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David Stafford presents a five-part series which considers the origins of some of our best-known songs. 3: Happy Birthday Patty and Mildred Hill died penniless, but their birthday ditty is probably the best-known song in the world. Producer David Prest Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
David Stafford
Unknown:
Mildred Hill
Producer:
David Prest

Maggie McCune speaks to Martha Kearney about the story of her daughter Emma and her marriage to a Sudanese warlord. Drama: Diary of Provincial Lady, by EM Delafield. Part 2. Drama repeated at 7.45pm For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Maggie McCune
Unknown:
Martha Kearney

A six-part series exploring the tradition of the Northern comedian. In this first programme, Mark Radcliffe looks at Frank Randle , the rebel from Wigan. Producer Bernadette McConnell

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Radcliffe
Unknown:
Frank Randle
Producer:
Bernadette McConnell

In the fcontinuing series of Programmes, London GP Luke Zander talks about his relationship with his brother Ben, the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, who is also one of America's stars in the world of motivational business seminars. He talks about their childhood playing cricket
Benjamin Britten at Aldeburgh and how growing up in a highly-motivatedJewish household just after the Second World War inspired them both. Producer Bill Lloyd

Contributors

Talks:
Luke Zander
Unknown:
Benjamin Britten
Producer:
Bill Lloyd

Comedian and novelist Rob Newman and writer Sara Wheeler discuss their favourite paperbacks with Sarah LeFanu. Producer Felicity Goodall. Rptd Sunday llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Rob Newman
Unknown:
Sara Wheeler
Unknown:
Sarah Lefanu.
Producer:
Felicity Goodall.

A humorous guide to modern living and an antidote to pre-millennial tension. With Michael Bywater , Sean Meo , Philip Pope , the Nimmo Twins and a special guest. Producer Bruce Hyman
Repeated tomorrow 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Bywater
Unknown:
Sean Meo
Unknown:
Philip Pope
Producer:
Bruce Hyman

By EM Delafield , dramatised by Jane Rogers. Part 2.
With Imelda Staunton , Richard Hope , Julie Cox , Saskia Wickham and Helena Rice For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Em Delafield
Dramatised By:
Jane Rogers.
Unknown:
Imelda Staunton
Unknown:
Richard Hope
Unknown:
Julie Cox
Unknown:
Saskia Wickham
Unknown:
Helena Rice

John Waite and his team of investigators follow up listeners' complaints. Editor Graham Ellis
WRITE TO: Face the Facts, BBC Broadcasting House, London, W1A 1AA E-MAIL: [address removed]
Repeated Sunday 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
John Waite
Editor:
Graham Ellis

Peter White with news for visually impaired people.
Producer Cheryl Gabriel
PHONE: [number removed]44 for more information FACTSHEET: send a large sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter White
Producer:
Cheryl Gabriel

Lungs are vital for life, but we do not think about them until they start going wrong. Graham Easton looks at how to keep your airways clear. Producer Julia Durbin
E-MAIL: [address removed]
Repeated tomorrow 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Easton
Producer:
Julia Durbin

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host more stand-up comedy, sketches and songs. With the regular team of Dan Freedman , Nick Romero ,
David Quantick , Jane Bussmann and guests. Repeated from Saturday 6.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Unknown:
Dan Freedman
Unknown:
Nick Romero
Unknown:
David Quantick
Unknown:
Jane Bussmann

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