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Martha Stewart is an American icon who has made her name - and millions of dollars - advising women in the US on howto eat, entertain and do up their homes. One of the most influential women in America, she is loved and loathed in equal measure. But now she faces charges of involvement in an insider-dealing scandal, and of lyingto the prosecutors who were investigating it. Presented by Fi Glover. Producer Cathy Packe

Contributors

Unknown:
Martha Stewart
Presented By:
Fi Glover.
Producer:
Cathy Packe

3/6. Christopher Lee 's comedy drama set in the Ministry of Defence.
Stakeholders! Plans are afoot for Zelda's department to join the move back into the Ministry of Defence main building in the spring, and the new regulations on office flora look like changing everyone's outlook.
Producer Rosalind Ayres Director Pete Atkin

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Lee
Producer:
Rosalind Ayres
Director:
Pete Atkin
Zelda:
Fiona Shaw
Col George:
Martin Jarvis
Wg Cdr Bryan:
Christopher Neame
CdrBill:
Christopher Godwin
Chief Petty Officer Grieves:
Peter Capaldi
Connie:
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Security man:
Philip Cumbus

1/5. Revolution takes many forms and is prompted by many motives, butwhateverthese might be, the trauma of change has a profound effect on the people who live through it. This year marks the 25th anniversary of revolutions in Uganda and Iran. These five short stories are by writers from these countries as well as from Hungary, Nicaragua and Grenada.
That Day by Nushin Ahmadi Khorasani , read by Souad Faress and abridged by Jill Waters. Producer Chris Wallis

Contributors

Unknown:
Nushin Ahmadi Khorasani
Read By:
Souad Faress
Abridged By:
Jill Waters.
Producer:
Chris Wallis

Obesity. The Chief Medical Officer has called the rise in childhood obesity a health-time bomb. What can be done to stop this trend? Sheila Dillon talks to policy makers, health professionals, campaigners and chefs to find out how to tackle this national crisis.
Extended repeat from yesterday at 12.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Sheila Dillon

Clement Freud , Tony Hawks, Ross Noble and Graham Norton join chairman Nicholas Parsons in London. Producer Claire Jones Repeated on Sunday
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Several series of Just a Minute are available on audio cassette, with most titles also on CD. from good retail outlets orfrom www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Clement Freud
Unknown:
Ross Noble
Unknown:
Graham Norton
Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Producer:
Claire Jones

6/10. By Noel Streatfeild , dramatised in ten parts by Sue Rodwell.
Aftermath. Lena Wiltshire slides into alcoholism and despair following the death of her husband.
Producer/Director Jenny Stephens Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Noel Streatfeild
Unknown:
Sue Rodwell.
Director:
Jenny Stephens
Laurel:
Wendy Baxter
Tony:
Sam Wheway
Kim:
Vive Kshah
Lena:
Beth Tuckey
Aund Lindsey:
Rachel Smith
Uncle John:
David Kendall
Ruth:
Lucy Robinson
Miss Clegg:
Jane Rosslngtonl
Pamela:
Heather May
Sir Charles:
Lennox Greaves
Grandfather:
William Franklyn
Policeman:
Jeffrey Harmer

1/2. Crisis, What Crisis? Edward Stourton tracks six months in the life of the Foreign Office. The war is over but diplomats are beginning a new offensive to end hostilities after the rows over Iraq. Jack Straw is headed for Paris, President Putin is coming to London and the British ambassadorto Israel is polishing up his Hebrew before meeting the press. Producers Jo Glanville and Mark Savage

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Stourton
Producers:
Jo Glanville
Producers:
Mark Savage

What do large pipe-organs, spas and strategically placed matchsticks reveal about the British? In an eclectic tour, which takes him from the ballrooms of Blackpool to houndtrailing in the Cumbrian hills,
John Knutas , a Finnish tango-expert and journalist, reflects On the British. Producer Jennie Walmsley

Contributors

Unknown:
John Knutas
Producer:
Jennie Walmsley

Lions in Decline. The lion population is declining at an alarming rate - it's estimated that there are 90 per cent fewer lions than 20 years ago. As the human population grows, there is less room for lions: their habitat is fragmented, they come into conflict with local farmers and are shot by hunters. Lionel Kelleway investigates whether people and lions can live together. Producer Joanne Stevens Repeated tomorrow at 11am

Contributors

Unknown:
Lionel Kelleway
Producer:
Joanne Stevens

3.00 Numbertime: Mental Maths Year 2 (ages 6-7) 3.15
Alphabet Time (ages 4-6) 3.30 Stories and Rhymes (ages 5-7)
3.40 Hopscotch (ages 5-7) 3.55 Hop, Skip and Jump (ages 5-7)
4.10 New series Stop, Think, Wonder: Judaism (ages 7-9)
4.25 Scottish Secondary: Single Parent Family
4.45 Time for Drama (ages 7-9)

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