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With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With the Rev Angela Tilby.
8.35 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Angela Tilby.

Susan Jeffers talks to Jenni Murray about her new book, and how parents can learn to live without guilt. Drama: Stories for Olga by Anton Chekhov. Part 8. Drama repeated at 7.45pm For details see Monday

Contributors

Talks:
Susan Jeffers
Unknown:
Jenni Murray
Unknown:
Anton Chekhov.

John Waite and Rory Bremner present their ongoing spoof compilation series of out-takes from pilot shows never intended for broadcast. Including
Robin Day's Funny Phone-Calls and Prince Philip's appearance on Desert Island Discs.
Producer Robert Katz

Contributors

Unknown:
John Waite
Unknown:
Rory Bremner
Producer:
Robert Katz

By Ayshe Raif. Fifeteen-year-old Stuart is being interviewed by a pushy new teacher. He looks after his disabled parents and lives in a private world that the teacher can only guess at. with Mary McCusker and Tom Mannion Director Claire Grove

Contributors

Unknown:
Ayshe Raif.
Unknown:
Mary McCusker
Unknown:
Tom Mannion
Director:
Claire Grove
Stuart:
Ben Crowe
Natalie:
Amelia Lowdell

Clive Coleman 's comedy series set in the country's least spectacular set of chambers. 3: Outward Bound.
John Fuller-Carp , Ruth and Hilary are asked to take part in an outward-bound weekend with disastrous results. With
John Bird, James Fleet,
Sarah Lancashire , Jonathan Kydd , Natalie Walter , Simon Greenall , Chris Pavlo and Tracy Ann Oberman.
Producer Paul Schlesinger Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Coleman
Unknown:
John Fuller-Carp
Unknown:
Sarah Lancashire
Unknown:
Jonathan Kydd
Unknown:
Natalie Walter
Unknown:
Simon Greenall
Unknown:
Chris Pavlo
Unknown:
Tracy Ann OBErman.
Producer:
Paul Schlesinger

A theatrical entertainment by Douglas Young which heralds tomorrow's opening of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. It tells the story of the union of the English and Scottish parliaments in 1707. With
John Sessions as Daniel Defoe , the first spin doctor in British politics.
Producers Pam Wardell and Dave Batchelor

Contributors

Unknown:
John Sessions
Unknown:
Daniel Defoe
Producers:
Pam Wardell
Producers:
Dave Batchelor

Peter Evans reports on a tantalising hypothesis - that we are not alone.
Geologists now believe that there is a substantial biological community with unknown life forms living deep beneath the ocean.
Producer Paul Arnold. E-MAIL: [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Evans
Producer:
Paul Arnold.

Last of the series in which comedian and impressionist Steve Nallon reveals the secrets of MI5 tape recordings of the rich and powerful.
Written by Steve Nallon and Turan Ali. 6: This week, we hear Alan Bennett 's bizarre plans to re-write a classic and Barbra Streisand's censored appearance on Desert Island Discs. Producer Turan Ali

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Nallon
Written By:
Steve Nallon
Written By:
Turan An.
Unknown:
Alan Bennett
Unknown:
Barbra Streisand
Producer:
Turan Ali

Last episode in the comedy written and performed by Paul Barnhill and Neil Warhurst. 6: As the Walking Warriors approach the Pole, Brian decides to go out.... for a bit.
Director Marion Nancarrow

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Barnhill
Unknown:
Neil Warhurst.
Director:
Marion Nancarrow
Narrator:
Sam West
Brian:
Paul Barnhill
Mark:
Neil Warhurst
Graham:
Kim Wall
Interviewer:
Adjoa Andoh
Sandra:
Becky Hindley
Russian Crew:
Ben Crowe/harry Myers

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