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Louise Botting appeals on behalf of a charity that uses small-enterprise training to alleviate poverty across Africa
DONATIONS: APT Enterprise Development. [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]
Producer Laurence Grissell
Repeated at9.25pm and Thursday 3.28pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Louise Botting
Producer:
Laurence Grissell

Feel the Spirit. From the annual summer gathering of Christians at Keswick in the Lake District. Dr Robert Cunville , an evangelist from the Billy Graham organisation, speaks on the Holy Spirit. Leader Peter Maiden. Music directors Nigel Swinford and Colin Webster. ProducerPhilipBillson E-MAIL: sunday.worship@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Robert Cunville
Unknown:
Billy Graham
Leader:
Peter Maiden.
Directors:
Nigel Swinford
Directors:
Colin Webster.

Olivia O'Leary talks to Zana Muhsen and Nanna Anwar about their traumatic experiences of forced marriage and of being "sold into slavery" by their own parents.

(Shortened rpt Fri 9am)

Contributors

Presenter:
Olivia O'Leary
Interviewee:
Zana Muhsen
Interviewee:
Nanna Anwar
Producer:
Sera Lefroy-Owen

Berries, as well as being one of the delights of the British summer, are increasingly being recognised for the benefits they can bring to public health and the local economy. Thisweekwe meet Scotland's new "berry tsar" and explore the culture of berries from its roots in Graeco-Romano mythology to its pre-eminence as jam at high tea.
Producer Rebecca Moore Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm

Contributors

Producer:
Rebecca Moore

When Professor Preston King stood upagainstthe racist laws of segregation in America's Deep South, he had little idea his protest would result in an exile of 40 years. Now able to return to the USA, Professor King travels to his hometown of Albany in Georgia for a long awaited reunion. Producer Linda Pressly

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Preston King
Producer:
Linda Pressly

Pippa Greenwood , Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew are guests of Usk Gardens Open Days in Monmouthshire. The chairman is Eric Robson. Producer Trevor Taylor Shortened 3pm The nation's favourite flowers: page 33

Contributors

Unknown:
Pippa Greenwood
Unknown:
Bob Flowerdew
Unknown:
Eric Robson.
Producer:
Trevor Taylor

Each island in the glittering Indian Ocean archipelago of the Seychelles is a treasure trove of extraordinary plants, unique wildlife and spectacular landscapes. in this new five-part series, scientist and journalist Stuart Blackman reports on his five-week stay on the tiny Aride island, the most northerly of the group. 1: A Teddy Bear's Picnic. Havingjust arrived on the island, Stuart has to learn how to share his hut and his breakfast with a menagerie of furry, feathered and scaly friends. Producer Sheena Duncan

Contributors

Unknown:
Stuart Blackman
Producer:
Sheena Duncan

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Christopher Cook is joined this week by Booker Prize-winning novelist and poet Margaret Atwood and Australia's leading poet Les Murray.
Producer Katherine Beacon Repeated Saturday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Cook
Unknown:
Margaret Atwood

Mark Doyle concludes his journey through West Africa by visiting Sierra Leone, which was recently mired in bloody civil war but is now propped up by British and international support. There he meets a former militiaman who uses magic to see off his foes and an army sergeant who chronicles his country's extraordinary transition from desperation to hope. Rptd Sat 7.45pm

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Doyle
Producer:
Tony Grant

A special summer edition of the children's magazine, in which Barney Harwood goes off to summer camp in Calais. Plus the first episode of Forever X by Geraldine McCaughrean. Producer JaneChambers E-MAIL: gfi@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Geraldine McCaughrean.

1970-71: Edward Heath , Decimalisation and Ulster. Written by Christopher Lee , narrated by Anna Massey. Producer Pete Atkin
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: This series is available on a series of individual audio cassettes and compact discs, as well as superb boxed sets. Two books to accompany the series have been published by BBC Books, www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Heath
Written By:
Christopher Lee
Unknown:
Anna Massey.
Producer:
Pete Atkin

Roger Bolton dips into the mailbag and 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

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton

John Nicolson takes a look atthe politics of the next seven days. Including at 10.45 Speaking for
Ourselves. Three novelists reflect on the effects of devolution on Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 3. Counted Out. Irvine Welsh considers the effectiveness of the Scottish Assembly. Editor John Evans Speaking for Ourselves: Producer Owen McFadden Rptd Wed 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
John Nicolson
Editor:
John Evans
Producer:
Owen McFadden Rptd

In the first of two programmes, Tommy Pearson puts to the test some of the books that claim to teach rapid advances in proficiency on a musical instrument, and attempts to masterthe accordion and clarinet from scratch. With help from Bert Weedon , author of a popular guitar tutor, and Others. Producer Alan Hall

Contributors

Unknown:
Tommy Pearson
Unknown:
Bert Weedon
Producer:
Alan Hall

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