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With John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor.

6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News

6.45 Yesterday in Parliament

7.45 Thought for the Day
With Cristina Odone.

8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Presenter:
Sue MacGregor
Speaker (Thought for the Day):
Cristina Odone

British teacher Sue Lukhele and her African husband Bilal reveal the places where they live and work: the small, rural South African town of White River and its neighbouring township on the other side of the mountain. A portrait of two people, two schools and a divided community.

Contributors

Subject:
Sue Lukhele
Subject:
Bilal Lukhele
Producer:
Nigel Acheson

A comedy series by Sue Teddern.

Just this side of nosey, western movie-mad Heather is the Sherlock Holmes of the rundown Sutter Estate.

Emma thinks that her mother is having an affair and asks Heather to investigate.

Contributors

Writer:
Sue Teddern
Director:
David Hunter
Heather:
Lindsey Coulson
Natalie:
Abigail Hart
Ryan:
Ben Crowe
Emma:
Kelly Wright
Gill:
Zelna Harding-Roots
Mark/Bingo caller:
Christopher Kelham
Woman/Jackie:
Janice Acquah

Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.

Write To: [address removed] Fax: [number removed] Phone: [number removed] E-Mail: [email address removed]

(Repeated Sunday 8pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Cathy Packe

By Charlotte Jones.

In 1860 in the hallowed quarters of Dr Isaiah Kindle, celebrated and mysterious eye doctor of Shoreditch, a beautiful young woman shares a terrible secret.

Contributors

Writer:
Charlotte Jones
Director:
Claire Grove
Katherine:
Emma Fielding
Dr Kindle:
Philip Voss
James:
Jonathan Coy
Child:
Candice Williams
Child:
Lexi Rose
Child:
Candice Williams
Child:
George Allonby
Child:
Oliver Cookson

The health and fitness revolution has really taken off, but the resultant aches and pains could put you in slings and bandages for the rest of your life. When should you see a physiotherapist and how long should you stretch before you exercise? Call Barbara Myers with your questions about, and experiences of, medical issues.

Lines Open from 1.30pm

E-Mail: [email address removed] Website: [web address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Barbara Myers
Producer:
Helen Sharp

Melvyn Bragg concludes his exploration of the history of the spoken language of Britain.

British English is only one local variety of the language which has become the lingua franca of the world. How has the American influence worldwide affected the way English works and is developing in its sound, spelling and structure? Professor Steven Pinker joins novelist and actor Stephen Fry to debate the current and future state of the language.

(Repeated Tuesday 1.30pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Melvyn Bragg
Guest:
Professor Steven Pinker
Guest:
Stephen Fry
Producer:
Tom Alban
Producer:
Simon Elmes

Jolene seizes the opportunity.

Archers Addicts Fan Club: send sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Writer:
Mary Cutler
Director:
Keri Davies
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Jill:
Patricia Greene
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Helen:
Bonnie Engstrom
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Kathy:
Hedli Niklaus
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Simon:
Garrick Hagon
Jolene:
Buffy Davis
Sid:
Alan Devereux

Mark Lawson meets Anthony Minghella, director of Truly, Madly, Deeply; The English Patient; and now The Talented Mr Ripley, based on Patricia Highsmith's novel.

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Lawson
Guest:
Anthony Minghella
Producer:
Jane Graham

Jonathan Agnew recalls the time he played cricket in Zimbabwe under the current England coach Duncan Fletcher. And former England batsman David Gower talks about his passion for wildlife photography.

Contributors

Presenter:
Jonathan Agnew
Presenter:
David Gower
Producer:
Simon Crosse
Producer:
Claire Sharrock

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