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With John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day
With Penny Faust, member of the board of the Council of Christians and Jews.
8.35 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.

In the second of eight conversations with people faced with the challenge of stepping into someone else's shoes, Diana Madill talks to
Mark Winer , the American rabbi appointed to succeed the late Hugo Gryn. Producer Joy Hatwood Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Diana Madill
Unknown:
Mark Winer
Unknown:
Hugo Gryn.

The ministerial red box is a mysterious icon of British government. Its contents are crucial in a world where information is power and ignorance can be scandalous. Presented by Chris Bowlby. Producer Paul Vickers

Contributors

Presented By:
Chris Bowlby.
Producer:
Paul Vickers

A six-part series of Lucy Flannery 's award-winning comedy.
5: Paul and Ruby are delighted to see the back of Dave.
With Barbara Flynn , Patrick Barlow , Vivienne Rochester, Dave Lamb ,
Sarah Parkinson and Toby Longworth. Producer Liz Anstee
Repeated Sunday 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Lucy Flannery
Unknown:
Barbara Flynn
Unknown:
Patrick Barlow
Unknown:
Dave Lamb
Unknown:
Sarah Parkinson
Unknown:
Toby Longworth.
Producer:
Liz Anstee

Chris Masianka invites fellow puzzlers to try to outwit each other with their best brain-teasers, riddles and logic problems.
Producer Harry Parker
Repeated Sunday llpm
ENTRIES: Solvers and setters should send entries to: Puzzle Panel. Room 7058. BBC Broadcasting House, London W1A 1AA E-MAIL: puzzle.panel@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Masianka
Producer:
Harry Parker

1948 - The Untold Stories. The BBC and the Royal Court Young People's Theatre present a sound picture of Britain in 1948, which shines an unusual light on the Windrush story. Written and performed by the Royal Court Young People's Theatre.
Directors Marion Nancarrow , Tony Phillips and Ollie Ola Animashawun

Contributors

Directors:
Marion Nancarrow
Directors:
Tony Phillips

Modern archaeology employs a wide range of sophisticated scientific techniques to illuminate the past, but can science really give definitive answers to historical uncertainties?
Trevor Phillips and guests assess the wider impact of science on archaeology. Producer John Watkins
E-MAIL: material.world@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Trevor Phillips
Producer:
John Watkins

The last in the current series of the award-winning Asian sketch show.
The Guru is showing decidedly literary inclinations. The Minx Twins tackle the thornier aspects of feminism and a new smash-hit, I'm a Punjabi Girl. Starring Sanjeev Bhaskar , Kulvinder Ghir , Meera Syal and Nina Wadia. Producer Anil Gupta

Contributors

Unknown:
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Unknown:
Kulvinder Ghir
Unknown:
Meera Syal
Unknown:
Nina Wadia.
Producer:
Anil Gupta

The programme that looks at how history could have been different. 2: In 1642, the first set-piece engagement of the English Civil War ended unexpectedly in a draw. But what if either the royalist or parliamentary armies had achieved outright victory at the battle of Edgehill? Presented by Professor Christopher Andrew. Producer Ian Bell

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Andrew.
Producer:
Ian Bell

The best of the comedy On Baby
Street brings us up to date with the story of three women living on the same street, with small children.
Written by Jenny Eclair , who plays Mother Nature , and Julie Balloo. Producer Helen Williams. Repeat

Contributors

Written By:
Jenny Eclair
Unknown:
Mother Nature
Unknown:
Julie Balloo.
Producer:
Helen Williams.

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