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With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
6.25, 7.25 and 8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Sean Curran and Robert Orchard.
7.48 Thought for the Day With John Bell.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Edward Stourton.
Unknown:
Sean Curran
Unknown:
Robert Orchard.
Unknown:
John Bell.

Presented by Martha Kearney.
10.45 Home - the Story of Everyone Who Ever Lived in Our House By Julie Myerson.
10/10. The Woman's Hour drama.
Series editor Jill Burridge For details see drama repeat at 7.45pm

Contributors

Presented By:
Martha Kearney.
Unknown:
Julie Myerson.
Editor:
Jill Burridge

An indulgent celebration of the rose in poetry, music and art. Julian Pettifer discovers the myths and legends behind the rose and finds out how the flower is used in cookery and the world's perfume industry, and how it forms the basis of a multimillion-pound cut-flower business. Where would love and St Valentine's Day be without the rose? Producer Louise Adamson Alan Titchmarsh says it with roses: page 43

Contributors

Unknown:
Julian Pettifer
Producer:
Louise Adamson
Producer:
Alan Titchmarsh

New series 1/6. Like many a menopausal Flower Child before him, Merv discovers his inner cowboy. This, and a surprise gift from his uncle Lonesome Larry Pond , has him dreaming of the open road again. But can you park a horse on double yellow lines? Starring Mervyn Stutter , John Challis , Lill Roughley , Chris Ettridge , Gyuri Sarossi and Geoffrey McGivern. Producer Simon Nicholls

Contributors

Unknown:
Lonesome Larry Pond
Unknown:
Mervyn Stutter
Unknown:
John Challis
Unknown:
Lill Roughley
Unknown:
Chris Ettridge
Unknown:
Gyuri Sarossi
Unknown:
Geoffrey McGivern.
Producer:
Simon Nicholls

Roger Bolton with listeners' opinions and comments on BBC radio programmes and policy.
Producer Sue Bonner Repeated on Sunday at 8pm
ADDRESS: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London W1A 1QT
Phone: [number removed] Fax: [number removed] email: feedback@boc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton

In 1949 the novelist Jean Rhys was believed dead. In fact her life was in chaos and she had cut herself off from everyone she knew. Over the next 15 years she overcame depression, poverty and old age to create her literary masterpiece, Wide Sargasso Sea (this week's Book at Bedtime) - the story of the first Mrs Rochester from Jane Eyre. Written by Helen Jacey.
Director LizWebb

Contributors

Unknown:
Jean Rhys
Unknown:
Jane Eyre.
Written By:
Helen Jacey.
Jean Rhys:
Marcia Warren
Rev Woodard:
John Carlisle
Max:
Frederick Treves
Selma:
Richenda Carey
Francis:
Bertie Carvel
Charlotte Bronte:
Alice Hart

1/5 The contrast between the Tors of Dartmoor and the heights of Mount Kilimanjaro couldn't be more stark, as Clare Balding discovers when she joins a group of walkers who completed the challenge to climb Africa's highest mountain last year.

Ramblings
3.00pm R4 Clare Balding will be joining various rambling groups in this new series and starts off with four people who first bonded when they climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of a local hospice. A slightly rocky corner of Dartmoor might pale into insignificance by comparison - but it turns out to be a stunning walk of contrasts, which obviously delighted Clare and the intrepid climbers of Kilimanjaro. (Jane Anderson)

Contributors

Presenter:
Clare Balding
Producer:
Sally Wright

5/5. A Conversation with My Father. A successful writer tries to satisfy her dying father's wish for a proper story. Written by Grace Paley. Chosen by novelist AN Smith and read by Lorelei King. For details see Monday

Contributors

Written By:
Grace Paley.
Read By:
Lorelei King.

5/8. Simon Hoggart presents "the finest topical comedy panel game known to radio" with the help of Alan Coren , Andy Hamilton , Armando lannucci and Peter Oborne.
Producer Simon Nicholls Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A selection of episodes, including a celebration of the first 25 years of The News Quiz, is available on audio cassette and CD from retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Hoggart
Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Andy Hamilton
Unknown:
Armando Lannucci
Unknown:
Peter Oborne.
Producer:
Simon Nicholls

Eddie's on the trail.
Written by Simon Frith Director Kate Oates Editor Vanessa Whitburn
ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Simon Frith
Director:
Kate Oates
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
David:
Timothy Bentlnck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Helen:
Louiza Patikas
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Adam:
Andrew Wincott
Lilian:
Sunny Ormonde
George:
Graham Roberts
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
William:
Philip Molloy
Emma:
Felicity Jones
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Kirsty:
Annabelle Dowler
Matt:
Kim Durham
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane
Ian:
Stephen Kennedy

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the discussion at
Cockermouth School, Cumbria, where the audience put questions on issues of the week. The panellists include the work and pensions minister Maria Eagle; the Liberal Democrat spokesman for education Phil Willis ; and The Times columnist Michael Gove.
Producer Victoria Wakely Repeated tomorrow at 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Phil Willis
Unknown:
Michael Gove.
Producer:
Victoria Wakely

A tragicomedy for these troubled times by David Greig. in a small country torn by religious, tribal and political conflict, the General controls one end of a remote valley and the Captain the other. Their uneasy stand-off is broken by the sudden and unexpected arrival of an injured representative of the most powerful nation on earth.
Director Patrick Rayner

Contributors

Unknown:
David Greig.
Director:
Patrick Rayner
The General:
Alexander Morton
Billy:
Finlay Welsh
Evie:
Vicki Uddelle
Translator:
Nell McKinven
Paul:
Lewis Howden
soldier:
Lewis Howden
Sarah:
Anne Lacey
The pilot:
Erick Rainey

7/10. Kimberly Fortier proposes the American writer Edith Wharton for great life status. Wharton expert Janet Beer supplies the details. Producer Peter Everett

Contributors

Unknown:
Kimberly Fortier
Unknown:
Edith Wharton
Unknown:
Janet Beer
Producer:
Peter Everett

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