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Simon Singh continues his investigation into the history and merits of some of the most special numbers in maths. 3: Prime numbers are the building blocks of maths, yet the search for the largest prime number has eluded many; if found, it could have surprising uses.
Producer Adrian Washbourne EMAIL: radioscience@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Singh
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne

Gordon Roberts is an amateur archaeologist who records the tracks and footprints of ancient animals and humans uncovered by the sea on Formby beach, Merseyside. A group of present-day schoolchildren join Gordon Roberts on the beach to compare their own footprints with those of their ancestors. Producers Mike Hally and Janet Graves

Contributors

Unknown:
Gordon Roberts
Unknown:
Gordon Roberts
Producers:
Mike Hally
Producers:
Janet Graves

On his 80th birthday Eric Sykes takes a breather from his current West End show to recall some of his favourite moments from an illustrious career and some of his favourite co-stars, including Frankie Howerd , Peter Sellers , Tommy Cooper and Sykes's on-screen "twin sister" Hattie Jacques. Presented by Matthew Harvey. Producer Viv Beeby

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric Sykes
Unknown:
Frankie Howerd
Unknown:
Peter Sellers
Unknown:
Tommy Cooper
Unknown:
Hattie Jacques.
Presented By:
Matthew Harvey.
Producer:
Viv Beeby

A series in which conductors, performers and experts re-examine familiar pieces of classical music in the light of their own personal experience. 2: Pianists Peter Donohoe and Howard Shelley and musicologist Ron Beech talk about Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No 2 in C minor. Producer Rosie Boulton

Contributors

Pianists:
Peter Donohoe
Pianists:
Howard Shelley
Musicologist:
Ron Beech
Producer:
Rosie Boulton

By Dan Rebellato. Ten-year-old Emily wakes up one morning to find that her feet do not touch the ground. Despite the frantic efforts of her family and the authorities, she continues to rise and rise. How does an ordinary south London family deal with a levitating daughter? And what does the average ten-year-old think about outer space? Emily Rising takes a funny and touching look at the world from a slightly different angle.
Director Polly Thomas

Contributors

Unknown:
Dan Rebellato.
Director:
Polly Thomas
Emily:
Louisa Lytton
Robbie:
Ross Cook
Sarah:
Zoe Henry
Greg/Dr Jeffrey:
Graeme Hawley
Jean/Mrs Foster:
Martine Brown

Sue Cook and the team investigate more of your historical queries. Contact the programme at [address removed] or email making.history@bbc.co.uk.
Producers Ivan Howlett and Nick Patrick

Contributors

Unknown:
Sue Cook
Producers:
Ivan Howlett
Producers:
Nick Patrick

Vanessa Collingridge joins an expedition to South Georgia to carry out important experiments on climate change. But this assignment is far from glamorous - the team are faced with angry fur seals and terns which launch ferocious attacks on the visitors.
(For details see yesterday)

Contributors

Presenter:
Vanessa Collingridge

What was yesterday's luxury is today's necessity.
Heather Payton and guests ask what premium brand companies have to do to stay exclusive. Producer Rosamund Jones Editor Stephen Chilcott

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Payton
Producer:
Rosamund Jones
Editor:
Stephen Chilcott

Sarah LeFanu and guests film director Anthony Minghella and writer and critic Susan Jeffreys recommend favourite books: To Kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee , The Beauty of the Husband by Anne Carson , and The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West. Producer Mark Smalley Repeated on Sunday at llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Sarah Lefanu
Director:
Anthony Minghella
Unknown:
Susan Jeffreys
Unknown:
Harper Lee
Unknown:
Anne Carson
Unknown:
Rebecca West.
Producer:
Mark Smalley

Robin Ince , Helen Moon , Smug Roberts and Kate Ward with more glimpses into the lives of the menagerie ofdysfunctionals inhabiting the world that is The In Crowd. Producer Graham Frost

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Ince
Unknown:
Helen Moon
Unknown:
Smug Roberts
Unknown:
Kate Ward
Producer:
Graham Frost

John Wilson investigates the state of the classical music industry. Can it overcome the challenges before it: ageing concert audiences, increased competition from other musical forms and a growing number of younger educated consumers who seem uninterested? And why do so many people within the classical musical world object so vociferously to innovations like crossover music and marketing tricks picked up from the pop business? Producer Matthew Dodd Repeated on Sunday at 5pm
Is the fat lady clearing her throat?: page 109

Contributors

Unknown:
John Wilson
Producer:
Matthew Dodd

Obesity. Obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in the UK. But how true are some of the myths that surround overweight? Does dieting really make you fat, or is it all in your genes? Dr Graham Easton looks at the latest research to see if it has the answer to appetite control. EMAIL: radioscience@bbc.co.uk
Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm See also tomorrow 11am

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Graham Easton
Producer:
Geraldine Fitzgerald

A four-part comedy series starring Simon Greenall ,
Kay Stonham , Debbie Stephenson and Phil Cornwell. 3: Robin and Wendy are shown "Black Bess" as their randy friends Sue and Glen persuade them to attend a battle re-enactment. Producer Mario Stylianides

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Greenall
Unknown:
Kay Stonham
Unknown:
Debbie Stephenson
Unknown:
Phil Cornwell.
Producer:
Mario Stylianides

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