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With Sarah Montague and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day With Fergal Keane.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
Sarah Montague
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Fergal Keane.

In four programmes Simon Caldertackles the ups and downs of France's most famous long-distance footpath -the GR10. After the final stage of the walk -through Catalan country - he winds down witti a Mediterranean swim and a celebratory glass of Banyuls. Producer Mick Webb

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Caldertackles
Producer:
Mick Webb

A new series by Will Ing about a woman seriously addicted to DIY. Mandy, who is making a programme about her obsession, hopes that it will raise public awareness about her special condition - viewed less as a problem and more as an illness.
Producer Karl Phillips

Contributors

Producer:
Karl Phillips
Mandy:
Beth Chalmers
Mother:
Julia Deakin
The Therapist:
Laurence Howarth
Ben:
Thomas Arnold
Leslie:
Will Ing
Charlotte:
Rosie Stonham
Brian:
Simon Greenall
The Cashier:
Kay Stonham

Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio.
Producer Brian King. PHONE: [number removed]. FAX: [number removed] WRITETO: Feedback. PO Box 2100, London. W1A 1QT E-MAIL: feedback@bbc.co.uk. Repeated Sunday 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Brian King.

This firstsegment of the new drama series is written by Simon Brett. Baldi and Mrs Reid go to the races. But the trip proves to have an unexpected link with a contract killing on the mean streets of Dublin's Northside.
Director Lawrence Jackson

Contributors

Written By:
Simon Brett.
Director:
Lawrence Jackson
Paolo Baldi:
David Threlfall
Tina:
Tina Kellegher
Rynne:
Owen Roe
Father Troy:
T P McKenna
Mrs Reid:
Margaret D'Arcy
Cody:
Frankie McCafferty
Roddy:
Kevin Flood
Mickey:
Eanna McLiam
Tubby:
Frank Osullivan
Declan:
Paddy Scully
Brid:
Doreen Keogh
Race commentator:
Pat Laffan

Barbara Myers gives listeners the chance to talk directly to the experts. Lupus. Few have heard of lupus, but worldwide it's more common than leukaemia, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis. The programme explores the causes of this immune system disorder and presents ways of managing the problem.
Producer Beth Eastwood.
E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Myers
Producer:
Beth Eastwood

Today's Comic Relief choices are Ian Hislop reading from AG Macdonnell's England, Their England, or Mrs Chocolatety FOH Nash, a short story from The Adventure Book for Girls, read by comedy duo Mel and Sue.
To hear Ian Hislop PHONE: [number removed]
To hear Mel and Sue PHONE: [number removed]
LINES OPEN 3.45pm Thursday 15 March and close at 2.30pm today. For details see Monday. Each call will cost one pound, with 66p going directly to Comic Relief

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Hislop
Unknown:
Ian Hislop

5: Healing Hands. The conftict between traditional and modern medicine is evident as the hunter-gatherers of the Kalahari face up to the ravages of modern disease on an ancient culture. Producer Louise Dalziel. For details see Monday

Contributors

Producer:
Louise Dalziel.

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.

The final reckoning.
Written by Simon Frith. Director Andy Jordan
Editor Vanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Simon Frith.
Director:
Andy Jordan
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn.
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Kate:
Kellie Bright
George:
Graham Roberts
Christine:
Lesley Saweard
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane
Lucas:
Connie M'Gadzah

James Hanley 's family saga. 15: True to form, Denny Furyturns up for his own funeral, and is finally reunited with his beloved wife.
Further cast details across the week. For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
James Hanley

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined at Borough Green Village Hall in Kent by panellists including
Ministerfor Agriculture Fisheries and Food Nick Brown MP, Conservative MP Archie Norman and Liberal Democrat Lembit Opek MP.
Producer Lisa Jenkinson. Repeated Saturday 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Nick Brown
Unknown:
Archie Norman
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson.

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