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Three programmes exploring the process of forgiveness. Political Forgiveness
Archbishop Desmond Tutu argues that "there is no future without forgiveness". Melissa Benn speaks to him about the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission and visits the war crimes tribunals in the Hague to ask whether justice can bring reconciliation in the former Yugoslavia. Producer Sally Flatman

Contributors

Unknown:
Desmond Tutu
Unknown:
Melissa Benn
Producer:
Sally Flatman

June Whitfield and Roy Hudd star as an ageing show-business couple who get a second stab at fame in the new millennium. Written by Mike Coleman.
Producer Steve Doherty. Music Frido Ruth

Contributors

Unknown:
Roy Hudd
Written By:
Mike Coleman.
Producer:
Steve Doherty.
Music:
Frido Ruth
Tommy:
Roy Hudd
Sheila:
June Whitfield
Hettv:
Pat Coombs
Murray:
Julian Eardley
Lewis:
Edward Halsted
Libby:
Tracv-Ann OBErman

In the 1840s, homeopathy was all the rage in Britain. It was scientific, safe and popularwith both royalty and the poor. But to orthodox doctors, it was a threat. Hugh Levinson uncovers the dirty dealings used to push homeopathy out of the mainstream and into the alternative fringes. Producer Hugh Levinson

Contributors

Unknown:
Hugh Levinson
Producer:
Hugh Levinson

Pom Boyd 's bittersweet comedy set in contemporary Dublin about an ill-tempered, middle-aged driving instructor who, by undertaking to teach four very different individuals, makes peace with the world and himself.
Director Lawrence Jackson

Contributors

Unknown:
Pom Boyd
Director:
Lawrence Jackson
tony:
Donal O'Kelly
Celia:
Stella McCusker
Sarah:
Stella McCusker
Graham:
Darragh Kelly
Alison:
Anna Healy
Peaches:
Fiona Condon

Alan Bennett reminisces about growing up in Leeds. 3: An Ideal Home
For details see Monday
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Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Bennett
Unknown:
Alan Bennett

Dr Raj Persaud explores the limits and potential of the human mind, and examines the arguments surrounding mental health.
Producers Marya Burgess and Cathy Drysdale. PHONE: [number removed] WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4. Repeated Sunday 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Raj Persaud
Producers:
Marya Burgess
Producers:
Cathy Drysdale.

Ken Burns , creator of the acclaimed and controversial television documentary series Jazz, which begins on BBC2 this weekend, is in conversation with Rosie Goldsmith. Producer Sally Spurring

Contributors

Unknown:
Ken Burns
Unknown:
Rosie Goldsmith.
Producer:
Sally Spurring

Robin Brooks 's gripping drama of Lord Byron's turbulent and passionate relationships.
3: Cam. In orderto escape from a disastrous affair with Lady Caroline Lamb , Byron proposes to Annabella Milbanke.
Further cast details across the week. For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Brooks
Unknown:
Lady Caroline Lamb
Unknown:
Annabella Milbanke.
Frances:
Justine Waddell
Webster:
Nicholas Murchie

Michael Buerk , David Cook , Claire Fox , Ian Hargreaves and David Starkey cross-examine "witnesses" who hold passionate but conflicting views on a moral dilemma from one of the week's stories.
Producer David Coomes. Repeated Saturday 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
David Cook
Unknown:
Claire Fox
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Unknown:
David Starkey
Producer:
David Coomes.

In a new three-part feast of science and gastronomy, physicist and food fanatic Peter Barham joins forces with experimental chef Heston Blumenthal to reveal the science of cooking. The Starter. This week they create the perfect palate cleanser as well as an unusual crab risotto, and invite two guests to their table to explain how the brain processes flavour. Music Tom Bancroft. Producer Amanda Hargreaves

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Barham
Unknown:
Heston Blumenthal
Music:
Tom Bancroft.
Producer:
Amanda Hargreaves

The discovery of Roman armour in Carlisle might turn out to be one of the most important finds from the Roman period. Quentin Cooper discusses the excavations with Mike McCarthy from Bradford University's Department of Archaeology and Dr David Starley , scientific officer forthe Royal
Armouries. Archaeologists are particularly excited by the discovery of a scale shoulder guard, which they believe is a unique example of its type. Repeated from Thursday

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Cooper
Unknown:
Mike McCarthy
Unknown:
Dr David Starley

Dave Podmore continues his efforts to dig English cricket out of the brown stuff. Written by Chris Douglas , Nick Newman and Andrew Nickolds.
Producer Richard Wilson

Contributors

Unknown:
Dave Podmore
Written By:
Chris Douglas
Written By:
Nick Newman
Written By:
Andrew Nickolds.
Producer:
Richard Wilson
Dave:
Chris Douglas
Andy:
Andrew Nickolds

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