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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 RevAngelaTilby.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.

Lively and topical interviews and discussion from a woman's point of view, presented by Martha Kearney. Drama: A Child in the Forestby Winifred Foley. Part 5.
Editor Ruth Gardiner. PHONE: [number removed]
E-MAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uk. Drama repeated at 7.45pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Martha Kearney.
Unknown:
Winifred Foley.
Editor:
Ruth Gardiner.

Edward Enfield takes his trusty bicycle to follow Lord Byron's 1809 route through Greece. On his way he learns about the history of the region.
Preveza to Salaghora. Enfield learns about the rule of Ali Pasha and discovers the glory of the Suliot people. Producer Mary Price (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Enfield

In Gerard Foster's drama Roddy realises that he is in love with Sam, but he also realises that he has a problem. You see Sam is a girl and Roddy is gay. Not only is he gay, but all his friends are gay and he works for a gay online magazine. Will he be able to accommodate this controversial change in his lifestyle with the rest of his life? And what will happen when he has to tell his family? With Robert Webb , Jo Enright and Rip Webster.

Contributors

Writer:
Gerard Foster
Producer:
Jane Berthoud
Roddy:
Robert Webb
Sam:
Jo Enright
[Actor]:
Rip Webster

A regular showcase of the best English-language radio from around the world, presented by Emily Buchanan. This week the focus is on religious stations as Radio Vatican defends its new 24-hour service and potentially lethal transmitters.
There is a look at how conflict between Christians and Muslims is covered by radio in Nigeria and a feature on pagan broadcasts by a white witch in Canada. Producer Lucy Ash. Repeated Sunday 8pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Emily Buchanan.
Producer:
Lucy Ash.

This fourth segment of the drama featuring the amateur sleuth Franciscan monk is written by Simon Brett. When told there is a question mark over the facts of a young girl's suicide, Paolo follows the trail into the contrasting worlds of romantic poetry and internet scams.
Director Lawrence Jackson

Contributors

Written By:
Simon Brett.
Director:
Lawrence Jackson
Paolo:
David Threlfall
Tina:
Tina Kellegher
Father Troy:
Tp McKenna
Elaine:
Lucie McAnespie
Peter:
Alan McKee
Carl:
Robert Bathurst
Willie:
Des Nealon
Kieran:
Conor Delaney
Maureen:
Alice Barry

A series exploring the countryside in our towns.

Clare Balding and Peter Bennett walk along a river valley in south Birmingham that inspired Tolkien and that is one of the best breeding grounds for bats and birds.
The route can be found on OS Explorer 220
For a factsheet Phone: [number removed] or visit the Radio 4 website

Contributors

Presenter:
Clare Balding
Presenter:
Peter Bennett
Producer:
Lucy Lunt.

5: Palgrave's Golden Treasury, In 1861 Professor of Poetry at Oxford, Francis Turner Palgrave , brought together what he considered the best lyrical poems in the English language. It was a personal, some wou Id say eccentric selection, but it has become the best-loved book of poems ever published. For details see Monday (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Francis Turner Palgrave

The hit impressionist show returns for a new four-part series, starring Jon Culshaw , Mark Perry and Jan Ravens. Producer Mario Stylianides. Rptd Saturday 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jon Culshaw
Unknown:
Mark Perry
Unknown:
Jan Ravens.
Producer:
Mario Stylianides.

Ambridge says farewell to an old friend.
Written by Caroline Harrington. Director Louise Gifford
Editor Vanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Caroline Harrington.
Director:
Louise Gifford
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn.
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
George:
Graham Roberts
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Peggy:
June Spencer
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Edward:
Barry Farrimond
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Robert:
Graham Blockey
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Janet:
Moir Leslie
Siobhan:
Caroline Lennon
Rosemary:
Nicola Wright
Lilian:
Sunny Ormonde
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined at Borough Hall in Hartlepool by panellists including Alan Beith, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats; Stephen Byers, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry; and Helen Mary Jones, assembly member for Plaid Cymru.
(Rptd Saturday 1.15pm)

Contributors

Chairman:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Panellist:
Alan Beith
Panellist:
Stephen Byers
Panellist:
Helen Mary Jones
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson

The sports-journalism programme, highlighting the human-interest stories behind the main events.
This week a look at the secrets of the US Masters golf tournament, and new research into the safety of horses in the Grand National. With Jim White. Producer Ian Bent

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim White.

of the Week: This Is Serbia
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Matthew Collins 's gripping account of a Belgrade radio station. The Regime Falls. Final part. Repeated from 9.45am. For details see Monday 9.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Matthew Collins

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