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Melvyn Bragg continues his series chronicling how the events of British history have affected the lives of ordinary people, as heard through their own words. 2: Below Decks and Boney.Bragg investigates the lives of sailors during the Napoleonic Wars and finds that the popular image of the press-ganged seaman is not the whole Story. Producer Sarah Taylor Repeat at 9.30pm BBC RADIO COLLECTION: The first part of this two-part series is available on CD from 4 August at good retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Melvyn Bragg
Producer:
Sarah Taylor

England v South Africa
The start of the second Test series from Lord's. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew , Henry Blofeld , Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Neil Manthorp.
Including at 12.45 County Talk: live discussion with players around the country.
Producer Peter Baxter

Contributors

Commentary By:
Jonathan Agnew
Commentary By:
Henry Blofeld
Commentary By:
Christopher Martin-Jenkins
Commentary By:
Neil Manthorp.
Producer:
Peter Baxter

Barry Norman entertains an audience at the Pump House in Aldeburgh with some of his favourite pieces of literature, ranging from Richmal Crompton and PG Wodehouse to Neville Cardus and Raymond Chandler. Readers are Andrew Sachs , Alice Arnold and Jon Glover. Producer VivBeeby Repeated Sun at 12.15am

Contributors

Unknown:
Barry Norman
Unknown:
Richmal Crompton
Unknown:
Neville Cardus
Readers:
Raymond Chandler.
Unknown:
Andrew Sachs
Unknown:
Alice Arnold
Unknown:
Jon Glover.

By Gary Bleasdale. In London, a young woman takes a cab at Victoria station with a dark mission. It will alter the course of her marriage and perhaps her entire life. Can the cabbie help her avoid disaster? Director Peter Kavanagh

Contributors

Unknown:
Gary Bleasdale.
Director:
Peter Kavanagh
Lisa:
Catherine McCormacK
Driver:
Trevor Cooper
Kate:
Lisa Sadovy
Sam:
Ben Price

Barbara Myers gives advice about all aspects of epilepsy and seizures on the health phone-in show. PHONE: [number removed] or email checkuo@bbc.co.uk Producer Michelle Martin

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Myers
Producer:
Michelle Martin

In Jurassic Park the Tyrannosaurus Rex is depicted as a ferocious hunter. But is this the real story or have we got the stereotype completely wrong? Quentin Cooper discovers the truth about the most famous dinosaur. Producer Sarah Empey email: material.world@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Unknown:
Quentin Cooper
Producer:
Sarah Empey

Australian comic Adam Hills comperes a night of stand-up from London's Comedy Store. The series begins with Spencer Brown , Jason Wood and Ed Byrne. Produced by Tilusha Ghelani

Contributors

Unknown:
Adam Hills
Unknown:
Spencer Brown
Unknown:
Jason Wood
Unknown:
Ed Byrne.
Produced By:
Tilusha Ghelani

With Mark Lawson , who looks back at the career of playwright William Douglas Home as his 1956 play The Reluctant Debutante is reworked as What a Girl Wants, a Hollywood movie aimed at teenagers Producer Rebecca Nicholson

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Lawson
Unknown:
William Douglas
Producer:
Rebecca Nicholson

By Emily Bronte. 14: Disturbing the Dead
Lockwood finally comes to understand how Cathy came to be the young widow he met on his earlier visit, and why Heathcliff behaves the way he does.
For details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Bronte.
Heathcliff:
Tom Goodman-Hill
Cathy:
Annabelle Dowler
Linton:
Christopher Kelham
Lockwood:
Mark Carey
Nelly:
Deborah McAndrew
The house:
Tracy-Ann OBErman

3: Rames of Suspicion. Writer and criminal lawyer Frances Fyfield follows the painstaking search for clues amongst the wet and damaged detritus of a burnt-out amusement arcade in Essex to determine the cause of the fire and whether or not foul play was involved. Producer PaulKobrak

Contributors

Unknown:
Frances Fyfield

The Rain in Spain. Many economists believe that climate determines economic success more than culture. Diane Coyle considers how and why the weather can cause major market and price fluctuations and affect long-term economic development. ProducerZareerMasani Repeated on Sun at9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Diane Coyle

Comedy by Niall Ashdown and Luke Sorba. The One about the Friends. Niall and Luke are trying to have fun -Julie's fancy-dress party seems like a safe bet. But a valiant act of courage on Luke's part and an eye-catching outfit lead to the creation of a new Superhero. Producer Martin Dempsey

Contributors

Comedy By:
Niall Ashdown
Comedy By:
Luke Sorba.
Producer:
Martin Dempsey

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