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1. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms

In the last week of the there have been some particularly noteworthy concerts and celebrations. Kirsty Young about the Desert Island Discs Prom, . If you missed the opportunity to take part in the Radio 4 live blog, which ran throughout the concert, (Please note these excerpts will expire on the 10 September).

In another exciting performance, composer John Adams, conducted his own work prompting including . to see a selection of images from the performance.

Don't miss the amazing line-up for the on the 8th September plus . Around the country,, and the .

Also, . Your Paintings aims to show the entire UK national collection of oil paintings and is a joint initiative between the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, the Public Catalogue Foundation (a registered charity) and participating collections and museums from across the UK. Thanks to Your Paintings for the .

2. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer

This week the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ announced , enabling you to download your favourite Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV programmes directly to your smartphone or tablet for free, and to enjoy them for up to 30 days. David Madden, Exec Producer for TV & iPlayer Mobile,

3. "And Now an Urgent SOS"

3. Do you remember the SOS messages that the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ used to read out? saying that "They used the power of radio and its ability to reach millions instantly to reach out to one or two individuals to tell them something that mattered only to them". Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 , inviting listeners to get in touch for their programme .

Hear Carole Bullock, telling Eddie Mair about the day an SOS message changed her family...for unexpected reasons.

4. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Connected

This project aims to connect those who wish to work with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in creating innovative material for online audiences. Adrian Woolard provided detailed briefs around upcoming dates, including on September 20th in Salford and on October 4th in London. on the plans through till next spring next year and put the dates in your diary now.

CBeebies Connected Studio in Q5, Quay House, MediaCityUK in Salford

5. A Newsround Special

At this time of year, when children are going back to school, what is it like for the child with additional needs? investigates on the 7th September at 5pm on .

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Breakfast spoke to Rosie King, who presents 'Up and away' and Daniel Allen .

6. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Story

Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service that Britain was at war with Germany. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ , expanding its services in the UK and abroad..

Watch experts including Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ historians and how it transformed the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.

Explore audio, documents and image galleries in on subjects ranging from the to . .

The Rt. Hon. Neville Chamerlain in 1935, (Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Archive image)

7. Gloomsbury: literary laughs on Radio 4

Coming up soon, a comedy about the Bloomsbury Group with a stellar cast including Miriam Margolyes, Alison Steadman, Nigel Planer, Morwenna Banks, Jonathan Coy and John Sessions. written by Sue Limb is an affectionate send up of the infamous literary group whose arty and adulterous adventures dominated the cultural scene in the early 20th century. Read the full release and cast interviews .

8. The Thick of IT

If you're new to the programme which tells you how the show started and background to the characters.

9. Are you an aspiring writer?

, including Jimmy McGovern, from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Writers Room. including those from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Comedy and Sherlock and about up-coming opportunities and events.

Emeli SandΓ©

10. Radio 2 live in Hyde Park

This on Sunday 9th September features artists such as , and . If you've missed out on tickets you can on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2, online and via the Red Button.

Eloise McNaulty is the producer of the About the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Blog.

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