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With John Humphrys and Winifred Robinson.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day With Rabbi Lionel Blue.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Winifred Robinson.
Unknown:
Lionel Blue.

BBC disability affairs correspndent Peter White talks to award-winning foreign correspondent
David Beresford , who has a form of Parkinson's disease which is gradually destroying his ability to work and which could eventually kill him. Producer Sue Mitchell. Repeated at9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Peter White
Unknown:
David Beresford
Producer:
Sue Mitchell.

A look at the volatile dynamics of the relationship between two caddies and their related golfers. Sofia Gronberg's husband John carries her bag for her on the European Tour whenever they can get a babysitterfortheirtwo young daughters, while Anthony Wall 's father Tom has coached him since he was a club-swinging fouryear old and sometimes accompanies him on the course as his caddie too. They tell of the pressures, pitfalls, laughter and stormy moments ofcaddyingfor their nearest and dearest. Producer: Fiona Cotterill

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Wall
Producer:
Fiona Cotterill

A hitchhiker's guide to Peter Jones , as Douglas Adams presents a retrospective of the much-loved comedy writer and performer's work on radio and television. With contributions from
Nicholas Parsons , Stephen Fry , Barry Cryer and Miriam Carlin. Producer Claire Jones

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Jones
Unknown:
Douglas Adams
Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Unknown:
Stephen Fry
Unknown:
Barry Cryer
Unknown:
Miriam Carlin.
Producer:
Claire Jones

The last in the series looking at how music and musicians were manipulated to further the political aims of Hitler's Nazi regime. Courted by Hitler, composer Richard Strauss and conductor Wilhelm Furtwanglerwere both set up as figureheads in Nazi Germany. Recent research suggests that history may have treated one too kindly and the othertoo harshly, Producer Paul Evans

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Strauss
Conductor:
Wilhelm Furtwanglerwere
Producer:
Paul Evans

Winifred Robinson presents the guide to the world of learning, with education news, practical advice and your views. Producer Dorothy Stiven. Action Line: [number removed] E-MAIL: the.learning.curve@bbc.co.uk. Repeated Sunday llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Winifred Robinson
Producer:
Dorothy Stiven.

Steve Richards hosts the panel game about politics and politicians, with team captains Roy Hattersley and Sir Patrick Cormack MP. This week's guests are Lord Parkinson and journalist Matthew Parris. Producer Steve Doherty (R)

Contributors

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

By Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman. 2: Vera has discovered plenty of new recipes on her trip to India. Meanwhile, back in England, Irene has installed herself in the bosom of Vera's family. For details see yesterday. Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Lou Wakefield
Unknown:
Carole Hayman.

In three programmes, Sue Armstrong reveals just how vulnerable we are to new and re-emerging diseases. 2: The Next Pandemic. Scientists are increasingly concerned that a global outbreak of a killer influenza virus is overdue. Armstrong discovers why the threat is so great and what we are doing to prevent a pandemic like the influenza crisis Of 1918. Producer Louise Dalziel

Contributors

Unknown:
Sue Armstrong
Producer:
Louise Dalziel

A comedy by Dan Freedman and Nick Romero about the exploits of Lord Zimbabwe, occultist and adventurer.
A mysterious foreign countess begs Lord Zimbabwe to win back her soul from the lord of the underworld. Without a soul, she is destined to be a Barry Manilow fan for eternity.

Contributors

Writer:
Dan Freedman
Writer:
Nick Romero
Producer:
Helen Williams
Lord Zimbabwe:
Nick Romero
Dr Lilac:
Dan Freedman
Theremin:
Peter Donaldson
Countess:
Sophie Aldred

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