yours

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.

  • 12:57 pm
    Weather: Thu, 05 Nov 2009
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    Weather

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    The latest weather forecast.

  • 1:00 pm
    World at One: Thu, 05 Nov 2009
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    World at One

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    National and international news with Martha Kearney.

  • 1:30 pm
    Off the Page: Leaving the Comfort Zone
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    Off the Page

    Leaving the Comfort Zone

    Dominic Arkwright and guests question the merit of leaving one's comfort zone.

  • 2:00 pm
    The Archers: Wed, 04 Nov 2009
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    The Archers

    Wed, 04 Nov 2009

    Lilian calls in the experts.

  • 2:15 pm
    Afternoon Play: The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Guy Fawkes
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    Afternoon Play

    The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Guy Fawkes

    Comedy trio The Penny Dreadfuls tell the story of the Gunpowder Plot.

  • 3:00 pm
    Open Country: Brian May's 3-D Village

    Open Country

    Brian May's 3-D Village

    Queen guitarist Brian May visits a village captured in time by a Victorian photographer.

  • 3:27 pm
    Radio 4 Appeal: Meningitis UK

    Radio 4 Appeal

    Meningitis UK

    Sandi Toksvig appeals on behalf of Meningitis UK.

  • 3:30 pm
    Afternoon Reading - Tales From The Low Countries: 3. In Landlocked Frontiers
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    Afternoon Reading - Tales From The Low Countries

    3. In Landlocked Frontiers

    By Georges Hausemer. A story about a childhood lived alongside the Luxembourgeois railway.

  • 3:45 pm
    A History of Private Life: 29. Dunroamin
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    A History of Private Life

    29. Dunroamin

    Prof Vickery listens to the experiences of those who moved to the suburbs.

  • 4:00 pm
    Bookclub: Linda Grant

    Bookclub

    Linda Grant

    James Naughtie talks to Linda Grant about her novel, When I Lived in Modern Times.

  • 4:30 pm
    Material World: Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Material World

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    DNA nano-machines; the demise of the Nazca; SMOS satellite.

  • 4:56 pm
    1989: Day by Day: 32. 5th November 1989
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    1989: Day by Day

    32. 5th November 1989

    Former Chancellor Nigel Lawson makes things even more difficult for Margaret Thatcher.

  • 5:00 pm
    PM: Thu, 05 Nov 2009
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    PM

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

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

  • 6:00 pm
    Six O'Clock News: Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Six O'Clock News

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  • 6:30 pm
    Bleak Expectations - Series 3: 2. A Now Grim Life Yet More Grimified
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    Bleak Expectations - Series 3

    2. A Now Grim Life Yet More Grimified

    Can the spirits of Harvest Festival past, present and future show Pip a way to redemption?

  • 7:00 pm
    The Archers: Thu, 05 Nov 2009
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    The Archers

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Bonfire night keeps its sparkle for Vicky.

  • 7:15 pm
    Front Row: Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Front Row

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Ben Elton on his book Meltdown; letters of TS Eliot and Benjamin Britten journals.

  • 7:45 pm
    Woman's Hour Drama - Singleparentpals.com: 4. The Other Man
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    Woman's Hour Drama - Singleparentpals.com

    4. The Other Man

    Rosie has a new boyfriend but still seeks Tom's advice.

  • 8:00 pm
    Law in Action: Tue, 03 Nov 2009

    Law in Action

    Tue, 03 Nov 2009

    Clive Coleman interviews Ken MacDonald, the former Director of Public Prosecutions.

  • 8:30 pm
    The Bottom Line: Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    The Bottom Line

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Evan Davis presents the business magazine.

  • 9:00 pm
    Leading Edge: Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Leading Edge

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Geoff Watts meets meteorite hunters tracking down the birth of planets.

  • 9:30 pm
    In Our Time: The Siege of Münster

    In Our Time

    The Siege of Münster

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Siege of Münster in 1534-35.

  • 9:58 pm
    Weather: Thu, 05 Nov 2009
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    Weather

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    Weather information.

  • 10:00 pm
    The World Tonight: Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    The World Tonight

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.

  • 10:45 pm
    Book at Bedtime - Heartland: Episode 9
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    Book at Bedtime - Heartland

    Episode 9

    Rob hears some worrying news at school.

  • 11:00 pm
    Pick Ups - Series 2: 4. All Bar Nun
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    Pick Ups - Series 2

    4. All Bar Nun

    Alan and Lind reveal hidden talents, while Dave seeks a nun's advice on infidelity.

  • 11:30 pm
    Today in Parliament: Thu, 05 Nov 2009
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    Today in Parliament

    Thu, 05 Nov 2009

    News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.

  • 12:00 am
    Midnight News: Fri, 06 Nov 2009
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    Midnight News

    Fri, 06 Nov 2009

    The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

  • 12:30 am
    Book of the Week - The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham: Episode 4
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    Book of the Week - The Secret Lives of Somerset Maugham

    Episode 4

    With his marriage to Syrie imploding, Maugham escapes to the south of France with Gerald.

  • 12:48 am
    Shipping Forecast: Fri, 06 Nov 2009
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    Shipping Forecast

    Fri, 06 Nov 2009

    The latest shipping forecast.

  • 1:00 am
    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes: Fri, 06 Nov 2009
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    Selection of BBC World Service Programmes

    Fri, 06 Nov 2009

    BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

  • 5:20 am
    Shipping Forecast: Fri, 06 Nov 2009
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    Shipping Forecast

    Fri, 06 Nov 2009

    The latest shipping forecast.

  • 5:30 am
    News Briefing: Fri, 06 Nov 2009
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    News Briefing

    Fri, 06 Nov 2009

    News from BBC Radio 4.

  • 5:43 am
    Prayer for the Day: Fri, 06 Nov 2009
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    Prayer for the Day

    Fri, 06 Nov 2009

    Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Roger Hutchings.

  • 5:45 am
    Farming Today: Fri, 06 Nov 2009
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    Farming Today

    Fri, 06 Nov 2009

    Alpaca owners demand TB testing for their animals.

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