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With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Sean Curran and David Wilby.
7.48 Thought for the Day With the Rt Rev Richard Harries.
8.31 LWoniy Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Sean Curran
Unknown:
David Wilby.
Unknown:
Richard Harries.

The abandoned shoe is a great cliche in news journalism, movies, fairy tales and even ballet. Yet somehow the empty shoe still has the power to move us. Why? Kim Normanton reports. Producer Matt Thompson

Contributors

Unknown:
Kim Normanton
Producer:
Matt Thompson

3/6. swingin'Down the Lane. Roy and George hear that an old bandleader, Gillie Truman , is on his deathbed and George is keen to visit. But Roy fell out with Gillie 50 years earlier and sees no reason to bury the hatchet. Written by Marcus Powell.
Trombone played by Mike Kearsey ; Producer Carol Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Gillie Truman
Written By:
Marcus Powell.
Played By:
Mike Kearsey
Producer:
Carol Smith
Roy:
Don Warrington
Vi:
Yvonne Brewster
George:
Sam Kelly
Barry:
George Layton
Bernadette:
Caroline Lee Johnson
Victor:
Marcus Powell
Gillie:
Michael Bertenshaw
Laura:
Angie Wallis

Listeners' comments, queries and criticisms, selected by Roger Bolton , who redirects them towards BBC radio programme and policy makers.
Producer Penny Vine Repeated on Sunday at 8pm ADDRESS: Feedback, PO Box 2100. London W1A 10T
Phone: [number removed] Fax: [number removed] email: feedback@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton

Prior to a new series starting next week, another chance to meet Inspector Trueman, a detective trying to revive his career. A student has been found shot dead next to a bag of cocaine. But is it a routine drugland killing or something more sinister? The Chief Super needs an outsider she can trust. And you can't get much more of an outsider than Trueman. By Brian B Thompson. Producer/Director Toby Swift

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian B Thompson.
Director:
Toby Swift
Trueman:
Robert Daws
Riley:
Duncan Preston
Prof Creighton:
Richard Lintern
Amy:
Katy Cavanagh
Alison:
Polly Hemingway
The psychologist:
Sandra Clark

2/9. Cook and food writer Valentina Harris packs her pestle and mortar and answers listeners' calls on the subject of pesto with Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks. Producer Paula McGinley
PHONE: [number removed] Lines open from 1.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Valentina Harris
Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks.
Producer:
Paula McGinley

7/10. The series that cross-examines the law and legal system, with presenter Clive Coleman analysing the major legal stories and uncovering the ones that haven't yet hit the headlines. Producer Jane Beresford

Contributors

Presenter:
Clive Coleman
Producer:
Jane Beresford

9/9. In the last of the current series, Simon Hoggart presides over the "finest topical comedy panel game known to radio". With Jeremy Hardy, Alan Coren and special guests.
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

Chairman:
Simon Hoggart
Panellist:
Jeremy Hardy
Panellist:
Alan Coren
Producer:
Katie Tyrrell

Alistair puts his foot down. For cast see page 41
Written by Tim Stimpson ; Director Julie Beckett ; Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Tim Stimpson
Director:
Julie Beckett
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn

Mark Lawson reports on a new exhibition of paintings from the Ministry of Defence's art collection, portraying life on the home front during the Second World War. Producer Nicola Holloway

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Lawson
Producer:
Nicola Holloway

10/10. Anna has succumbed to desire but can she ever know happiness? The conclusion of Edith Wharton 's classic novel of love, jealousy and desire.
For cast and details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Edith Wharton

Alan Johnson , Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, music producer Brian Eno , and Julia Hartley-Brewer , political editor of the Sunday Express are on the panel for the discussion programme, which comes from Deddington in Oxfordshire. Chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby. Producer Anne Peacock Repeated tomorrow at 1.10pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Johnson
Producer:
Brian Eno
Producer:
Julia Hartley-Brewer
Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby.
Producer:
Anne Peacock

"There are a hundred billion nerve cells in the mind, a hundred billion stars in the galaxy and a hundred other paths I could have taken." A modern-day Brief Encounter showing how, when we're lost, only a true connection with another human being can bring us back to ourselves.
By Lucy Catherine
Producer/Director Mary Peate

Contributors

Writer:
Lucy Catherine
Director:
Mary Peate
Nicola:
Nicola Walker
Hux:
Stuart McQuarrie
Shannon:
Clemmie Hooton
Jamie:
Johnny Thomas Davies
Mohammed:
Shiv Grewal
Jenny:
Amelda Brown
John:
Carl Prekopp
Alice/Brigita:
Alice Hart
Ross:
Harry Myers
Sandra:
Colleen Prenderqast
Woman:
Susan Jameson

10/10. Despite his illness Selwyn launches a new high-octane, diamond-studded season at the Flamingo Lounge. "If it turns out I can't beat this thing, I don't want to be remembered for how I died. I want to be remembered for my sell-out shows and fabulous costumes." By Laurie Graham. For further details see Monday

Contributors

Costumes By:
Laurie Graham.

5/6. David Aaronovitch hosts the Friday-night talk show that invites guests from around the world to observe, parody and dissect the habits of the British from a foreign perspective. Producer Rebecca Asher

Contributors

Unknown:
David Aaronovitch
Producer:
Rebecca Asher

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