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With John Humphrys and Allan Little.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev Richard Harries.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Allan Little.
Unknown:
Richard Harries.

Lively and topical interviews and discussion from a woman's point of view, presented by Martha Kearney. Drama: Dear Exile by Hilary Liftin and Kate Montgomery. Final part.
Executive producer Anne Tyley. PHONE: [number removed]
E-MAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uk. Drama repeated at 7.45pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Martha Kearney.
Unknown:
Hilary Liftin
Unknown:
Kate Montgomery.
Producer:
Anne Tyley.

The first of two programmes investigating the problems and preoccupations of Albania as seen through its soap opera Rruga Me Pisha- or Pine Street. Now in its second year it attracts 90 per cent of Albanian listeners with stories about blood feuds, corruption, trafficking in girl prostitutes and how to go about voting. Presented by Felicity Finch Of The Archers. Producer Merilyn Harris

Contributors

Presented By:
Felicity Finch
Producer:
Merilyn Harris

David Spicer 's comedy about a thirty-something couple that has everything: good jobs, money, a marriage that works - and no children.

3: The trauma of Andy and Katie's impending parenthood spells the end of Daniel and Lucy's plans for a quiet weekend to themselves.

Contributors

Writer:
David Spicer
Producer:
Liz Anstee
Lucy:
Elizabeth Carting
Daniel:
David Tennant
Katie:
Meera Syal
Andy:
Tony Gardner
Alison:
Joanna Brookes
Peter:
Rob Harley
Charlotte:
Polly Frame

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.

Pen Browning was the son of brilliant parents-the poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Set in Italy, Laurie Graham 's drama is told through the astute eyes of down-to-earth Lily, Pen's faithful servant from the time of his birth until the day of her death. "Mr Robert Browning were nobbut a little body, but he did cast a long shadow."
with Josh Boyden , Susie Fugle. Chris Harris , Bonnie Hurren and Patrick Poletti. DirectorVivBeeby

Contributors

Unknown:
Pen Browning
Unknown:
Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Unknown:
Laurie Graham
Unknown:
Mr Robert Browning
Unknown:
Josh Boyden
Unknown:
Susie Fugle.
Unknown:
Chris Harris
Unknown:
Bonnie Hurren
Unknown:
Patrick Poletti.
Lily:
Jean Alexander
Pen:
Clive Swift

Gastronomic duo Sam and Sam Clarkjoin greengrocers Charlie Hicks and Gregg Wallace to considerthe use of fruits and vegetables in Moorish cuisine. They prepare dishes from North
Africa and southern Spain, and find out how you can grow your own Moorish vegetables, swapping recipe tips and answering calls. Producer Dixi Stewart
LINES OPEN from 1.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Sam Clarkjoin
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Producer:
Dixi Stewart

Scottish novelist Robin Jenkins talks to Charlie Lee
Potter about Childish Things, his 30th novel, and Nick Hornby reveals his passion forthe work of Anne Tyler. Repeated from Sunday 4pm

Contributors

Talks:
Robin Jenkins
Unknown:
Charlie Lee
Unknown:
Nick Hornby
Unknown:
Anne Tyler.

The topical comedy radio panel game, hosted by Simon Hoggart. With Alan Coren , Jeremy Hardy and special guests. Producer Lucy Armitage. Repeated Saturday 12.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Simon Hoggarts 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:
Simon Hoggart.
Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Jeremy Hardy
Producer:
Lucy Armitage.
Unknown:
Simon Hoggarts Pick

Brenda turns a deaf ear.
Written by Adrian Flynn. Director Peter Leslie Wild
EditorVanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Adrian Flynn.
Director:
Peter Leslie Wild
Director:
Editorvanessa Whitburn.
Jill:
Patricia Greene
David:
Timothy Bentlnck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Helen:
Loulza Patlkas
Simon:
Garrick Hagon
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
George:
Graham Roberts
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Brenda:
Amy Shindler
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Bert:
Eric Allan
Kirsty:
Annabelle Dowler
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane
Lilian:
Sunny Ormonde
Scott:
Peter Meakin

The concluding episode of Hilary Liftin and Kate Montgomery 's true story of two friends separated by an ocean. Coming Home for Christmas Fordetails see Monday. Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Hilary Liftin
Unknown:
Kate Montgomery

Comment, context and colour from the United States, with veteran commentator Alistair Cooke.
Repeated Saturday 5.45am and Sunday 8.45am
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Two volumes of Alistair Cooke 's Letter from America are available now on audio cassette from all good retail outlets and [Web Address Removed]. Call [number removed] for product enquiries.

Contributors

Speaker:
Alistair Cooke
Producer:
Tony Grant

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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