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1/3. Here are three Shetlanders who are finding
21st-century applications for theirtraditional crafts and products. Farmer Ronnie Eunson was told his native sheep and cattle would never sell in supermarkets. Today his beef and lamb take pride of place in one of London's top butcher shops. Producer Lynne Mennie

Contributors

Unknown:
Ronnie Eunson
Producer:
Lynne Mennie

3/3. Martin Wainwright looks at three moments in history when the Islamic and Christian worlds have taken an eager interest in one another's affairs.
The Translation Bureau. When, following its military and economic decline in the mid-19th century, the Ottoman empire turned towards Europe, the foreign ideas that came along with the technical information processed by the Sultan's Translation Bureau helped lay the foundations for the modern state of Turkey. Producer sue waidram

Contributors

Unknown:
Martin Wainwright

6/6. Doug and Molly go on a secret date in the countryside. They both want to be together again but now that they've told each other, getting close isn't as simple as they thought it would be. By Paul Mendelson.

Contributors

Writer:
Paul Mendelson
Director:
David Ian Neville
Molly:
Rebecca Lacey
Doug:
Paul Venables
Kaz:
Soumaya Keynes
Emma:
Soumaya Keynes
Ryan:
Jessie Sullivan
Raymond:
Jonathan Taller
Annie:
Marlene Sidaway

3/6. What's a fucivore's favourite food? How is porridge traditionally eaten? Which wine writer had a bit part in a Hollywood blockbuster? Jay Rayner 's guests
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall , food writers Anissa Helou and Sue Lawrence and greengrocer Charlie Hicks chew over these culinary conundrums. Producer Paula McGinley

Contributors

Unknown:
Jay Rayner
Unknown:
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Unknown:
Anissa Helou
Unknown:
Sue Lawrence
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Producer:
Paula McGinley

Jean Alexander plays Lilian in this comedy of family affairs, It's a bit of a shock for Lilian when her sister
Mabel dies suddenly, but it's nothing compared to the surprises waiting in Mabel's photo album. By ValSyms.
Director Chris Wallis

Contributors

Unknown:
Jean Alexander
Director:
Chris Wallis
Lilian:
Jean Alexander
Walter:
Anthony Wingate
Mr Mills:
Stefan Escreet
Dorothy:
Eithne Brown
Edna:
Melissa Sinden
Miles:
Roger Delves-Broughton

3/5. David Grindley. In 1992, aged 19, Grindley won bronze medal as part of Britain's 4x400m relay team in Barcelona. Ayear later, injury shattered his dreams of a glittering career. Diane Modahl talks to him. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
David Grindley.
Talks:
Diane Modahl

Intolerable Strangers. Amsterdam's tolerance is showing signs of strain. One particular flashpoint is the issue of immigration. Whereas the city has traditionally welcomed immigrants there has been a hardening of attitudes towards those wanting to settle in Holland.
Laurie Taylor looks at who is visible and who is not on the streets of Amsterdam, Producer Natasha Maw

Contributors

Producer:
Natasha Maw

2/6. Prescription Drugs. Doctors are under increasing pressure to cut back on the number of drugs they prescribe and to use the cheapest alternative wherever possible. But is this affecting patient care? Find out with Dr Mark Porter. Repeated from yesterday at 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Mark Porter.

6/6. War. A sketch show in which anything is possible. This week, a war poet is told the troops prefer limericks. With Robert Webb , Beth Chalmers , Catherine Shepherd , Steven Kynman , Abigail Burdess and Chris Pavlo. Written by James Cary. Producer Adam Bromley

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Webb
Unknown:
Beth Chalmers
Unknown:
Catherine Shepherd
Unknown:
Steven Kynman
Unknown:
Abigail Burdess
Unknown:
Chris Pavlo.
Written By:
James Cary.
Producer:
Adam Bromley

2/8. Trouble in the Board Room. We've had Enron and Worldcom, and yet companies - even blue-chip ones like Shell-can still get away with misleading their shareholders and the market. Nick Ross asks if board members should be liable, and companies prosecuted ordelisted. Producer Sara Nathan Repeated on Saturday at 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Ross
Producer:
Sara Nathan

2/2. The Regeneration Gap. For years it was thought that damage to the human nervous system was irreparable. New lines of research suggest that the cells of the spinal cord can regenerate and repair. Georgina Ferry meets researchers who hope that one day there will be a treatment for paralysis. Producer Monise Durrani

Contributors

Unknown:
Georgina Ferry
Producer:
Monise Durrani

Newseries 1/4. HowtoKiss. "Half-closeyoureyes, make your mouth look like an excitable monkey and deliberately invade their body space." Comedian
Guy Browning provides practical life-coaching in the big small Challenges of life. Producer Jonquil Panting
Alan Titchmarsh on the trials of everyday life: page 32

Contributors

Unknown:
Guy Browning
Producer:
Jonquil Panting
Producer:
Alan Titchmarsh

1/2. Another chance to hear two programmes first broadcast earlier this year in which Debbie McGee delves into the world of one of the most glamorous professions - the magician's assistant. The second programme can be heard tomorrow evening at the same time. Who's That Girl?

Contributors

Presenter:
Debbie McGee
Producer:
Karl Phillips

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