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Ed Stewart appeals on behalf of a charity that promotes the complete integration of people with and without disabilities in the wider community.
Producer Laurence Grissell.
DONATIONS: PHAB, [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]. Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Ed Stewart

Bestselling author John O'Donohue draws on the spiritual wisdom of the Celtic world with reflections on saintly living in the unseen presence of God. From
Glenstal Abbey, near Limerick, where the monks of the Benedictine community are joined by the singer Noirin ni Riain. Musical director Paul Walsh
Producer Norman Winter. E-MAIL: sunday.worship@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
John O'Donohue
Director:
Paul Walsh
Producer:
Norman Winter.

This week's show comes from Hastings, East
Sussex, where chairman Nicholas Parsons keeps a beady eye and a firm hand on panelists including
Paul Merton and Clement Freud. Repeated from Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Clement Freud.

Sheila Dillon investigates why an estimated four million people in the UK can't afford a healthy diet.
She'll find out why healthy foods can cost up i to 50 per cent more than unhealthy alternatives and how a lack of shops selling healthy foods in poor areas and the loss of cooking skills contribute to the problem. Producer Jessica Mitchell. Extended 4pm

Contributors

Producer:
Jessica Mitchell.

Nigel Colborn, John Cushnie and Bob Flowerdew answer questions posed by gardeners from North Yorkshire. And John Cushnie catches up with former Gardeners' Question Time panellist Geoffrey Smith. The chairman is Eric Robson.

(Shortened 3pm)

Contributors

Panellist:
Nigel Colborn
Panellist/Interviewer:
John Cushnie
Panellist:
Bob Flowerdew
Interviewee:
Geoffrey Smith
Chairman:
Eric Robson.
Producer:
Trevor Taylor.

The last of the current series in which Lars Tharp puts antiques and collectibles into their context.
5: The Sampler. Finely embroidered, charmingly naive panels, worked by girls as young as six, are among the most sought-after antiques. Collectors cast their expert eyes over examples worked in silk, wool and even human hair. Producer Lindsay Leonard

Contributors

Unknown:
Lars Tharp
Producer:
Lindsay Leonard

By Sir Walter Scott. Adapted in three parts by Judith Adams.

Francis Osbaldistone has quarrelled with his cousin Rashleigh. However, he has no assurance that the mysterious Robert Campbell can save the day again.
(Repeated Saturday 9pm)

Contributors

Author:
Sir Walter Scott
Adapted by:
Judith Adams
Director:
Gaynor MacFarlane
Rashleigh:
Sean Chapman
Francis:
Tom George
Capt Thornton:
Richard Greenwood
Andrew:
Alec Heggie
Dougal:
Tony Kearney
Bailie Jarvie:
Gary Lewis
Diana:
Vicki Uddelle
Rob Roy:
Liam Brennan
Owen:
Michael Perceval-Maxwell
Preacher/Mr Vernon:
Robert Trotter
Child/Highlander/Soldier:
James Weir
Galbraith:
Paul Young

Charlie Lee-Potter presents news of the world of books and Anna Raeburn picks the week's best paperbacks. Producer Sarah Johnson. Repeated Thursday 4pm February's Bookclub: Empire of the Sun by JG Ballard March's Bookclub: Music and Silence by Rose Tremain

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlie Lee-Potter
Unknown:
Anna Raeburn
Producer:
Sarah Johnson.
Unknown:
Rose Tremain

Frank Delaney introduces a selection of poems inspired by different world religions, including haiku of Basho, Paul Celan's Psalm, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Rabindranath Tagore and Jallaludin Rumi.
(Repeated Saturday 11.30pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Delaney
Producer:
Geni Hall-Kenny

1: East of Eden. Phil Smith recounts his struggles to turn a wilderness into a garden, and proves that there's more to horticulture than trendy consumerism. Producer Harry Parker. Repeated Saturday 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Phil Smith
Producer:
Harry Parker.

Matt Smith visits the frightfully funny world of monsters and mayhem, with a review of the latest blockbuster animation Monsters, Inc, and meets the makers of the film, John Lassiter and Pete Docter. Plus another of Ted Hughes 's creation stories read by Nigel Anthony , and jokes and competitions. E-MAIL: gfi@bbc.co.uk Producer Jo Daykin. Series producer Olivia Seligman

Contributors

Unknown:
Matt Smith
Unknown:
John Lassiter
Unknown:
Pete Docter.
Unknown:
Ted Hughes
Read By:
Nigel Anthony
Producer:
Jo Daykin.
Producer:
Olivia Seligman

Anna Massey narrates Christopher Lee 's history of Britain. The reader is Robert Powell. Episode 37:
1952: The New Elizabethan Age Begins. The landmark history series reaches the year of Queen Elizabeth's accession, 50 years ago next week. Producer Pete Atkin. Revised repeat
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: This series is available on a series of individual audio cassettes and compact discs, as well as superb box sets. Two books to accompany the series have been published by BBC Books, www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed].

Contributors

Unknown:
Anna Massey
Unknown:
Christopher Lee
Unknown:
Robert Powell.
Producer:
Pete Atkin.

Andrew Rawnsley takes a look at the politics of the next seven days. Including at 10.45 Tales from the Cutting Room Michael Cockerell tells the inside story of his encounters with some of the most colourful political figures of our time. 1: Alan Clark , the maverick former minister and ladies' man, who
Cockerell dubs "love Tory". Editor John Evans. Tales from the Cutting Room: Producer Manisha Vadhia. Repeated Wednesday 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Rawnsley
Unknown:
Michael Cockerell
Unknown:
Alan Clark
Editor:
John Evans.
Producer:
Manisha Vadhia.

The teams have moved to Kanpur, central India, for the fourth of the six match series. With commentary by Jonathan Agnew , Henry Blofeld , Angus Fraser ,
Sunil Gavaskar and Simon Mann. Producer Peter Baxter

Contributors

Commentary By:
Jonathan Agnew
Commentary By:
Henry Blofeld
Commentary By:
Angus Fraser
Commentary By:
Sunil Gavaskar
Commentary By:
Simon Mann.
Producer:
Peter Baxter

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