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With Sarah Montague and James Naughtie.
6.25. 7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
7.48 Thought for the Day WithJolnde.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
Sarah Montague
Unknown:
James Naughtie.

Icons of Design. Olivia O'Leary meets the creative director of Habitat, Tom Dixon , and the product designer Kenneth Grange.
Producer Karen Gregor Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Design:
Olivia O'Leary
Unknown:
Tom Dixon
Designer:
Kenneth Grange.
Producer:
Karen Gregor

New series Five-part series uncovering the unexpected world of African missionary pilots.
1: Evacuation. When tribal violence erupted in the Congo last May, the people of Bunia were trapped. Agroup of missionary pilots in theirtiny planes set out on a mission of mercy ferrying the traumatised civilians to safety. Producer Caroline Pare

Venom. The first of three programmes in which
Yvonne Ellis from the BBC Natural History Unit sets out to prove that reptiles are sophisticated creatures with an astonishing array of survival techniques. She starts by tracking down two of the world's most venomous snakes and has closer encounters with diamondback rattlesnakes and Indian cobras than she expected. She also meets bite victims and discovers the intricacies of venom. Repeated from yesterday 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Yvonne Ellis

Mark Radcliffe presents the last of a two-part series exploring the chequered history of TV talent shows. This programme covers the period from 1978 to the present day and such programmes as Pop Idol and FameAcademy. Producer Libby Cross

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Radcliffe
Producer:
Libby Cross

Matthew Trusler is one of Britain's most promising young musicians. He needs to buy a top quality violin but discovers that a Stradivarius now costs more than a large detached house. Is there a millionaire out there who can help? Norman Lebrecht takes him
Shopping. Producer Bill Lloyd

Contributors

Unknown:
Matthew Trusler
Unknown:
Norman Lebrecht
Producer:
Bill Lloyd

By Christopher Matthew. Nigel Breezer 's trip to a film premiere in a courtesy limo gives him the opportunity to pass on the benefit of an insider's view of the famous and not-so-famous, as well as a few tricks of his trade as a plumber.
Director Toby Swift

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Matthew.
Unknown:
Nigel Breezer
Director:
Toby Swift
Nigel:
Robert Daws
Tiny:
Ted Robmns

Richard Daniel presents the programme about listeners' environmental concerns.
EMAIL: home.planet@bbc.co.uk Phone: [number removed] Address: H[address removed] Producer Nick Patrick

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Daniel
Producer:
Nick Patrick

Heather Payton and guests discuss whether consumers are becoming thriftier. We maybe shopping till we drop but many of us seem determined to get a gOOd deal. Producer Caroline Bayley

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Payton
Producer:
Caroline Bayley

Sue MacGregorisjoined by the author Jane Smiley and comic actress Helen Lederer to discuss their favourite literature, including The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark , The Verificationist by Donald Antrim and Crimes of Conscience by Nadine Gordimer. Producer John Byrne Repeated on Sunday at llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jane Smiley
Unknown:
Helen Lederer
Unknown:
Muriel Spark
Unknown:
Donald Antrim
Unknown:
Nadine Gordimer.
Producer:
John Byrne

By Sybil Burr. Lisa's diary for "the schools" records her visit to the Regular and to her surprise, one of her "party problems" is solved. l-or details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Sybil Burr.
Lisa:
Victoria O'Donnell
Mother:
Liza Sadovy
Miss Carter:
Carolyn Jones
The Regular:
Shirley Dixon
Marge:
Alison Pettltt
William:
Tom Kennedy

New series What is the point of the United Nations? In a four-part series, Edward Stourton looks at the role and future of the UN. 1: A Difficult and Defining Moment. The view from inside the UN afterthe
British and the Americans gave up on the UN route and began their march on Baghdad. With contributions from Secretary-General Kofi Annan and key players in the British, French, German and American governments and delegations.
Producers Mark Savage and Mark Alden Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Stourton
Unknown:
General Kofi Annan

The kidneys are vital organs, helping to maintain healthy blood, regulating blood pressure and removing waste products from the body.
Dr Mark Porter asks how we can look after our kidneys, what happens when they become diseased, and what it's like to have to cope with life on dialysis three times a week forthe rest of your life.
Producer Rami Tzabar Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Mark Porter
Producer:
Rami Tzabar

Another chance to hear the four-part comedy sketch show from the winners of the 2002 Perrier Best Newcomer Award. Written by and starring Neil Edmond , Justin Edwards and James Rawlings. Producer Will Saunders (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Neil Edmond
Unknown:
Justin Edwards
Unknown:
James Rawlings.

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