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The reigns of Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II all coincide with the turn of a century. Jenni Murray discusses their lives and the contributions made by these monarchs with Ben Pimlott , Juliet Gardiner and Susan Doran.
Drama: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman. Part 13. Drama repeated at 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Murray
Unknown:
Ben Pimlott
Unknown:
Juliet Gardiner
Unknown:
Susan Doran.
Unknown:
Amanda Foreman.

By Noel Streatfeild. 3: Pauline, Petrova and Posy are now enrolled at the Children's Academy of Dancing. Pauline and Posy adore the school, but Petrova is less happy, especially when she is given an acting role she cannot possibly play. For details see Monday 27 December

Contributors

Unknown:
Noel Streatfeild.

Steve Richards hosts the last in the panel game about politics, with team captains Roy Hattersley and Sir Patrick Cormack MP. This week's guests are Lord Parkinson and Matthew Parris.

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Richards
Unknown:
Roy Hattersley
Unknown:
Sir Patrick CormacK
Unknown:
Matthew Parris.

By Lesley Whiteley and Julie Wilkinson. Beth, a young woman who has spent her life bailing out her drunken father, finds hope at a Singing for the Tone Deaf class. A warm-hearted drama set in Liverpool at Christmas.
Pie Jesu sung by Amy Freston. Director of music Tayo Akimbode Director Pauline Harris

Contributors

Unknown:
Lesley Whiteley
Unknown:
Julie Wilkinson.
Sung By:
Amy Freston.
Music:
Tayo Akimbode
Director:
Pauline Harris
Beth:
Sunetr Asarker
Sally/Aunt Val:
Eileen O'Brien
Michael:
Russell Dixon
Vera:
Susan Twist
Wayne:
Kevin Knapman
Peter:
John Jardine

The National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory in Greenwich hosts a millennium edition with contributions from around the world. On the panel are Nigel Colborn , John Cushnie , Pippa Greenwood and Roy Lancaster. With chairman Eric Robson. Repeated from Boxing Day 1.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Colborn
Unknown:
John Cushnie
Unknown:
Pippa Greenwood
Unknown:
Roy Lancaster.
Unknown:
Eric Robson.

As the post-Christmas sales begin, Laurie Taylor speaks to Paco Underhill, an anthropologist of shopping, about his new study examining why and how we buy. Also, Professor Richard Sennett from the London School of Economics discusses the future of the Welfare State.

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurie Taylor
Unknown:
Professor Richard Sennett

All the human body's functions depend on biological time. We are more likely to have a heart attack at 9am, while body temperature and blood pressure are highest at 4pm. Gareth Jones takes a trip through the body from brain to stomach to
Chart the molecular clock. Repeated from yesterday 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Gareth Jones

A seasonal edition of the quiz about radio.
James Naughtie and Jenni Murray of Radio 4 compete against Sarah Kennedy and Ed Stewart of Radio 2. With chairman David Hatch.
ProducerViv Black. Repeated tomorrow llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
James Naughtie
Unknown:
Jenni Murray
Unknown:
Sarah Kennedy
Unknown:
Ed Stewart
Unknown:
David Hatch.

This year witnessed a sexual revolution in Britain. Highly explicit films found their way into mainstream cinemas, and more and more programmes about sex appeared on our television screens. Francine Stock investigates whether public attitudes have changed.

Contributors

Presenter:
Francine Stock
Producer:
Stephen Hughes

Timothy West reads from the Book of Revelation as presenter Peter Stanford explores how the last book in the Bible is being interpreted by fundamentalist Christians awaiting the end of the world around the turn of the millennium. He meets the believers who are settling on the Mount of Olives in the hope of witnessing Christ's second coming. He also hears the concerns of cult-watchers, psychiatrists and churchmen who fearthe activities of fundamentalist groups. Producer Rosie Dawson

Contributors

Unknown:
Timothy West
Presenter:
Peter Stanford
Producer:
Rosie Dawson

By Hamish McColl and Sean Foley. Ease away the aches and strains of the day with the award-winning comedy duo the Right Size as they hit the airwaves with a somewhat unconventional look at the art of massage.
Director Sally Avens (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Hamish McColl
Unknown:
Sean Foley.
Director:
Sally Avens
Randolph:
Sean Foley
Richard:
Hamish McColl
Masseur:
Stephen Critchlow

A satirical look back at 1999's news and events.
With Simon Evans , Dave Lamb , Chris Pavlo ,
Tracy-Ann Oberman and Laura Shavin. Revised repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Evans
Unknown:
Dave Lamb
Unknown:
Chris Pavlo
Unknown:
Tracy-Ann OBErman
Unknown:
Laura Shavin.

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More