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Olivia O'Leary talks to two people who have had similar experiences. In this programme Lord Strathclyde, a hereditary peer, and Lord Hunt , a new life peer, discuss their different perspectives on the House of Lords. Producer Sara Conkey. Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Olivia O'Leary
Talks:
Lord Hunt
Producer:
Sara Conkey.

David Stafford concludes a five-part series which considers the origins of some of our best-known songs.
5: The Star-Spangled Banner. The national anthem of the United States was written by Francis Scott Key after watching the British siege of Baltimore. Comedian Adam Long and the Monarchs American Football team help tell the story.
Producer David Prest Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
David Stafford
Written By:
Francis Scott Key
Unknown:
Adam Long
Producer:
David Prest

A series exploring the tradition of the northern comedian. 3: Mark Radcliffe looks at Les Dawson , the Mancunian wordsmith who began his career by playing piano in a Paris brothel. He went on to become one of this country's most popular comedians. Producer Bernadette McConnell

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Radcliffe
Unknown:
Les Dawson
Producer:
Bernadette McConnell

Christopher Cook presents a six-part series exploring the influence of war and conflict on music. 1: The Crusades
The bloodshed of the llth century, and the slaughter inflicted upon the Holy Land in the name of religion, inspired many troubadours to write laments. Producer Helen Garrison

Contributors

Producer:
Helen Garrison

By Michael Z Lewin. A day in the life of Savannah, a successful jingle singer who is making good money but is still searching for something more. with Marcia Mantack , Paul J Medford , Geoff Burton and Giles Fagan. Music by Angela Clemmons. Director Pam Fraser Solomon

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Z Lewin.
Unknown:
Marcia Mantack
Unknown:
Paul J Medford
Unknown:
Geoff Burton
Unknown:
Giles Fagan.
Music By:
Angela Clemmons.
Director:
Pam Fraser Solomon
Savannah:
Sharon D Clarke
Corinne:
Shezwae Powell

Sarah LeFanu and guests actor Gareth Armstrong and biographer Jenny Uglow discuss three favourite paperbacks. Producer Felicity Goodall. Rptd Sunday llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Sarah Lefanu
Unknown:
Gareth Armstrong
Unknown:
Jenny Uglow
Producer:
Felicity Goodall.

John Wilson talks to John Barry about creating some of the most recognisable tunes in film history, including the James Bondtheme. Producer Mohit Bakaya

Contributors

Talks:
John Wilson
Unknown:
John Barry
Unknown:
James Bondtheme.
Producer:
Mohit Bakaya

By EM Delafield , dramatised by Jane Rogers. Part 12.
With Imelda Staunton , Saskia Wickham , Julie Cox , Joe May and Jenny Howe
Rptd from 10.45am. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Em Delafield
Dramatised By:
Jane Rogers.
Unknown:
Imelda Staunton
Unknown:
Saskia Wickham
Unknown:
Julie Cox
Unknown:
Jenny Howe

Russia in the Red
In the first of two programmes, Julian O'Halloran reports from Moscow on the inside story of last summer's financial crisis - the worst humiliation ever for the International Monetary Fund. Producer Andy Denwood. Rptd Sunday 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Julian O'Halloran
Producer:
Andy Denwood.

Bones
Bones not only keep you upright, they make blood cells and they mend when they break. They also crumble away and cause great pain. To find out why, Graham Easton clambers through your body's scaffolding. 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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