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

Simon Caldertackles the ups and downs of France's most famous long-distance footpath - the GR10. The second stretch through the High Pyrenees provides close encounters with marmots, the prospect of seeing a desman and insights into the life of eccentric 19th-century mountaineer Viscount Henry Russell. Producer Mick Webb

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Caldertackles
Unknown:
Viscount Henry Russell.
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.
Clare is in a flap when a minister from the Northern Ireland office comes for dinner, and brings his dog Muffin. Sally is booked for overtime to make sure the evening runs smoothly.

Contributors

Writer:
Annie McCartney
Director/Producer:
Tanya Nash
Sally:
Frances Tometty
Fintan:
Gerard Murphy
Clare:
Marcella Riordan
Tony:
Robert Patterson
Victor:
Alan McKee
Evie:
Katy Gleadhlll
Miss Black:
Roma Tometty
Anna:
Bethan Lloyd
Simon:
Patrick Gleadhill
Layla:
Emily Walmsley
Ben:
Joel McElnay
Sam:
Anie Lloyd

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

Clare Seal and Dominic Black's light-hearted play about two damaged young people who both seek refuge in the same telephone box during an unusual downpour. On a journey through the history of telecommunications they realise that they cannot beat direct communication when it comes to understanding themselves - and each other.

Contributors

Writer:
Clare Seal
Writer:
Dominic Black
Director:
Louise Dalziel
Operator:
Monica Gibb
Helen:
Norah Elwell-Sutton
Richard:
Stuart McQuarrie
David:
James MacPerson
Monologue:
Paul Birchard
Monologue:
Norah Elwell-Sutton
Monologue:
Mary Riggans
Monologue:
John Shedden

Our feet take us on average up to 18,000 steps a day. They can also indicate other serious medical conditions such as diabetes and arthritis. So why do we often neglect the health of such an important part of the body? Barbara Myers gives listeners the chance to talk directly to the experts.
Producer Ruth Whitbread.
E-MAIL: checkup@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Myers
Producer:
Ruth Whitbread

5: Glorious Porcelain. Rose Kerr , keeper of the Far Eastern section at the Victoria and Albert Museum and Giuseppe Eskenazy , who runs a famous China gallery in London, discuss the importance of clay to the Chinese. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Rose Kerr
Unknown:
Albert Museum
Unknown:
Giuseppe Eskenazy

Charlie Lee Potter and Suzi Feay look at the latest books, including Justin Hill 's first novel, The Drink and Dream Teahouse, set in modern China. Repeated from Sunday 4pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlie Lee Potter
Unknown:
Suzi Feay
Unknown:
Justin Hill

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 Hurst , Emma Kennedy and Paul Putner. Musicfrom Mitch Benn. Producer Ashley Blaker. E-MAIL: thenowshow@bbc.co.uk Repeated Saturday 12.30pm

Contributors

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

Pat and Clarrie go back in time.
Written by Nawal Gadalla. Director Keri Davies
Editor Vanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Nawal Gadalla.
Director:
Keri Davies
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn.
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Tommy:
Tom Graham
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Kate:
Kellle Bright
George:
Graham Roberts
Christine:
Lesley Saweard
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
William:
Philip Molloy
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Janet:
Moir Leslie
Siobhan:
Caroline Lennon
Lucas:
Connie M'Gadzah

James Hanley 'sfamilysaga. 5: Fannyfinally agrees that Peter should go to sea. He has other ideas. Mulcare James McMartln
Joe Terence Mann
Further cast details across the week. For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
James Hanley
Unknown:
Mulcare James McMartln
Unknown:
Joe Terence Mann

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined at Trowell Parish Hall in Nottinghamshire, by panellists including Malcolm Bruce, chairman of the Parliamentary Liberal Democrats; Ken Clarke MP, former Chancellor of the Exchequer; and John Swinney, leader of the Scottish National Party. Producer Lisa Jenkinson. Repeated Saturday 1.15pm

Contributors

Chairman:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Panelist:
Malcolm Bruce
Panelist:
Ken Clarke
Panelist:
John Swinney
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson

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