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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 the Rt Rev Richard Harries.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.
Unknown:
Richard Harries.

From authors and athletes to scientists and actors, Jenni Murray hosts interviews and discussions with the most interesting women around. Drama: Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser. Final part. Drama repeated at 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Murray
Unknown:
Theodore Dreiser.

Crime and convents, police and perdition come together in Robert Smith 's comedy.
2: Icon, or A Pocketful of Nuns. A murder brought them together, but for Mother Helen and Di Cromwell it is the theft of an icon that reunites them. And there is the small problem of Monsignor Nietzsche.
Director Ned Chaillet

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Smith
Unknown:
Mother Helen
Unknown:
Di Cromwell
Director:
Ned Chaillet
Mother Helen:
Cheryl Campbell
Monsignor Nietzsche:
Sandor Bes
Dl Cromwell:
Timothy Spall
Sister Demi:
Elizabeth Bell
DI Kelp:
Jeremy Finchradio
Tannoy:
Beth Chalmers

Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Producer Cathy Packe. WRITE TO: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London, W1A 1QT. FAX: [number removed]
PHONE: [number removed]. E-MAIL: feedback@bbc.co.uk Repeated Sunday 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Cathy Packe.

A drama documentary researched, written and compiled by the Royal Court Young Writers' Group which looks at the human stories behind the events unfolding on the world stage on 24 March 1999 -the day on which Nato dropped its first bombs on Belgrade.
Producers Marion Nancarrow and Tony Phillips. Associate director of the Royal Court Young Writers' programme OlaAnimashawun

Contributors

Producers:
Marion Nancarrow
Producers:
Tony Phillips.
Zoran:
Nell Dudgeon
Rachel:
Julia Ford
Bojan:
Goran Kostic

Why is it that more and more people seem to be allergic to foods? Nut warnings are on nearly everyfood packet and "lactose intolerance" seems to be becoming the buzz phrase for the new century. Why are we all so affected? If you have a question or a remedy call Barbara Myers. Producer Helen Sharp. LINES OPEN from 1.30pm E-MAIL: checkup@bbc.co.uk
WEBSITE: wvm.bbc.co.uk/health/checkup

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Myers.
Producer:
Helen Sharp.

Hiccups have been the subject of medical curiosity throughout the centuries. Despite references to them in the medical writings of the ancient Greeks and Romans, hiccups still remain a mystery- continuing to confound and confuse doctors today. This programme is about "a biological quirk at best and a nuisance at worst." Producer Sera Lefroy-Owen (R)

Contributors

Producer:
Sera Lefroy-Owen

In a special edition, in front of an invited audience at the Cubby Broccoli theatre, Bradford, Alex Brodie and his guests engage in lively conversation about how current media trends affect Our lives. Producer Dave Harvey

Contributors

Unknown:
Alex Brodie
Producer:
Dave Harvey

Simon Hoggart hosts the topical comedy panel game, with Alan Coren , Andy Hamilton , Francis Wheen and newcomer Phill Jupitus.
Producer LucyArmitage. Repeated tommorow 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Hoggart
Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Andy Hamilton
Unknown:
Francis Wheen
Unknown:
Phill Jupitus.

Tony's future is clear.

Archers Addicts fan club: send sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Writer:
Louise Page
Director:
Sean O'Connor
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Alistair:
Michael Lumsden
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Graham:
Malcolm McKee
Simon:
Garrick Hagon
Jolene:
Buffy Davis
Matt:
Kim Durham

After the prize-winning success of Seamus Heaney 's Beowulf, Francine Stock asks whether Icelandic sagas will be the next ancient texts to become bestsellers? Producer Ekene Akalawu

Contributors

Unknown:
Seamus Heaney
Unknown:
Francine Stock
Producer:
Ekene Akalawu

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined at Deeside College in Flintshire, north Wales, by panellists including Paul Murphy, Labour MP for Torfaen, Mark Oaten, Liberal Democrat MP for Winchester, and Plaid Cymru President Daffyd Wigley.
(Repeated tomorrow 1.15pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Panellist:
Paul Murphy
Panellist:
Mark Oaten
Panellist:
Daffyd Wigley
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson

By Alistair Cooke. Insight, anecdote and history. Producer Tony Grant. Repeated Sunday 8.45am
Alistair Cooke at the BBC, a compilation of the best moments from Letter from America, is available for £7. 99 (normally £8. 99) including P&P. To order, call [number removed], or send a cheque. payable to RT Shop. to [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Alistair Cooke.
Producer:
Tony Grant.
Unknown:
Alistair Cooke
Unknown:
Alistair Cooke

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