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Fellow 64-year-olds talk to writer Hunter Davies about their lives, hopes and expectations. Novelist Jilly Cooper discusses her life and work and a close call With death. Producer Miles Warde. Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Hunter Davies
Unknown:
Jilly Cooper
Producer:
Miles Warde.

Concluding the series telling the story behind 20th-century literary masterpieces, with Rick Gekoski. Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh. Waugh's classic, published afterthe war, charts a generation's loss of innocence and is a sombrely presented volume. Producer Ivan Howlett

Contributors

Unknown:
Rick Gekoski.
Unknown:
Evelyn Waugh.
Producer:
Ivan Howlett

The Legend of Devil's Copper. Adam Hart-Davis tellsthe story of nickel. This hard, silvery, hygienic metal has come to dominate industry, medicine and the home. As nickel celebrates its 250th anniversary of elemental status, new and extraordinary properties ensure that this curious metal, complete with a memory, will continue to push the frontiers of chemistry forward. Reader Crawford Logan. Producer Louise Dalziel

Contributors

Unknown:
Adam Hart-Davis
Reader:
Crawford Logan.
Producer:
Louise Dalziel

The last of four programmes marking the 21st anniversary of the death of Peter Sellers , with Phill Jupitus. 1969-1980. New and rare recordings chart the development of this comic superstar. Producer Steve Doherty

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Sellers
Unknown:
Phill Jupitus.
Producer:
Steve Doherty

The series examining pieces of music known for their emotional impact returns for six programmes.

The definitive version was introduced by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra in 1939, but it started life in 1930 as a number called Tar Paper Stomp by jazz trumpeter Wingy Manone. It's now an international favourite conjuring up images of the Second World War. Paul Tanner, the last surviving member of the original Glenn Miller band, shares his memories of its unique sound.

Contributors

Interviewee:
Paul Tanner
Producer:
Lucy Lunt

The programme that examines queries and concerns about the environment, presented by Richard Daniel. Producers Ivan Howlett and Nick Patrick
WRITE TO: [address removed]E-MAIL: home.planet@bbc.co.uk. PHONE: [number removed]

Contributors

Presented By:
Richard Daniel.
Producers:
Ivan Howlett
Producers:
Nick Patrick

Former Foreign Secretary Lord Howe reveals why he shares former Sinn Fein leader Michael Collins 's admiration forthe political message of GK Chesterton 's comic novel The Napoleon of Notting Hill. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Leader:
Michael Collins
Unknown:
Gk Chesterton
Unknown:
Notting Hill.

Writer Patrick Gale and journalist Michael White discuss their recommended paperbacks with presenter Louise Doughty.
Producer Peter Everett. Repeated Sunday llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Patrick Gale
Unknown:
Michael White
Presenter:
Louise Doughty.
Producer:
Peter Everett.

The first of five sketch shows about modern life, starring Eleanor Bron. With guest appearances from Neil Innes and Graeme Garden , and live music from Ronnie Gold and the Rex. Producer Helen Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
Eleanor Bron.
Unknown:
Neil Innes
Unknown:
Graeme Garden
Unknown:
Ronnie Gold
Producer:
Helen Williams

2: The Modern Family. Ronan's partner Rachel is having a baby with Ronan's best friend Mick. Can they all be modern parents and share the child care? with Eleanor Methven and Pauline McLynn
For details see yesterday. Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Eleanor Methven
Unknown:
Pauline McLynn
Ronan:
Darragh Kelly
Rachel:
Eileen McCloskey
Mick:
Akbar Kurtha

In 1943, at a secret location near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, American engineers began the construction of the world's first nuclear reactor.
Used in the Manhattan Project, its role was to supply enriched uranium for the atomic bomb. But Oak
Ridge is also home to the world's first nuclear waste dump, and all the highly radioactive material created globally in the past five decades has yet to find a resting place. Peter Evans explores the options for its safe disposal. Producer Rami Tzabar. Repeated Sunday 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Evans
Producer:
Rami Tzabar.

A child that is always dropping things, tripping over or who runs with flapping arms and kicking legs could just be clumsy or may have dyspraxia. This is a condition where the brain doesn't send clear messages to the body which, once recognised, can often be remedied. Graham Easton learns more about these so called "clumsy kids". Producer Julia Durbin. E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk
Repeated tomorrow 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Easton
Producer:
Julia Durbin.

Johnny South 's talents in life - playing the tenor sax and being a great host-are deserting him. He is offered an operation that will enable him to eat but will finish his playing career. Stephen Jeffreys 's drama explores the choices left when we lose the thing we hold most dear.
Director Claire Grove. Saxophone Mark Lockheart (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Johnny South
Unknown:
Stephen Jeffreys
Director:
Claire Grove.
Unknown:
Mark Lockheart
Johnny:
David Horovitch
Harry:
Harry Towb
Graham:
James Cosmo
Janey:
Adjoa Andoh
Winston:
Jude Akuwudike

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