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George Baker appeals for a charity that works on behalf of colorectal cancer patients.
Producer Laurence Grissell Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm DONATIONS: Colon Cancer Concern, [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
George Baker

From St George's West, Edinburgh, with the Rev
David Ogston. Ave Maria (Rachmaninov). Tu Es
Petrus (Durufle). 0 Filii et Filiae (Davies). Ye Gates ,
Lift Up Your Heads; Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem.
Organist Stephen Doughty. Cadenza directed by Jenny Sumerling.
Producer Mo McCullough E-MAIL: sunday.worship@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
David Ogston.
Unknown:
Ye Gates
Organist:
Stephen Doughty.
Directed By:
Jenny Sumerling.
Producer:
Mo McCullough

Nigel Rees is joined by Stephen Fry , Sue Macbregor ,
Esther Rantzen and Jan Ravens. Producer carol Smith Email: quote.unquote@bbc.co.uk. Repeated from Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Rees
Unknown:
Stephen Fry
Unknown:
Sue MacBregor
Unknown:
Esther Rantzen
Unknown:
Jan Ravens.

Image is all in today's world, and food is no exception. Derek Cooper explores how ourquestror aesthetically pleasing food has sidelined its other attributes, such as taste and nutritional value. Producer Paula McGinley

Contributors

Unknown:
Derek Cooper
Producer:
Paula McGinley

Grammar in Crosswords. Author Colin Dexter is joined by Azed of the Observerand the crossword editor of the Daily Telegraph for a debate on what makes a fair cryptic crossword. Producer Felix Riiey

Contributors

Unknown:
Colin Dexter
Producer:
Felix Riiey

By Emile Zola. Translated by George Holden and dramatised in twoepisodes by Peter Tegel.
2: To Berlin!Nana discovers the power of her sexuality and conquers Paris. She dominates the men who pursue her and enslaves the wealthy and powerful
Count Muffat, but loses control of her life through her promiscuities. She leaves France for new conquests butretumsjustas France isheadingforan annihilating warwith Prussia, and in Paris meets herfate.
Music by Mike Sykes ; Director Richard Wortley Rptd Saturday I

Contributors

Unknown:
Emile Zola.
Translated By:
George Holden
Unknown:
Peter Tegel.
Music By:
Mike Sykes
Director:
Richard Wortley
Zola:
Corin Redgrave
Nana:
Claire Rushbrook
Count Muffat:
David Collings
Bordenave:
Keith Drlnkel
Fauchery:
Jonathan Keeble
Fontan:
Stephen Critchlow
Georges:
Tom Bevan
Zoe:
Rachel Atkins
Satin:
Deborah Berlin
Tatan:
Clare Corbett
Rose:
Alice Arnold
MmeHugon:
Richenda Carey
Vandeuvres:
Roger May
Phillipe:
Ian Shaw

Charlie Lee-Pottertalks to American novelist
Anita Shreve about her latest book, Sea Glass, set on the coast of New Hampshire in 1929. Producer Anne-Marie Cole RepeatedThursday4pm
May's Bookclub: Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriterby Mario Vargas Llosa

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlie Lee-Pottertalks
Unknown:
Anita Shreve
Producer:
Anne-Marie Cole

In the face of grief, finding the words to express our loss can bring consolation. In today's programme, Frank Delaney presents a selection of poems to be read at funerals. The readers are Emilia Fox , Tim Piggot-Smith and Juliet Stevenson.
Producer Kate McAll Repeated Saturday 11.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Poetry Please, is available in two volumes of audio cassettes at good retail outlets or www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Frank Delaney
Unknown:
Emilia Fox
Unknown:
Tim Piggot-Smith
Unknown:
Juliet Stevenson.
Producer:
Kate McAll

rln the first of two programmes, Robert Rietti tells the story of Shlomo Carlebach (1925-94) and the "miracles" he worked in New York. Redemption through love was the aim of this original and inspiring man who sang and played his guitarto the homeless and desperate. Producer NicolaBarranger

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Rietti
Unknown:
Shlomo Carlebach

Zoe from Pop Idol and Michael Rosen are just two of the guests who will be making sure that festivities for the programme's first birthday go with a bang. Plus jokes, competitions and the final episode of Pippi Longstockingby Astrid Lindgren. Producer Jane Chambers ; Series producer Olivia Seligman E-MAIL: gfi@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Producer:
Jane Chambers
Producer:
Olivia Seligman

1954. Christopher Lee 's series, narrated by Anna Massey , looks at the four-minute mile, the H-bomb, and Eden'S frustration. Producer Pete Atkin
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:
Christopher Lee
Unknown:
Anna Massey
Producer:
Pete Atkin

The Origins of Value. How do you justify your values? We all have moral codes, but when reasonable people disagree, what authority do they have?
Presenter Kenan Malik searches for the source of our values, in God, in nature and society, and asks how in an age of cultural conflict we can ever agree. Producer Michael Blastland Repeated from Thursday

Contributors

Presenter:
Kenan Malik
Producer:
Michael Blastland

Nick Robinson takes a look at the politics of the next seven days. Including at 10.45 Not While
I'm Alive He Ain't. 3: Brian Walden examines how David Owen and David Steel worked against each other while presenting a public image of cooperation in the SDP/Liberal Alliance.
Editor John Evans Producer Not While I'm Alive HeAin Martin Rosenbaum Repeated Wednesday 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Robinson
Unknown:
Brian Walden
Unknown:
David Owen
Unknown:
David Steel
Editor:
John Evans
Unknown:
Heain Martin

Rosie Boycott welcomes physicist Michael Berry and documentary-maker Nick Broomfield to recommend theirfavourite paperbacks. Producer Peter Everett Repeated from Tuesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosie Boycott
Unknown:
Michael Berry
Unknown:
Nick Broomfield
Producer:
Peter Everett

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