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With John Humphrys , Sue MacGregor.
6.25, 7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With the Rev Roy Jenkins.
8.35 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.
Unknown:
Roy Jenkins.

The series which goes on location to report the stories that matter to people around the world. Meriel Beattie is in Colombia, where she explores the murky world of emeralds. Plus a look at why football is bringing peace to the violent streets of Medellin. Producer Tim Whewell

Contributors

Unknown:
Meriel Beattie
Producer:
Tim Whewell

A six-part series of Alex Ferguson 's award-winning comedy about a boy and his uncle, set on Tyneside in 1938. 3: You Know What Pilots Say
Auntie Bella is getting rather too fond of the French pilot. with Charlie Hardwick , Colin MacLachlan , Janine Birkett , Madaleine Moffatt and Joe Caffrey. Director Melanie Harris Repeated Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Alex Ferguson
Unknown:
Charlie Hardwick
Unknown:
Colin MacLachlan
Unknown:
Janine Birkett
Unknown:
Madaleine Moffatt
Unknown:
Joe Caffrey.
Director:
Melanie Harris
Uncle Freddie:
Shaun Prendergast
Alex:
Alex Ferguson
Lecky:
Gareth Brown

Lars Tharp presents a light-hearted antiques quiz broadcast from some of England's finest country houses. This edition comes from the North Gallery of Petworth House in West Sussex. Producer Annie Bristow. Repeated Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Lars Tharp
Producer:
Annie Bristow.

The last of four contemporary Chinese short stories. By Mo Shen , translated by Kuang Wendong , read by Sarah Lam. Producer Pauline Stone
For details see Monday

Contributors

Stories By:
Mo Shen
Translated By:
Kuang Wendong
Read By:
Sarah Lam.
Producer:
Pauline Stone

Francine Stock continues World Book
Day celebrations with a "spot the first line" competition and meets novelist Douglas Coupland , whose subjects have included the twentysomethings known as Generation X and the corporate culture of Microsoft. Producer Erika Wright

Contributors

Unknown:
Douglas Coupland
Producer:
Erika Wright

Four programmes in which journalist Anthony Howard explores frontiers between the British press and governments. 3: Beware of Moguls The old feudal ownerships in Fleet Street eventually made way for new entrepreneurs.
Producer Mark Savage

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Howard

A six-part series looking at how culture and technology intertwine. 3: Reassembling
Assisi Quentin Cooper finds out how high technology is facilitating elaborate restoration work on churches. Producer John Tuckey

Contributors

Unknown:
Assisi Quentin Cooper
Producer:
John Tuckey

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