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With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Robert Orchard and Rachel Hooper.
7.48 Thought for the Day
With the Chief Rabbi, Dr Jonathan Sacks.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
Rachel Hooper.
Unknown:
Dr Jonathan Sacks.

4/4. The Edinburgh Caledonian Mercurv for 3 November 1831
On this morning in early winter, Mercury readers learn that Audubon, the great bird-painter, is not after all dead but alive and continuing with his epic work of depicting The Birds of America. The complete set of volumes now sells for over £5m. Also on the Mercury's pages, news of novelist Sir Walter Scott 's last journey and of bloody riots on the streets of Bristol in support of electoral reform.
Plus the London conference that committed Britain to the Great War 83 years later. And - playing the series out - Peter Snow on glass harmonica, producer Andrew Green

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Walter Scott
Unknown:
Peter Snow
Producer:
Andrew Green

5/6. The Winona Defence. Ed has fallen in love but his cat proves to be an insurmountable obstacle to happy-ever-after. Written by Chris Douglas and Andrew Nickolds, and featuring Stephanie Cole.
Producer Simon Nicholls

Contributors

Writer:
Christopher Douglas
Writer:
Andrew Nickolds
Producer:
Simon Nicholls
Ed:
Christopher Douglas
Olive:
Stephanie Cole
Felix:
John Fortune
Cliff:
Ronnie Golden
Ping:
Sally Hawkins
Policeman:
Martyn Hyder
Jaz:
Philip Jackson
Pearl:
Rita May
Frank:
Geoffrey McGivern
The girl:
Alice Lowe
Stan:
Geoffrey Whitehead

3/10. Roger Bolton selects listeners' comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations from his mailbag and inbox and redirects them towards BBC radio programme and policy makers.
Producer Margaret Budy Repeated on Sunday at 8pm ADDRESS: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London WlA lOT
Phone: [number removed] Fax: [number removed] email: feedback@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Margaret Budy

Four disaffected teenagers and their drama teacher are trying to mount an improvised play around the Seven Ages of Man. They've done three and a half so far, and there s only five days to go. A comic and moving play that delves into the lives of each character, by Richard Cameron.
Producer/Director Pauline Harris

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Cameron.
Director:
Pauline Harris
Rob:
Robert Pickavance
Alison:
Rachel Broqan
Gazza:
Charlie Ryan
Ruth:
Rhea Bailey
Spowage:
Elliott Tlttensor

3/5 On Your Bike. In 1977, John Grimshaw and his fellow bike activists in Bristol started to build a cycle path. By the end of this year, there will be 10,000 miles of paths forming the National Cycle Network across Britain. Yvonne Ellis finds out how John and his organisation, Sustrans, achieved this and how they might encourage us to get out of our cars and onto our bikes. Producer Joanne Stevens

Contributors

Unknown:
John Grimshaw
Producer:
Joanne Stevens

5/5. The New Fit. Kickboxing.TaeBo.theBowen technique, Nordic walking with poles and core training - just some of the new ideas inspiring fitness fanatics. How do new trends evolve and why are we so keen on the next big thing? With Jackie Clune. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jackie Clune.

2/9. The programme that cross-examines the law and the legal system continues to look behind the headlines, unpicking the complex world of international law and analysing the week's legal stories. Presented by Clive Coleman. Producer Jim Frank

Contributors

Presented By:
Clive Coleman.
Producer:
Jim Frank

5/10. Wade through the week's biggest (and smallest) news stories in the finest topical comedy panel game known to radio. With Jeremy Hardy , Alan Coren and guests. Presided over by Simon Hoggart. Producer Katie Tyrrell Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
BBC AUDIO: A third selection from recent series of The News Quiz is available on audio cassette and CD from www.bbcshop.com and all good retail outlets, or by calling [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeremy Hardy
Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Simon Hoggart.
Producer:
Katie Tyrrell

Bruno plays the host. For cast see page 44
Written by Adrian Flynn : Director Kate Oates ; Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Adrian Flynn
Director:
Kate Oates
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn

Alex Salmond , leader of the Scottish National Party, and Dr Mona Siddiqui , director of the Centre for the Study of Islam, are among the panellists this week at Albyn School for Girls, Aberdeen. The discussion is chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby. Producer Anne Peacock Repeated tomorrow at 1.10pm

Contributors

Leader:
Alex Salmond
Leader:
Dr Mona Siddiqui
Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby.
Producer:
Anne Peacock

1/2. The first of two linked plays by Richard Monks. When Anglican priest, David, is outed as gay, it is the beginning of a personal struggle whose echoes reverberate on the very doors of Canterbury. The second play, Church, can be heard at the same time next Friday.
Other roles played by Rob Hastie and Nick Boulton Producer/Director Sally Avens

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Monks.
Played By:
Rob Hastie
Played By:
Nick Boulton
Director:
Sally Avens
Hugh:
Adam Godley
Ruth:
Emma Fielding
David:
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Archdeacon:
Ian Hughes
Jean:
Helen Longworth
Michael:
Stephen Hogan
Bishop:
Benjamin Whitrow
Principal/Coroner:
Hugh Dickson

3/10. Bringing Up Baby. The fraught contemporary question of how best to bring up your child is discussed by Matthew Parris and his guests, the writers Mary Loudon and Katie Baxendale , and the comedian Lewis Schaffer. Producer Isobel Eaton

Contributors

Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Unknown:
Mary Loudon
Unknown:
Katie Baxendale
Unknown:
Lewis Schaffer.
Producer:
Isobel Eaton

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