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With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
6.25, 7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Sean Curran and Susan Hulme.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Anne Atkins.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Edward Stourton.
Unknown:
Sean Curran
Unknown:
Susan Hulme.
Unknown:
Anne Atkins.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes looks at the life and legacy of America's greatest explorer, Meriwether Lewis , on the 200th anniversary of his expedition to find a passage to the Pacific. With his co-commander
William Clark , Lewis helped create a country that stretched from "shining sea to shining sea".
However his triumph also triggered a tragic spiral of events that led to his suicide in 1807 and saw most of his discoveries forgotten or ignored. Producer Julian Carey

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Unknown:
Meriwether Lewis
Unknown:
William Clark
Producer:
Julian Carey

Written and produced by Simon Brett. Emily has finished at university, Charlotte has given up consumerism, Roger and Victoria don't change a lot. Is it possible that Anna can finally get some peace from her combative sisters? Probably not.

Contributors

Writer:
Simon Brett.
Producer:
Simon Brett
Anna:
Rosemary Leach
Victoria:
Angela Thorne
Charlotte:
Celia Imrie
Roger:
Bill Nighy
Emily:
Lisa Coleman

2/6 Pete McCarthy isjoined by Robin Simon , David Stafford and Sue Gaisford as they race against the clock to locate a mystery treasure Where X marks the spot. Producer Sarah Rowlands

Contributors

Unknown:
Pete McCarthy
Unknown:
Robin Simon
Unknown:
David Stafford
Unknown:
Sue Gaisford
Producer:
Sarah Rowlands

Another chance to hear a play by Don Taylor. Victor is ashamed of one event in his past life. When that event takes human form, he isforced to re-examine evervthing- even his shame.
Producer/Director Don Taylor

Contributors

Play By:
Don Taylor.
Director:
Don Taylor
Victor:
John Wood
Samuel:
Julian Glover
Artemis:
Prunella Scales

3/5. Another of this week's stories by leading travel writers on the theme of Poste Restante, the international system that allows travellers' letters to be held until collected at a designated post office. The Prime of Joyce Emily Hammond by Charlotte Hobson , read by Vicki Liddelle. A young runaway longs for a letter from her inspirational teacher. Producer Eilidh McCreadie For more details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Joyce Emily Hammond
Unknown:
Charlotte Hobson
Read By:
Vicki Liddelle.
Producer:
Eilidh McCreadie

Laurie Taylor explores the salwar-kameez or Punjabi suit, now officially a world fashion item. He finds out about its history and how it has become an emblem Of exciting new cultural fusions. Producer Jacqueline Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurie Taylor
Producer:
Jacqueline Smith

Newseries 1/4. Achancetotuneintoradio'sbest quality weekend newspaper, complete with copious pull-out feature sections on health, wealth, fitness, lifestyle, living, loving, eating, meeting- it's never ending. With Rebecca Front, Simon Greenall , Emma Kennedy , Tracy-Ann Oberman , Chris Langham and Ewan Bailey. Producer Helen Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Greenall
Unknown:
Emma Kennedy
Unknown:
Tracy-Ann OBErman
Unknown:
Chris Langham
Unknown:
Ewan Bailey.
Producer:
Helen Williams

8/15. By Arnold Bennett , dramatised for radio by Stephen Wyatt.
Crisis. After four years in Paris, Gerald has spent his inheritance and his marriage to Sophia is on the rocks. For details and cast see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Arnold Bennett
Unknown:
Stephen Wyatt.

Newseries 1/10. Michael Buerk chairs a live debate in which Melanie Phillips , Ian Hargreaves , Steven Rose and Michael Gove cross-examine witnesses who hold conflicting views on the moral complexities behind one of the week's news stories. Producer David Coomes Repeated on Saturday

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Melanie Phillips
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Unknown:
Steven Rose
Unknown:
Michael Gove
Producer:
David Coomes

From glass palaces containing exotic plants to experiments within computer-controlled hothouses, the greenhouse has a unique place in scientific history. Hermione Cockburn tells the story of a revolution under glass. Producer Monise Durrani

Contributors

Unknown:
Hermione Cockburn
Producer:
Monise Durrani

Another chance to hear an evening of stand-up comedy from the Comedy Store in Manchester, hosted by Ross Noble and featuring Shappi Khorsandi , Pierre Hollins and Mark Maier. Producer Helen Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
Ross Noble
Unknown:
Shappi Khorsandi
Unknown:
Pierre Hollins
Unknown:
Mark Maier.
Producer:
Helen Williams

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