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Sue MacGregor reunites Concorde co-pilot John Cochrane and flight-test engineer John Allen with Raymond Baxter , the then minister of aviation Tony Benn , and the anti-Concorde campaigner
Mary Goldring to talk about the maiden flight of the world's first supersonic passenger aircraft in 1969. Shortened repeat from Sunday at 11.15am

Contributors

Unknown:
John Cochrane
Unknown:
John Allen
Unknown:
Raymond Baxter
Unknown:
Tony Benn
Unknown:
Mary Goldring

By Lucy Clare and Ian Davidson. Sitcom about a woman whose grown-up children refuse to leave home. 2: A domestic dispute leads to the possibility of two spare beds in the house. Could it be Stella's lucky day? Cast includes Duncan Preston and Penny Downie. Producer Elizabeth Freestone

Contributors

Unknown:
Lucy Clare
Unknown:
Ian Davidson.
Unknown:
Duncan Preston
Producer:
Elizabeth Freestone

With Winifred Robinson and John Waite. Including at 12.30 Face the Facts. John Waite investigates a new heart valve that has been linked to a number of medical complications and deaths. Critics claim it was introduced to the UK before it had been adequately tested. Producer Sue MitchellEditor Andrew Smith PHONE: [number removed] email: youandyours@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

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

In a special edition, Emily Buchanan puts her swag on her back to visit some radio stations Down Under. On her travels she meets shock-jocks, the green enthusiast who has launched Australia's only environmentally friendly station and the aboriginal transvestite who presents his own talkback show. Producer Sarah Parfitt Repeated on Sunday at 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Buchanan
Producer:
Sarah Parfitt

By Jerome Vincent , starring Miriam Karlin and Geoffrey Whitehead. A chance meeting at a day centre brings back memories of the heroic Malta Convoy that brought to an end the longest siege in British history. Director David Blount

Contributors

Unknown:
Jerome Vincent
Unknown:
Miriam Karlin
Unknown:
Geoffrey Whitehead.
Director:
David Blount
Maria:
Miriam Karlin
Ted:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Dorothy:
Lucie Fitchett
Stephen:
Nicholas Boulton
Robert:
John Evitts
Young Maria:
Alison Pettltt
Young Ted:
Lyndon Ogboume
Joe:
Lain Ridley
Old Woman:
Jean Trend

In the last of the series, greengrocers Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks talk about the best of summer vegetables, with help from River Cafe's Rose Gray. Phone: [number removed] Lines open from 1.30pm Producer Rebecca Moore

Contributors

Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Producer:
Rebecca Moore

Harsh words for Greg.
Written by Nawal Gadalla Directors Julie Beckett and Louise Gifford Editor Vanessa Whitburn
ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Nawal Gadalla
Directors:
Julie Beckett
Directors:
Louise Gifford
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentlnck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Helen:
Loulza Patikas
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Adam:
Andrew Wlncott
Alice:
Hollie Chapman
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Edward:
Barry Farrimond
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Emma:
Felicity Jones
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Mrs Antrobus:
Margot Boyd
Usha:
Souad Faress
Greg:
Marc Finn
Jazzer:
Ryan Kelly
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane
Alan:
John Telfer
Amy:
Natalia Keery-Flsher
Sonja:
Fern Bradbum
Custody sergeant:
Paul Webster
DS Hatch:
Peter MacQueen

By Alison Joseph. 10: " was all there in the family tree." Richard finally rescues Lucinda, 42 years late.
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
Matt:
Stephen Critchlow
Sarah:
Liza Sadovy

Another debate in a series chaired by Nick Clarke.
4: "It doesn't matter if children ignore books by dead writers." From the University of Surrey at Roehampton, London. Listeners can also vote by phone and email their comments.
To vote YES dial [number removed] To vote NO dial [number removed] (Lines open after the programme and remain open until 2.20pm on Saturday. Maximum call cost 10p.) EMAIL: [email address removed]
Producer Nick Utechin Repeated on Saturday at 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Clarke.
Producer:
Nick Utechin

By Chris Neil , adapted by John P Rooney. A powerful drama based on real events in 1963, when a young mother organised a squat in council houses scheduled for demolition.
Director Stephen Wright

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Neil
Adapted By:
John P Rooney.
Director:
Stephen Wright
Angela:
Susan Lynch
Patricia:
Stella McCusker
Conn:
Gerard McSorley
Susie:
Nikki Doherty
FrCarron:
James Ellis
Eamonn:
Kieran Lagan
Jim:
Conor Grimes
McGuinness:
Gordon Fulton
Mrs McCrystal:
Sheelagh O'Kane
Tommy:
James Doran

4: Wickedness. Matthew Parris invites TV producer Philip Burley , novelist Mimi Thebo and playwright Richard Morton Jack to discuss the evil that men (and women) do. Producer Peter Everett

Contributors

Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Producer:
Philip Burley
Unknown:
Mimi Thebo
Unknown:
Richard Morton Jack
Producer:
Peter Everett

A series ofsix programmes capturing stories from around the country. 3: Simple Is, Simple As
From the Woodside Estate in Shropshire, a poignant tale Of survival and Community. Producer Michael Cleere

Contributors

Producer:
Michael Cleere

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