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John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Sister Lavinia Byrne.
8.35 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Lavinia Byrne.

A comedy by Bill Matthews , set in 1947. 2: Eric is working as sports commentator for the BBC. But as the FA Cup final looms, it seems they will not be able to broadcast from within the stadium. with John Salthouse. Dax OCallaghan, Jeremy Child Nicholas Pepper. Jane Whittenshaw and Melanie Hudson. Director Sally Avens Repeat

Contributors

Comedy By:
Bill Matthews
Unknown:
John Salthouse.
Unknown:
Nicholas Pepper.
Unknown:
Jane Whittenshaw
Unknown:
Melanie Hudson.
Director:
Sally Avens
Eric:
Alistair McGowan
McKay/Bellingham:
Jon Glover

Chris Stuart and a celebrity panel explore the world of discoveries. innovations and inventions. With Adam Hart-Davis , Lewis Wolpert , Susan Greenfield and Sue Nelson. Producer Carol Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Stuart
Unknown:
Adam Hart-Davis
Unknown:
Lewis Wolpert
Unknown:
Susan Greenfield
Unknown:
Sue Nelson.
Producer:
Carol Smith

By Lesley Glaister. People travelling on the East Coast line are not what they seem. From the young girl with the baby to the lady in the bizarre hat, each has a secret. with Crawford Logan. Gerda Stevenson , Sheila Donald , lona Carbarns and Martin Docherty.
Music by Bruce Fraser , performed by Whitburn Band. Producer David Batchelor

Contributors

Unknown:
Lesley Glaister.
Unknown:
Crawford Logan.
Unknown:
Gerda Stevenson
Unknown:
Sheila Donald
Unknown:
Martin Docherty.
Music By:
Bruce Fraser
Producer:
David Batchelor
Fiona:
Wendy Seager
Roger:
Uam Brennan

53: The Spinster, the Hapsburg and the Scottish Widow
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Contributors

Unknown:
Julius Caesar
Unknown:
Henry Viii

In four programmes, Jonathan Glancey explores the living and work spaces we create and the ways in which we inhabit them. 1: The Street Where
You Live. Are we up to date with our choices of furniture for outdoor spaces? Producer Emma Kingsley

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Glancey
Producer:
Emma Kingsley

Christopher Fitz-Simon 's comedy drama series. 5: The wrangling over the Hoover cottage continues unabated. with Stella McCusker , Aine McCartney , Gerard McSorley , Cathy White , Charlie Bonnar , Aine McCartney and BJ Hogg. Music by Stephanie Hughes. Director Eoin O'Callaghan Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Fitz-Simon
Unknown:
Stella McCusker
Unknown:
Aine McCartney
Unknown:
Gerard McSorley
Unknown:
Cathy White
Unknown:
Charlie Bonnar
Unknown:
Aine McCartney
Music By:
Stephanie Hughes.
Director:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Phonsie Doherty:
Tp McKenna
Muriel McConkey:
Margaret D'Arcy

Michael Buerk and regulars
Janet Daley , David Starkey , Ian Hargreaves and David Cook investigate the moral questions behind the week's news. Producer David Coomes
Repeated Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Janet Daley
Unknown:
David Starkey
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Unknown:
David Cook
Producer:
David Coomes

The Dove Descending. Writers from a variety of religious perspectives offer their views on the Easter story. Novelist Andrew O'Hagan reflects on doubt. Could Jesus have had more in common with his own disbelievers than they imagine? Producer Roger Childs

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew O'Hagan
Producer:
Roger Childs

Written by Julian Dutton. A feast of entertainment from the town they forgot in the AA Guide to Weekend Breaks. Final part.
Starring Julian Dutton , Liz Fraser. Peter Hugo -Daly, Stephen Critchlow and Matthew Bell Featuring the Enrico Valdez Orchestra with Mickey Binelli and special guest Cleo Rocos Producer Andy Aliffe

Contributors

Written By:
Julian Dutton.
Unknown:
Julian Dutton
Unknown:
Liz Fraser.
Unknown:
Peter Hugo
Unknown:
Stephen Critchlow
Unknown:
Mickey Binelli
Producer:
Andy Aliffe

A six-part comedy set in a Victorian music hall, written and performed by Mark McDonnell and Steven McNicoll.
6: The Abominable Showman
With Harry Houdini topping the bill, Queen Victoria is to grace the palace. At last a knighthood beckons for Henry.
Producer Patrick Rayner

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark McDonnell
Unknown:
Steven McNicoll.
Unknown:
Harry Houdini
Producer:
Patrick Rayner

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