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A warts-and-all look at the great
British weekend. John Peel hears from different people going to their first party in years.
Producer Dymphna Flynn. PHONE: (0171)
[number removed]. E-MAIL: home.tarths@bbc.co.uk WEB SITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hometruths/

Contributors

Producer:
Dymphna Flynn.

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, by Panellists Sir Norman Fowler , shadow environment secretary;
Charles Kennedy , Liberal Democrat spokesman for agriculture and rural affairs; radio critic Gillian Reynolds ; and Ann Taylor , Leader of the House of Commons. Repeated from yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Sir Norman Fowler
Unknown:
Charles Kennedy
Unknown:
Gillian Reynolds
Leader:
Ann Taylor

Bring Me the Head of Oliver Cromwell Tony Robinson tells the story of the posthumous travels of Oliver Cromwell 's mummified head, from his death in 1658 to its present resting place in Oxford. With readings by Miriam Margolyes and Duncan Preston.
Written and compiled by Emma Donaghue Producer Susan Roberts

Contributors

Unknown:
Oliver Cromwell
Unknown:
Tony Robinson
Unknown:
Oliver Cromwell
Unknown:
Miriam Margolyes
Unknown:
Duncan Preston.
Unknown:
Emma Donaghue
Producer:
Susan Roberts

By John Dickson Carr , dramatised by Peter Ling. Three people witness a murder, yet none of them can agree about what they have seen.
Donald Sinden's Questionnaire: p20

Contributors

Author:
John Dickson Carr
Dramatised by:
Peter Ling
Director:
Enyd Williams
Dr Gideon Fell:
Donald Sinden
Chief Superintendent Hadley:
John Hartley
Major Crowe:
Reginald Marsh
[Actor]:
Yasmeen Brett
[Actor]:
Andrew Wincott
[Actor]:
James Taylor
[Actor]:
Colin Pinney
[Actor]:
Christopher Wright
[Actor]:
Nick Ash

Russell Davies presents a programme about films and film-going. This week: meteor films threaten the Earth as we know it.
And where can you find The Graduate, Dirty Harry, Mrs Doubtfire and The
Jazz Singerunder one roof? (Clue: it has beds and a cinema.) Producer Simon Elmes
Repeated Tuesday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Russell Davies
Unknown:
Mrs Doubtfire
Producer:
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. This edition includes a review of Carlos Fuentes 's new novel, The Crystal Frontier, and a look at Invasion Earth - is this the BBC's answer to the success of The X Files? Producer Adrian Washboume

Contributors

Unknown:
Carlos Fuentes
Producer:
Adrian Washboume

By George Meredith. In the second of two parts dramatised by Jane Dauncey , Sir Willoughby goes to desperate lengths to avoid humiliation by yet another fiancee. With James Wilby , Keeley Hawes and Hannah Gordon. Director Alison Hindell. Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
George Meredith.
Dramatised By:
Jane Dauncey
Unknown:
James Wilby
Unknown:
Keeley Hawes
Unknown:
Hannah Gordon.
Director:
Alison Hindell.

The final part of Julie Balloo and Jenny Eclair 's five-part comedy drama about three new mothers living in the same street. The babies are now a year old, and their mothers are celebrating. with Linda Robson , Kevin Eldon , Julie Balloo , Hugh Ross. Graham Fellows , Lee Cornes , Eva Stuart , Ronnie Ancona and Jenny Eclair 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:
Lee Cornes
Unknown:
Eva Stuart
Unknown:
Ronnie Ancona
Unknown:
Jenny Eclair
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. 5: Belinda Sykes finds the true voice of a medieval troubadour in modern Morocco.
Producer Tessa Watt
Repeated Monday 11.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Robin Denselow
Unknown:
Belinda Sykes
Producer:
Tessa Watt

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