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Lively and topical interviews and discussion from a woman's point of view, presented by Sheila McClennon. Drama: GrowingPains. Final part. Executive producer Anne Tyley. PHONE: [number removed]
E-MAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uk. Drama repeated at 7.45pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Sheila McClennon.
Producer:
Anne Tyley.

The concluding episode of Lynn Ferguson 's comedy set on an island on the west coast of Scotland. The Verdict. A letter arrives kicking up the biggest stink the island has ever seen -the Cumbrae Bar is to be closed down. As everyone pulls together Irene finds herself caught between a rock and a hard place. The question is will she stay and fight, orwill she take the last ferry of the day over to the mainland to the new life she has always dreamed of? Producer Lucy Bacon

Contributors

Unknown:
Lynn Ferguson
Producer:
Lucy Bacon
Irene:
Lynn Ferguson
Moira/Agnes:
Janet Brown
Dougie:
Matt Costello
Ena/Bunty:
Gabriel Quigley
Bob/Minister:
Robert Paterson
Alberto/Robert:
Lewis MacLeod

The final part of Marcel Berlins 's investigation of the special relationship between women crime writers and their heroes takes us to Chicago, home of Sara Paretsky 's glamorous private eye VI Warshawski. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Marcel Berlins
Unknown:
Sara Paretsky

Hattie Naylor's deliciously dark version of the fairy tale The Red Shoes. The glistening red shoes were made at night, cursed by a candle, touched by sulphur and placed in the shop window by morning light. They tempted a lonely child, a begging thing, into a very unwise purchase.

Contributors

Writer:
Hattie Naylor
Director:
Celia de Wolff.
Music:
Polly Hewett
Narrator:
Roddy Maude-Roxpy
Red girl:
Joanna Froggatt
Old woman:
Sarah Badel
Coachman:
Gavin Muir
Shoemaker:
Brian Parr
Chorus:
Rachel Atkins
Chorus:
Judy Flynn
Chorus:
Lee Lyford
Chorus:
Martin Parr

Chef and food writer Sophie Grigson joins greengrocers Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks to celebrate the humble spud. Togetherthey prepare potato dishes, share recipes and growing tips, and answer calls. Producer Dixi Stewart. LINES OPEN from 1.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Sophie Grigson
Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Producer:
Dixi Stewart.

Iran is home to a number of minorities who are prepared to live within the restrictions of Islamic rule. Zohreh Majidian concludes her examination of life in Tehran by meeting a man who is proud to declare that he is both Iranian and Jewish. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Zohreh Majidian

The topical comedy panel quiz, hosted by Simon Hoggart , with Alan Coren , Linda Smith and special guests. Producer Lucy Armitage. Repeated Saturday 12.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Simon Hoggarfs Pick of the News Quizis available now on audio cassette from all good retails outlets and www.bbcshop.com

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Hoggart
Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Linda Smith
Producer:
Lucy Armitage.
Unknown:
Simon Hoggarfs Pick

Will Brian rnmp in hnarH?
Written by Simon Frith. Director Keri Davies
Editor Vanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Simon Frith.
Director:
Keri Davies
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn.
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Helen:
Louiza Patikas
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Edward:
Barry Farrimond
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Bert:
Eric Allan
Matt:
Kim Durham
Wayne:
Ian Brooker
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane
Lilian:
Sunny Ormonde
Scott:
Peter Meakin

Jonathan Dimbleby isjoined at Merton College in Surrey by Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs spokesman Menzies Campbell ; Home Secretary Jack Straw ; shadow Home Secretary Ann Widdecombe ; and former Leader of Plaid Cymru Daffyd Wigley. Producer Lisa Jenkinson. Repeated Saturday 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Menzies Campbell
Unknown:
Jack Straw
Unknown:
Ann Widdecombe
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson.

The topical talk show which invites British-based guests from around the world to observe, parody and dissect current stories here, from a foreign perspective.
Presented by David Aaronovitch. Producer Elizabeth Senior

Contributors

Presented By:
David Aaronovitch.
Producer:
Elizabeth Senior

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