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Sarah. Duchess of York is today's guest editor. With Tim Franks and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Father Timothy Radcliffe ,

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Franks
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Father Timothy Radcliffe

An evocative portrait of Barrie's childhood in the small
Scottish town of Kirriemuir and its influence on his
Masterpiece, Peter Pan. Told in the writer's own words, With Bill Paterson as JM Barrie. Producer Merilyn Harris

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Pan.
Unknown:
Bill Paterson
Producer:
Merilyn Harris

3/6. Stretched Lima Instead of thinking about howto deal with the announcement of major cuts in all the defence services, Bryan is preoccupied with an idea that will help Zelda in her wedding plans. The only Problem is that Zelda has no plans for a wedding.
Christopher Lee 's comedy drama continues. foducer Rosalind Ayres Director Peter Atkin

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Lee
Zelda:
Fiona Shaw
Col George:
Martin Jarvis
Wing Commander Bryan:
Christopher Neame
Commander Bill:
Christopher Godwin
Chief Petty Officer Grieves:
Peter Capaldi

Wily pensioner Amy may be at the front of the queue for the Boxing Day sales but she's going to have to Work hard to get the better of rival bargain hunters camping overnight outside Marshall's department store. A comedy by Mike Yeaman.

Contributors

Writer:
Mike Yeaman.
Producer/Director:
Toby Swift
Amy:
Thelma Barlow
Gavin:
Jeremy Swift
Finn:
Edward Hogg
Veronica:
Helen Longworth
Paul:
Paul McCrink

1/5. ICan'tWaittoBe21. "Being 21 will be great!
Except, I guess it means I'm closer to 40 than 20.'
'oung people bom in 1984 share their experience of life and talk about their hopes for themselves and their world. Producer Nicola Humphries

Contributors

Producer:
Nicola Humphries

Being grilled on their food and drink knowledge by Jay Rayner are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall ,
Clarissa Dickson Wright , Pat Chapman and Jancis Robinson. Extended repeat from yesterday at 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jay Rayner
Unknown:
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Unknown:
Clarissa Dickson Wright
Unknown:
Pat Chapman
Unknown:
Jancis Robinson.

A personal pick from Humphrey Lyttelton with guest panellists Jeremy Hardy , Tony Hawks, Jack Dee , Linda Smith and Andy Hamilton joining regulars Barry Cryer , Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor . With Colin Sell. Producer Jon Naismith Repeated on Sunday 2 January at 12.04pm
BBC AUDIO: Selections from the award-winning quiz show. including the newly released I'm Sorry I Haven't a Christmas Clue, are now available on CD and audio cassette from www.bbcshop.com and good retail outlets, or by calling [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Humphrey Lyttelton
Unknown:
Jeremy Hardy
Unknown:
Jack Dee
Unknown:
Linda Smith
Unknown:
Andy Hamilton
Unknown:
Barry Cryer
Unknown:
Graeme Garden
Unknown:
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Producer:
Jon Naismith

Andrew Lloyd Webber talks to Mark Lawson about his career, from Jesus Christ Superstar to The Woman in White, discussing working methods, lost lyricists, borrowed tunes and critical hostility. Producer Nicola Holloway Revised

Contributors

Talks:
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Unknown:
Mark Lawson
Producer:
Nicola Holloway

6/10. John Ridd has brought Lorna home from Doone Valley but they live in fear of attack from Carver Doone.
Written by R.D. Blackmore
Dramatised by Lane Rogers
(Repeated from 10.45am)

Contributors

Author:
R.D. Blackmore
Dramatised by:
Lane Rogers
Producer/Director:
Katherine Beacon
Narrator:
Timothy West
John:
Alex Avery
Loma:
Jemma Powell
Sarah:
Rosalind March
Tom:
William Bateman
Carver:
James Nickerson
Counsellor Doone:
Paul Gregory
Annie:
Jennie Cox
Benita/Gwenny:
Fiona Clarke
Jeremy:
Nick Brimble

Dialling up stories from the history of telephony, Ian Peacock recalls the days of two-digit phone numbers and purring dial tones, GPO operators and mechanical exchanges. He discovers that this era was still with us even as digital technology and mobile phones entered Our lives in the 1990S. Producer Alan Daulby

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Peacock
Producer:
Alan Daulby

B There are more than 60 versions of the Cinderella story told around the world, each one reflecting different cultural traditions and values. Professional and amateur storytellers contribute to a world mix of this famous tale. Producers Nigel Acheson and Kim Normanton Repeated tomorrow at 11.30pm

Contributors

Producers:
Nigel Acheson
Producers:
Kim Normanton

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