From the church of St Mary, llmington, Warwickshire.
World Service analysis. Producer Mike Popham
Growing Old Disgracefully. Joan Bakewell draws on music from Janacek to Jagger and writings from
Dylan Thomas to Alan Bennett to celebrate those who are determined to grow old disgracefully. Producer Julian Mayers Repeated at 11.30pm
The topical farming programme, producer Adrian Holloway
With Roger Bolton. Series producer Liz Leonard
Miriam Margolyes appeals on behalf of a charity which provides free legal advice and support to refugees seeking safety in the UK from persecution. Producer Laurence Grissell
Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm DONATIONS: Asylum Aid, [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]
The Hurricane. In a specially commissioned work for the feast of Pentecost by composer James Whitbourn and poet Michael Symmons Roberts , the BBC
Philharmonic joins with the Kingdom Choir, Robert Tear (tenor) and actress Fiona Shaw to tell the story of a miraculous journey. It's the journey of the spirit as a rushing, mighty wind which spreads Christianity to every corner of the earth as described in the New Testament Book of Acts.
Producer Philip Billson E -MAIL: sunday.worship@bbc.co.uk
With Alistair Cooke. Rptfromfii
With Eddie Mair. Producer Kevin Marsh
Omnibus edition.
Omnibus edition.
England v Sri Lanka
Commentary from Lord's on the fourth day's play in the First Test. Including at: 1.15pm Call the Commentatofs. For details see yesterday
Special guests joining Nigel Rees to exchange favourite quotes and anecdotes this week are Stephen Fry , Sue MacGregor , Esther Rantzen and Jan Ravens. The reader is Tim Gudgin. Producer Carol Smith E-MAIL: quote.unquote@bbc.co.uk Repeated from Monday BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A compilation of the best of Quote.... Unquote is available on audio cassette at good retail outlets or www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]
Derek Cooper celebrates the often overlooked pleasures of anchovies, whitebait and sardines. Producer Rebecca Wells Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm
With James Cox.
Another to chance to hear Alan Dein 's interview with Ruth Handler , who died last month, the business brains behind the greatest body ever sold - Barbie. Producer Mark Burman
Bob Flowerdew , Anne Swithinbank , Bunny Guinness, Pippa Greenwood and John Cushnie are at Sparsholt College in Hampshire, home of the Gardeners' Question Timegarden, forthe programme'sfirstever roadshow. The chairman is Eric Robson. Producer Trevor Taylor The belle of the Chelsea ball: page 32
Gregg Wallace 's and Charlie Hicks 's continuing exploration of food preservation. Today they look at freezing and find out how a millionaire's wife changed the way we keep our food. Producer Rebecca Nicholson
By Francoise Sagan.
Cecile's idyllic summer holiday with her father and his girlfriend is spoilt by the arrival of Anne. But when Cecile starts to manipulate events for her own selfish gain, tragedy ensues. Classic fifties romance dramatised by Lisa Hunt.
(Repeated Saturday)
[Picture caption] A single dramatisation of Franchise Sagan's sharp study on the selfishness of youth and the folly of middle age.
Classic Serial: Bonjour Tristesse 3.00pm R4FM
The French novelist Franchise Sagan wrote Bonjour Tristesse at the age of 18 in just four weeks, suggesting a precocious talent guaranteed to annoy writers who labour for hours over every sentence. The story, centred on wealthy adolescence and marked by an economic style unusual in the young, was published in 1954 and filmed, with David Niven and Deborah Kerr, four years later. This radio adaptation by Lisa Hunt captures the bittersweet spirit of the novel, an ultimately tragic tale of a teenage girl's manipulations as she endeavours to maintain her dominant position in the life of her father, particularly in relation to his various lovers.
As five out of six of the books on the shortlist for the ArthurC Clarke prize are British, Charlie Lee-Potter celebrates the health of our science-fiction writing. And Jonathan Tulloch , author of The Bonny Lad, makes his pick of the paperbacks. Producer Sarah Johnson Repeated Thursday 4pm June's Bookclub: Headlongby Michael Frayn
Frank Delaney chooses from a mixed bag of listeners' requests and poetry which explores the ups and downs of human relationships. ProducerGeni Hall-Kenny Repeated Saturday LETTERS: Poetry Please, BBC Bristol BS8 2LR, PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL poetry.please@bbc.co.uk
In the first of a new series, Julian O'Halloran investigates the inside story of the crisis facing the POSt Office. Repeated from Tuesday
The first in a series of talks by writers who have travelled abroad with the British Council and formed strong links with authors in other countries. Today the poet Sarah Maguire reflects on her experiences in the Palestinian territories and her friendship with the poetZakaria Mohammed who lives in Ramallah. Producer Rob Ketteridge Repeated on Saturday
Mark Whittaker presents his selection of extracts from BBC radio over the past seven days. Editor Philip Sellars PHONE: [number removed](24 hours) FAX: [number removed] E-MAIL: potw@bbc.co.uk
Skeletons tumble out of the closet. Rptd tomorrow 2pm Soap and flannel with Alison Graham : page 30
This week, a look at this year's blockbuster, Star Wars: Episode 11-Attack of the Clones. Producer Jane Chambers E-MAIL: gfi@bbc.co.uk
1959. Cuba, Cyprus, and the Russians reach the Moon. Anna Massey narrates Christopher Lee 's series. ProducerPeteAtkin
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]
Roger Bolton dips into the mailbagand airs your views and opinions on BBC Radio programmes and policy. Send your comments and questions to: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London W1A 1QT PHONE: [number removed] FAX: [number removed] E-MAIL: feedback@bbc.co.uk Repeated from Friday
6: Des Res. Michael Rosen looks at the language of the estate agent. Repeated from Friday
Repeated from yesterday 12 noon
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Peter Day finds out what happens when twins go into business together. Repeated from Thursday
Andrew Rawnsley takes a look at the politics of the next seven days. Including at 10.45 The Later Lives of Prime Ministers 4: Tony Howard muses on those prime ministers who have seen their reputations rise and fall with the fashions of the time. Editor John Evans The Later Lives of Prime Ministers:
Producer Dominic Black Repeated Wednesday 8.45pm
Matthew Parris and guests discuss three of their favourite paperbacks. Repeated from Tuesday
Repeated from 6.05am
Alyn Shipton presents the first of a three-part series on the history Of music publishing. Producer Paul Evans
