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With John Humphrys and Carolyn Quinn.
6.25, 7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Robert Orchard and David Wilby.
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Carolyn Quinn.
Unknown:
David Wilby.
Unknown:
Dr Leslie Griffiths.

The novelist Joanna Trollope looks at the unconventional side of the writer Anthony Trollope and explains why he has particular resonance for her The programme includes interviews with PD James , Edmund White , Anna Massey and Andrew Davies. Producer Rebecca Stratford

Contributors

Unknown:
Joanna Trollope
Unknown:
Anthony Trollope
Unknown:
Pd James
Unknown:
Edmund White
Unknown:
Anna Massey
Unknown:
Andrew Davies.
Producer:
Rebecca Stratford

By Lynn Ferguson. Douglas, Ellen and their daughter Jennifer are preparing for their annual bonfire night party. Each reveals something they'd rather keep hidden, perhaps even from themselves.
Producer/Director Mary Peate

Contributors

Unknown:
Lynn Ferguson.
Director:
Mary Peate
Ellen:
Janet Brown
Douglas:
Kenneth Bryans
Jennifer:
Lynn Ferguson
Cooper:
Lewis MacLeod
Ticket man:
Lewis MacLeod
Bloke:
Lewis MacLeod
Driver:
Lewis MacLeod
Scoutmaster:
Lewis MacLeod
Person 1:
Priyanga Elan
Sharon:
Priyanga Elan
Sophie:
Priyanga Elan
super market assistant:
Priyanga Elan

Archbishop Desmond Tutu presents an appeal on behalf of the Bishop Simeon Trust, a charity that supports disadvantaged South Africans through education and welfare projects.
Donations: Bishop Simeon Trust. [address removed] Credit-Cards: [number removed] Repeated from Sunday at 7.55am

Contributors

Unknown:
Desmond Tutu
Unknown:
Unknown:
Unknown:

4/5. Casablanca. Written by Jason Webster. An Englishman journeys through North Africa. White seeking the Moorish legacy, he strikes a bargain with a mysterious bookseller. Read by Nick Underwood. Producer Eilidh McCreadie For more details see Monday

Contributors

Written By:
Jason Webster.
Read By:
Nick Underwood.
Producer:
Eilidh McCreadie

Mariella Frostrup talks to Owen Sheers about his first novel, an evocation of the life of an obscure relative, a maverick missionary in Africa. Plus a guide to the works of John Updike. Repeated from Sunday at 4pm

Contributors

Talks:
Mariella Frostrup
Unknown:
Owen Sheers
Unknown:
John Updike.

Wetlands are the first line of defence against everything from storms and sewage to floods and pollution. They also provide refuge for hundreds of rare species. But since 1900, more than 50 percent have been lost or destroyed globally. In the run up to this year's World Wetlands Day, Quentin Cooper examines the importancce of these unique habitats and looks at efforts to conserve them. Producer Jonathan Fildes

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Cooper
Producer:
Jonathan Fildes

9/15. By Arnold Bennett.
Justice. Constance is anxious about Samuel's health as he campaigns relentlessly forthe release of his imprisoned cousin, Daniel. Producer/Director Pauline Harris
For details and cast see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Arnold Bennett.
Director:
Pauline Harris

Winning one of Britain's six flat-racing classics is part of every owner and trainer's dreams. Last
September a three-year-old filly, Summitville, carried with her just such dreams when she attempted to win the St Leger. Pam Cockerill looks back on that day in the company of four people whose hopes and ambitions focused on Summitville getting the one mile, six furlongs and 32 yards "trip" at the Doncaster racecourse. Producer Dave Sheasby

Contributors

Unknown:
Pam Cockerill
Producer:
Dave Sheasby

Unravelling the Garment Industry. With the end of the Multi-Fibre Agreement looming, Peter Day looks at the wide-ranging effects of the MFA in South East Asia and finds out how some manufacturing businesses are preparing themselves forthe future.
Producer Richard Berenger Repeated on Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Day
Producer:
Richard Berenger

A few years ago, Arthur Smith was nearly dead. He has since given up drinking and entered the strange new world of the chronically sober. As he ruminates about his drinking days and about booze generally, he discovers elderflower presse, mornings and temptation. One of Smith's old friends, the actress Caroline Quentin , joins him in a show that may make you weep with laughter into your sherry. Producer Lucy Armitage

Contributors

Unknown:
Arthur Smith
Unknown:
Caroline Quentin
Producer:
Lucy Armitage

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