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With Carolyn Quinn and Edward Stourton.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With David Wilby and Becky Milligan.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Elaine Storkey.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
Carolyn Quinn
Unknown:
Edward Stourton.
Unknown:
David Wilby
Unknown:
Becky Milligan.
Unknown:
Elaine Storkey.

2/10. Michael Buerk talks to people who have faced a life-changing choice. Today he speaks to the GCHQ whistleblower Katharine Gun.
Producer Liz Leonard Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Katharine Gun.
Producer:
Liz Leonard

4/5. Pachelbel's Canon. Tom Robinson discovers how a short canon by a 17th-century composer became a must for weddings and a part of the "audio architecture at a New York railway station. Producer Alan Hall

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Robinson
Producer:
Alan Hall

6/8. Aubrey Manning explores the meaning of sound. He listens to great reed warblers and elephants, discovers what a complex song tells a female about a prospective mate and how knowing the alarm calls could by the key to survival in the natural world. Producer Sarah Blunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Aubrey Manning
Producer:
Sarah Blunt

Marc Riley presents a tribute to Albert Modley, one of the almost-forgotten names of northern comedy in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, who in his day was as famous as his contemporaries Al Read, Frank Randle and Norman Evans. Playwright Alan Bennett, film director Stephen Frears and TV producer William G Stewart are among those who recall their experiences of working with Modley.

Contributors

Presenter:
Marc Riley
Interviewee:
Alan Bennett
Interviewee:
Stephen Frears
Interviewee:
William G Stewart
Producer:
Libby Cross

Janet Beaumont was an inspirational and much loved piano teacher. This programme profiles her life and legacy, talking to Janet's family, friends and pupils to discover why she made such an enormous impact on the musical soul of Huddersfield. It is the story of an exceptional woman who made a huge difference to the musical lives of many people, including the Programme's producer. Producer Laura Parfitt

Contributors

Unknown:
Janet Beaumont
Producer:
Laura Parfitt

Bedlam, 1809. The extraordinary true story of the first man to believe his mind was being controlled by a machine. Written by Dylan Ritson.
Director Rachel Stanton

Contributors

Written By:
Dylan Ritson.
Director:
Rachel Stanton
James:
Adrian Scarborough
Haslam:
Henry Goodman
Anne:
Anastasia Hille
Justina:
Helen Longworth
Williams:
Stephen Hogan
Simmonds:
Stephen Hogan
Monro:
Nicholas Boulton

Sue Cook examines more listeners' historical queries - uncovering mysteries and reinterpreting the past. ADDRESS: Making History. PO Box 3096, Brighton BN11PL email: making.history@bbc.co.uk
Producers Ivan Howlett and Nick Patrick

Contributors

Producers:
Ivan Howlett
Producers:
Nick Patrick

2/5. The Shifting of the Sands. A cleric is sent to remote coastal parish where he soon realises that the local community worships different gods from that of the Christian Church. Read by Ian McDiarmid. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Read By:
Ian McDiarmid.

New series 1/6. Philippa Lamb returns with the programme that looks at issues affecting the world of work. Today she investigates office design, with a look at how it's changing and what impact it has on our working lives. Producer Caroline Bayley

Contributors

Unknown:
Philippa Lamb
Producer:
Caroline Bayley

2/5. After a violent row with her father and a startling revelation from her mother, Hetty runs away from home and takes refuge with her best friend, Polly. But her vengeful father has not given up yet.
For details and cast see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

4/10. With bushmeat (the meat of wildlife species) now big business, there's growing concern that the illegal trade could spread deadly diseases to humans and the animal population here. Angus Stickler investigates the supply chain from West Africa and asks whether enough is being done to crack down on those who smuggle some of the world's most endangered Species. Producer David Lewis Rptd Sun 5pm

Contributors

Producer:
David Lewis

4/4. Chester and the REM face the return of.... The Shadow. Written by Karl Minns.
Music by Neutronics Producer Dawn Ellis

Contributors

Written By:
Karl Minns.
Music By:
Dawn Ellis
Narrator Chris:
Langham F
Chester:
Dave Lamb
Butterworth:
Michael Fenton Stevens
Tiberius:
Kim Wall
Yallop:
Kim Wall
Miss Maury:
Beth Chalmers
Chloe:
Beth Chalmers
Meryl:
Sue Elliot-Nichols
Hives:
Martin Hyder
Director:
Martin Hyder
Agent:
Ewan Bailey
Noakes:
Ewan Bailey
Len:
Owen Evans
Clapper:
Owen Evans
Floyd:
Kart Minns
The Shadow:
Kevin Eldon

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