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With Sue MacGregor and James Naughtie.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day With Elaine Storkey.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Elaine Storkey.

Exploring the legend surrounding Cleopatra,
Jenni Murray hosts a special discussion to reveal the reality behind the myth. Drama: A Child in the Forest by Winifred Foley. Part8. Drama rptd at 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Murray
Unknown:
Winifred Foley.

A new three-part series looking at the phenomena of fame and why we are fascinated by the famous. The Inner Circle of Fame. This week Dr Raj Persaud talks to those who are close to the celebrities.
Producer Sally Flatman
Programme of the Week: page 115

Contributors

Talks:
Dr Raj Persaud
Producer:
Sally Flatman

Life is colourful chaos for the ruling family of Renaissance Italy's most inconsequential city-state in Neal Anthony 's comedy drama.
2: The Pilgrim Industry. Following a fleeting visit from a cardinal, Plethora initiates plans to put Monte Guano on the pilgrimage map.
Producer Helen Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
Neal Anthony
Producer:
Helen Williams
Ludovico:
David Swift
Plethora:
Sian Phillips
Francesco:
Graham Crowden
Salvatore:
Nick Romero
Alessandro:
Paul Bigley
Guido:
Christopher Kelham
Rosalie:
Saskia Wickham

A new series of radio's game of literary correctness, chaired by James Walton. Captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh are joined this week by Tracey Macleod and Gary Younge. Author of the week is William Wordsworth , providing the topic for a literary pastiche at the end of the programme. Reader Becky Hindley. Producer Dawn Ellis

Contributors

Unknown:
James Walton.
Unknown:
Sebastian Faulks
Unknown:
John Walsh
Unknown:
Tracey MacLeod
Unknown:
Gary Younge.
Unknown:
William Wordsworth
Reader:
Becky Hindley.
Producer:
Dawn Ellis

In the 19th century, the Curragh Wrens were the wild women who served the British army.
Rebecca Bartlett 's drama brings the story of one of them to life.
Director Pam Brighton (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Rebecca Bartlett
Director:
Pam Brighton
Cassie:
Dawn Bradfield
DrO'Beirne:
Uam Brennan
Maggie:
Aoiffe Kavanagh
Agnes:
Siobhan Miley
Hannah:
Noelle Brown
Loftus:
Patrick Duncan
Samuel:
John Hewitt
Sergeant:
Trevor Moore
Mrs Roche:
Julia Dearden
Magistrate:
Anthony Finegan
Shopkeeper:
Alan McKee
Porter:
James Duran

The team visits the new Gardeners' Question Time garden forthe first time as thousands of listeners take part in Britain's biggest gardening experiment. With John Cushnie , Bob Flowerdew , Pippa Greenwood and Bunny Guinness. With chairman Eric Robson.
Shortened repeat from Sunday 2pm

Contributors

Unknown:
John Cushnie
Unknown:
Bob Flowerdew
Unknown:
Pippa Greenwood
Unknown:
Eric Robson.

As well as making the majority of Britain's jewellery, Birmingham'sjewellery quarter has dominated many other areas of manufactoring. It was the world centre for steel pen nibs and is still the centre for whistle making- including those used on the Titanic.
Fordetails see Monday

Richard Hoggart , the "father of cultural studies", discusses his new book, Between Two Worlds, with Laurie Taylor. Now in his 83rd year Professor Hoggart publishes a half-century collection of his finest essays which confirms his huge influence on literature, education and how a society should study its own culture.
Producer Tony Phillips. E-MAIL: thinking.allowed@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Hoggart
Unknown:
Laurie Taylor.
Producer:
Tony Phillips.

Winifred Foley 's vivid recollection of growing up in the remote Forest of Dean in the twenties.
8: Great Aunt Lizzie's story.
Bess Hannah Wright Further cast details across the week
For details see Monday. Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Winifred Foley
Unknown:
Bess Hannah Wright

This year's Reith lecturer,
Professor Tom Kirkwood (Professor of Medicine and head of the department of gerontology at the University of Newcastle) explores the topic of ageing by examining the impact of science on the human lifespan - both now and in the future.
Thread oflife. "President Clinton promised Leo Blair an extra 25 years. Is it a sensible target?"
Sue Lawley introduces this, the second of the five lectures, from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York.
Producer Charles Sigler. Editor Gwyneth Williams WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith2001 Repeated Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Tom Kirkwood
Unknown:
Leo Blair
Producer:
Charles Sigler.
Editor:
Gwyneth Williams

A unique blend of storytelling about some of the most tantalising scientific tales, presented by Adam Hart-Davis . With the Brain as My Compass Animals find their way over huge distances with incredible accuracy. Scientists are beginning to understand what is happening inside animal minds as they travel. Now they are looking at whether the same might be true for humans. Producer Louise Dalziel

Contributors

Presented By:
Adam Hart-Davis
Producer:
Louise Dalziel

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