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With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
6.25 ,7.25,8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Sean Curran and David Wilby.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Dr Mona Siddiqui.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
Sean Curran
Unknown:
David Wilby.
Unknown:
Dr Mona Siddiqui.

2/6. David Trimble. In his first major interview since losing his job in the May general election, the former Ulster Unionist leader, David Trimble , talks to
John Humphrys about his journey from hero of the peace process to rejection by the voters.
Producer Steve Peacock Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
David Trimble.
Leader:
David Trimble
Unknown:
John Humphrys
Producer:
Steve Peacock

4/5. The Writers. Stories from Saudi Arabian society. Bill Law hears from a professor who was sentenced to 200 lashes for criticising religious zealots, and a young journalist who is testing the limits of what she is allowed to write. Producer Mark Savage

Tony Blair came to power in 1997 promising to put the environment at the heart of government. But today, many in the environmental movement feel marginalised and betrayed by New Labour. Are the politicians to blame or is it time for green groups themselves to examine their tactics and their relationship with the Government? David Lomax reports. Producer Isobel Eaton

Contributors

Unknown:
David Lomax
Producer:
Isobel Eaton

Just over 20 years after the wily Edmund Blackadder first appeared on our screens, producer John Lloyd tells the inside story of one of television's classic comedies. Rowan Atkinson , Tony Robinson , Richard Curtis and Stephen Fry are among those recalling the Blackadder years. Producer Libby Cross

Contributors

Unknown:
Edmund Blackadder
Producer:
John Lloyd
Unknown:
Rowan Atkinson
Unknown:
Tony Robinson
Unknown:
Richard Curtis
Unknown:
Stephen Fry
Producer:
Libby Cross

New series 1 /3. Damon Albarn , Peter Gabriel , Ali Farka Toure , Baaba Maal and Taj Mahal are some of - the stars contributing to this introduction to world music, presented by Mark Coles , who asks where the term comes from and why the genre has proved to be SO popular. Producer Rebecca Stratford Repeated Saturday 3.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Damon Albarn
Unknown:
Peter Gabriel
Unknown:
Ali Farka Toure
Presented By:
Mark Coles

A scientist believes he has proved that there is no such thing as the soul. Meanwhile, an anatomist sets out to prove that the soul is a physical presence within the brain. But both are being watched by a shadowy figure. A poetic and haunting play by Lucy Gough. Director Peter Leslie Wild

Contributors

Play By:
Lucy Gough.
Director:
Peter Leslie Wild
Soul:
Emily Bruni
Anatomist:
Michael Elwyn
Assistant:
Oliver Ryan
Adam:
Timothy Watson
Eve:
Bella Merlin

2/5. Commission. In a remote and desolate corner of Australia, Vic finds his father, the man who disappeared from his life 27 years earlier. By Tim Winton , abridged by Doreen Estall and read by Michael Siberry. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Winton
Abridged By:
Doreen Estall
Read By:
Michael Siberry.

2/4. How the Camel Got Its Hump. Alistair McGowan revisits Rudyard Kipling 's classic children's story and asks if the camel is really as obstinate and moody as Kipling said. And how, actually, did it come by that thing on its back? For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Alistair McGowan
Unknown:
Rudyard Kipling

2/5. Lizard. There's a bloke who comes in to June's cafe who obviously fancies her. But she thinks he looks like a lizard. By Katie Hims.
For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Katie Hims.
June:
Maggie O'Neill
Maureen:
Susan Brown
Lizard:
Tom Georgeson

7/11. How safe is it to blow the whistle on alleged wrongdoing in one of the country's most closed public services - the prison system? Jenny Cuffe investigates claims that staff and inmates are being victimised for making complaints. Producer Sally Chesworth Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenny Cuffe
Producer:
Sally Chesworth

7/8. Hearing and Balance. Ears control balance as well as hearing, as Dr Mark Porter discovers when he looks at the latest ideas on treatments for ear disorders such as vertigo and tinnitus. producer Beth Eastwood Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Mark Porter
Producer:
Beth Eastwood

New series 1/6. Crime and Punishment. The secret organisation with the power to influence every aspect of daily life tackle crime and punishment while trying to fend off the spectre of their annual appraisal. Comedy written and performed by Chris Addison , John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman , with Peter Dickson , Matthew Holness and Lucy Montgomery. Producers Richard Grocock and Jon Naismith

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Addison
Unknown:
John Oliver
Unknown:
Andy Zaltzman
Unknown:
Peter Dickson
Unknown:
Matthew Holness
Unknown:
Lucy Montgomery.
Producers:
Richard Grocock
Producers:
Jon Naismith

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