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With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
7.48 Thought for the Day With the Rt Rev James Jones.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson.
Unknown:
James Jones.

3/8. Transsexuals and the Law. Clive Anderson and his guests discuss how transsexuals are treated under
English law. They debate the implications for transsexuals of the Gender Recognition Act, which came into force on 4 April, in the worlds of employment, marriage, tax and sports, and consider the legal issues of sex discrimination and privacy. Producer Anne-Marie Cole Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Anderson

The most wanted additions to any early 20th-century dinner party were reputed to be Lady Curzon and a pineapple: the former for her wit and charm, the latter for its taste. Not just a tasty fruit, since its introduction in the 17th century the pineapple has also been used as decorative motif in architecture. In this celebration of the spiky-headed fruit, Ian Peacock meets a young pineapple grower and a man who likes to roast them on a spit.

Contributors

Presenter:
Ian Peacock
Producer:
Caroline Barbour

2/2. David Attenborough concludes his series exploring the conflicting theories of the evolution of man and hears provocative new evidence that has begun to push the argument away from the Savannah theory towards the beach-based Aquatic Ape theory. With contributions from Michael Crawford, Stephen Cunnane, Marc Verghaegen, Elaine Morgan and Erica Schagatay.

Contributors

Presenter:
David Attenborough
Interviewee:
Michael Crawford
Interviewee:
Stephen Cunnane
Interviewee:
Marc Verghaegen
Interviewee:
Elaine Morgan
Interviewee:
Erica Schagatay
Producer:
Richard Collins

2/2. The Red v the Blue. Last year's presidential election, which left America more politically dividied than ever before, has had a profound impact on the country's left-wing comedians. Paul Jackson asks what the future holds for the likes of Michael Moore and Al Franken now that
George W Bush has secured a further term in office. Producer Paul Kobrak

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Jackson
Unknown:
Michael Moore
Unknown:
Al Franken
Unknown:
George W Bush
Producer:
Paul Kobrak

White Consumer issues, with Winifred Robinson and Peter White.
Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours in which Peter White takes calls on who should regulate the growth of technology, as part of the series on the Triumph of Technology.
PHONE: [number removed] Lines open from 10am

Contributors

Unknown:
Winifred Robinson
Unknown:
Peter White
Unknown:
Peter White

In 1603 Sir Walter Ralegh was tried for treason, but was the jury rigged? This play re-enacts one of the most bizarre courtroom dramas in British history. By Christopher Lee, starring Michael York and Ian Ogilvy.

Contributors

Writer:
Christopher Lee
Director:
Martin Jarvis
Ralegh:
Michael York
Bess:
Carolyn Seymour
Wade:
Kenneth Danziqer
Pooham:
Morgan Sheppard
Lord Cecil:
Christopher Neame
Sir Edmund Coke:
Ian Ogilvy
Master Hele:
Orlando Seale
Mary:
Samantha Robson

2/5. At the Bottom Looking Up. A retired sheep-farmer remembers his life running a sheep farm on the Pennine
Way. Now in a home, he watches the walkers set off on their outings. The story is punctuated by the voice of Chrissie Mell. By Mike Stott. read by Bernard Gallagher. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Chrissie Mell.
Unknown:
Mike Stott.
Read By:
Bernard Gallagher.

2/5 Addington, Hertfordshire. While in exile in Britain in this small village, the Czech government hatched a plot to assassinate the notorious "Butcher of Prague",
Reinhard Heydrich. Allan Beswick talks to documentary film-maker and historian Jan Kaplan about their audacious plan. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Reinhard Heydrich.
Talks:
Allan Beswick
Unknown:
Jan Kaplan

2/11 Couture in Crisis? Haute couture is a big loss leader in the world of fashion but without it would we buy the perfume or the handbag? Heather Payton and guests discuss whether high-end fashion can survive in a world of conglomerates whose passion may be profit rather than fashion. Producer Julie Ball

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Payton
Producer:
Julie Ball

3/6. Garden designer Dan Pearson and Anna Pavord , author of The Tulip, talk to Sue MacGregor about their favourite books. producer Beth O'Dea Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

Contributors

Designer:
Dan Pearson
Designer:
Anna Pavord
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor
Producer:
Beth O'Dea

17/20. Love or Money. Rosy and Lydgate are drifting further apart. Raffles has revealed that Ladislaw and Bulstrode have close family connections, to the dismay of both parties. Ladislaw has determined once again to leave Middlemarch for good. By George Eliot.
For cast and details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
George Eliot.

r New series 1/4. For the past year, Edward Stourton has been talking to key players involved in the Middle East conflict as events have unfolded.
Worse than Misery as Usual. The peace process is paralysed, the Palestinian authority is in meltdown and the Israelis are going it alone.
Producer Mark Savage Repeated on Sunday at 5pm
Edward Stourton on a place worth fighting for: page 129

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Stourton
Unknown:
Edward Stourton

9/10. The programme dedicated to the mysterious workings of the brain. Dr Raj Persaud examines the latest research and brings together experts from the worlds of psychiatry, psychology and mental health.
Executive producer Rebecca Asher Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Raj Persaud
Producer:
Rebecca Asher

1/6. Another chance to hear acerbic wit Jenny Eclair interviewing prolific comedian Jimmy Carr in the talk show in which a well-known public figure chooses another one to interview. The interviewee then becomes the following week's interviewer, and so on. Producer Tilusha Ghelani

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenny Eclair
Unknown:
Jimmy Carr
Producer:
Tilusha Ghelani

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