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With John Humphrys and Winifred Robinson.

6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News

6.45 Yesterday in Parliament

7.45 Thought for the Day
With Indarjit Singh.

8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Presenter:
John Humphrys
Presenter:
Winifred Robinson
Speaker (Thought for the Day):
Indarjit Singh

Jenni Murray is joined by guests for lively and topical interviews and conversation from a woman's point of view.

Drama: The Hours by Michael Cunningham. Part 8

(Drama repeated at 7.45pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenni Murray
Writer (The Hours):
Michael Cunningham

A four-part comedy by Bill Dare.

Kenny, Johnny and Bozo want to tell Lorelei that she can't always sing lead, but they are not assertive enough. They are not even assertive enough to buy a book on how to become assertive.

Starring Stephen Tompkinson, Clive Rowe, Nicola Walker and Adrian Scarborough. With Giles New, Rachel Preece, Dan Strauss, Bill Dare and Matthew Little.

Contributors

Writer:
Bill Dare
Musical Director:
David Firman
Producer:
Gareth Edwards
[Actor]:
Stephen Tompkinson
[Actor]:
Clive Rowe
[Actor]:
Nicola Walker
[Actor]:
Adrian Scarborough
[Actor]:
Giles New
[Actor]:
Rachel Preece
[Actor]:
Dan Strauss
[Actor]:
Bill Dare
[Actor]:
Matthew Little

By David Calcutt.

Archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans uncovers the lost remains of the palace of Knossos on Crete. He discovers the ancient mysteries of the Minoan people and the legend of the Minotaur, but can he penetrate the mysteries of the human heart?

Contributors

Writer:
David Calcutt
Composer:
Mia Soteriou
Director:
Michael Fox
Sir Arthur:
Russell Dixon
Old Sir Arthur:
Geoffrey Banks
Mackenzie:
David Bannerman
Manolis:
Roger Ennals
Joan:
Olivia Jardith
Storyteller:
Mia Soteriou

The origins of Spotlight - now an eight-volume directory, CD-Rom and internet website of every working actor in Britain - date back to the beginning of the century. In conversations with actors, photographers, agents and the current proprietor Nigel Seale, this programme traces the history of the most indispensable reference book in show business.

Contributors

Interviewee:
Nigel Seale

A six-part comedy drama by Jim Poyser and Damian Lanigan following the lives of the Conroys, a family living in Stockport.

Gran is losing her legs, and Eddie is trying not to lose his patience... or his fare to Gay Pride.

(R)

Contributors

Writer:
Jim Poyser
Writer:
Damian Lanigan
Music:
Big George
Producer:
Neil Mossey
Jason:
Dominic Monaghan
Maureen:
Beverley Callard
Eddie:
John McArdle
Michael:
Jason Done
[Actress]:
Anne Rye
[Actor]:
Stefan Escreet
[Actress]:
Jo-Anne Knowles
[Actor]:
Chris Pavlo

Michael Buerk chairs a debate in which Janet Daley, Polly Toynbee, David Starkey and David Cook cross-examine guests who have conflicting views on the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

(Repeated Saturday 10.15pm)

Contributors

Chairman:
Michael Buerk
Panellist:
Janet Daley
Panellist:
Polly Toynbee
Panellist:
David Starkey
Panellist:
David Cook
Producer:
David Coomes

New stories from the cutting edge of science.

The use of specific viruses to target harmful bacteria infection has long been used in eastern Europe with huge success. As our battalion of effective antibiotics continues to dwindle, Peter Evans wonders if bacteriophage therapy will be the answer.

E-Mail: [email address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter Evans
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne

Shaun Prendergast's comedy series about two goldfish, starring Sean Foley and Hamish McColl.

With Liam in danger of turning into a couch potato, Anton decides to dissect the world of television. He does not like what he finds.

Contributors

Writer:
Shaun Prendergast
Director:
Sally Avens
Anton:
Sean Foley
Liam:
Hamish McColl
Susan:
Tracy Ann Oberman
Struan:
Shaun Prendergast

Comic poet John Hegley with more live poetry readings combined with studio-based contributions from special guests. This week comedian Arnold Brown adds a limerick or two to the proceedings.

Contributors

Presenter/Comedian:
John Hegley
Comedian:
Arnold Brown
Producer:
Nigel Piper

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