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Helen Dunmore joins Martha Kearneyto discuss using the tragic siege of Leningrad as the backdrop for her latest novel. Drama: Byron's Women by Robin Brooks. Final part.
Executive producer Anne Tyley. PHONE: [number removed]
EMAIL: womansnour@bbc.co.uk. Drama repeated at 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Martha Kearneyto
Unknown:
Robin Brooks.
Producer:
Anne Tyley.

The conclusion of three programmes in which lives come together but never meet.
No Kindness Forgotten. No Transgression Forgiven Nice middle-class boy Sam Fussell got sucked into the world of competitive body building where he learnt "the walk" and began to inject steroids. He was in search of a simple solution to life's complexity. He forgot to ask questions.
Salman Hassam found an answer to crippling depression by immersing himself in freezing water. Presented by Jo Morris. Producer Matt Thompson

Contributors

Unknown:
Sam Fussell
Unknown:
Salman Hassam
Presented By:
Jo Morris.
Producer:
Matt Thompson

David Spicer's comedy series about a thirtysomething couple that has everything: good jobs, money, a marriage that works - and no children.
When best-selling author April Prescott gets writer's block, Lucy and Daniel get lumbered with a rather unwelcome little house guest.

Contributors

Writer:
David Spicer
Producer:
Liz Anstee
Lucy:
Elizabeth Carling
Daniel:
David Tennant
Katie:
Meera Syal
Andy:
Tony Gardner
April:
Felicity Montague
Peter:
Rob Harley

Your views and opinions on BBC radio programmes, presented by Roger Bolton.
Producer Penny Vine. WRITE TO: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London, W1A 1QT. FAX: [number removed]. PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL: feedback@bbc.co.uk. Repeated Sunday 8pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Roger Bolton.

In Annie McCartney 's drama four, thirtysomething, single women determine to forget the past and look to the future. They invite a clairvoyant to a girls' night in to give them the low down on their palm potential. The results are surprising.
Director Eoin O'Callaghan

Contributors

Writer:
Annie McCartney
Director:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Lola:
Saskia Wickham
Eleanor:
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Nicola:
Lizzie McInnerny
Susie:
Marcella Riordan
Samuel:
Julian Rhind Tutt

Chef and food writer Rowley Leigh joins greengrocers Charlie Hicks and Gregg Wallace to prepare strawberry dishes, share recipes and growingtips, and answer calls.
Producer Dixi Stewart. LINES OPEN from 1.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Rowley Leigh
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Producer:
Dixi Stewart.

Authors Magnus Mills and Terence Blacker talk to Charlie Lee Potter about their new novels and Liz Rigbey chooses the best of the week's paperbacks. Repeated from Sunday 4pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Terence Blacker
Unknown:
Charlie Lee Potter
Unknown:
Liz Rigbey

With the diagnosis of a new government, Alan Coren , Rebecca Front, Mark Steel and Francis Wheen administer a highly effective treatment in the topical panel quiz. Producer LucyArmitage. Repeated Saturday 12.30pm BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Simon Hoggart 's Pick of the News Quiz is available now on audio cassette from all good retail outlets and www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed] for product enquiries.

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Francis Wheen
Unknown:
Simon Hoggart

David unveils a present.
Written by Mary Cutler. Director Keri Davies
Editor Vanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Mary Cutler.
Director:
Keri Davies
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn.
Jill:
Patricia Greene
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Edward:
Barry Farrlmond
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Emma:
Felicity Jones
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Brenda:
Amy Shlndler
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Bert:
Eric Allan
Fallon:
Joanna Van Kampen
Wayne:
Ian Brooker
Lilian:
Sunny Ormonde
Scott:
Peter Meakin

The concluding episode of Robin Brooks 's gripping drama recounting Lord Byron's turbulent and passionate relationships. Allegra. Byron finally seems to have settled down with Teresa Guiccioli , but self-inflicted disaster threatens his equanimity.
Further cast details across the week. For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Brooks
Unknown:
Teresa Guiccioli
Pietro:
Nicholas Murchie
Retcher:
Nicholas Murchie
Malmesbury:
Michael Sheldon
Frances:
Justine Waddell
Caroline:
Ruth Platt

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined at Tiverton High School in Devon by panellists including president of the National Farmers Union Ben Gill, political columnist of the Independent on Sunday Steve Richards and Baroness Jay. Producer Lisa Jenkinson. Rptd Saturday 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Steve Richards
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

Verity Sharp meets classically trained composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Gladstone Read as he puts together a vast multicultural and multimedia music experience for the opening of the Ocean Music Trust in Hackney. For details see Tuesday (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Verity Sharp
Unknown:
Paul Gladstone Read

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