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1/2. The great conductors are among the most powerful and glamorous figures in the classical music world. Yet on the concert platform, they alone make no music. Michael Brearley , psychoanalyst and former cricketer, talks to conductors, managers and players to uncover the secrets of the art of conducting. Producer Martin Smith Repeated on Saturday at 3.30pm

Contributors

Music:
Michael Brearley

2/4. The Confession. Precious Ramotswe, owner and founder of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, has to find two women wronged in the past by her client, Mr Molefelo. Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith.
Producer/Director Gaynor Macfarlane

Contributors

Unknown:
Mr Molefelo.
Dramatised By:
Alexander McCall Smith.
Director:
Gaynor MacFarlane
Mma Ramotswe:
Claire Benedict
MrJLBMatekoni:
Joseph Marcell
Mma Makutsi:
Nadine Marshall
Mma Potokwane:
Janice Acquah
Clerk:
Emmanuel Ighodaro
Mr Molefelo:
Ben Onwukwe
Mma Seipone:
Alibe Parsons

8/13. 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. On Top of the World. "This was the world as it should be - without mankind." A woman's feelings of alienation and isolation are embodied in the frozen landscape of the Arctic. Written by Bernadine Evaristo and read by Adjoa
^Andoh. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Written By:
Bernadine Evaristo

6/13. "Blogging" is one of the buzzwords of the moment, as consumers, CEOs and sole traders use their online diaries to tell the world what's on their mind. Heather Payton and her guests discuss whether this glut of information is good for business. Producer Richard Fenton-Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Payton
Producer:
Richard Fenton-Smith

8/10. Comedian Simon Evans and poet Matt Harvey join Sue MacGregor to wax lyrical about their three favourite paperbacks. Producer Viv Beeby Repeated on Sunday atllpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Evans
Unknown:
Matt Harvey
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor
Producer:
Viv Beeby

5/6. The sketch show where everyday situations are taken to new heights - and then a bit further. Written and performed by Susie Donkin , Charlotte McDougall , Oriane Messina , 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.

12/15.1959: Now the sex siren of French films, Jennifer returns to America. Continuing the 1960s bestseller by Jacqueline Susann in which three women become friends as they carve out careers in the entertainment industry. For cast and details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Jacqueline Susann

New series 1/8. Back to School. It's back to school this week for most children in England and Wales. As this is a stressful time for parents and kids alike,
Dr Mark Porter gives advice on the latest treatments for conditions likely to affect schoolchildren - everything from headlice to bedwetting.
Producer Paula McGrath Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Mark Porter
Producer:
Paula McGrath

2/5. The young farm apprentice gets himself properly shod at the village shop and takes a farm horse to the blacksmith. Written by Adrian Bell , abridged by Roy Apps and read by Robert Glenister. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Written By:
Adrian Bell
Abridged By:
Roy Apps
Read By:
Robert Glenister.

New series 1/4. Jackie Clune explains what it's like to be expecting triplets, in the series in which parents who are also comedians explore their comic take on the highs and lows of having children. Written and performed by Jackie Clune , Maria McErlane and Al Collingwood. Producer Claire Bartlett

Contributors

Unknown:
Jackie Clune
Unknown:
Jackie Clune
Unknown:
Maria McErlane
Unknown:
Al Collingwood.
Producer:
Claire Bartlett

Wall! 0 Wall! 0 Sweet, 0 Lovely Wall! Why do people sometimes attempt conversation with inanimate objects and non-humans? Drawing evidence from a tree-talker, Keats, an owl whisperer and a witch, Ray Brown investigates. Producer Nigel Acheson

Contributors

Unknown:
Ray Brown
Producer:
Nigel Acheson

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