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With its prayer, procession and delicate internal politics, the service of the Holy Fire ceremony takes place during the Eastern Orthodox Church's Holy Week in Jerusalem s Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Stewart Henderson goes to the city to explore an ancient religious ceremony that, remarkably, claims an annual miracle. But is it a holy hoax? Producer Jo Coombs

Contributors

Unknown:
Stewart Henderson
Producer:
Jo Coombs

New series 1/6. The Father. A series of monologues about men in their 40s, written by Lynne Truss , aegins with the story of John (Douglas Hodge ).
The proud father of his cello-playing son, he spends hours marvelling at his child's dedication to his instrument. But is the cello hiding a deeper meaning for both father and son? Producer Dawn Ellis
BBC AUDIO: Lynne Truss 's complete series of monologues for women, also entitled A Certain Age, is available on audio cassette and CD from www.bbcshop.com and good retail outlets, or by calling [number removed]
Lynne Truss on twiddling with men's parts: page 121

Contributors

Written By:
Lynne Truss
Unknown:
Douglas Hodge
Producer:
Dawn Ellis
Unknown:
Lynne Truss

' Listeners' comments, queries and criticisms, selected by Roger Bolton , who redirects them towards BBC Radio programme and policy makers.
Producer Margaret Budy Repeated on Sunday at 8pm ADDRESS: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London W1A 10T
Phone: [number removed]0400 Fax: [number removed]email: feedbackWbDC.co.un

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Margaret Budy

A warm, funny and unsettling story about exile, loneliness and friendship, by Francesca Beard developed in association with Hampstead Theatre and a London group for African women who are HIV-positive. Clem and Nora must attend meetings with Dr Charlotte Martin , who thinks these women would lead healthier, stress-free lives back home in Africa. Stages of Sound is a collaboration between the BBC and Arts Council England, linking theatres and community groups. Other roles played by Richard Katz
Colleen Predegast, community actors and the cast.
Director Shabina Aslam

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Charlotte Martin
Director:
Shabina Aslam
Clem:
Janice Aquah
Charlie:
Rachel Atkins
Nora:
Koi Kimanl
Anthony:
Damien Lynch

New series 1/9. Alan Coren and Jeremy Hardy are on the panel for the "finest topical comedy panel game known to radio". Chaired by Simon Hoggart.
Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
BBC AUDIO: A fourth volume of highlights from recent series of The News Quiz is available on audio cassette and CD from [Web Address Removed] and all good retail outlets, or by calling [number removed]

Contributors

Panellist:
Alan Coren
Panellist:
Jeremy Hardy
Presenter:
Simon Hoggart
Producer:
Katie Tyrell

The big day arrives for the Carters.
For cast see page 44 Written by Caroline Harrington ; Director Sue Wilson Editor Vanessa Whitburn
ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Caroline Harrington
Director:
Sue Wilson
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn

This week, Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the discussion in Wolverhampton, where the panel includes Fareena Alma , editor of 0 News magazine.
Producer Anne Peacock Repeated tomorrow at 1.10pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Fareena Alma
Producer:
Anne Peacock

You're live on air on a radio phone-in, enthusing about cars when the lines go down and you're left speaking to the nation. How long before you stop talking about cars and say something you'll sorely regret? By Ezra Hjalmarsson.

Contributors

Writer:
Ezra Hjalmarsson.
Producer/Director:
Peter Kavanagh
Brian:
Philip Jackson
Penny:
Geraldine James
Nicky:
Shiv Grewal
Jeremy:
Jason Chan
Trucker:
Stephen Hogan

7/10. Marcus Garvey. Black pride and a self-help philosophy are the twin legacies of pan-African
Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey , chosen by prominent lawyer Yvonne Brown as her great life. Garvey's biographer Professor Tony Martin joins Francine Stock , along with reader Burt Caesar. Producer Mary Ward Lowery

Contributors

Unknown:
Marcus Garvey.
Leader:
Marcus Garvey
Unknown:
Yvonne Brown
Unknown:
Professor Tony Martin
Unknown:
Francine Stock
Reader:
Burt Caesar.
Producer:
Mary Ward Lowery

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