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With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Anne Atkins.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson.
Unknown:
Anne Atkins.

New series 1/8. Celebrity Interviewers. Lynn Barber of The Observer and Nigel Farndale of The Sunday Telegraph reveal the secrets of interviewing and writing about celebrities. Presented by Olivia O'Leary. Producer Karen Greqor Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Interviewers:
Lynn Barber
Presented By:
Olivia O'Leary.
Producer:
Karen Greqor

4/4, Holy Cow. Lucy Ash visits Radio Maryja in Poland, one of the most controversial broadcasters in t-urope.
To its supporters, the station upholds patriotic values and Catholic virtue. To its critics, Radio Maryja is an unholy mix of xenophobia, anti-Semitism and dangerous populism. Producer Lucy Ash

Contributors

Unknown:
Lucy Ash
Producer:
Lucy Ash

For years, climate models have been predicting that global warming will show up first, and most severely, in the Arctic regions. Now evidence is accumulating that the problem will be even worse than we had feared.
Richard Hollingham explores the evidence that the icecap may be the first casualty of climate change. But what will the environmental, social and economic consequences be?
Producer Jonathan Fildes

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Hollingham
Producer:
Jonathan Fildes

New series 1/6. Looking at the genesis and appeal of six female comic characters from radio and TV, each encapsulating the mood of a decade. Today Barry Cryer explores the character of Bebe Daniels, star of Hi, Gang! from the 1940s. Written by Mike Barfield. Producer Angela Sherwin

Contributors

Unknown:
Barry Cryer
Unknown:
Bebe Daniels
Written By:
Mike Barfield.
Producer:
Angela Sherwin

French pop has officially become cool, worldly-wise and full of secret delights. French expat Muriel Zagha goes back to her roots to sample the great vintages of contemporary
French music, listening to the different voices of French pop and exploring the culture and attitudes that shaped them. Producer Sara Jane Hall Repeated on Saturday at 3.30pm (K)

Contributors

Unknown:
Muriel Zagha
Producer:
Sara Jane Hall

Uncle Frank, at the great age of 104, is edging his way out of life - but who is the Rose he keeps asking for? When Mike finds he has been left a dilapidated Shropshire cottage by his uncle, he and his wife Viv begin a trail of discovery leading them to the unexpected truth about the mysterious Rose. By Theresa Heskins.
Director Peter Leslie Wild

Contributors

Unknown:
Theresa Heskins.
Director:
Peter Leslie Wild
Mike:
Kim Wall
Viv:
Deborah McAndrew
Rose:
Alex Treaqar
Simon:
Miles Davies
Frank:
John Rowe
Young Frank:
Oliver Hembrouqh
Kathleen:
Sunny Ormonde

5/13. Richard Daniel is joined by a panel of specialists to discuss listeners' questions about the environment and the developing world, producer Nick Patrick
ADDRESS: [address removed]email: home.planet@bbc.co.uk Phone: [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Daniel
Producer:
Nick Patrick

2/5 BBC Paris correspondent Allan Little introduces extracts from some of the most memorable writing of the Second World War. Kerry Shale reads dispatches from
Ernie Pyle , an Indiana farm-boy who became America's best-known journalist in Europe.

Contributors

Introduces:
Allan Little
Unknown:
Ernie Pyle

5/10. Sue MacGregor is joined by Ian Sansom , author of The Truth about Babies, and agony aunt Virginia Ironside to talk about three of their favourite paperbacks. Producer Viv Beeby Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Sansom
Unknown:
Virginia Ironside
Producer:
Viv Beeby

2/6. The show in which everyday situations are taken to new heights - and then a bit further. Written and performed by Susie Donkin , Charlotte McDougall , Oriane Messina and Fay Rusling , and featuring Dave Lamb. Producer Carol Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Susie Donkin
Unknown:
Charlotte McDougall
Unknown:
Oriane Messina
Unknown:
Fay Rusling
Unknown:
Dave Lamb.
Producer:
Carol Smith

With John Wilson , including a report on the film Me, You and Everyone We Know, an unusual romance that enjoyed considerable acclaim at this year's Cannes festival.
Producer Kirsty Pope

Contributors

Unknown:
John Wilson
Producer:
Kirsty Pope

Michael Crick explores the aggressive techniques used by political-party activists to win elections, from secret recordings of opponents and organised heckling to cybersquatting and dressing people up as chickens. Do these tricks succeed, and are they legitimate? Producer Martin Rosenbaum Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Crick
Producer:
Martin Rosenbaum

4/6. In the programme dedicated to the mysterious and wonderful workings of the human brain, Dr Raj Persaud examines the latest research and brings together experts in psychiatry, psychology and mental health. Producer Rebecca Asher Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Raj Persaud
Producer:
Rebecca Asher

In a world where presentation is at the wheel, and content is firmly bound and gagged in the back, Radio9 finds itself with so much to say but no idea how to say it. Written and performed by Johnny Dukas and Hils Barker. Producers Johnny Daukes and Claire Jones
Originally scheduled for transmission on Thursday7 July

Contributors

Unknown:
Johnny Dukas
Unknown:
Hils Barker.
Producers:
Johnny Daukes

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