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With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day With Rhidian Brook.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Rhidian Brook.

War and the Rule of Law. Clive Anderson asks what place international law has before, during and after a war? Do international rules have any place, or are moral and political imperatives more important? Producers Cathy Packe and Bruce Hyman Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Anderson
Producers:
Cathy Packe
Producers:
Bruce Hyman

Simon Singh continues his investigation into the history and merits of some of the most special numbers in maths.The solution to one of geometry's oldest problems is 74 percent-the most efficient way of using space when stacking oranges. Why has this only recently solved problem proved so elusive? Producer Adrian Washbourne email:radioscience@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Singh
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne

Chris Mead , the Nightingale Man. Another chance to hear the first in a new series that begins with a special programme paying tribute to birdwatcher and broadcaster Chris Mead , who died earlierthis year. The nightingale had a special significance for Chris, as Lionel Kelleway discovers when he travels to Suffolk. Repeated from yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Mead
Unknown:
Chris Mead
Unknown:
Lionel Kelleway

Mark Little traces the history of Australian comedy. In the first of three progammes he salutes the landmark acts that have defined the Antipodean sense of humour and starts his quest by remembering the vaudeville stars of the 1940s. He finds out that the famously dry Aussie wit goes back to the convict days when it was "laugh ordie". Producer Vicky Shepherd

Contributors

Producer:
Vicky Shepherd

By MC Beaton , dramatised by David Semple and starring Penelope Keith. Struggling to adapt to life in a Cotswold village after a lifetime spent in public relations, Agatha Raisin determines to make her mark by winning the local baking competition. When the judge is poisoned by her efforts she investigates, only to uncover a web of extra-marital sex and pastry-based favours. So much for the quiet life!
Other parts played by members of the cast

Contributors

Author:
M.C. Beaton
Dramatised By:
David Semple
Director:
Carol Smith
Agatha:
Penelope Keith
Vera:
Jennifer Piercey
Roy:
David Holt
Reg:
Chris Emmett
Nancy:
Beth Chalmers
Mrs Bloxby:
Liza Sadovy
DC Wong:
Ben Crowe

People over 50 control 80 per cent of the UK's wealth. Heather Payton asks why, in spite of this fact, businesses are still obsessed with the youth market. Producer Kirsteen Knight Editor Stephen Chilcott

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Payton
Editor:
Stephen Chilcott

Radio 4's intelligent guide to the wide world of learning returns with Libby Purves. To contact the programme email thelearningcurve@bbc.co.uk or call the Action Line on [number removed]. Producer Elaine Walker Repeated on Sunday at llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Libby Purves.
Producer:
Elaine Walker

Continuing the sketch show from Manchester.
This week the worst therapist in the world prescribes a treatment for a patient with anxiety - a spot of streaking. With Robin Ince , Helen Moon , Smug Roberts and Kate Ward. Producer Graham Frost

Contributors

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

The war in Iraq has created a boom time for the defence industry - but the major manufacturers still face criticism for a lack of transparency in the way they win theircontracts. Allan Urry investigates and reveals new evidence of the extent of the links between government and the industry. Producer Jenny Chryss Repeated Sunday at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Allan Urry
Producer:
Jenny Chryss

Does Work Make You Sick? Dr Graham Easton explores occupational medicine - with tips on avoiding repetitive strain injury and what to do when ill-health prevents you from doing yourjob. EMAIL: radioscience@bbc.co.uk
Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Graham Easton
Producer:
Geraldine Fitzgerald

The final part of a comedy series starring Simon Greenall , KayStonham, Debbie Stephenson and Phil Cornwell. 4: Robin's dream comes true when not one but two real criminal offences are committed on their doorstep and the police come to visit. The only problem is he wasn't there when it happened - but Wendy was. Derek finds a companion in an iguana and Jackie, his ex, feels compelled to return to the scene of the crime. A new series of this programme begins on Friday at 11.30am. Producer Mario Stylianides

Contributors

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

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