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With John Humphrys and Carolyn Quinn.
6.25,7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
6.59 Good Friday Hymn
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Rockingham).
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev Richard Harries.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Carolyn Quinn.
Unknown:
Richard Harries.

Presented by Martha Kearney.
10.45 For the Love of Willie By Agnes Owens. 5/5. The Woman's Hour drama.
Series editor Jill Burridge For details see drama repeat at 7.45pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Martha Kearney.
Unknown:
Agnes Owens.
Editor:
Jill Burridge

I Royal calligrapher Donald Jackson 's vision was to create an illuminated, handwritten bible for the 21st century. Old techniques using vellum, ancient Chinese inks and quill pens combine with the very latest technology to ensure that it lasts for at least 1,000 years. Architect and broadcaster
Maxwell Hutchinson follows the progress of this monumental undertaking as it unfolds in a scriptorium in Wales and a Benedictine monastery in America. Producer Angela Hind

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald Jackson
Unknown:
Maxwell Hutchinson
Producer:
Angela Hind

2/6 The two Mos, who own the other estate agents in Boggart's Bridge, are having a clear-out, helped by the less than capable Nigel. The second series of Mike Stott 's comedy set in possibly the worst estate agent's north of Watford.
Producer Bruce Hyman Director Dirk Maggs

Contributors

Unknown:
Mike Stott
Producer:
Bruce Hyman
Barry:
Keith Barron
Tracey:
Nicola Stephenson
Colette:
Julia Deakin
Big Mo:
Gwyneth Powell
Little Mo:
Jennie Stoller
Nigel:
James Frost
Sherlock:
Nick Stringer

2/6. Rosie Goldsmith takes anothertourofthe global radio airwaves - this time tuning in to the animal kingdom. There are possums as pets, tiger tales from Thailand and what gets Aussie crocodiles feeling frisky.
Producer Jennie Walmsley Repeated on Sunday at 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosie Goldsmith
Producer:
Jennie Walmsley

1/3. Written by and starring Thembi Mtshali , marking the tenth anniversary of the first democratic elections in South Africa. Gogo (Granny) is a Zulu traditionalist. Her graduate granddaughter has
Western values and a white lover. Twelve-year-old Kwezi is caught between them. Another play in this series can be heard at the same time next week.
Director Claire Grove

Contributors

Unknown:
Thembi Mtshali
Director:
Claire Grove
Gogo:
Thembi Mtshali
Kwezi:
Zolanl Mohola
Noli:
Mandlsa Bardlll
AuntZo:
Andrea Dondolo
Toti:
Ayanda Tini

I For Christians the cross is a potent symbol of the Crucifixion but it is also one of the most overused icons of the Western world. Worn as a fashion statement, it has been used in pop videos and contemporary art. But what is its enduring power and influence? Michael Symmons Roberts investigates its dominance as a universal symbol and hears stories from those who have discovered its influence in their lives. Producer Janet McLarty Repeated at 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Symmons Roberts
Producer:
Janet McLarty

It's Only Rock and Roll but.... Marking the release 50 years ago of Rock Around the Clock, Michael Rosen and guests translate the language of rock and roll and find it's every bit as scandalous as the Establishment feared.
Producer Isobel Eaton Repeated on Sunday at 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Producer:
Isobel Eaton

6/6. The sharp edge of satire from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis , with Mitch Benn , Marcus Brigstocke , Jon Holmes and Laura Shavin.
Producer Colin Anderson Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
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Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Unknown:
Mitch Benn
Unknown:
Marcus Brigstocke
Unknown:
Jon Holmes
Unknown:
Laura Shavin.
Producer:
Colin Anderson

Chris goes down memory lane.
Written by Tim Stimpson Director Kate Oates Editor Vanessa Whitburn
ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Tim Stimpson
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Jill:
Patricia Greene
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Helen:
Loulza Patlkas
Brian:
Chades Collingwood
Adam:
Andrew Wlncott
Lilian:
Sunny Ormonde
George:
Graham Roberts
Christine:
Lesley Saweard
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Peggy:
June Spencer
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Fallon:
Joanna van Kampen
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Betty:
Pamela Craig
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Usha:
Souad Faress
Greg:
Marc Finn
Kirsty:
Annabelle Dowler
Alan:
John Telfer
Ian:
Stephen Kennedy

Francine Stock meets Hungarian-born pianist Andras Schiff , who discusses his strongly held views about musical performance, pre-concert preparation and his Choice Of pianos. Producer Thomas Morris Revised

Contributors

Unknown:
Francine Stock
Pianist:
Andras Schiff
Producer:
Thomas Morris

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the discussion at Orsett Village Hall, Essex. Panellists are Simon Sion MP, shadow Home Secretary Oliver Letwin ; director of the Centre for Policy Studies, Ruth Lea ; and the political editor of the The Guardian, Michael White. Producer Victoria Wakely Repeated tomorrow at 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Oliver Letwin
Unknown:
Ruth Lea
Unknown:
Michael White.
Producer:
Victoria Wakely

Another chance to hear a vintage broadcast by the veteran commentator Alistair Cooke.
Repeated tomorrow at 5.45am and on Sunday at 8.45am

BBC Radio Collection: Two volumes of Letter from America are available on audio cassette and CD from retail outlets or from [web address removed]
Call [number removed]

Contributors

Commentator:
Alistair Cooke

A couple book the last apartment on the very last week of the tourist season in Crete. They discover that travel broadens the mind - whether or not they want it to. Written by Simon Block.
Director Mary Peate

Contributors

Written By:
Simon Block.
Director:
Mary Peate
Annie:
Annette Badland
Ray:
Peter Wight
Mattie:
Nicolas Tennant
Frances:
Annabelle Apsion
Paul:
Ben Onwukwe
Michael:
Calum Callaghan
Holidaymaker/Barman:
Cart Prekopp
Holidaymaker:
Bunny Reed

2/10. Denis Healey , former chancellor of the Exchequer, examines the life of his hero, Labour's postwar foreign secretary Ernest Bevin. The discussion is chaired by Humphrey Carpenter , and Bevin biographer Professor Brian Brivati adds extra expertise. Producer Jolyon Jenkins

Contributors

Unknown:
Denis Healey
Unknown:
Ernest Bevin.
Unknown:
Humphrey Carpenter
Unknown:
Professor Brian Brivati
Producer:
Jolyon Jenkins

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