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With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
6.25, 7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.45 Thought for the Day With the Rev Angela Tilby.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
Angela Tilby.

England v Zimbabwe
The first day's play in the Second Test at Chester-le-Street Durham. With commentary by Jonathan Agnew ' Simon Mann and Christopher Martin-Jenkins , and expert comments from Vic Marks , Mike Selvey and Henry Olonga. Including at 12.45 County Talk and News summaries at 1.15 and 3.25.
ProducerPeterBaxter *Approximate time

Contributors

Commentary By:
Jonathan Agnew
Commentary By:
Simon Mann
Commentary By:
Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Unknown:
Vic Marks
Unknown:
Mike Selvey
Unknown:
Henry Olonga.

The extraordinary career of the "Voice of Britain", Howard Marshal outlined by David Rayvern Allen. With reporter James Hogg and comments from Raymond Baxter , Sarah Johnson , Andrew Marshall , and others and archive recordings of Marshall himself. Producer David Rayvern Allen

Contributors

Unknown:
Howard Marshal
Unknown:
David Rayvern Allen.
Reporter:
James Hogg
Unknown:
Raymond Baxter
Unknown:
Sarah Johnson
Unknown:
Andrew Marshall
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen

By Sheridan Le Fanu, dramatised by Don McCamphill.
Laura is a lonely girl living in a solitary castle in the south east of Austria. Into her life comes the beautiful and mysterious Carmilla, with whom Laura strikes up what will prove to be a dangerous friendship...

Contributors

Author:
Sheridan Le Fanu
Dramatised by:
Don McCamphill
Producer:
Lawrence Jackson
Laura:
Anne-Marie Duff
Carmilla:
Brana Bajic
Father:
David Warner
Moutebank/General:
Kenneth Cranham
Madame:
Celia Imrie
Doctor:
Nigel Anthony
Duchess:
Jacqueline Pearce
Martin:
Roger May

Stewart Henderson presents the problem-solving show that hel ps provide some answers to those irritating questions from everyday life. Phone [number removed]oremailquestions.questions@bbc.co.uk. Producer Joanne Coombs

Contributors

Unknown:
Stewart Henderson
Producer:
Joanne Coombs

Lord Weatherill, former Speaker of the House of Commons, presents an appeal on behalf of The Graham Layton Trust. The trust raises money to support a network of nine hospitals in Pakistan that provide free eye treatment. Donations: [address removed] Credit-card donations: [number removed]. Producer Sally 7.55am

Contributors

Unknown:
Graham Layton

4: A Year of Achievement. Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay climb Everest; at 38,Stanley Matthews tastes victory in the FA Cup; and the Queen Mum pi lots a plane travelling fasterthan a jet fighter. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Edmund Hillary
Unknown:
Sherpa Tenzing Norgay
Unknown:
Stanley Matthews

Author Sally Beauman. writer of Rebecca's Tale, joins James Naughtie and a group of readers at the Daphne du Maurier literary festival in Cornwall to diSCUSS Rebecca. Repeated from Sunday at 4pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Sally Beauman.
Unknown:
James Naughtie

A special programme from the second Cheltenham Festival of Science, which started yesterday and runs until Sunday. Its theme is time and space in all its forms, including a look at life at the extremes, the future of space travel and the possibilities of cryogenics. Quentin Cooper speaks to a handful of the scientists who are exploring space and time. Producer Sarah Empey EMAIL: material.world@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Cooper
Producer:
Sarah Empey

In another episode of the sitcom-meets sketch show, Mel and Vicki feel it's time for a break. Starring Mel Hudson and Vicki Pepperdine with Martin Hyder, Jim North and Dave Lamb.

Contributors

Comedian/Writer:
Mel Hudson
Comedian/Writer:
Vicki Pepperdine
Comedian/WRiter:
Martin Hyder
Comedian/WRiter:
Jim North
Comedian/Writer:
Dave Lamb
Script Editor:
Graeme Garden
Writer:
Danny Robins
Writer:
Dan Tetsell
Writer:
Richie Devlin
Composer:
Richie Webb
Producer:
Chris Neill

Tom has been sent to be educated like a gentleman in the hope that he will protect the family and the mill from his father's rash actions.
For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Mr Stelling:
Sean Baker
George Eliot:
Deborah Flndlay
Tom:
Tom Goodman-Hill
Maggie:
Jasmine Hyde
MrsTulliver:
Alexandra Mathie
Mr Poulter:
Dominic Rowan
MrTulliver:
Malcom Storry
Philip:
David Tennant

Liz Carney joins 150 Arab Israelis on a journey of discovery and reconciliation. Led by a priest from Nazareth and accompanied by a group of Jewish
Israelis and Jews from overseas, they are travelling to Auschwitz in orderto understand the suffering of the other side. Each group believes that by understanding the other's histories, peace maybe achieved in the Middle East. Producer Jennie Walmsley

Contributors

Unknown:
Liz Carney
Producer:
Jennie Walmsley

Grapevine. Whispers, amplified by the internet, are playing a bigger part in public life. Peter Day finds out justwhat happens when rumours, gossip and scuttlebutt get muddled up in business.
Producer Sandra Kanthal Repeated on Sunday at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Day

Last in the present series of comedy travelogues from Ross Noble. 4: Ross's travels take him to the style capital of Europe - Milan. There he learns some important lessons.... like never talk to an Italian man in the street. Apparently, they'll follow you home. Producer Danny Wallace

Contributors

Unknown:
Ross Noble.
Producer:
Danny Wallace

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