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With John Humphrys and Carolyn Quinn.
6.25, 7.25 and 8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Susan Hulme and David Wilby.
7.48 Thought for the Day With the Rev Tom Butler.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Carolyn Quinn.
Unknown:
Susan Hulme
Unknown:
David Wilby.
Unknown:
Tom Butler.

New series 1/8. Songwriters. Olivia O'Leary meets Mitch Murray , who wrote some of the popular songs of the 1960s, and Guy Chambers, co-writer of some of Robbie Williams's biggest hits. Producer Karen Gregor Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Songwriters:
Olivia O'Leary
Unknown:
Mitch Murray
Producer:
Karen Gregor

Amber is a unique time capsule, perfectly preserving whatever life is trapped inside it. Howard Stableford embarks on a great detective story and an extraordinary journey through time. Hejoinsthe amber detectives following a trail of clues, trapped in the plant resin, to discover how the amber forests would have looked, and even sounded, 20 million years ago. Producer Sarah Blunt

An exploration of the life and career of the entertainer Norman Wisdom ; from sleeping rough on the streets of London, through serving in the merchant navy and the army, to performing on stage and screen. An extraordinary life that began in very poor circumstances but led to world fame and a knighthood. Presented by Marc Riley. Producer Angela Sherwin

Contributors

Unknown:
Norman Wisdom
Presented By:
Marc Riley.
Producer:
Angela Sherwin

3/5. Stand By Me. Written by Ben E King in his bedroom on a cheap guitar, this song went on to establish King as a solo artist (he was previously with the Drifters), It was recorded by Marc Boian and John Lennon and even became the title of a film. Contributors include Ben E King and screenwriters Raynold Gideon and Bruce Evans. Producer Sara Conkey

Contributors

Unknown:
Marc Boian
Unknown:
John Lennon
Unknown:
Raynold Gideon
Unknown:
Bruce Evans.
Producer:
Sara Conkey

Lizzie returns home from working abroad to look after her grandmother. On the plane, she meets a very pleasant young student with whom she becomes friends when he visits her in Suffolk. But is there any connection between his interest in her and the nightmares her grandmother has been having?
Written by Jill Hyem.

Contributors

Writer:
Jill Hyem
Director:
Cherry Cookson
Lizzie:
Emily Bruni
Alice:
Bridget Turner
Ned:
Michael Higgs
Anil:
Nrtin Ganatra
Marion:
Ann Beach
Pat:
Sandra Clark
Man on plane:
Peter Darney

2/5. The Journey. In this series of audio letters,
Barbara explains to her daughter, Natasha, why she feels the need to travel to the Himalayas. For Barbara, the journey to such an adventurous location is a type of catharsis that she feels will help her come to terms with the death of her husband. Both mother and daughter explore how they are coping with the death of a loved one. For details see yesterday

New series 1/6. Comedy drama in which Unthinkable Solutions, the radical management consultants, return to inflict their unique brand of help on more unsuspecting companies. This week, they turn their special talents to the credit-card business. Stars Marcus Brigstocke, Catherine Shepherd , David Mitchell and Beth Chalmers. Written by James Cary. Producer Adam Bromley

Contributors

Unknown:
Marcus Brigstocke
Unknown:
Catherine Shepherd
Unknown:
David Mitchell
Unknown:
Beth Chalmers.
Written By:
James Cary.
Producer:
Adam Bromley

The Government claims its apprenticeship scheme is the way forward for out-of-work youngsters who are hard to employ. But James Silver reveals that, beyond the costly publicity, the programme is plagued by poor results, shoddy training and inappropriate placements that put young lives at risk. producer Bill Law Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
James Silver

2/5. Dr Raj Persaud looks at the contentious issue of recovered memory. Are people who recall childhood abuse and trauma in later life really tapping into lost memories or are they, as some people think, drawing on false memory? Plus a look at the dangers of psychiatrists and therapists forming a sexual relationship with their patients.
Producer Angharad Law Repeated tomorrow at4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Raj Persaud

1/4. The story of a man who can't stop himself breaking into song returns for a second series, starring Suggs, Bob Monkhouse and Bill Nighy.
In a bid to get rid of the band that lives in his head, Tom has been sent to a special centre. The treatment's going well - until the band make Tom burst into song.

Contributors

Music:
Andrew McGibbon
Music:
Nick Romero
Music:
null Suggs
Director:
Dawn Ellis
Tom:
null Suggs
Dr Boone:
Bob Monkhouse
Male:
Bill Nighy
Phelia:
Julia Deakin
Lake:
Andrew McGibbon
Monty:
Nick Romero
Bouche:
Phil Cornwell
Clammy:
Toby Longworth
Dr Rodshott:
Tracy-Ann Oberman

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