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With Sarah Montague and James Naughtie.
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:
Sarah Montague
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
David Wilby
Unknown:
Sean Curran.
Unknown:
Richard Harries.

How do you fancy a cocktail bar in your lounge; or maybe a car-port for the new Cortina; perhaps your very own three-bedroom chalet-style bungalow As
1950s Britain emerged from the long shadows of war and austerity, men and women set to work hammenng and sawing their way to a more glamorous home.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen finds out what became or those domestic dreams of 45 years ago. Producer Simon Elmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Producer:
Simon Elmes

4/6. Clare is "racked with relief when her most detested client, Mrs Crossingham , dies. Comedy oy
Harry Venning and David Ramsden , starring
Sally Phillips , Nina Conti , Gemma Craven , Alex Lowe ,
Richard Lumsden and Ellen Thomas , producer Katie Tyrrell

Contributors

Unknown:
Mrs Crossingham
Unknown:
Harry Venning
Unknown:
David Ramsden
Unknown:
Sally Phillips
Unknown:
Nina Conti
Unknown:
Gemma Craven
Unknown:
Alex Lowe
Unknown:
Richard Lumsden
Unknown:
Ellen Thomas
Producer:
Katie Tyrrell

2/6. What are people really talking about across the African airwaves? War, famine, national debt? In her weekly digest of world radio, Rosie Goldsmith tunes in to discover that people just can't stop talking about love. She examines the fallout after a South African
Romeo proposes to his girlfriend live on air, as well as hearing how Aids in Zambia has altered women s attitudes towards long-term relationships. Producer Tanya Datta Repeated on Sunday at 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosie Goldsmith
Producer:
Tanya Datta

A dark seductive tale of ambition and desire, set in Taormina, Sicily. Successful American painter Gilford Mariner , aged 60, returns to the Golden
Hotel, a place he hasn't visited since he was a young man - when he was willing to take dangerous risks. By Paul Theroux , dramatised by Robert Forrest.
Director Lu Kemp

Contributors

Unknown:
Gilford Mariner
Unknown:
Paul Theroux
Dramatised By:
Robert Forrest.
Director:
Lu Kemp
Young Gil:
Robert Jack
Older Gil:
Angus MacInnes
Haroun:
Finlay Welsh
The Grafin:
Vivienne Dixon
Silvina:
Lesley Hart
American girl:
Frances Thorbum

8/12. Sophie Grigson gives Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks some tips on spicing up those winter root veg. Ring [number removed] Lines open from 1.30pm Producer Abi Awojobi

Contributors

Unknown:
Sophie Grigson
Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Producer:
Abi Awojobi

6/6. Satire, stand-up and songs from Steve Punt , Hugh Dennis and the rest of The Now Show team. 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

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Producer:
Colin Anderson

Lynda tries to build bridges. For cast see page 42
Written by Carole Simpson Solazzo Director Rosemary Watts Editor Vanessa Whitburn
ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Carole Simpson Solazzo
Director:
Rosemary Watts
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn

5/5. Unto Us a Child Is Bom. Matters come to a spectacular conclusion as Millie finds herself in pursuit of Mrs O'Tickley across the frozen wastes of Sutton
Park. Mattie proves to be a hero as Mrs O'T goes into labour miles from the nearest hospital. And finally, Millie discovers the meaning of true love. Written by Claire Bennett and performed by Alex Kelly. For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Mrs O'Tickley
Written By:
Claire Bennett

On Jonathan Dimbleby 's panel this week is John
Redwood, shadow Secretary of State for Deregulation. The discussion comes from Shirehampton Public Hall, Bristol. Producer Anne Peacock Repeated tomorrow at 1.10pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Producer:
Anne Peacock

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

Contributors

Unknown:
Adhemar Altieri
Producer:
Jennie Walmsley

When Mike and his father meet up for their annual Christmas reunion, they discover that telling each other stories is not just entertaining but also a way of communicating their deepest feelings. By Michael Butt.
Producer/Director Penny Gold

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Butt.
Director:
Penny Gold
Mike:
Alan Cox
Dad:
Malcolm Storry
Angie:
Yasmin Hickson
Suzie:
Claudle Blakley
Tommy:
Rob Jarvis
Meg:
Uzzle McPhee
Storyteller:
Kim Wall

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