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Melvyn Bragg continues his series chronicling how great events of British history have affected the lives of ordinary people. 4: The Crofters' Farewell
Recorded in the Western Highlands and the Isle of Mull with professors Tom Devine and Allan Mcinnes , Bragg hears how communities were relocated during the Highland Clearances.
Producer Sarah Taylor Repeated at 9.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: The first six programmes in this 12-part series are available on a single CD at good retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Melvyn Bragg
Unknown:
Tom Devine
Unknown:
Allan McInnes
Producer:
Sarah Taylor

England v South Africa
The first day of the Third Test Match, from Trent Bridge. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew ,
Henry Blofeld , Christopher Martin-Jenkins and Neil Manthorp. Including at 12.45 County Talk.
Producer Peter Baxter * App roximate time

Contributors

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

When Lula Da Silva came to power he promised to champion the Brazilian poor. Seven months into his presidency Linda Pressly looks at three dilemmas facing Latin America's biggest nation. Producer Lucy Ash Repeated on Monday at 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Lula Da Silva
Unknown:
Linda Pressly

With Liz Barclay and Diana Madill. Bricklayer and broadcaster Jeff Howell goes behind the scenes of the building business. In the first of a series on home-improvement he exposes common misconceptions about conservatories, asks if it really is possible to use them all year round and exposes the tricks used by high-pressure salesmen. Get the professionals in: page 29

Contributors

Unknown:
Liz Barclay
Unknown:
Diana Madill.
Unknown:
Jeff Howell

By Christopher William Hill.

Productions of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde have often been jinxed by mysterious deaths. Conductor Sergei Bodanov convinces himself that he too will suffer from the curse and tells his therapist that he has six weeks to rid him of this "evil" before the first performance.

(The RT interview - Bill Nighy: page 20)

Contributors

Writer:
Christopher William Hill
Pianist:
Colin Guthrie
Director:
Liz Webb
Sergei:
Bill Nighy
Dr Lieberman:
Henry Goodman
Ruth:
Lorelei King
Laura:
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Emile:
Andrew C. Wadsworth

Linked to this week's Case Notes, Barbara Myers is joined by Dr Clive Weston to answer your questions on cholesterol. See Tuesday's Choice on page 116. PHONE: [number removed] or email checkup@bbc.co.uk Producer Michelle Martin

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Myers
Unknown:
Dr Clive Weston
Producer:
Michelle Martin

4: Vesuvius by Ella Henderson. Liam and his class are building a papier-mache volcano - but when Miss McGregor calls out "Time for the eruption! ".things don't go quite according to plan. Read by Carol Ann Crawford. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Ella Henderson.
Read By:
Carol Ann

Jenny Colgan talks to Tobias Hill , explores the troubled history of the cult classic Midnight Cowboy, and, as the summer literary festivals get into full swing, asks well-known writers which questions from the audience they dread most. Repeated from Sunday at 4pm

Contributors

Talks:
Jenny Colgan
Unknown:
Tobias Hill

Scuttled in 1797, the French frigate La Surveillante lay undidsturbed in Bantry Bay, off the coast of Cork, until its discovery in 1981. The science of maritime archaeology has been uncovering its secrets ever since. Presented byQuentin Cooper. Producer Sarah Empey

Contributors

Producer:
Sarah Empey

By Alison Joseph. 9: In desperation, Lucinda's former lover, Daniel, goes round to see Richard.
For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Alison Joseph.
Richard:
David Ryall
Lucinda:
Barbara Flynn
Daniel:
James Laurenson
Tessa:
Juliet Aubrey
Luke:
Ifan Meredith
Jan:
Prtyanga Elan
Hannah:
Alexis Zegerman
Walter:
Stephen Critchlow
Amy:
Helen Longworth

Home Alone. Surveys suggest that within 20 years, forty per cent of us will be living alone. Kenan Malik asks whether our culture undermines the creation of permanent relationships.
Producer Ingrid Hassler Repeated on Sun at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Kenan Malik
Producer:
Ingrid Hassler

Comedy by Niall Ashdown and Luke Sorba. Sport - a testament to physical fitness, dedication and stamina? It was, until Niall and Luke got their hands on it. Producer Martin Dempsey

Contributors

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

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