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With James Naughtie and John Humphrys.
7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Rosemary Hartill.
8.40 Yesterday In Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
James Naughtie
Unknown:
John Humphrys.
Unknown:
Rosemary Hartill.

Michael Buerk chairs a live investigation into questions of morality raised by one of the week's news stories. Witnesses face cross-examination from Janet Daley , Rabbi Hugo Gryn , Michael Mansfield QC and Dr David Starkey.
Producer David Coomes

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Janet Daley
Unknown:
Rabbi Hugo Gryn
Unknown:
Michael Mansfield
Unknown:
Dr David Starkey.
Producer:
David Coomes

A play by Beatrice Colin. In the Planet Electric Cafe, a tired businessman considers how his life used to be in the very different Glasgow of 1967. with Mark Cox , Margaret Clark and Owen Kavanagh. Director Patrick Rayner

Contributors

Play By:
Beatrice Colin.
Unknown:
Mark Cox
Unknown:
Margaret Clark
Unknown:
Owen Kavanagh.
Director:
Patrick Rayner
Frank:
Liam Brennan
Rosie:
Deirdre Davis
Mrs Stuart:
Anne Kristen
Kate:
Louise Ironside

Paul Allen talks to the author
Sebastian Faulkes about his unusual triple biography. And a new production of Beckett's Endgame starring Alun Armstrong is reviewed.
Producer Anthony Denselow. Rvsd rpt 9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Paul Allen
Unknown:
Sebastian Faulkes
Unknown:
Alun Armstrong
Producer:
Anthony Denselow.

Sandi Toksvig hosts the last in the series of the show that takes sideswipes at everything from Brecht to Blue Peter. With panellists Neil Mullarkey , Fred Macaulay , Toby Longworth and Kevin Eldon. Producer Aled Evans

Contributors

Unknown:
Sandi Toksvig
Unknown:
Neil Mullarkey
Unknown:
Fred MacAulay
Unknown:
Toby Longworth
Unknown:
Kevin Eldon.
Producer:
Aled Evans

It's Mardi Gras in New Orleans. While the people of the city let the good times roll, just 60 miles away at
Louisiana State Penitentiary the state is preparing to execute Antonio James after 15 years on the death tier and 14 stays of execution. Against this drama. British lawyer Clive Stafford
Smith talks about defending the lives of death row inmates.
Producer Clare McGinn. Rptd Sat 5.00pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Antonio James
Unknown:
Clive Stafford
Producer:
Clare McGinn.

Defusing the Population Bomb
Currently running at nearly six billion and set to double, the world's human population is still growing at an unprecedented rate. Richard D North examines the evidence for a cheerful view of the population explosion.
A Just Radio production. Rptd Sun 4.15pm
Transcripts of Analysis are available for purchase Contact BBC Newsline, PO Box 5080. London W12 6AJ or phone (0181) [number removed]for details

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard D North

Six unsent letters.
2: Actress and writer Pui Fan Lee writes to her former lover. "Dear You ... I had to watch now. Watch her. Watch her get up from my side of the bed and put on your old dressing gown ... I wish I had a temper.... I just cried. And died." Producer Chris Paling

Contributors

Unknown:
Pui Fan Lee

Another chance to hear four plays from the 1995 First Bite Young Playwrights Festival.
In Alex Mermikides' play, Alec McCowen plays Arthur and Elaine Claxton the Angel he finds at the foot of his bed.
(Rpt)

Contributors

Writer:
Alex Mermikides
Music:
Wiifredo Acosta
Director:
Janet Whitaker
Arthur:
Alec McCowen
The Angel:
Elaine Claxton
Mike:
Andrew Branch
Jurassic:
Ross Livingstone
TV Announcer:
Sandra James Young
Barmaid/Customer:
Jane Whittenshaw

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More