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Jenni Murray is joined by writer Mike Gayle to discuss the turmoil of turning 30.
Drama: "Dear Little Burney" by Fanny Burney, adapted by Jennifer Howarth. Part 8.
(Drama repeated at 7.45pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenni Murray
Guest:
Mike Gayle
Author (Dear Little Burney):
Fanny Burney
Adapted by (Dear Little Burney):
Jennifer Howarth

Jonathan Glancey, architecture correspondent for The Guardian, examines the relationships between five pairs of cities around the world.
These cities have been in constant competition with each other since the late 19th century, each growing taller with the rise of the skyscraper. What forces have driven them to battle to be the biggest and the best?

Contributors

Presenter:
Jonathan Glancey
Producer:
Jane Beresford

Six episodes of Jim Eldridge 's drama series about a likeable ex-con who is trying to make good. 3: Committed. Down at Grove Hill Farm Community Centre, the basketball team is flourishing, but Terry has a brush with some rather heavy old-time religion and Steve faces a family crisis.
Music Jacqueline Dankworth and Harvey Brough Director Marilyn Imrie

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Eldridge
Music:
Jacqueline Dankworth
Music:
Harvey Brough
Director:
Marilyn Imrie
Terry:
Karl Howman
Sandra:
Phyllis Logan
Steve:
Ben Crowe
Mr Preston:
David Holt
Ernie:
Roger Walker
Mrs Wilson:
Maggie McCarthy
Mr Evans:
Gavin Muir
Mrs Graham:
Richenda Carey
Mr Addison:
Geoffrey Whitehead

Nick Clarke chairs the cryptic quiz. This week Michael Schmidt and Diana Collecottforthe North of England take on Fred Housego and Marcel Berlins forthe South.
Producer Paul Bajoria. E-MAIL: rbq@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Clarke
Unknown:
Michael Schmidt
Unknown:
Diana Collecottforthe
Unknown:
Fred Housego
Unknown:
Marcel Berlins
Producer:
Paul Bajoria.

By Noel Streatfeild , dramatised by Julie Wilkinson. Summer 1965. When their father falls dangerously ill, the young Gareth children's lives are about to change for ever. Sent to stay with their eccentric great-aunt Dymphna in her crumbling mansion on the west coast of Ireland, they face dangers and adventures they could hardly have imagined.
Director Sue Sutton Mayo

Contributors

Unknown:
Noel Streatfeild
Dramatised By:
Julie Wilkinson.
Director:
Sue Sutton Mayo
Aunt Dymphna:
Ann Rye
Naomi:
Holly Grainger
Alex:
Will Haigh
Penny:
Emily Fleeshman
Robin:
Paul Herriott
Stephan:
James Caplin
Oswald:
James Caplin
Oonagh:
Catherine Keane
Gypsy:
Vincent Patrick

Dr Raj Persaud explores the limits and potential of the human mind and examines the arguments surrounding mental health. Producer Cathy Drysdale
For more information PHONE: [number removed]
Repeated Sunday 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Raj Persaud
Producer:
Cathy Drysdale

A four-part comedy by Barry Grossman about the collision between old and new in the Jewish community of Hillfield. 1: The New Synagogue
With a single phone call, the comfortable world of Rabbi Fine is turned upside down.
Music Max Harris. Producer John Fawcett Wilson (R)

Contributors

Comedy By:
Barry Grossman
Music:
Max Harris.
Producer:
John Fawcett Wilson
Rabbi Su Jacobs:
Tracy Ann OBErman
Rabbi Abraham Fine:
David de Keyser
Sadie:
Doreen Mantle
Melvin:
Henry Goodman
Brian:
Jonathan Kydd
Ruth:
Sarah Rice
Maureen:
Sarah Rice

By Fanny Burney , adapted by Jennifer Howarth.
8: Leaving Court. Fanny's friendship with Mr Fairly is frowned upon, and her health becomes such a cause for concern that she is persuaded to resign her position at Court.
For details see Monday. Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Fanny Burney
Adapted By:
Jennifer Howarth.
Unknown:
Mr Fairly

Diana Madill returns with a four-part series of lively debates about the important issues of the day. 1: "Joining the euro would be bad for British industry. "
This week she ignores the political spin of Westminster and takes the debate about the single currency to the people of Coventry.
Producer Sue Ellis. Register your vote to agree on [number removed] or to disagree on [number removed]. Calls cost a maximum of 10 pence. Repeated Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Diana Madill
Producer:
Sue Ellis.

Geoff Watts travels to Tanzania to meet with the doctors and patients of the Ocean Road Cancer Institute, the only such institute in the country.
With resources so limited what are the best ways to combat cancer?
Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald. EMAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Geoff Watts
Producer:
Geraldine Fitzgerald.

From the Pleasance, Boothby Graffoe presents the best and funniest bits of all the festivals - comedy, theatre, music- in an hour.
Producers Dave Batchelor and Wilma Gardiner-Gill

Contributors

Unknown:
Boothby Graffoe
Producers:
Dave Batchelor
Producers:
Wilma Gardiner-Gill

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