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Lord Ashley of Stoke appeals on behalf of a charity that campaigns for full civil and human rights for disabled people.
DONATIONS: British Council of Disabled People. [address removed] Credit cards donations: Freephone [number removed]
Producer Laurence Grissell
Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.28pm

Contributors

Producer:
Laurence Grissell

Singing the Spirit. Professor Ann Loades of Durham University explores the power of music as an instrument for worship and spirituality. From the RSCM International Summer School, Durham, with the RSCM Millennium Choir and the Anthony Thompson Brass Quintet. Directed by Gordon Stewart. The organist is Timothy Byram Wigfield. Producer MarkO'Brien E-MAIL: sunday.worship@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Ann Loades
Unknown:
Anthony Thompson
Directed By:
Gordon Stewart.
Unknown:
Timothy Byram Wigfield.

Olivia O'Leary talks to acclaimed photographers Horst Faas and Tom Stoddard about the changing face of international photojournalism. Producer Sera Lefroy-Owen Shortened repeat Fnday 9am

Contributors

Talks:
Olivia O'Leary
Unknown:
Horst Faas
Unknown:
Tom Stoddard
Producer:
Sera Lefroy-Owen

Derek Cooper introduces the first in a series of tour programmes featuring food philosophers who have revolutionised the waywethinkabout, produce, cook and consume food. This week features Patience Gray, an author whose work has opened a door for the cooks and food writers of the past half-century. Producer Rebecca Wells Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm

Contributors

Introduces:
Derek Cooper
Producer:
Rebecca Wells

By Graham White. The true but forgotten story of the anarchists who tried to blow up the Post Office Tower, Biba, and the Miss World contest in the 1970s. Starring Juliet Stevenson , Kenneth Cranham , and Mark Strong.

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham White.
Unknown:
Juliet Stevenson
Unknown:
Kenneth Cranham
Unknown:
Mark Strong.

2: Desert Island Delights. The Seychelles island of Aride is everyone's idea of what a desert island should look like - it has more than its share of white sandy shores fringed with palm trees and is surrounded byturquoise seas. New arrival Stuart Blackman comes across cucumbers and teacakes in the most unlikely of places-the island's beaches and rockpools. Producer Sheena Duncan

Contributors

Unknown:
Stuart Blackman
Producer:
Sheena Duncan

By JB Priestley , dramatised in three parts by Eric Pringle. 2: The Dinky Doos' concert party is marooned in a station cafe in the Midlands. Three strangers arrive out of the blue, and the Good Companions is created with optimism and panache. Music composed by Mia Soteriou
Director Claire Grove Rptd Sat 9pm

Contributors

Writer:
JB Priestley
Dramatist:
Eric Pringle
Director:
Claire Grove
Susie:
Helen Longworth
Jess:
Philip Jackson
Elizabeth:
Jemma Churchill
Inigo:
Nicholas Boutton
Jimmy:
Ian Masters
Mrs Joe:
Mia Soteriou
Morton:
Gerard McDermott
Jerry:
Ben Crowe

David Aaronovitch talks to writers who use narrators from beyond the grave. Producer Sarah Johnson Rptd Thurs 4pm September's Bookclub: From the HolyMountain by William Dalrymple October: A Dark Adapted Eye by Barbara Vine

Contributors

Talks:
David Aaronovitch
Producer:
Sarah Johnson
Unknown:
William Dalrymple
Unknown:
Barbara Vine

To mark the centenary of the birth of American poet and wit Ogden Nash , Michael Rosen investigatesa secret treasure trove of unpublished work kept in 40 shoeboxes by his daughter Linell Nash Smith. Producer Merilyn Harris Repeated Saturday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Ogden Nash
Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Unknown:
Linell Nash Smith.
Producer:
Merilyn Harris

The 20th century saw an explosion of Asian migration around the world. This three-part series analyses the changing loyalties and identities of ex-patriot Asians. 1: Jaitinder Verma looks at how separation from loved ones affects the family.Producer Linda Pressly Repeated from Tuesday

Contributors

Producer:
Linda Pressly

In the 1980s the Fighting Fantasy books were so popular that only Star Wars toys outsold them. The books have recently been relaunched and Barney Harwood meets one of the authors, Steve Jackson. Producer Jane Chambers E-MAIL: gfi@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Barney Harwood
Unknown:
Steve Jackson.

John Nicolson takes a look at the politics of the next seven days. Including at 10.45 The Other Candidates Are....In a new three-part series, Matthew Parris looks at candidates who persist in standing at elections With Virtually no hope Of SUCCeSS. Editor John Evans
The Other Candidates Are .. : Producer Chris Bond Rptd Wed 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
John Nicolson
Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Editor:
John Evans
Producer:
Chris Bond Rptd

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