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With John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor.
7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Canon Eric James.
8.45 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.
Unknown:
Canon Eric James.

John Peel takes a warts-and-all look at the great British weekend. This edition features Frank Wilson 's guide to the bizarre outer reaches of environmental friendliness. Plus negotiation through the ages - your children's ages, that is.
Producer Chris Berthoud. PHONE: (0171)
[number removed]. E-MAIL: home.truths@bbc.co.uk WEBSITE:www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hometruths/

Contributors

Unknown:
John Peel
Unknown:
Frank Wilson
Producer:
Chris Berthoud.

The last of three stories of lives lived as lies. Louis de Rougemont 's address to British scientists a century ago caused a sensation. But the explorer and Aborigine chief ended his days selling matches in Piccadilly Circus. Presented by Nick Baker. Producer Steve Shepherd

Contributors

Unknown:
Louis de Rougemont
Presented By:
Nick Baker.
Producer:
Steve Shepherd

By Penelope Lively , dramatised by Peter Wolf. Present and past collide in this atmospheric story - recorded on location - of a successful architect who tries to come to terms with past failures as he travels around the city. With David Troughton as Matthew. with Patience Tomlinson, Rachel Atkins. John Rowe , Stephen Critchlow , Iwan Thomas and Jenny Lee. Director Cherry Cookson

Contributors

Unknown:
Penelope Lively
Dramatised By:
Peter Wolf.
Unknown:
David Troughton
Unknown:
Rachel Atkins.
Unknown:
John Rowe
Unknown:
Stephen Critchlow
Unknown:
Iwan Thomas
Unknown:
Jenny Lee.
Director:
Cherry Cookson
Tony:
Christopher Wright
Sarah:
Sarah Jane Holm
Jane:
Bernadette Windsor

Russell Davies presents a programme about films and film-going. In this edition: news of the Scottish "Screen
Machine" - a mobile film theatre for the Highlands and Islands. Plus the launch of the monthly Bad Acting Awards.
Producer Rebecca Nicholson. Editor
Simon Elmes. Extended 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Russell Davies
Producer:
Rebecca Nicholson.
Editor:
Simon Elmes.

Cabaret, comedy and conversation from the Coffee House Club, Manhattan.
Steve Ross introduces David Sedaris and resident limey Simon Jones.
Executive producer Jonathan James-Moore

Contributors

Introduces:
Steve Ross
Unknown:
David Sedaris
Unknown:
Simon Jones.
Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore

A critical assessment of the week's cultural events. In this edition: was there ever a golden age of radio? Tom Sutcliffe and guests assess Stephen Poliakoff 's view as demonstrated in his new play, Talk of the City, for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Plus a new exhibition from sculptor Anish Kapoor. Producer Adrian Washbourne

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Sutcliffe
Unknown:
Stephen Poliakoff
Unknown:
Anish Kapoor.
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne

The last of four programmes taking listeners on journeys they would not normally experience. From the mangrove swamps of North Vietnam, Mick Kelly writes home about his fascination with this coastal zone. Producer Jane Worsley
Repeated Wednesday 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Mick Kelly
Producer:
Jane Worsley

Julie Balloo and Jenny Eclair 's five-part comedy drama about three new mothers living in the same street. 4: The babies are nine months old. with Linda Robson. Kevin Eldon. Julie Balloo , Hugh Ross. Graham Fellows , Lee Comes. Eva Stuart. Ronnie Ancona and Jenny Ectair Producer Jane Berthoud Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Julie Balloo
Unknown:
Jenny Eclair
Unknown:
Linda Robson.
Unknown:
Kevin Eldon.
Unknown:
Julie Balloo
Unknown:
Hugh Ross.
Unknown:
Graham Fellows
Unknown:
Eva Stuart.
Unknown:
Ronnie Ancona
Unknown:
Jenny Ectair
Producer:
Jane Berthoud
Geraldine:
Frances Barber
Shona:
Claire Skinner
Yvette:
Tilly Vosburgh

Robin Denselow talks to six musicians who have fallen in love with music from another culture. 4: Producer and lecturer Lucy Duran has devoted her life to West African music.
Producer Tessa Watt
Repeated Monday 11.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Robin Denselow
Unknown:
Lucy Duran
Producer:
Tessa Watt

A monthly series telling the story of our struggle to understand the cosmos. 1: Cosmology emerges into history. Written by Michael Hoskin. Readers Nigel Carrington and Fenella Hadingham Producer David Perry

Contributors

Written By:
Michael Hoskin.
Readers:
Nigel Carrington
Producer:
David Perry

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