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With Edward Stourton and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Sean Curran and David Wilby.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Anne Atkins.
8.32 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Stourton
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Sean Curran
Unknown:
David Wilby.
Unknown:
Anne Atkins.

2/3. Journalist and broadcaster Philippa Kennedy continues her history of Fleet Street
The World to Your Table. The year 1814 brought the revolutionary steam press to Fleet Street, and 1892 saw the introduction of the linotype machines that chattered in newspapers for almost a century. In between, technological change was unceasing. Yet until the 1850s, governmenttax placed a daily paper beyond the reach of most citizens. Once this obstacle was swept away a truly popular press began to emerge which, with a little help from the electric telegraph, broughtthe world to people's breakfast tables. producer Andrew Green

Contributors

Unknown:
Philippa Kennedy
Producer:
Andrew Green

3/6. In the cryptic quiz show cunningly disguised as a radio treasure hunt, Pete McCarthy is joined by Brian Sewell , Gerry Hanson and Sally Boazman as they race against the clock to locate a mystery treasure where X marks the spot. Producer Sarah Rowlands

Contributors

Unknown:
Pete McCarthy
Unknown:
Brian Sewell
Unknown:
Gerry Hanson
Unknown:
Sally Boazman
Producer:
Sarah Rowlands

3/5. A brief encounter, an exchange of glances, a shared smile -these are the moments that prompt the appeals to be found in the "Once Seen" section of the personal columns. Five writers were invited to find an advert and imagine the story behind it.
London Gay Symphony by Jane Stevenson , read by Michael Fenton Stevens. For more details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jane Stevenson
Read By:
Michael Fenton Stevens.

3/4. Inside the covers of this week's quality Sunday newspaper featuring more than 50 essential pull-out sections. Highlights include a view of Britain through the eyes of one of our American cousins in Blonde
Across the Pond; ten ways to avoid loneliness while dieting; and David Blunkett reveals what's inside his large intestine in The Inside Scoop. With Rebecca Front, Simon Greenall , Emma Kennedy , Tracy-Ann Oberman , Chris Langham and Ewan Bailey. Producer Helen Williams

Contributors

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

Francine Stock reviews the world premiere of the Thomas Ades opera The Tempest, and writer
Thomas Keneally explains how his new book, The Tyrant's Novel, addresses the way Australia deals with asylum seekers. Producer Thomas Morris

Contributors

Unknown:
Thomas Ades
Unknown:
Thomas Keneally
Producer:
Thomas Morris

Michael Buerk chairs a debate in which Michael Gove , Claire Fox , Ian Hargreaves and Professor Steven Rose 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:
Michael Gove
Unknown:
Claire Fox
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Unknown:
Steven Rose
Producer:
David Coomes

Why have sons of the Scottish Manse, such as Gordon Brown , David Steel , and John Buchan , had such a disproportionate impact on British politics? Why should being born the son of a Church of Scotland Minister be the perfect preparation for a life in politics? Broadcaster Colin Bell attempts to explain the Eric Liddle effect. Producer David Stenhouse Repeated from Sunday at 10.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Gordon Brown
Unknown:
David Steel
Unknown:
John Buchan
Unknown:
Colin Bell
Unknown:
Eric Liddle
Producer:
David Stenhouse

Ross Noble hosts another evening of stand-up comedy from the Comedy Store, Manchester, featuring Robin Ince , Gavin Webster and Justin Moorhouse. Producer Helen Williams

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Ince
Unknown:
Gavin Webster
Unknown:
Justin Moorhouse.
Producer:
Helen Williams

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