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With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Edward Stourton.
Unknown:
Dr Jonathan Sacks.

Death and destruction, devils and dragons, saints and salvation. The stories preserved in the medieval stained glass of York Minster and some of the city's parish churches come to life in words, sounds and music. Stained glass conservator Peter Gibson and art historian Richard Marks celebrate the modes and means of storytelling across the centuries. They piece together the mysteries hidden in the glass and throw some light on the stories illuminated in the windows with readings spanningl,500 years. With Nigel Forde and Bridget Foreman. Producer Andy Cartwright

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Gibson
Unknown:
Richard Marks
Unknown:
Nigel Forde
Unknown:
Bridget Foreman.
Producer:
Andy Cartwright

Bed and breakfast for beginners. A new six-part comedy series by Sue Limb , set in the Abbeyfield guest house in Norwich. This is run by two sisters,
Alison (Denise Coffey ) and Maud (Miriam Margolyes ), neither of whom is well suited to the task.
Joss Ackland plays their ageing father, with Chris Emmett as handyman Mr Mullett , Geoffrey Whitehead as theiraccountant Bernard, and Phyllida Nash as Marina, a guest with a vast Newfoundland dog. 1: Fishing for Compliments
Producer Jonathan James-Moore

Contributors

Unknown:
Sue Limb
Unknown:
Denise Coffey
Unknown:
Miriam Margolyes
Unknown:
Joss Ackland
Unknown:
Chris Emmett
Unknown:
Mr Mullett
Unknown:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Unknown:
Phyllida Nash
Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore
Alison:
Denise Coffey
Maud:
Miriam Margolyes
Father:
Joss Ackland
Mr Mullett:
Chris Emmett
Bernard:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Marina:
Phyllida Nash

Emily Buchanan samples the best of English language radio from around the world. This week she experiences the heady rush of reunions. Old lovers, friends and school mates - what makes us want to meet up again after years apart, and is it always a good idea? Producer Leonida Krushelnycky

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Buchanan
Producer:
Leonida Krushelnycky

By Jerome Vincent. Three separate tales set in December 1952, when the worst pea souper in living memory brought London to a standstill.

Contributors

Writer:
Jerome Vincent
Director:
David Blount
Alice:
Shirley Dixon
Luigi/Ben:
Harry Myers
Stella:
Charlie Norfolk
Basil:
Ben Crowe
Cyrus Wax:
John Evitts
Solly:
Jack Blumenau
Blind man:
Peter Mair
Lawrence:
Jonathan Keeble
Lucy:
Alison Pettitt
Bus conductor:
Stephen Critchlow
Millie:
Amy Carroll
Newsreader:
Peter Jefferson

Soups. Hearty soups are on today's menu and interactive greengrocers Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks are joined by chef and food writer Jeremy Lee , who'll cook up something delicious to keep out the cold. Producer Paula McGinley

Contributors

Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Unknown:
Jeremy Lee
Producer:
Paula McGinley

4: The Rose Family. Herb farmer Jekka McVicar joins medical herbalist Anne Mclntyre at her herb garden in Gloucestershire to discover more hidden delights and secrets about herbs. Together Jekka and Anne make some beauty potions and culinary delights from the herbs they collect.
For details see Monday Producer Sarah Davis

Contributors

Unknown:
Anne McLntyre
Producer:
Sarah Davis

Michael Rosen presents another in the series about words and the way we speak.
2: Mordor He Wrote. How words from fantasy fiction such as Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter become just part of the daily linguistic landscape. And humorist Miles Kington takes the first of his sideways looks at language, producer Neil George

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Unknown:
Harry Potter
Unknown:
Miles Kington
Producer:
Neil George

A tongue-in-cheek review of the week's news, with Simon Hoggart , Alan Coren , Jeremy Hardy , Linda Smith and Francis Wheen.
Producer Simon Nicholls Repeated Saturday at 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Hoggart
Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Jeremy Hardy
Unknown:
Linda Smith
Unknown:
Francis Wheen.
Producer:
Simon Nicholls

Debbie wants some answers.
Written by Caroline Harrington Director Julie Beckett
Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Caroline Harrington
Written By:
Julie Beckett
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Kenton:
Richard Attlee
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Helen:
Louiza Patlkas
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Simon:
Garrick Hagon
Debbie:
Tamsin Grelg
Alice:
Holly Chapman
Peggy:
June Spencer
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
William:
Philip Molloy
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Greg:
Marc Finn
Siobhan:
Caroline Lennon
Matt:
Kim Durham
Heather:
Joyce Glbbs
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane
Chaba:
Mate Haumann

Francine Stock presents the arts and entertainment programme, including a review of Christopher Hampton 's new play The Talking Cure at the National Theatre in London. Producer Nicola Holloway

Contributors

Unknown:
Francine Stock
Unknown:
Christopher Hampton
Producer:
Nicola Holloway

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the debate from Droitwich Spa High School in Worcestershire with a panel that includes Baroness Jay, former leader of the Lords, Ann Widdecombe MP, Paul Keetch MP, the Liberal Democrat defence spokesman, and Guardian columnist Gary Younge.
Producer Victoria Wakely

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Ann Widdecombe
Unknown:
Paul Keetch
Unknown:
Gary Younge
Producer:
Victoria Wakely

Dick Crossman MP. The Father of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon Tarn Dalyell MP, worked for Dick Crossman , Cabinet Minister, during the 1966-70 Wilson government. He chooses his former boss as his "Great Life", discussing him with presenter Humphrey Carpenter and veteran journalist Anthony Howard. Producer Mark Smalley

Contributors

Unknown:
Dick Crossman
Unknown:
Dick Crossman
Presenter:
Humphrey Carpenter
Unknown:
Anthony Howard.
Producer:
Mark Smalley

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