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With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev Richard Harries.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Richard Harries.

Martin Wainwright concludes his exploration of contemporary Russia through the themes and settings of three great Russian novels.
The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov. An extraordinary account of a visit to Moscow by the devil, interwoven with the life of a writer known simply as the Master, and his book - retelling of the Calvary story. The novel had an enormous impact when it was first published in the sixties, nearly 30 years after Bulgakov's death. It still enjoys cult status in Russia today. Producer Sue Waldram

Contributors

Unknown:
Martin Wainwright
Unknown:
Mikhail Bulgakov.
Producer:
Sue Waldram

A new four-part comedy by Annie McCartney about the bohemian residents of Marlborough Road, Belfast, who are saved from their own chaos by Sally, their cleaning lady.

Contributors

Writer:
Annie McCartney
Producer/Director:
Tanya Nash
Sally:
Frances Tomelty
Clare:
Marcella Riordan
Fintan:
Gerard Murphy
Evie:
Katy Gleadhill
Anna:
Bethan Lloyd
Simon:
Patrick Gleadhill
Trevor:
Gerard McSorley

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

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Nick Utechin

A surreal play by G.W. Fraser about German chemist Fritz Haber who, in one year, was tried as a war criminal for his invention of poison gas and nominated for a Nobel Prize for creating nitrogen fertilizers. This drama attempts to get inside
Haber's head and in the process tries to make sense of the darkness and light that lies at the heart of all science.

Contributors

Writer:
G.W. Fraser
Director:
Keith Halden
Fritz Haber:
Andrew Sachs

In the first of a new series Barbara Myers gives listeners the chance to talkdirectly to the experts. 1: Menopause. Does going through "the change" always mean hot flushes, night sweats and sleeplessness? HRT may help but is it the only answer or could Black Cohosh - an American Indian traditional remedy reduce such symptoms. And can anything be done to reverse the process? If you have a question or a remedy for the Check Up team, call in on [number removed].
Producer Ruth Whitbread

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Myers
Unknown:
Black Cohosh
Producer:
Ruth Whitbread

5: Ever After written and read by Souad Faress. Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, finds herself being ferried along a river on herjourney into the afterlife. Where is this boat taking her, and will she be reunited with the lover for whose sake she has taken her Own life? For details see Monday

Contributors

Read By:
Souad Faress.

Charlie Lee Potter looks at the latest publications, including an interview with Heidi Julavits , author of The Mineral Palace, the story of a young woman trying to start a new life in Colorado duringthe Great Depression.
Repeated from Sunday 4pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlie Lee Potter
Unknown:
Heidi Julavits

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the topical comedy programme. In 2000 it was micro scooters, WAP telephones and Jamie Oliver , but what will be "now" in Y2K1? With Steve Furst , Paul Putnerand Emma Kennedy. Producer Ashley Blaker. Music Mitch Benn Repeated Saturday 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Unknown:
Jamie Oliver
Unknown:
Steve Furst
Unknown:
Emma Kennedy.
Producer:
Ashley Blaker.
Music:
Mitch Benn

Lucas speaks his mind.
Written by Paul Broderick. Director Keri Davies
Editor Vanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Paul Broderick.
Director:
Keri Davies
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn.
Phil:
Norman Painting
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Kate:
Kellle Bright
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Edward:
Barry Farrimond
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Janet:
Moir Leslie
Jolene:
Buffy Davis
Fallon Joanna:
Van Kampen
Lewis:
Robert Lister
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane
Lucas:
Connie M'Gadzah

Jonathan Dimblebyisjoined at Hinde Street Methodist Church in London, by panellists including former prime minister,
Sir Edward Heath and Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone. Producer Lisa Jenkinson. Repeated Saturday 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimblebyisjoined
Unknown:
Sir Edward Heath
Unknown:
Ken Livingstone.
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson.

Sporting conversation with Eleanor Oldroyd and guests from Edinburgh on the eve of Scotland's Rugby Union international against Wales in the Six Nations Championship. Producer Andy Gillies

Contributors

Unknown:
Eleanor Oldroyd
Producer:
Andy Gillies

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