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Olivia O'Leary talks to two people who have had similar experiences. In this programme, two surrogate mothers discuss the experience and the ethics of having a baby for a childless couple. Producer Sara Conkey Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Olivia O'Leary
Producer:
Sara Conkey

David Stafford presents a series which considers the origins of some of our best-known songs. 4: The Red Flag
Originally an Irish anthem, this was the acid test for aspiring Labour politicians. With Tony Benn. Producer David Prest Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
David Stafford
Unknown:
Tony Benn.
Producer:
David Prest

A series exploring the tradition of the northern comedian.

Mark Radcliffe looks back at Jimmy Clitheroe, Britain's shortest comedian, who made his name as the star of the longest-running situation comedy on radio.

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Radcliffe
Producer:
Bernadette McConnell

In the last programme of the series, the Countess of Harewood recalls her extraordinary musical life. She has been closely associated with some of the century's greatest musical figures, including Maria Callas and Benjamin Britten. She was born in Australia and is the sister of Barry Tuckwell , one of the world's finest horn players.
Producer Bill Lloyd

Contributors

Unknown:
Maria Callas
Unknown:
Benjamin Britten.
Unknown:
Barry Tuckwell
Producer:
Bill Lloyd

By EM Delafield , dramatised by Jane Rogers. Part 7.
With Imelda Staunton , Richard Hope , Saskia Wickham , Abigail Docherty and Steven Geller For details see yesterday. Rptd from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Em Delafield
Dramatised By:
Jane Rogers.
Unknown:
Imelda Staunton
Unknown:
Richard Hope
Unknown:
Saskia Wickham
Unknown:
Abigail Docherty
Unknown:
Steven Geller

Euro Sleaze - the Missing Millions After the European fraud crisis, Richard Watson investigates the extent of financial abuse in Brussels. Can the Commission ever get to grips with the culture of corruption? Producer David Lewis
Repeated Sunday 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Watson
Producer:
David Lewis

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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