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

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Elaine Storkey.

In a tall, thin house by the sea, a tall, not-so-thin man makes an important discovery: seven scripts of the animated cult children's series Noggin the Nog that have never been filmed. What are their chances now? A sensitive portrait of Oliver Postgate, creator of such children's TV classics as Noggin the Nog, The Clangers and Bagpuss, with contributions from his son, Daniel, co-creator Peter Firmin and Aardman Animations' Nick Park. Producer Jane Ray

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Firmin
Unknown:
Nick Park
Producer:
Jane Ray

Continuing the new series of Jim Eldridge's comedy drama about a fictional inner-city school.

"The child is father of the man." Wordsworth might have had young Iqbal in mind when he wrote that.

Contributors

Writer:
Jim Eldridge
Producer:
John Fawcett Wilson
Mrs Devon:
Carolyn Pickles
Miss Lewis:
Marlene Sidaway
Miss Featherstone:
Teresa Gallagher
Mr Maxwell:
Michael Cochrane
Miss Reid:
Jacqueline Beatty
Mr Long:
Paul Copley
Mrs Khan:
Janice Acquah
Iqbal/Terry:
Jimmy Chamberland
Ghazala:
Mellissa Wood

Roger Bolton with listeners' views and opinions on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Produces Penny Vine and Kathleen Griffin Repeated Sunday 8pm
ADDRESS: Feedback. PO Box 2100, London, W1A 1QT. FAX: [number removed]. PHONE: [number removed]. EMAIL: feedback@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Unknown:
Kathleen Griffin

By Ian Curteis.
Ferdy and May decide to go on a painting holiday to Wales, only to find themselves trapped in an adventure involving burglary and baked beans.

Contributors

Writer:
Ian Curteis
Director:
Marc Beeby
Ferdy:
Bernard Hepton
May:
Barbara Leigh Hunt
Elizabeth:
Helen Ayres
Edna:
Jennie Stoller
Humphrey:
John Baddeley
Talbot:
Stephen Critchlow
WPC Margaretson:
Carla Simpson
Imogen:
Priyanga Elan

Sreengrocers Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks
:elebrate the Fourth of Julywith an appreciation of :oleslaw, assisted by food writer Richard Ehrlich. Phone: [number removed], lines open from 1.30pm Producer Rebecca Moore

Contributors

Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Unknown:
Richard Ehrlich.
Producer:
Rebecca Moore

5: Sounding the Divine. In the last of this week's programmes, James O'Donnell talks to composer
John Tavener and asks what lies in store for religious music in the 21st century and whether music can continue to provide a window into the the eternal and the transcendent. For details see Monday

Contributors

Talks:
James O'Donnell
Unknown:
John Tavener

More wry takes on the week's news with Simon Hoggart , Jeremy Hardy , Linda Smith ,
Marcus Brigstocke and guest, from Blackpool Grand Theatre. Producer Simon Nicholls Repeated on Saturday at 12.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A selection of memorable moments from The News Quiz is available on audio cassette and CD at good retail outlets or www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Hoggart
Unknown:
Jeremy Hardy
Unknown:
Linda Smith
Unknown:
Marcus Brigstocke
Producer:
Simon Nicholls

A crisis call for Greg.
Written by Simon Frith Director Alec Reid Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Simon Frith
Director:
Alec Reid
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Jill:
Patricia Greene
David:
Timothy Bentlnck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Helen:
Loulza Patikas
Tom:
Tom Graham
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Adam:
Andrew Wlncott
Alice:
Hollle Chapman
George:
Graham Roberts
Fallon:
Joanna van Kampen
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Edward:
Barry Farrlmond
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Bert:
Eric Allan
Greg:
Marc Finn
Kirsty:
Annabelle Dowler

John Wilson presents the arts show and reports on Robert Lindsay 's debut at the National Theatre in Power, a new play by Nick Dear about debauchery, corruption and intrigue at the court of Louis XIV. Producer Horatio Clare

Contributors

Unknown:
John Wilson
Unknown:
Robert Lindsay
Play By:
Nick Dear
Producer:
Horatio Clare

By Elizabeth E Banks. 5: Crossing Sweeper
Lizzie disguises herself as a crossing sweeper to confront the fashionable notion that they are really well-to-do. With Barbara Barnes as Lizzie Banks. With Tom George , Priyanga Elan , Carolyn Jones , Andrew Harrison , Ben Crowe and Bruce Purchase.
For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Barnes
Unknown:
Tom George
Unknown:
Priyanga Elan
Unknown:
Carolyn Jones
Unknown:
Andrew Harrison
Unknown:
Ben Crowe
Unknown:
Bruce Purchase.

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the discussion as an audience at Berwick-upon-Tweed puts questions to a panel that includes the journalist Simon Heffer. Producer Anne Peacock Repeated on Saturday at 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Simon Heffer.
Producer:
Anne Peacock

By Rosemary Kay. Hope is an excellent doctorwith impeccable references. She's also black, five-foot nothing, and falsely accused of sexual assault. A documentary-style piece about one woman, struggling for justice and dignity.
Cello played by Peter Dixon Director Polly Thomas

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosemary Kay.
Played By:
Peter Dixon
Director:
Polly Thomas
Hope:
Laurietta Essien
Joy:
Folaleml Akinluyl
Melanie:
Folaleml Akinluyl
Jake:
Craig Cheetham
Dr Barnsley:
Mark Chatterton
Narrator:
Mark Chatterton
Policeman:
Martin Reeve
Newsreader:
Martin Reeve
Mr Dowling:
Wyllie Longmore
Dr Roy:
Vincent Ebrahim

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