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With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With David Wilby and Sean Curran.
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Rt Rev Richard Harries.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Edward Stourton.
Unknown:
David Wilby
Unknown:
Sean Curran.
Unknown:
Richard Harries.

The story of how horses have been recycled throughout history is told by Adam Hart-Davis . The
Victorians re-used the horse carcase on a huge scale, making whiplashes, cavalry trousers, carriage roofs sofas, chairs, fishing lines, buttons oil, candles and fertiliser from it. But who used horse bones as ice skates and when and why did we stop eating horsemeat in Britain? Producer John Byrne
Adam Hart-Davis writes himself horse: page 123

Contributors

Told By:
Adam Hart-Davis
Producer:
John Byrne
Producer:
Adam Hart-Davis

3/6 Clare doesn't understand why she has never been invited to Ray's flat - especially as everyone else in the office has. Comedy by Harry Venning and David Ramsden , starring Sally Phillips , Nina Conti ,
Gemma Craven , Aiex Lowe , Richard Lumsden and Ellen Thomas. Producer Katie Tyrrell

Contributors

Comedy By:
Harry Venning
Comedy By:
David Ramsden
Unknown:
Sally Phillips
Unknown:
Nina Conti
Unknown:
Gemma Craven
Unknown:
Aiex Lowe
Unknown:
Richard Lumsden
Unknown:
Ellen Thomas.
Producer:
Katie Tyrrell

New series 1/6. in the series that finds the best bits from English-language radio from around the world, Rosie Goldsmith samples the craft ot
Norwegian documentary-making and asks what devilish art it takes to win the prestigious Prix Europa. Producer Julia Rooke Repeated on Sunday at 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosie Goldsmith
Producer:
Julia Rooke

7/12 A taste of Brazil is offered by Rogeno David when Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks go South
American this week in the fruit and vegetable show that includes a phone-in spot.
Ring [number removed] Lines open from 1.30pm Producer Abi Awojobi

Contributors

Unknown:
Rogeno David
Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Producer:
Abi Awojobi

Henry is an 80ft commercial barge that began its working life 100 years ago. When Justin Ford discovered the boat in a state of disrepair in the mid-
90s, he decided to give up his job and restore Henry to his former glory. Graham Easton boards Henry and meets nearly all of the barge's previous owners (or their descendants) at its 100th birthday party. Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald

Contributors

Unknown:
Justin Ford
Unknown:
Graham Easton
Producer:
Geraldine Fitzgerald

5/6. The comical look through the week's news and everything else that's "now".
Producer Colin Anderson Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
BBC AUDIO: Highlights from the first series of The Now Show are available on audio cassette and CD from www.bbcshop.com and all good retail outlets, or by calling [number removed]

Contributors

Producer:
Colin Anderson

On Jonathan Dimbleby 's panel this week are
Tom Butler , the Bishop of Southwark; the director of Liberty, Shami Chakrabarti ; and the editor of The Sunday
Telegraph, Dominic Lawson. The discussion comes from Southwark Cathedral.
Producer Anne Peacock Repeated tomorrow at 1.10pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Tom Butler
Unknown:
Shami Chakrabarti
Unknown:
Dominic Lawson.
Producer:
Anne Peacock

Every week, an international broadcaster reflects on the latest developments in their part of the world. This week, Vinod Mehta reports on the political, cultural and social stories in India.
Producer Jennie Walmsley Repeated on Sunday at 8.50am

Contributors

Unknown:
Vinod Mehta
Producer:
Jennie Walmsley

Nineteen-year-old Mancunian, Charlie, seems to have the world at her feet. She's an Olympic contender in hurdles and a home-town celebrity. As the Olympics in Athens loom nearer, she's questioning herself for the first time - does she really want this? By Cheryl Martin
Producer/Director Pauline Harris

Contributors

Unknown:
Cheryl Martin
Director:
Pauline Harris
Charlie:
Carla Henry
Del:
Ellen Thomas!
Samson:
Lemn Sissay
Mavis:
Juliet Ellis
Sports commentator:
Stuart Storey

New series 1/4. The Friday-night talk show, hosted by David Aaronovitch , that invites its guests to observe, parody and dissect the habits of the British from a foreign perspective. Producer Rebecca Asher

Contributors

Unknown:
David Aaronovitch
Producer:
Rebecca Asher

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