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An Element of Mystery. This week Fergal Keane asks whether we have overrationalisedourworld, killed the mystery and lost our ability to believe in the unexplained orthe miraculous.
Producer Tamsin Collison. Repeated at 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Fergal Keane
Producer:
Tamsin Collison.

The Irish Bog. Concluding the current series, Lionel Kelleway visits one of southern Ireland's soggier landscapes, when he visits Clara bog in search of carnivorous plants, mosses, lichens and heathers. Producers Sarah Blunt and Joanne Stevens
EMAIL: nature@bbc.co.uk. WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/nature

Contributors

Unknown:
Lionel Kelleway
Producers:
Sarah Blunt
Producers:
Joanne Stevens

Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week, moral arguments and perspectives on stories, familiar and unfamiliar.
Series producer Liz Leonard. E-MAIL: sunday@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Liz Leonard.

John Simpson speaks on behalf of a charity which helps those persecuted for their political or religious beliefs or ethnic background.
Producer Anne Downing. DONATIONS: [address removed]CREDIT CARDS: Freephone
[number removed]. Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm

Contributors

Unknown:
John Simpson
Producer:
Anne Downing.

Darkness and Light. A mass from Clifton
Cathedral in Bristol, continuing a special series for Lent. Celebrated by Father Robert Corrigan , with music from the Cathedral Choir directed by David Ogden. Ephesians 5, w8-14; John 9, wl-6, 13-17, 34-38. E-MAIL: sunday.worship@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Father Robert Corrigan
Directed By:
David Ogden.

For two decades Swedish agriculture has pursued a policy of high animal welfare standards and sustainable production. As the lessons from BSE and foot-and-mouth disease sink in, Sheila Dillon asks if we can learn from their example.
Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm

Contributors

Reporter:
Sheila Dillon
Producer:
Rebecca Moore.

The conclusion of a series looking at the role of music on two of life's great occasions. This week Sian Evans examines how the wedding and funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, lifted, then rocked a nation. Producer Paul Evans. Repeated Saturday llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Sian Evans
Producer:
Paul Evans.

Conversations with three of the country's leading gardeners, presented by Monty Don. In this first programme, DrDG Hessayon, author of the bestselling garden expert books, gives a rare interview. Producer FelicityGoodall (R)

Contributors

Presented By:
Monty Don.

The conclusion of John Buchan's popular spy thriller, dramatised in two parts by Bert Coules.
A gang of German spies is in pursuit of Richard Hannay and a notebook which contains the secret of the 39 steps. Hannay must solve the mystery of the steps if he is to save the British naval fleet from certain destruction.
All other parts played by members of the cast
Repeated Saturday 9pm

Contributors

Author:
John Buchan
Dramatised by:
Bert Coules
Director:
Bruce Young
Hannay:
David Robb
Bullivant:
Tom Baker
Hawk:
Struan Rodger
Sir Harry:
Stuart McQuarrie
Charlotte:
Tracy Wiles
Johnners:
Phillip Joseph
Jopley:
Thomas Arnold
Chairman:
Gordon Reid

Booker Prize-winning author Pat Barker discusses her latest novel, Border Crossing, in which a psychologist begins to doubt evidence he gave at the trial of a young murderer. With Charlie Lee-Potter . Producer Dymphna Rynn. The next Bookclub on 1 April will be Margaret Drabble 's The Witch ofExmoor
PHONE: [number removed] to take part in a recording of the programme. Repeated Friday 4pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Pat Barker
Unknown:
Charlie Lee-Potter
Producer:
Dymphna Rynn.
Unknown:
Margaret Drabble

Nobel Prize-winning poet SeamusHeaney talks about his latest book, Electric Light, a collection thattravels widely in time and space, visiting the sites of the classical world and revisiting the poet's childhood. Presented by Christopher Cook. Producer Susan Roberts. Repeated Saturday 11.30pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Christopher Cook.
Producer:
Susan Roberts.

A series in which well-known psychologists offer new insights into the experiences of biblical characters. This week Susie Orbach presents her reflections on King David and masculinity. Producer Rosie Dawson. Repeated Saturday 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Susie Orbach
Producer:
Rosie Dawson.

A selection of extracts from BBC radio over the past seven days, with Christopher Cook. Editor Richard Bannerman. PHONE: [number removed] FAX: [number removed]. E-MAIL: potw@bbc.co.uk WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/potw

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Cook.
Editor:
Richard Bannerman.

The conclusion of the current series about new writing, presented by Chris Bigsby. The Art of Travel Catherine Merridale, Maggie O'Kane , and Stephen Smith have all travelled to different corners of the globe for various reasons. They discuss changing attitudes Of getting from A to B. Producer Nicola Barranger

Contributors

Presented By:
Chris Bigsby.
Unknown:
Maggie O'Kane
Unknown:
Stephen Smith
Producer:
Nicola Barranger

Building a Way Out. Mary, the mother of a heroin addict, is tackling the drugs scene in Knowle West, Bristol, by employing ex-users in acommunity business. Howard Stableford discusses the battlefield facing those who dare to challenge the UK's drugs Culture. Repeated from Thursday

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