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The legacy of Andy Warhol -"all marketing and no art" - is up for discussion as Allison Pearson is joined by the art historian Donna De Salvo. Producer Ariane Koek. Shortened repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Andy Warhol
Unknown:
Allison Pearson
Unknown:
Donna de Salvo.
Producer:
Ariane Koek.

In a new two-part series, David Stafford celebrates Sir Edward Watkin -the great "nearly man of Victorian England. 1:A Tunnel to France.Among the many works that Watkin began but did not complete was a tunnel underthe English Channel. Producer Alasdair Cross

Contributors

Unknown:
David Stafford
Unknown:
Sir Edward Watkin
Producer:
Alasdair Cross

Modern for its time, this work by the 20th century s queen of crime can still seem astonishingly adult in the 21st century. When a woman's adultery is exposed it can pale beside the crimes and arrogance of men. Dramatised by Mike Walker.
Director Ned Chaillet
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A selection of Agatha Christie dramatisations is available on audio cassette from all good retailers and from www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed]

Contributors

Dramatised By:
Mike Walker.
Director:
Ned Chaillet
Unknown:
Agatha Christie
Theo:
Emilia Fox
Vincent Julian Rhind-Tutt:
Richard Alex Jennings
Vincent:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
TV news reader:
Ewan Bailey

by Simon Bovey.

Ex-Battle-of-Britain pilot Jack Avery's determination to avenge the brother killed in a "friendly fire" incident provokes a bitter showdown at the launch of Jack's book about the cover-up that has hidden the truth for 60 years.

Contributors

Writer:
Simon Bovey
Director:
David Hitchinson
Jack Avery:
Trevor Peacock
Bingham:
Ronald Pickup
Elizabeth:
Carolyn Pickles
Paul:
Ewan Bailey
Herman:
Christopher Godwin
Young Jack:
Peter Darney
Young Alan:
Carl Prekopp

By Ruth Henderson, read by Helen Longworth
A return of the series that features the cutting edge of contemporary short-story writing, read by voices new to radio.

A teenage girl's desperate attempts to become part of the "in crowd". She's in love with the gang leader, Josie, but Josie doesn't know she's alive. Until a mysterious rainbow-haired girl takes the young narrator under her wing.

Contributors

Author:
Ruth Henderson
Reader:
Helen Longworth.
Producer:
Gemma Jenkins

In the company of former members and guiding lights, Richard Coles explores five great children's clubs that had their heyday in the late sixties. 1: The Puffin Club. "Sniff-up"? If that means anything to you, the chances are that you may still have your Puffin Posts in an attic and, somewhere, that cute enamel badge with its portly auk as a reminder of the adventure and excitement of discovering children's books.
Producer Tim Dee

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Coles
Producer:
Tim Dee

If Africa is, as Tony Blair has said, a scar on all our consciences, what is the best way to assuage our guilt? By importing Zambian fruit and vegetables? By cutting agricultural subsidies and liberating our markets? Sheila Dillon investigates. Extended repeat from yesterday 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Blair
Unknown:
Sheila Dillon

Ernest Rea in conversation with guests about the place of faith in today's complex world, teasing out the hidden and often contradictory truths behind the experiences, values and traditions of our lives. Producer Amanda Hancox

Contributors

Unknown:
Ernest Rea
Producer:
Amanda Hancox

In an edition from Harrogate, panellists Graham Norton, Tony Hawks, Jenny Eclair and Tim Rice pit their wordy wits against each other under the watchful eye of chairman Nicholas Parsons. Producer Claire Jones. Repeated on Sunday 12.04pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Volumes 5 of Just a Minute is available on audio cassette from all good retailers and from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Norton
Unknown:
Jenny Eclair
Unknown:
Tim Rice
Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons.

Five plays examining the impact on a Welsh community when a local woman disappears.
1: Stella by Lisa Hunt. Should wedding plans go ahead despite the news that the bride's sister has gone missing?
Director Alison Hindell. Repeat of 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Lisa Hunt.
Director:
Alison Hindell.
Stella:
Elry Thomas
Phil:
Keiron Self
Tanya:
Anwen Carlisle
Gina:
Erica Elrian

Tim Whewell and Esther Leneman explore
European issues in a fresh and alternative way.
Home Secretary David Blunkett wants immigrants to the UKto take citizenship tests. How do our
European neighbours define citizenship? Can you be French, British and European? And how European do Europe's Muslims feel?
Series Producer John Murphy. Editor Maria Balinska.

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Whewell
Unknown:
Esther Leneman
Unknown:
David Blunkett
Producer:
John Murphy.
Editor:
Maria Balinska.

Big Blue Questions. Blue whales are the largest living animals on this planet, but their everyday lives are still shrouded in mystery. Mark Cawardine , who has watched blue whales in the sea and from the air, reports on the latest findings about the behaviour of these intriguing creatures.
Producer Brett Westwood. Repeated tomorrow 11am

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Cawardine
Producer:
Brett Westwood.

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