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With John Humphrys.

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
Speaker (Thought for the Day):
Cristina Odone

From authors and athletes to scientists and actors, Jenni Murray hosts interviews and discussions with the most interesting women around.

Drama: The Hours by Michael Cunningham. Final part.

(Drama repeated at 7.45pm)

Contributors

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

A new three-part exploration of the history and tradition contained in the fore-topsail of HMS Victory, a sail which last saw active service during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

The construction of the sail began in the last days of the 18th century in the flax fields of Scotland and ended in the sail lofts of Chatham in 1801. Narrated by Sharon Manitta, Peter Goodwin, Alastair Durie, Linda Colley and Roy Porter.

Contributors

Narrator:
Sharon Manitta
Narrator:
Peter Goodwin
Narrator:
Alastair Durie
Narrator:
Linda Colley
Narrator:
Roy Porter
Producer:
Mary Price

A six-part comedy by Sue Teddern. Just this side of nosey, western movie-mad Heather is the Sherlock Holmes of the rundown Sutter Estate.

Heather used to clean for Angela. Now Angela suspects her teenage daughter is on drugs and asks Heather to investigate.

Contributors

Writer:
Sue Teddern
Director:
David Hunter
Heather:
Lindsey Coulson
Natalie:
Abigail Hart
Ryan:
Ben Crowe
Angela:
Jilly Bond
Charlotte:
Lisa Ryan
Joe:
Gavin Muir
Barman:
Tim Treloar

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

Over 1.5 million children in the UK have asthma symptoms that currently require treatment. It is said that the number is increasing. What is the cause, and can diet help? Call Barbara Myers with your questions and experiences.

Lines Open from 1.30pm
E Mail: [email address removed] Website: [web address removed]

Contributors

Producer:
Helen Sharp

From fashion accessory to school pack for sandwiches, the lunch box affects many lives. Mariella Frostrup and Valentine Cunningham recall their experiences of this social icon.

Contributors

Speaker:
Mariella Frostrup
Speaker:
Valentine Cunningham
Producer:
Helen Garrison

The Grundy's farm sale takes place.

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

Contributors

Writer:
Christopher Hawes
Director:
Sean O'Connor
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Alistair:
Michael Lumsden
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Julia:
Mary Wimbush
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
George:
Graham Roberts
Christine:
Lesley Saweard
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Kathy:
Hedli Niklaus
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Jolene:
Buffy Davis
Auctioneer:
Richard Da Costa

From the Conway Hall in London, Jonathan Dimbleby is joined by panellists Mo Mowlam MP, Kenneth Clarke MP, Charles Kennedy MP and the Bishop of Stepney, John Sentamu.
(Repeated tomorrow 1.15pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Panellist:
Mo Mowlam
Panellist:
Kenneth Clarke
Panellist:
Charles Kennedy
Panellist:
John Sentamu
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson

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