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In a new four-part series, Simon Calder tackles the ups and downs of France's most famous long-distance footpath - the GR10. The first stretch takes him through the damp green hills of the Basque country and brings encounters with pottocks, a visit to wood pigeon hell and a look at life in the remotest of mountain villages - St Engrace. Producer Mick Webb

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Calder
Producer:
Mick Webb

A comedy series by Annie McCartney about the bohemian residents of Marlborough Road,
Belfast, who are saved from their own chaos by their cleaning lady. 2: Ranting and Railings
Miss Black wishes that the whole terrace could have matching Victorian railings- and hers must be authentic. Victor causes chaos when he gets the dates for their erection muddled up.
Produced and directed by Tanya Nash

Contributors

Unknown:
Annie McCartney
Directed By:
Tanya Nash
Sally:
Frances Tomelty
Fintan:
Gerard Murphy
Victor:
Alan McKee
Saffron:
Ali White
Trevor:
Gerard McSorley
Evie:
Katy Gleadhill
Miss Black:
Roma Tomelty
Anna:
Bethan Lloyd
Simon:
Patrick Gleadhill

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 EMAIL: feedback@bbc.co.uk. Repeated Sunday 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Nick Utechin

In Helen Brandom's drama, Cissie and Fred, residents on the 15th floor of Crownhill Heights, have been looking forward to their diamond wedding anniversary. But then notice comes that their block is due for demolition and that they are to go into a home. At first it seems that they will go quietly, but then Cissie has a better idea.

Contributors

Writer:
Helen Brandom
Director:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Cissie:
Elizabeth Spriggs
Fred:
Bernard Hepton
Judith:
Lizzie McInnerny
Mrs Alcock:
Alice Arnold
Mrs Akpata:
Anni Domingo
David:
Roger Hyams
Postman:
Ian Jeffes
TV announcer:
Georgie Alexander

Barbara Myers gives listeners the chance to talk directly to the experts. Osteoporosis
This is a common disease that is severely under-recognized, under-diagnosed and under-treated. While osteoporosis is often thought of as an old lady's disease it can strike men and women at any age.
Producer Ruth Whitbread. EMAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Myers
Producer:
Ruth Whitbread

5: Denmark - Tine Bryld. Tine Bryld is the voice of Danish youth and the country's favourite radio agony aunt. But when she began her Sunday night programme 25 years ago, politicians accused her of promoting Communism and parents blamed her when teenagers left home. Producer Lucy Ash. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Tine Bryld.
Unknown:
Tine Bryld
Producer:
Lucy Ash.

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the topical comedy programme that looks at everything "now" with the help of sketches, songs, characters and audience suggestions. With Steve Furst.
Emma Kennedy , Paul Putner and music from Mitch Benn. Producer Ashley Blaker. E-MAIL: thenowshow@bbc.co.uk Repeated Saturday 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Unknown:
Steve Furst.
Unknown:
Emma Kennedy
Unknown:
Paul Putner
Unknown:
Mitch Benn.
Producer:
Ashley Blaker.

Will Kate take Phoebe?
Written by Joanna Toye. Director Julie Beckett
Editor Vanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to[address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Joanna Toye.
Director:
Julie Beckett
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn.
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Tommy:
Tom Graham
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Kate:
Kellie Bright
Kathy:
Hedli Niklaus
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Janet:
Moir Leslie
Tim:
Jay Villiers
Siobhan:
Caroline Lennon
Cyril:
Peter Howell
Lucas:
Connie M'Gadzah

With Francine Stock, including the verdict on Port Authority, a new play by Conor McPherson , author of The Weir, one of the most successful plays of the past decade. Producer Martin Smith

Contributors

Play By:
Conor McPherson
Producer:
Martin Smith

By Simon Armitage and Jeff Young. The Building of Boats. In France the Normans prepare to set sail for England. Meanwhile Harold has been fighting the King of Norway in the north of England. Part 5. The concluding part is on Sunday 25 February, 9pm.
Further cast details across the week. For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Armitage
Unknown:
Jeff Young.
Father:
Stephen Boxer
Soldier:
Kevin McMonagle
Sailor:
Treva Etienne
Carpenter's son:
Ike Hamilton

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined at Nunney Village Hall near Frome in Somerset, by panellists including Jackie Ballard MP, musician Billy Bragg and Oliver Letwin , shadow spokesman forthe Department of Trade and Industry.
Producer Lisa Jenkinson. Repeated Saturday 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Jackie Ballard
Musician:
Billy Bragg
Musician:
Oliver Letwin
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson.

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