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Sue MacGregor reunites actors Nigel Havers and Ben Cross with producer David Puttnam , writer Colir Welland and director Hugh Hudson to find out what made Chariots of Fire such a successful film. Shortened repeat from Sunday at 11.15am

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Havers
Unknown:
Ben Cross
Producer:
David Puttnam
Unknown:
Colir Welland
Director:
Hugh Hudson

New series By Lucy Clare and Ian Davidson. Sitcom about a rathertopsy-turvy household. Stella is a middle-aged woman having a crisis - hergrown up children refuse to leave home. 1: Stella's hopes are raised as Rick and girlfriend Xanthe decide to move out. Cast includes Duncan Preston , Penny Downie, Claudie Blakely , Bruce Mackinnon , Daniela Denby -
Ashe and Catherine Shepherd. Producer Elizabeth Freestone

Contributors

Unknown:
Lucy Clare
Unknown:
Ian Davidson.
Unknown:
Duncan Preston
Unknown:
Claudie Blakely
Unknown:
Bruce MacKinnon
Unknown:
Daniela Denby
Unknown:
Catherine Shepherd.
Producer:
Elizabeth Freestone

With Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
Continuing the series about historic buildings and those battling to save them. 2: Bank Hall in Bretherton, Lancashire.
And at 12.30 Face the Facts. John Waite investigates the largely unregulated world of English- language schools in the UK and finds a billion-pound industry in which unscrupulous businessmen are free to exploit students and staff alike.
Producer Will Yates Shortened at 9pm Editor Andrew Smith
PHONE: [number removed] email: youandyours@>bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Winifred Robinson
Unknown:
John Waite.
Unknown:
John Waite
Editor:
Andrew Smith

Katie Hims 's comedy about grief, loss and love.
Forty-one-year old Lila has just been widowed. Her late husband's two brothers start to help her out afterthe funeral-and both fall in love with her.
Director Melanie Harris (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Katie Hims
Director:
Melanie Harris
Lila:
Denise Black
Billy:
Jeff Hordley
Martin:
John Branwell
Natalie/narrator:
Michelle Davenport

Greengrocers Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks talk juicers and juicing with Lesley Waters. PHONE: [number removed] Lines open from 1.30pm Producer Rebecca Moore

Contributors

Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Unknown:
Lesley Waters.
Producer:
Rebecca Moore

New series Michael Rosen returns with the programme about words and the way we speak. 1: It's All Going Swimmingly!
Michael grabs his trunks and towel and heads for the lido to cool off in a time-honoured summer tradition. And, as Beatlemania reaches middle age, he examines the Fab Four's lexical legacy. Producer Marya Burgess Repeated on Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Producer:
Marya Burgess

Clive Anderson hosts the new panel show that takes a wry look at past events through the lens of the present. With guests Linda Smith , Simon Brett , Gyles Brandreth and Lewis Shaffer.
Producer Adam Bromley Repeated on Saturday at 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Anderson
Unknown:
Linda Smith
Unknown:
Simon Brett
Unknown:
Gyles Brandreth
Unknown:
Lewis Shaffer.
Producer:
Adam Bromley

Shula and Kenton enjoy some birthday fun.
Written by Caroline Harrington
Directors Julie Beckett and Louise Gifford Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to[address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Caroline Harrington
Directors:
Julie Beckett
Directors:
Louise Gifford
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Kenton:
Richard Attlee
Alistair:
Michael Lumsden
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentlnck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Helen:
Louiza Patikas
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Adam:
Andrew Wincott
Alice:
Hollle Chapman
George:
Graham Roberts
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Peggy:
June Spencer
William:
Philip Molloy
Edward:
Barry Farrimond
Emma:
Felicity Jones
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Brenda:
Amy Shindler
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Greg:
Marc Finn
Kirsty:
Annabelle Dowler
Jazzer:
Ryan Kelly
Alan:
John Telfer
Amy:
Natalia Keery-Fisher
RSPCA inspector:
John Webb

By Alison Joseph. 5: "According to my memoirs I had a long and happy marriage to your mother." Richard is beginning to despairfor his marriage.
Fordetails see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Alison Joseph.
Richard:
David Ryall
Lucinda:
Barbara Flynn
Daniel:
James Laurenson
Tessa:
Juliet Aubrey
Luke:
Lfan Meredith
PC Mills:
Andrew Harrison
Amy:
Helen Longworth

The third of six debates, chaired by Nick Clarke.
3: "The benefits of organic farming have been vastly overrated." From East Mailing, Kent. Listeners can vote on the motion by phone.
To vote YES dial [number removed] To vote NO dial [number removed] (Lines open afterthe programme and remain open until 2.20pm on Saturday. Maximum call cost lOp.) email: strawpoll@bbc.co.uk Producer Nick Utechin Repeated on Saturday at 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Clarke.
Producer:
Nick Utechin

Another chance to hearthis comic odyssey about love, faith and food by Charlotte Jones. Forty-year-old Ruby goes on the run with a 15-year-old boy in a mobile library. Together they head for Norfolk, where, years earlier, Our Lady made Ruby a promise she has failed to keep.
Director Claire Grove (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlotte Jones.
Director:
Claire Grove
Ruby:
Lindsay Coulson
Tristram:
Peter Damey
Theresa:
Carolyn Pickles
Bella:
Sarah Paul
Our Lady:
Helen Ayres
Georgie:
Joe O'Brien

The showcase for new writing and conversation. i 3: Drugs. Matthew Parris invites Martin Booth, Zoe Lewis and novelist Susie Boyt to consider the pros and Cons Of highs and lows. Producer Peter Everett

Contributors

Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Unknown:
Zoe Lewis
Unknown:
Susie Boyttoconsiderthe
Producer:
Peter Everett

A series of six programmes capturing stories from across the UK. 2: Building Bridges. A vicar and a Muslim imam from Burnley swapjobs to gain a better understanding of each other's faiths and communities in a town that's still recovering from the disturbances of recent years. Producer Alison Brown

Contributors

Producer:
Alison Brown

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