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A six-part series looking for the past behind the present, with Jonathan Freedland.

This programme revisits the scene of a split in the Conservatives which left the party shut out of power for three decades. Contributors include Michael Ancram, John Fortune, Michael Gove, Boyd Hilton and Emma Nicholson.
(Repeated at 9.30pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Jonathan Freedland
Guest:
Michael Ancram
Guest:
John Fortune
Guest:
Michael Gove
Guest:
Boyd Hilton
Guest:
Emma Nicholson
Producer:
Virginia Crompton

The second of a series in which Claudia Hammond examines the brain's chemical messengers that tell us how to feel, react and move.
Beta-endorphins. Claudia Hammond finds out whether endorphins are responsible forthe high obtained by exercise and how they work as natural pain-killers. Producer Marya Burgess

Contributors

Unknown:
Claudia Hammond
Unknown:
Claudia Hammond
Producer:
Marya Burgess

The Cane Toad - Pest in Paradise. Since being introduced to Queensland in 1935 to combat an agricultural pest. the cane toad has begun to spread across Australia's Northern Territory.
Emma Rigney investigates how new technology and research might provide the information scientists need to control this most prolific of pests. Repeated from yesterday 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Emma Rigney

A series looking at Workers' Playtime, the classic radio variety show which was broadcast live from factories all over Britain. Winds of Change. After the war, Workers' Playtime was still entertaining audiences around Britain and still broadcasting live. Those who took part in the shows talk about their experiences. Presented by Mervyn Stutter.

Contributors

Presenter:
Mervyn Stutter
Producer:
Jayne Gibson

Six-part series examining pieces of music known for their emotional impact.

Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet were two of the lesser-known characters from the Old Testament, until Handel wrote this anthem for the coronation of George II. Composer Guy Wolfenden and conductors Robert King and Simon Halsey explain why it has became a favourite for choral societies and church Choirs throughout the world.

Contributors

Speaker:
Guy Wolfenden
Speaker:
Simon Halsey
Speaker:
Robert King
Producer:
Rosie Boulton

Kicking the habit is a fantastic feeling. Your whole life suddenly opens up. But what about the people who kept you going throughout the bad years; the partner who put up with all the rubbish? Ed Jones 's drama takes a darkly humorous look at how a relationship survives change.
Director Polly Thomas

Contributors

Unknown:
Ed Jones
Director:
Polly Thomas
Carla:
Maxine Burth
Eddie:
Ken Bradshaw
Jeremy:
James Nickerson
Rob:
Gary Martinelli
Fergus:
Gary Martinelli

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

A sketch show about modern life for the more mature mind. Starring Eleanor Bron , Paula Wilcox ,
Roger Blake and Clive Swift , with live music from Neil Innes , and Ronnie Gold and the Rex. Producer Helen Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
Eleanor Bron
Unknown:
Paula Wilcox
Unknown:
Roger Blake
Unknown:
Clive Swift
Unknown:
Neil Innes
Unknown:
Ronnie Gold
Producer:
Helen Williams

A new three-part series looking at the relationship between faith and the state in three countries.
1: Egypt- Modem Islam. The Egyptian government has staked its economic and political destiny on being a moderate Islamic state. Yet recently there has been a visible resurgence of interest in Islam on the streets of Cairo which may prove hard to manipulate. Presented by Mike Wooldridge. Producer Jane Beresford. Repeated Sunday 5pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Mike Wooldridge.
Producer:
Jane Beresford.

News, issues and information of interest to blind and partially sighted people, with Peter White.
ProducerCheryl Gabriel. PHONE: [number removed] for more information

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter White.
Unknown:
Producercheryl Gabriel.

Many people worry about being anaesthetised, even though the alternative is far worse. Presuming such fear to be due to ignorance of how anaesthetics work, Dr Graham Easton investigates how anaesthetists can be compared to airline pilots, why Queen Victoria is famous for her use of anaesthetics and how we can all look forward to a pain-free future. Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald. E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk Repeated tomorrow 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Graham Easton
Producer:
Geraldine Fitzgerald.

First in a series in which comedian Dominic Holland inspects the comic minutiae of life. Written and performed by Dominic Holland , with Simon Greenall , Sally Grace and Dave Lamb. Producer Maria Esposito

Contributors

Unknown:
Dominic Holland
Unknown:
Dominic Holland
Unknown:
Simon Greenall
Unknown:
Sally Grace
Unknown:
Dave Lamb.
Producer:
Maria Esposito

Four programmes celebrating the art of the lyricist. 1: Style and Sincerity. A look at the English style of writing lyrics for songs. With John Moffatt. Written and compiled by David Benedictus. Producer Enid Williams
Pianist and musical director Michael Haslam. (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
John Moffatt.
Unknown:
David Benedictus.
Director:
Michael Haslam.

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