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With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day
With Rt Rev Richard Harries.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
Richard Harries.

Martha Kearney talks to Lynda Bellmgham about her latest play Marry Me, You Idiot, a 21st_century adaptation of there's satire School for Wives. Drama: A Raging Calm. Part 10.
Series editor Angie Nehring E-MAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uk PHONE: [number removed] Drama repeated at 7.4bpm

Contributors

Talks:
Martha Kearney
Unknown:
Lynda Bellmgham
Editor:
Angie Nehring

4: The Basque Enigma. Author and comedian Tony Hawks goes to the French Basque region to experience one of the most exciting forms of tennis in the world - pelota. He also explores the significance of a Basque house with artist Josette DaCOSta Bray. Producer Sara Jane Hall

Contributors

Artist:
Josette Dacosta Bray.
Producer:
Sara Jane Hall

By Jim Eldridge. The second episode of a new six-part comedy. 2: The Real Thing. You might call it a "concert promotion" but Mrs Devon has another word for it. i Producer John Fawcett Wilson

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Eldridge.
Producer:
John Fawcett Wilson
Mrs Devon:
Carolyn Pickles
Miss Lewis:
Marlene Sidaway
Mr Long:
Paul Copley
Miss Featherstone:
Teresa Gallagher
Mr Maxwell:
Michael Cochrane
Miss Reid:
Jacqueline Beatty
Andrei:
Boris Isarov
Steven:
Christopher Dunning
Ajaz:
Nikko Jacques
Trevor:
Jordan Maxwell
Sarah:
Gemma Boyle
Sharon:
Gemma Boyle

Emily Buchanan with another selection of diverse radio programmes from around the globe. This week everybody's favourite: pets - from the granny who bit a pit bull to save her little terrierto the burglar-catching pig. Producer Arlene Gregorius Repeated on Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Buchanan
Producer:
Arlene Gregorius

By Claire Bennett. Fifteen-year-old Millie has an opinion on everything. And she expresses those opinions with her own inimitable Black Country humourand venom. But Millie's chief concern in life is coping with her mother-a a larger-than-life characterwith whom Millie has lived alone since herdad left for Australia. In this funny and touching play, we are treated to a whirlwind tour of Millie's s life and views on love, loss and syllabubs. With Alex Kelly as Millie.
Producerand director Peter LeslieWild Hourdrama,
Millie's adventures continue next week in the Woman Turn over the Paper and Start

Contributors

Unknown:
Claire Bennett.
Unknown:
Alex Kelly
Director:
Peter Lesliewild

Cannock Chase in Staffordshire was once the hunting ground of royalty. it is now an area of outstanding natural beauty but more importantly is accessible to disabled ramblers. For many years Elizabeth Dixon worked in the West Midlands police force in Birmingham but following an accident she was left reliant on a wheelchair. She has never been beyond pavements in her chair, but with the help of the Cannock Chase Rangers, the local and the disabled ramblers, she is able to explore this ancient woodland with its view over Staffordshire. Producer Lucy Lunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Elizabeth Dixon
Producer:
Lucy Lunt

The final in a series of stories about dark deeds and wrongdoings. 5: Murdering Max by Peter Lovesey.
A tale of bitter rivalry in the competitive world of crime fiction. Read by James Bryce. Producer David Jackson Young

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Lovesey.
Read By:
James Bryce.
Producer:
David Jackson Young

5: Becky's Story. Becky lives in Chepstow on the Welsh border and is determined that young people across Wales should have their voice heard in the Welsh Assembly. She has galvanised young people into action so that they now have an organisation, Young Voice, through which they can instigate and advise on policies and talk to the politicians directly. Felicity Finch talks to Becky about what she has achieved SO far. Producer Felicity Finch

Contributors

Talks:
Felicity Finch
Producer:
Felicity Finch

4: Bishop to C4. He was a mere pawn on the chequerboard of life until he happened upon the bishop and the queen together in the castle. He threatened to tell the knight- checkmate!
Michael Rosen compares the language of chess with the language of life.
Producer Marya Burgess Repeated Sunday 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Producer:
Marya Burgess

Fresh from their TV debut the multiple award-winning team is back for a new series. Fantastic impressions and funny sketches -what more could you ask for? With Jon Culshaw , Jan Ravens , Mark Perry and Kevin Connelly.
Producer Bill Dare 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:
Jon Culshaw
Unknown:
Jan Ravens
Unknown:
Mark Perry
Unknown:
Kevin Connelly.

The questioning begins.
Written by Mary Cutler
Director Keri Davies Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Mary Cutler
Director:
Keri Davies
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Kenton:
Richard Attlee
Alistair:
Michael Lumsden
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Kathy:
Hedli Niklaus
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Ed:
Barry Farrimond
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Brenda:
Amy Shlndler
Tim:
Jay Villiers
Siobhan:
Caroline Lennon
Kirsty:
Annabelle Dowler
Jolene:
Buffy Davis
Fallon:
Joanna van Kampen
Jazzer:
Ryan Kelly
Heather:
Joyce Gibbs
Police officer:
Faith Edwards

By Stan Barstow , dramatised by Diana Griffiths. 10: It's the day of the election and there's a showdown with Andrea and Philip's wife, Kate. For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Stan Barstow
Dramatised By:
Diana Griffiths.

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