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With Alan Little and Edward Stourton.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev Jim Thompson.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Little
Unknown:
Edward Stourton.
Unknown:
Jim Thompson.

3: The Real Jean de Florette - Provence. Author and comedian Tony Hawks heads to Provence in search of the idyll portrayed by the film Jean de Florette. Just in case things get too romantic he also tries to sign up for the foreign legion. Producer Sara Jane Hall

Contributors

Producer:
Sara Jane Hall

By Jim Eldridge. The first episode of a new six-part comedy. 1: A Good Heart. The long summer holiday is over and it's D-Day minus one forthe teachers of King Street Junior.
Producer John Fawcett Wilson

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Eldridge.
Producer:
John Fawcett Wilson
Mrs Devon:
Carolyn Pickles
Miss Lewis:
Marlene Sidaway
Mr Maxwell:
Michael Cochrane
Mr Long:
Paul Copley
Miss Featherstone:
Teresa Gallagher
Miss Reid:
Jacqueline Beatty
Mrs Khan:
Janice Acquan
Peter:
Elliot Gonzalez

Emily Buchanan with another selection of diverse radio programmes from around the globe, this week featuring the art of the interview. From a rare example featuring the French master of silence, Marcel Marceau , to the techniques of the American chat show hosts.
Producer Jennie Walmsley Repeated on Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Buchanan
Unknown:
Marcel Marceau
Producer:
Jennie Walmsley

By Abigail Docherty, based on the poem by Christina Rossetti.

"Figs to fill your mouth/Citrons from the South/Sweet to tongue and sound to eye/Come buy, come buy."

The Victorian and the contemporary collide in this classic tale of temptation, desire and redemptive love.

Contributors

Writer:
Abigail Docherty
Director/Producer:
Sara Benaim
Music:
Barrington Pheloung
Narrator:
Francesca Annis
Laura:
Kate Ashfield
Lizzie:
Gillian Kearney
Bookseller:
Jonathan Keeble
Tom:
Peter Darney
Jason:
Ben Crowe

Clare Balding has to pick up her pace in order to catch up with the Clwydian Ramblers, as they hike up to Moel Famau for spectacular views of the Clwyd Valley in north Wales. Producer Lucy Lunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Moel Famau
Producer:
Lucy Lunt

The final part of the series in which Lars Tharp and guests look at antiques and collectables.
5: The Sampler. Finely embroidered in silk, wool and even human hair, these charming panels worked by girls as young as six have become highly sought-after antiques. Producer Lindsay Leonard

Contributors

Unknown:
Lars Tharp
Producer:
Lindsay Leonard

Penguins and Yomping. The Argentines call them Malvinas, but they have also been called the Sansons, Hawkins and, more recently, the Falklands.To mark the 20th anniversary of the Falklands War, Michael Rosen investigates the local language of the sheep farmer, whaler and gaucho. Producer Neil George Repeated Sunday8. 30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Producer:
Neil George

More topical impressions-based sketches from the winners of the British Comedy Award. With
Kevin Connelly , Jon Culshaw , Mark Perry and Jan Ravens. Producer Mario Stylianides Repeated Saturday 12.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Two series of Dead Ringers are available on audio cassette and compact disc at good retail outlets or www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Kevin Connelly
Unknown:
Jon Culshaw
Unknown:
Mark Perry
Unknown:
Jan Ravens.
Producer:
Mario Stylianides

Tim's flattered, but can he accept?
Written by Rio Fanning Director Keri Davies
Editor Vanessa Whitbum ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Rio Fanning
Director:
Keri Davies
Editor:
Vanessa Whitbum
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Kenton:
Richard Attlee
Alistair:
Michael Lumsden
Shula:
Judy Bennett
Daniel:
Dominic Davies
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Brian:
Charles Colllngwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
George:
Graham Roberts
Kathy:
Hedli Nlklaus
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Ed:
Barry Farrimond
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Janet:
Molr Leslie
Tim:
Jay Villiers
Siobhan:
Caroline Lennon
Fallon:
Joanna Van Kampen
Jazzer:
Ryan Kelly
Lilian:
Sunny Ormonde
Mrs Newell:
Marlene Sidaway
Richard:
Ian Masters

By Stan Barstow , dramatised by Diana Griffiths.
A gritty love story set in Yorkshire duringthe sixties. 5: Andrea and Philip live their worse fear. For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Stan Barstow
Dramatised By:
Diana Griffiths.

Nick Clarke presents the topical discussion programme from Winterslow in Salisbury, with a panel which includes shadow Home Secretary Oliver Letwin, Bob Marshall-Andrews, Labour MP for Medway, and chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party, Mark Oaten.
Producer Lisa Jenkinson

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Clarke
Unknown:
Oliver Letwin
Unknown:
Bob Marshall-Andrews
Unknown:
Mark Oaten
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson

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