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With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day With CristinaOdone.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.

Miles Kington continues his look at the history of teaching English as a foreign language and at the TEFL certificate, which has acted as a turning point in countless people's lives, from Nick Hornby and JK Rowlingto Arthur Smith and Prince William. Producer Vicky Shepherd

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Hornby
Producer:
Vicky Shepherd

In the first of two programmes about popular comedians who have crossed the gender barrier by impersonating the opposite sex, Ned Sherrin looks back at the many women who specialised in "doing the male", from music hall stars like
Vesta Tilley , Hetty King and Ella Shields to stars of the silver screen, including Julie Andrews , Marlene Dietrich and Liza Minelli.
Producer Bob Dickinson

Contributors

Unknown:
Ned Sherrin
Unknown:
Vesta Tilley
Unknown:
Ella Shields
Unknown:
Julie Andrews
Unknown:
Marlene Dietrich
Unknown:
Liza Minelli.
Producer:
Bob Dickinson

By Roger Williams. Matinee idol and celebrated composer Ivor Novello is struggling to come to terms with being sent to prison at the height of his fame. Will his career be shattered by the scandal. or can his many admirers keep the flames of his popularity burning?
Director Geni Hall-Kenny

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Williams.
Unknown:
Ivor Novello
Director:
Geni Hall-Kenny
Ivor:
Michael Fenton Stevens
Bobbie:
Martyn Ellis
Dora:
Alex Alderton
Minie:
Nickle Rainsford
Noel Coward:
David Holt
Eddie:
David Holt
Heywood:
Robert Harper
Barry:
Robert Harper
Milss:
Dorien Thomas
Rev Williams:
Dorien Thomas

5: Time's Winged Chariot. You realise that this is your last chance to change career, have a baby, or become internationally famous, and time to take up horse-riding, hang-gliding and parachuting. Stephanie Caiman and others discuss how it feels to see the sands of time running out. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Stephanie Caiman

The last in the current series of the programme about words and the way we speak.
8: Let's Make Up. A woman wearing Gunk, Ruff and Juicy Tubes introduces Michael Rosen to Ecstasy, Orgasm and Urban Decay. But it's not what you might think - these are all make-up products. Also in today's programme, the winners of the Spoof French Translation Competition will be announced. Producer Jane Ray Repeated on Sunday at 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Producer:
Jane Ray

More topical impressions-based sketches from the award-winning team. Starring Jon Culshaw , Jan Ravens , Kevin Connolly and Mark Perry.
Producer Katie Tyrrell Repeated on Saturday at 12.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Six series of Dead Ringers are available on CD and audio cassette at good retail outlets or www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Jon Culshaw
Unknown:
Jan Ravens
Unknown:
Kevin Connolly
Unknown:
Mark Perry.
Producer:
Katie Tyrrell

Phil's not happy.
Written by Carole Simpson Solazzo Director Rosemary Watts Editor Vanessa Whitburn
ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]
An everyday comedy of manners: page 115

Contributors

Written By:
Carole Simpson Solazzo
Director:
Rosemary Watts
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Phil:
Norman Painting
Kenton:
Richard Attlee
Alistair:
Michael Lumsden
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Tom:
Tom Graham
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
George:
Graham Roberts
Peggy:
June Spencer
Jolene:
Buffy Davis
Fallon:
Joanna Van Kampen
Kathy:
Hedli Niklaus
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Ed:
Barry Farrimond
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Usha:
Souad Faress
Kirsty:
Annabelle Dowler
Matt:
Kim Durham
Heather:
Joyce Gibbs

John Wilson reports on the move of the Royal
Photographic Society Collection to Bradford, where it has a permanent new home in the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television. Producer Nicki Paxman

Contributors

Unknown:
John Wilson
Producer:
Nicki Paxman

By Charles Dickens. Dramatised in 25 episodes by Mike Walker. 25: In the concluding episode, Kit and the Single Gentleman finally track down Nell and her grandfather, and Quilp goes on ajourney. For details see Monday Repeat of 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Charles Dickens.
Unknown:
Mike Walker.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the debate from the Royal Institute of British Architects in London, with a panel that includes chief secretary to the Treasury Paul Boateng , Liberal Democrat leader in the Lords
Shirley Williams , shadow defence secretary Bernard Jenkin and the writer and columnist Matthew Parris. Producer Victoria Wakely Repeated on Saturday at 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Paul Boateng
Unknown:
Shirley Williams
Unknown:
Bernard Jenkin
Unknown:
Matthew Parris.
Producer:
Victoria Wakely

By Graham Reid. This powerful drama is set in Belfast during the 1981 hunger strike that made the headlines. Two women from either side of the conflict are unexpectedly brought together when a young policewoman discovers she is adopted and traces her birth mother.
Director Stephen Wright

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Reid.
Director:
Stephen Wright
Judith:
Cara Kelly
Yvonne:
Stella McCusker
Sylvia:
Margaret D'Arcy
Angela:
Katie Tumelty
Ruth:
Emma Jordan
Henry:
Bj Hogg
Alan:
Dan Gordon
Paul (Jonesy):
Mark O'Shea
Sergeant:
Sean Kearns
Uncle John:
John Hewitt

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