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With John Humphrys and Alan Little.
7.20 Yesterday in Parliament
7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.48 Thought for the Day
With Professor Russell Stannard.
8.45 L W only Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Alan Little.
Unknown:
Professor Russell Stannard.

GregProops looks at four American movie and TV stars who started in stand-up comedy. 3: Robin Williams regards the comedy stage as his roots and he continues to appear, often unannounced, in San Francisco comedy rooms. He s had an extraordinary career but returns to stand-up to be renewed. Producer Dave Batchelor

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Williams
Producer:
Dave Batchelor

The sharp end of radio satire. Starring Steve Punt and Hugh Denniswith Mitch Benn, Marcus Brigstocke ,
Jon Holmes and Emma Kennedy. Repeated from Friday

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Marcus Brigstocke
Unknown:
Jon Holmes
Unknown:
Emma Kennedy.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a political discussion from Whitby. On the panel are Minister for Work Nick Brown MP, feministwriter, academic and broadcaster Bea Campbell, and Stephen Alexander, the solicitor representing Railtrack shareholders.

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Nick Brown
Unknown:
Bea Campbell
Unknown:
Stephen Alexander

By JRR Tolkien, adapted for radio in 13 episodes by Brian Sibley and Michael Bakewell. 6: The Breaking of the Fellowship. "This at least is plain, said Frodo aloud to himself. "The evil of the ring is already at work even in the company, and the ring must leave them before it does more harm. I will go alone."
With Sean Arnold , John Bott , John Church, Graham Faulkner , Brian Haines , Alexander John , John Livesey , David Me Alister , Martyn Read , Gordon Reid , Christopher Scott , Michael Spice, John Webb and Haydn Wood. Music by Stephen Oliver Producers Penny Leicester and Jane Morgan
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: The Fellowship of the Ring, newly edited and with new narration by Brian Sibley , and the classic box sets of The Lord of the Rings are available from all good retailers and from www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Unknown:
Michael Bakewell.
Unknown:
Sean Arnold
Unknown:
John Bott
Unknown:
Graham Faulkner
Unknown:
Brian Haines
Unknown:
Alexander John
Unknown:
John Livesey
Unknown:
David Me Alister
Unknown:
Martyn Read
Unknown:
Gordon Reid
Unknown:
Christopher Scott
Unknown:
John Webb
Unknown:
Haydn Wood.
Music By:
Stephen Oliver
Music By:
Jane Morgan
Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Frodo:
Ian Holm
Gandalf:
Michael Hordern
Aragorn:
Robert Stephens
Sam:
Bill Nighy
Gollum:
Peter Woodthorpe
Boromir Michael:
Graham Cox
Gimli:
Douglas Livingstone
Legolas:
David Collings
Merry:
Richard O'Callaghan
Pippin:
John McAndrew
Treebeard:
Stephen Thorne
Eomer:
Anthony Hyde
Narrator:
Gerard Murphy

In a new series, Lynne Truss examines the impact ot inventions that we now take entirely for granted. 1: Post Carbon Era the Photocopier. We kick it when it doesn't work and ignore it when it does: the advent of multi-copying transformed tedious office jobs, but inventor Chester F Carlson tried over 20 companies before his idea was taken up. Helena Kennedy QC , James Dyson and Jonathan Miller celebrate the impact of the photocopier, how it came into existence and changed a way of life. producer Erika Wright

Contributors

Unknown:
Chester F Carlson
Unknown:
Helena Kennedy Qc
Unknown:
James Dyson
Unknown:
Jonathan Miller
Producer:
Erika Wright

Andrew Collins presents the weekly guide to the film world. Robbie Coltrane talks about his new film From Hell and director Michael Mann discusses AH. Producer Lawrence Pollard

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Collins
Talks:
Robbie Coltrane
Director:
Michael Mann
Producer:
Lawrence Pollard

Unprecedented groupings of some of Andy Warhol 's most important works go on display in a major new retrospective of the pop artist at Tate Modern.
Tom Sutcliffe and guests give their verdict on Warhol, and on Monsters, Inc, the new film from the creators of Toy Story. Producer Mohini Patel

Contributors

Unknown:
Andy Warhol
Unknown:
Tom Sutcliffe
Producer:
Mohini Patel

Sixty years ago, on the first day of the Chinese New Year 1942, a Japanese army shocked the world by entering and occupying Singapore, the island-city that had been described as "the impregnable fortress". It was Britain's most shameful military disaster, involving a huge loss of life. Piers Plowright uncovers the tragic tale of misplaced faith, muddle and ultimate betrayal that led to the fall of a fortress. Survivors from all sides give theirtestimony, including a rare interview with the creator of post-war Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew. Producer Vanessa Harrison

Contributors

Unknown:
Piers Plowright
Unknown:
Lee Kuan Yew.
Producer:
Vanessa Harrison

The final episode of Walter Scott 's thrilling tale, adapted by Judith Adams. 3: Helen McGregor
Francis and Jarvie have reached the Highland Line, heading for McGregor country.
Galbraith/Mr Osbaldistone/
Inglewood Paul Young
Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Walter Scott
Adapted By:
Judith Adams.
Adapted By:
Helen McGregor
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
Helen:
Wendy Seager
Morris:
Simon Tait
Duke:
Gareth Thomas
Corporal:
Gareth Thomas
MrVernon:
Robert Trotter
Ewan:
Robert Trotter
Robert:
James Weir

Michael Buerk with Ian Hargreaves , Janet Radcliffe -Richards, Steven Rose and Harvey Thomas , cross-examine witnesses for their stance on one of the week's moral conundrums. Repeated from Wednesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Unknown:
Janet Radcliffe
Unknown:
Steven Rose
Unknown:
Harvey Thomas

A series of stories giving voice to figures from the historical or mythical past. 4: Resurrection by Bonnie Greer , read by Patricia Hodge. It is Easter 1882, and the painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti lies dying. But he must perform one last act of artistic sabotage in orderto set his conscience at rest. Producer Sara Davies

Contributors

Unknown:
Bonnie Greer
Read By:
Patricia Hodge.
Unknown:
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Producer:
Sara Davies

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