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John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Harvey Thomas.
* The John Humphrys Questionnaire: page 20

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Harvey Thomas.
Unknown:
John Humphrys

With Jenni Murray and guests.
Dear Jayne Browne : End of Innocence by Nick Fisher. Part 3 of 5. Dear Jayne Browne repeated at 7.45pm For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Murray
Unknown:
Jayne Browne
Unknown:
Nick Fisher.
Unknown:
Jayne Browne

Leslie Forbes investigates six crime writers and explores the landscapes of their novels. 2: Nicola Williams.
A criminal barrister turned crime writer surveys London's legal scene from an unusual perspective.
Producer Nigel Acheson Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Leslie Forbes
Producer:
Nigel Acheson

Catchphrases. Hugh Dennis presents the last of six programmes looking at different styles of comedy.
Written by Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt Producer Lis Roberts

Contributors

Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Written By:
Hugh Dennis
Written By:
Steve Punt
Producer:
Lis Roberts

Inventions and discoveries are subjected to quizzical investigation. Chris Stuart is joined at London's Science Museum by Professor Lewis Wolpert , Adam Hart Davis, Sue Nelson and Johnny Ball. Written and compiled by Crispin Belcher Producer John Higgs Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Stuart
Unknown:
Professor Lewis Wolpert
Unknown:
Adam Hart
Unknown:
Sue Nelson
Unknown:
Johnny Ball.
Unknown:
Crispin Belcher
Producer:
John Higgs

Corin Redgrave 's drama is a vivid account of his grandparents' relationship, which blossomed in south London's music halls in the golden era of Edwardian melodrama. Starring Corin Redgrave and Kika Markham.
Producer Richard Wortley Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Corin Redgrave
Unknown:
Corin Redgrave
Unknown:
Kika Markham.
Producer:
Richard Wortley

Professor Anthony Clare presents a series on matters psychological and psychiatric. This week he explores the psychological effects of Steven Spielberg 's new film Saving Private Ryan, set in the Second World War, and finds out what science fiction can tell us about the way we think about mental health.
Producer Bruce Whitney Low

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Anthony Clare
Unknown:
Steven Spielberg
Producer:
Bruce Whitney Low

Rituals, traditions and conventions are under threat as Laurie Taylor invites his guests to think the unthinkable about society and the ideas that shape it. Producer Tom Alban
E-MAIL: thinking.allowed@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurie Taylor
Producer:
Tom Alban

English regional identity comes under the spotlight in tonight's debate from the Council Chambers in Newcastle. Following Scottish and Welsh devolution, Lesley Riddoch asks if there is any demand for regional governments for England. Producer Mike Lloyd
Repeated Saturday 10.15pm
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Contributors

Presenter:
Lesley Riddoch
Senior Producer:
Karen Ferguson
Producer:
Mike Lloyd
Researcher:
David Holmes

Hwee Hwee Tan grew up in Singapore, and all she remembers about it is school, school and more school. As the joke goes, "How do you know your parents are Asian?" "When the only English words they know are Oxford, Harvard and MIT."
Repeated from Saturday 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Hwee Hwee Tan

By Shaun Prendergast. Anton wants to know more about sex, and, to his amazement, he discovers that Liam has indulged in the practice. Part 3 of 8. with Shaun Prendergast and Sarah Parish

Contributors

Writer:
Shaun Prendergast
Director:
Sally Avens
Anton:
Hamish McColl
Liam:
Sean Foley
[Actor]:
Shaun Prendergast
[Actress]:
Sarah Parish

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