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Martha Kearney talks to controversial writer AM Homes about her latest novel on the angst, frustration and trouble at the heart of American family life. Drama: Fire in the Heart work by John Keats. Part 3 of 15. Drama repeated at 7.45pm For details see Monday

Contributors

Talks:
Martha Kearney
Unknown:
John Keats.

Max Bankole Jarrett concludes his exploration of life in Britain's African communities. He hears the stories of Ugandan refugees who continue to arrive in Britain even though it is 20 years since the overthrow of dictator Idi Amin. Producer David Olusoga

Contributors

Unknown:
Max Bankole Jarrett
Unknown:
Idi Amin.
Producer:
David Olusoga

A six-part comedy drama by Jim Poyser and Damian Lanigan following the lives of the Conroys, a family living in Stockport. 1: Barbie. Eddie needs a loan to start up his own taxi business. with John McArdle , Jason Done , Stefan Escreet. Emma Clarke , Jo-Anne Knowles. Damian Lanigan and Jim Poyser. Music Big George Producer Neil Mossey

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Poyser
Unknown:
Damian Lanigan
Unknown:
John McArdle
Unknown:
Jason Done
Unknown:
Stefan Escreet.
Unknown:
Emma Clarke
Unknown:
Jo-Anne Knowles.
Unknown:
Damian Lanigan
Unknown:
Jim Poyser.
Music:
Big George
Producer:
Neil Mossey
Jason:
Dominic Monaghan
Maureen:
Beverley Callard

Lars Tharp presents this edition of the antiques quiz from Snowshill Manor in the Worcestershire countryside, restored by eccentric architect and collector Charles Paget Wade.
Producers Elizabeth Abrahams and Anne Bristow

Contributors

Unknown:
Lars Tharp
Unknown:
Charles Paget Wade.
Producers:
Elizabeth Abrahams
Producers:
Anne Bristow

Adapted by Diana Hendryfrom her Whitbread Prize-winning children's book. Ten-year-old Henry, his aunt Agatha and the other residents of her dingy guesthouse find their lives transformed by a lodger, whose attic room becomes the centre of peculiar electrical activity. with Josephine Tewson , David Lloyd , June Barrie , Val Lorraine , Cornelius Garrett and Susie Fugle Director Sara Davies

Contributors

Adapted By:
Diana Hendryfrom
Unknown:
Josephine Tewson
Unknown:
David Lloyd
Unknown:
June Barrie
Unknown:
Val Lorraine
Unknown:
Cornelius Garrett
Director:
Sara Davies
Harvey Angell:
Chris Harris
Henry:
Michael Wilson

Laurie Taylor hears author Wingham Rowan 's vision of the future with his
"guaranteed electronic markets". Will there come a day when we all have access to open online marketplaces? Producer Tony Phillips
E-MAIL: thinking.allowed@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurie Taylor
Unknown:
Wingham Rowan
Producer:
Tony Phillips

Professor Anthony Clare explores the limits and potential of the human mind and throws light into the hidden shadows of the psyche. Producer Charlie Taylor
Phone: [number removed] for more information

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Anthony Clare
Producer:
Charlie Taylor

A six-part series exploring the tradition of the northern comedian.
1: Mark Radcliffe recalls Frank Randle
, the rebel from Wigan who hiked his way to stardom.
Producer Bernadette McConnell Repeat

Contributors

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

In the second of two programmes on the history and ethics of organ donation, medical historian Ruth Richardson follows some of the more recent medical developments in transplantation and discusses the thorny issue of presumed consent.
Producer Lore Windemuth

Contributors

Unknown:
Ruth Richardson

A hard look behind the week's media events. With Simon Evans ,
Laura Shavin , Dave Lamb and Chris Pavlo.
Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Producer Anil Gupta

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Evans
Unknown:
Laura Shavin
Unknown:
Dave Lamb
Unknown:
Chris Pavlo.
Producer:
Anil Gupta

Claire Tomalin talks about her mother, the composer Muriel Herbert , one of the first women to study composition at the Royal College of Music and a friend of James Joyce and WB Yeats. With songs specially recorded by Richard Lloyd-Morgan . Producer Bill Lloyd Repeat

Contributors

Talks:
Claire Tomalin
Unknown:
Muriel Herbert
Unknown:
James Joyce
Unknown:
Richard Lloyd-Morgan
Producer:
Bill Lloyd Repeat

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