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New series By William Cooper. Eric Pringle 's sfourpart dramatisation of this comic novel, which explores the life and loves of a schoolmaster and his friends in pre-war Leicester. 1: A Sensible Man Which couple should have the cottage forthe weekend -Joe and Myrtle, or Tom and Steve? Director David Blount

Contributors

Unknown:
William Cooper.
Unknown:
Eric Pringle
Director:
David Blount
Joe:
David Thorpe
Myrtle:
Alison Pettitt
Tom:
Jonathan Keble
Steve:
Robert Harper
Bolshaw:
Keith Drinkel
Fred:
Leighton Pugh
Frank:
Clive Standen
Trevor:
James Joyce

More puzzles from Chris Maslanka and his guests. On this week's panel are Professor Angela Newing , David Singmaster and Simon Singh.
Send in puzzles and answers to puzzle, panel@bbc.co.uk or Puzzle Panel, BBC Radio 4, London W1A 1M Producer Clare Csonka

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Maslanka
Unknown:
Professor Angela Newing
Unknown:
David Singmaster
Unknown:
Simon Singh.
Producer:
Clare Csonka

By Carol Shields , dramatised by Briony Glassco . 3: 1947-64: Motherhood and Work
In Ottawa, Daisy runs a model home and marriage, and sows the seeds for a budding new career.
Producer/director David Hunter

Contributors

Unknown:
Carol Shields
Dramatised By:
Briony Glassco
Director:
David Hunter
Daisy:
Barbara Bames
Barker:
William Hope
Alice:
Laurel Lefkow
Young Alice:
Courtney Halgren
Warren:
Kyle Dadd
Young Warren:
Daniel Anthony
Joan:
Vicki Simon
Young Joan:
Josi Kook-Clark
Beverly:
Joanne McQuinn
Beans:
Teresa Gallagher
Fraidy:
Debora Weston
Jay:
Garrick Hagon
Pinky:
Rick Bland
Victoria:
Andrea Muller

The third of five programmes from Cape Town in which Laurie Taylor looks at areas that do not appear on the official tourist guides. 3: Ocean View. This fishing community believes that working life under the ANC is worse than under previous governments. Producer Tony Phillips

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurie Taylor
Producer:
Tony Phillips

How good is the NHS at helping people recover after a heart attack or stroke? The programme explores the emerging speciality of rehabilitation medicine and hears about the latest rehab techniques and research. Repeated from yesterday at 9pm

By Amanda Murphy. 5: If you've been to a party and woken up the following morning in bed with the postman, you might be forgiven for rushing to pick up your mail for the next couple of days.
Director Graham Frost

Contributors

Unknown:
Amanda Murphy.
Director:
Graham Frost
Cassie:
Debra Stephenson
Pete:
Dave Lamb
Dad:
Mike Grady
Mother:
Brigit Forsyth
Jenny:
Mika Simmons
PJ:
Brendon Burns

By Laura Ingalls Wilder. 3: As Christmas approaches, the girls are left at home alone to mind the house. When the cattle run wild, Laura has to stop them.
For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Narrator:
Debora Weston
Pa:
John Guerrasio
Ma Jennifer:
Lee Jellicorse
Laura:
Josie Kook-Clark
Mary:
Taryn Kook-Clark
Nellie:
Glennis Laroe
Willie:
Ethan MacCoby
Christy:
MacKenzie Bryant
MrHanson:
Emil Marwa

Another programme in a series in which some of our best-known institutions are put to the test. 2: The
European Parliament: a toothless talking shop or a vital part of European democracy? Edward Stourton chairs a debate between Danish MEP Jens Peter Bonde and former Conservative MEP Graham Mather , in front of an invited forum of experts. Producer Jim Frank Repeated on Saturday at 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Stourton
Unknown:
Jens Peter
Unknown:
Graham Mather
Producer:
Jim Frank

Dinah Lammiman shadows a new pairing scheme between scientists and MPs. And Liberal Democrat Norman Lamb learns more about bio fuels and the prehistoric elephant skeleton on his doorstep. Editor Nicola Meynck Repeated from Sunday 10.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dinah Lammiman
Unknown:
Norman Lamb
Editor:
Nicola Meynck

By Niccolo Ammaniti. Tom George continues to read from this thriller as seen through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy. 3: Michele attempts to alleviate the suffering of his secret captive friend. But his desire for toys that his family can't afford to give him makes him trade his horrifying secret. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Niccolo Ammaniti.
Unknown:
Tom George

Comedy written by Niall Clark about a hapless human who is changed into a fish by creatures from a sub-abyssal civilisation and sent on a satirical undersea quest.

Ronan takes an unfortunate short cut-to the bottom of the ocean.
Alison Graham on radio comedy: page 117

Contributors

Writer:
Niall Clark
Ronan:
Alex Lowe
Dramco:
Adjoa Andoh
Jeblutt:
Tom Urie
Producer:
Maria Esposito
Spiro:
Phil Nice
Creature of the Deep:
Marj Hogarth
Creature of the Deep:
David Holt

New series 1: Restaurants. Adam Bloom investigates bad service in restaurants with stand-up and reconstructions. It's comedy with a mission. Helping Adam transform service culture are Sarah Kennedy , Brendon Burns and Rob Rouse. Producer Adam Bromley

Contributors

Unknown:
Sarah Kennedy
Unknown:
Brendon Burns
Unknown:
Rob Rouse.
Producer:
Adam Bromley

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