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Crime writer Val McDermid launches a private investigation into the controversial life of Allan Pinkerton, the Glasgow-born man who gave the world the term "private eye", saved the life of President Abraham Lincoln and brought his own particular brand of justice to the Wild West.

Contributors

Presenter:
Val McDermid
Producer:
Lynsey Moyes

By Annie McCartney. A four-part comedy drama about the residents of Marlborough Road, Belfast.
3: Druids and Draws. Miss Black's lodger, Victorthe poet, has fallen in love with a druid, Anashuya. Producer and director Tanya Nash

Contributors

Unknown:
Annie McCartney.
Director:
Tanya Nash
Sally:
Stella McCusker
Victor:
Alan McKee
Anashuya:
Laura Hughes
Miss Black:
Roma Tometty
Fintan:
Gerard Murphy
Layla:
Emily Walmsley
Clare:
Marcella Riordan
Evie:
Katy Gleadhlll
Rory:
Richard Clements
Anna:
Hannah R Gordon
Gerry:
Anderson Himself

With Liz Barclay and John Waite. Editor Chris Burns Including at 12.30 Face the Facts. John Waite pursues more issues of public concern. Producer Sue Mitchell Repeated Sunday 9pm PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL: youandyours@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Liz Barclay
Unknown:
John Waite.
Editor:
Chris Burns
Unknown:
John Waite

A one-man show written and performed by Niall Ashdown. When Niall and his dad go on a bird watching trip to Hungary a rare insight into their relationship is revealed, as well as sightings of some very rare birds. Music composed by Richard Youngs. Director Sally Avens

Contributors

Unknown:
Niall Ashdown.
Composed By:
Richard Youngs.
Director:
Sally Avens

As the British summer struggles to reach its zenith, greengrocers Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks get juicy with chef and berry connoisseur Shane Osborn. ProducerPaula McGinley Phone in your comments or queries: [number removed]. Lines are open from 1.30pm.

Contributors

Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Unknown:
Shane Osborn.

5: How the Herring Became a Kipper. By Emma Parfitt. When Benjamin falls ill one day, his wife is determined to find out why her husband has lost his appetite. But the answer lies in an underwater home at the bottom of the sea. Read by Stella Gonet.

Contributors

Unknown:
Emma Parfitt.
Read By:
Stella Gonet.

1: Happy Birthday, Word of Mouth! The summer series kicks off with a special tenth anniversary edition. Michael Rosen is joined by the show's creator Frank Delaney , comedian Steve Punt and linguists David Crystal and Lynda Mugglestone on stage at the Way with Words festival in Devon to look at how language has changed over the last decade. Plus a chance to hear again some favourite clips from past years. Producer Simon Elmes Repeated Sunday 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Unknown:
Frank Delaney
Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Lynda Mugglestone
Producer:
Simon Elmes

The surgery closes. wnnen oy Nawal GadallaDirector Keri Davies
Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Director:
Keri Davies
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Kenton:
Richard Attlee
Alistair:
Michael Lumsden
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentlnck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Simon:
Garrick Hagon
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Jolene:
Buffy Davis
Kathy:
Hedll Nlklaus
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
William:
Philip Molloy
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Emma:
Felicity Jones
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Janet:
Moir Leslie
Tim:
Jay Villiers
Siobhan:
Caroline Lennon
Fallon:
Joanna Van Kampen
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane

The third of six debates on issues of perennial interest, chaired by Nick Clarke in front of a specially invited audience at John Moores University Liverpool.
Today's motion is: "Religious belief should not be a selection criterion for schools"
To vote YES dial [number removed]. To vote NO dial [number removed] Lines remain open until 2.20pm on Saturday Calls cost 10p.
Producer Nick Utechin

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Clarke
Producer:
Nick Utechin

1:Masculinity. In a new series, Matthew Parris invites novelist Lindsey Davis , writer and perfomer Nick Walker and award-winning poet Neil Rollinson to write and talk about "masculinity". Producer Hilary Dunn

Contributors

Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Unknown:
Lindsey Davis
Unknown:
Nick Walker
Unknown:
Neil Rollinson
Producer:
Hilary Dunn

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