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With Edward Stourton and Sarah Montague.
6.25,7.25 and 8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With David Wilby and Sean Curran.
7.48 Thought forthe Day With Anne Atkins.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Stourton
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
David Wilby
Unknown:
Sean Curran.
Unknown:
Anne Atkins.

4/8. Judicial Review is arguably the most important mechanism the citizen has to regulate the conduct of the State. But from where does this power derive and can it be removed? Clive Anderson reports. Producer Cathy Packe Repeated at 9.30pm
Clive Anderson on the latest legal eagle: page 23

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Anderson
Producer:
Cathy Packe
Unknown:
Clive Anderson

1/4. Bitter, bitchy, funny and informative, this series celebrates the worst musicals ever to grace the stage. Including Lynda Bellingham in Bordello and Christine Avery in Maybe That's Your Problem. With Paul Roseby.
Thespian misdemeanours: page 123

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Roseby
Producer:
Elizabeth Freestone

Peter White examines British medal prospects in the Paralympics and introduces some of the teams and individuals the programme will be following throughout the summer. Presented by Liz Barclay and Peter White. Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours. PHONE: [number removed] Lines open from 10am

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter White
Presented By:
Liz Barclay
Presented By:
Peter White.

Using evidence from the painted medieval ceiling in Peterborough Cathedral, musicologist Zachary Taylor recreates the solo organistrum (an early form of the hurdy-gurdy) and puts it to the test at a public concert. Producer Susan Marling

Contributors

Musicologist:
Zachary Taylor
Producer:
Susan Marling

1/2
When Felix Cairnes's only child is killed by a hit-and-run driver he makes a solemn vow to track the man down and kill him.
Concludes tomorrow

Contributors

Philip Franks:
Nigel Strangeways
Written By:
Nicholas Blake
Dramatised By:
Michael Bakewell
Director:
Jane Morgan
Felix Cairnes:
Jonathan Cullen
Lena:
Lucy Whybrow
George:
Andrew Woodall
Mrs Rattery:
Jill Balcon
Violet:
Deborah Berlin
Phil:
Taylor Jefferson
Shepherd:
Christopher Douglas
Callaghan:
Ian Masters
Rebecca Sair:
Georgia Strangeways
David Rintoul:
Inspector Blunt

2/5. The Dark Blue Settee. Set in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1965, this is the tale of a television, a kiss and a family disaster. Written by Julia Darling and read by Felicity Finch. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Written By:
Julia Darling
Read By:
Felicity Finch.

Heather Payton reports on the growing industry surrounding golf and looks at the new generation of golfers, street-cred fashions and the creation of indoor golf. Producer Rozina Breen

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Payton
Producer:
Rozina Breen

Sir Menzies Campbell , deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, and writer Alain de Botton talk to Sue MacGregor about their favourite books.
Producer Jane Greenwood Repeated on Sunday at llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Menzies Campbell
Unknown:
Alain de Botton
Producer:
Jane Greenwood

2/6. Second series of the historical sitcom, written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain.
Highwaymen. Major Falconer attempts to become more of a cad to win Tamsyn, but she is more concerned that her disloyal fans are being poached by "Boyz 2 Rob", the hunky band of highwaymen that is taking Drumlin Ravhv storm. Other parts played by members of the cast
Producer Jan Ravens

Contributors

Written By:
Tom Jamieson
Written By:
Nev Fountain.
Unknown:
Drumlin Ravhv
Producer:
Jan Ravens
Tamsyn:
Sheridan Smith
Jago:
John Bowe
Maj Falconer:
Cameron Stewart
Cpt Marriot:
Andrew McGibbon
Squire Bascombe:
Martin Hyder
Dewey:
Mark Felgate
Buller:
Mark Perry
Alice:
India Fisher

Mark Lawson presents the arts show and reviews John Sutherland 's newly published authorised biography of the poet Stephen Spender. Producer Philippa Ritchie

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Lawson
Unknown:
John Sutherland
Unknown:
Stephen Spender.
Producer:
Philippa Ritchie

2/5. The Mothers Who Endured an Earthquake
Katie Hims adapts this story from the book The Good Women of China by Chinese journalist Xinran. It explores the aftermath of the Tangshan earthquake of 1976 and tells the story of teenager Xiao Ping and her courageous mother.
Mandarin voices: Liu Huili , Yujie Zhang , Liling Huangand Jean Liew For details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Katie Hims
Unknown:
Xiao Ping
Unknown:
Liu Huili
Unknown:
Yujie Zhang
Unknown:
Jean Liew
Xinran:
Sarah Lam
MrsChen:
Lucy Sheen
MrsYang:
Jacqui Chan

It's hard to avoid hearing about genetically modified crops - but what about animals? Sue Broom sets out to discover how far genetically engineered animal products are from the market, and she takes in some fast-growing salmon and luminous green pigs along the way. Producer Sue Broom Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

Gene testing is now widely available to help detect inherited conditions. But what about screening tests offered by private clinics that claim to assess everything from a person's risk of developing osteoporosis to their odds of dying prematurely from a stroke or heart attack? Dr Mark Porter asks how useful these tests are and whethertheir becoming widespread could create a genetic underclass.
Producer Helen Sharp Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Mark Porter
Producer:
Helen Sharp

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