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Among Andrew Marr 's guests is Madeleine Albright , the first woman to become US Secretary of State. She talks about international diplomacy and about hertimeatthe White House.
Producer Alice Feinstein Shortened repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Marr
Unknown:
Madeleine Albright
Producer:
Alice Feinstein

Throughout decades of Irish-English conflict, even when extreme positions were taken on both sides, a little-noticed career choice of thousands of Irish men and women was challenging the simple view of history. Presented by Kevin Connolly. Producer Simon Binns

Contributors

Presented By:
Kevin Connolly.
Producer:
Simon Binns

Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. 3: The mysterious visitor has been found dead in his hotel room.
But who had the motive to murder him - and why?
Director/Producer Enyd Williams
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: This full-cast dramatisation is available on audio cassette and CD from 3 November at all good retail outlets or fromwww.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Dramatised By:
Michael Bakewell.
Poirot:
John Moffatt
Superintendent Spence:
Robert Lang
Lynn:
Susannah Corbett
Rowley:
Ifan Meredith
Rosaleen:
Fritha Goodey
David:
Tom George
Major Porter:
Derek Waring
Coroner:
James Taylor

By Steve Hennessy. Rhodri supplements his income by working as a medium, channelling messages from those who have "crossed over". When Sian decides to ask for his help the outcome has unexpected consequences for several people close to Rhodri.
Producer Gilly Adams

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Hennessy.
Producer:
Gilly Adams
Geraint:
Robert Harper
Rhodri:
Brendan Charteson
Sian:
Manon Edwards
Mrs Reed:
Lynn Hunter
Dai:
Huw Davies

Malt. Andrew Jefford looks at the simple ingredient that provides the life and soul of every great beer and all malt whiskies, and which adds a comforting sweet tang to breads, cakes and hot drinks -malt. Extended repeat of yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
. Andrew Jefford

Joining Nigel Rees to exchange favourite quotations and anecdotes are Annie Caulfield , Brough Scott , Matthew D'Ancona and John Sergeant. The reader is Meryl O'Keeffe.
Producer Carol Smith Repeated on Sunday at 12.04pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A collection of highlights from over 21 years of this panel game is available on audio cassette from good retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Rees
Unknown:
Annie Caulfield
Unknown:
Brough Scott
Unknown:
Matthew D'Ancona
Unknown:
John Sergeant.
Producer:
Carol Smith

John Wilson introduces the arts magazine programme and reviews the film Seabiscuit, the story of a champion racehorse who won the hearts of countless Americans during the 1930s. Producer Nicki Paxman

Contributors

Introduces:
John Wilson
Producer:
Nicki Paxman

Michael Butt 's ten-part dramatisation of the life of the exotic dancer and glamorous First World War spy who stayed too long at the fin-de-siecle feast.
6: Mata Hari triumphs on the international stage but her personal life is in turmoil.
Director Marc Beeby Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Butt
Director:
Marc Beeby
Mata Hari:
Victoria Hamilton
Colonel:
Jon Strickland
Rudolph:
Andrew Harrison
Rousseau:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Annie:
Sarah Lam
Sophie:
Sophie Shad

In the postwar years a series of unexplained sightings in the skies over Britain helped fuel a growing fixation with aliens and UFOs. Officially, Whitehall denied interest, but Gerry Northam reveals details of the secret investigations carried out by a government terrified of the Russians. Producer David Lewis (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Gerry Northam
Producer:
David Lewis

" Her voice cl imbs like a celestial staircase and makes you aware of doors high up in the silence. An evocative musical portrait of the Irish singer Noirin ni Riain, with a look at her exploration of "theosony" - the sound of God. Producer Norman Winter

Contributors

Producer:
Norman Winter

By the Light of the Moon Mark Carwardine investigates the influence the moon has had on evolution and discovers that without it life itself may not have evolved. Producer Simon Roberts Repeated tomorrow at 11am

Contributors

Unknown:
Moon Mark Carwardine
Producer:
Simon Roberts

Among Andrew Marr 's guests is Madeleine Albright , the first woman to become US Secretary of State. She talks about international diplomacy and about her time at the White House. Shortened repeat of 9am

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Marr
Unknown:
Madeleine Albright

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