The latest shipping forecast. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_0520_49700_52391_10 0520 The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 0543 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_0530_49700_52390_13 0530 Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends. 0545 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_0543_49700_52389_2 0543 News and issues in rural Britain, with Melanie Abbot. 0600 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_0545_49700_52388_15 0545 With Evan Davis and Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Weather at 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am; Thought for the Day at 7.48am. 0900 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_0600_49700_52387_180 0600 Sue MacGregor presents the series which reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history. 0945 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_0900_49700_52512_45 0900 An Unfinished History Adam Nicolson reads from his account of Sissinghurst, one of Britain's most celebrated gardens, purchased by his grandparents Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson in 1932. 1000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_0945_49700_52447_15 0945 With Jane Garvey. Susan Quilliam and Brett Kahr discuss the new Joy of Sex; plus Henrietta Herbert, the woman in the Reynolds' portrait. Patience Wheatcroft, Maureen Freely and Shappi Khorsandi are the Friday Panel. 1100 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1000_49700_52384_60 1000 The latest winner of the BBC/Royal Geographical Society's annual competition for travellers who want to fulfil their dream journey to the back of beyond. 1130 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1100_49700_52511_30 1100 Comedy series by Jim Field Smith and Ben Willbond set aboard HMS Goliath, a nuclear stealth submarine. 1200 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1130_49700_52382_30 1130 Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White. 1257 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1200_49700_52381_57 1200 The latest weather forecast. 1300 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1257_49700_52380_3 1257 National and international news with Shaun Ley. 1330 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1300_49700_52379_30 1300 Series in which Paul Gambaccini recalls classic concerts. 1400 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1330_49700_52378_30 1330 A proud day for Susan and Neil. 1415 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1400_49700_52377_15 1400 From Abstraction By Robert Thorogood. Paul is young, rich and in love. So why does he lock himself in the library and refuse to open the door to anyone? But he cannot lock everyone out, and his strange and disconcerting nocturnal visitors help him to make the most important decision of his life. 1500 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1415_49700_52510_45 1415 Code Red Seagulls are breeding rapidly, thriving and getting bigger. With the decline of fishing in coastal waters, they have been moving inland to more benign conditions in towns and cities, especially where there are landfill sites. Experts fear trouble if urban gulls are allowed to go on breeding unchecked, but measures to control their population are proving ineffective. 1530 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1500_49700_52375_30 1500 Series showcasing cutting-edge contemporary writing. 1545 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1530_49700_52462_15 1530 Brett Westwood presents an entertaining and practical guide in a series recorded in a Somerset garden. He is joined by keen bird watcher Stephen Moss and wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson. 1600 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1545_49700_52602_15 1545 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. 1630 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1600_49700_52372_30 1600 The latest movie news and reviews. Matthew Sweet talks to Romola Garai and Francois Ozon, star and director of Angel, a French twist on a British costume drama. 1656 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1630_49700_52371_26 1630 John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago. The former ambassador to Czechoslovakia tells of his lucky escape from a Russian tank. 1700 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1656_49700_52370_4 1656 Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Including Weather at 5.57pm. 1800 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1700_49700_52369_60 1700 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather. 1830 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1800_49700_52368_30 1800 Armando Iannucci offers a heady mix of topical comedy, chat and outrageous fibs. With special guests David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Dara O'Briain. 1900 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1830_49700_52367_30 1830 Usha's father shows his true colours. 1915 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1900_49700_52366_15 1900 Arts news and reviews. 1945 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1915_49700_52365_30 1915 Doris Lessing's twentieth-century classic, dramatised by Sarah Daniels. 2000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_1945_49700_52466_15 1945 Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Maidenhead, Berks. 2050 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_2000_49700_52363_50 2000 A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn. 2100 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_2050_49700_52362_10 2050 They Have Oak Trees in North Carolina Sarah Wooley's suspenseful drama about a marriage in crisis, a split-second decision and the choices we make to try to ensure our future happiness. 2158 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_2100_49700_52509_58 2100 The latest weather forecast. 2200 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_2158_49700_52360_2 2158 National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 2245 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_2200_49700_52359_45 2200 Perfect Night Jamie Glover reads from Peter Grimsdale's political thriller. 2300 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_2245_49700_52703_15 2245 Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris. 2330 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_2300_49700_52357_30 2300 Sitcom by Chris Thompson and Peter Reynolds about a couple at odds running a rural garden centre. 0000 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080829_2330_49700_52356_30 2330 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather. 0030 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080830_0000_49700_52438_30 0000 An Unfinished History Adam Nicolson reads from his account of Sissinghurst, one of Britain's most celebrated gardens, purchased by his grandparents Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson in 1932. 0048 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080830_0030_49700_52494_18 0030 The latest shipping forecast. 0100 http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080830_0048_49700_52436_12 0048 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. BBC Radio 4 resumes at 5.20am. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/whatson/prog_parse.cgi?FILENAME=20080829/20080830_0100_49700_52435_260 0100