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Photographer Chris Brown is the latest winner of the BBC/Royal Geographical Society's annual competition for travellers who want to fulfil their dream journey to the back of beyond. This spring, Chris joined the nomadic Rupshu tribe of Ladakh in their long, annual trek at high altitude. But as the country endured its worst winter in more than 30 years, his journey became ever more difficult, ultimately threatening his very survival. Producer Simon Elmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Brown
Producer:
Simon Elmes

New series 1/3. Sexagenarians Alan Coren ana
Christopher Matthew return to the buses for another series of their journeys of discovery. Armed only with a set of microphones and their freedom passes, which allow them free travel on local public transport, they venture forth to see where serendipity and public transport taKes them - geographically, historically and conversationally.
Their journey this week takes them south of the Thames to find the house in which Christopher was born. Director Paul Kobrak

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Christopher Matthew
Director:
Paul Kobrak

7/7. Rosie Goldsmith is taken beyond the stars when she hears how space exploration is reported and dramatisea on English language radio stations around the world. Producer Leonida Krushelnycky Repeated on Sunday at 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosie Goldsmith
Producer:
Leonida Krushelnycky

It's Eid and everyone's showing off their cars, but will Atn take it a step too far? A drama documentary by Faisal Oureshi exploring the yearly tradition of racing in and around Manchester on Eid. A powerful narrative interwoven with the voices of young Muslim men talking about their passion for cars and racing.
Interviews by Shazia Khan : Music by Ivan Stott Producer/Director Nadia Molinari

Contributors

Unknown:
Faisal Oureshi
Unknown:
Shazia Khan
Music By:
Ivan Stott
Director:
Nadia Molinari
Atif:
Asif Khan
Jamal:
Dharmesh Patel
Baby G:
Naithan Ariane
Saba:
Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidl
Amjad:
Ash Tandon
Shabaz:
Parvez Qadlr

3/6. Clare Balding continues her journey across the North of England, taking in the panorama of the Yorkshire Dales with the photographer Derry Drabbs , famous for his pictures Of Wainwright's walks. Producer Benjamin Chesterton

Contributors

Unknown:
Derry Drabbs
Producer:
Benjamin Chesterton

New series 1/6. Series 11 of the peerless impression show in which politicians, celebrities, sports stars and Radio 4 favourites are all subject to merciless topical lampooning. Starring Jon Culshaw , Jan Ravens ,
Kevin Connelly , Phil Cornwell and Mark Perry. From the Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells.
Producer Katie Marsden Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
BBC AUDIO' Episodes from both the Radio 4 and BBC TV senes of Dead Ringers are available on audio cassette and CD,from good retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com. or by calling [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Jon Culshaw
Unknown:
Jan Ravens
Unknown:
Kevin Connelly
Unknown:
Phil Cornwell
Unknown:
Mark Perry.
Producer:
Katie Marsden

Jack lays down the law to Peggy. For cast see page 35
Written by Mary Cutler ; Director Rosemary Watts ; Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Mary Cutler
Director:
Rosemary Watts
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn

5/5. One Small Step. By Zoe Strachan. Everyone knows the story of the moon-landing. Two brave men go where no man has gone before. But the world saw only the flickering images and heard the radio reports. What actually happened up there on 20 July 1969?
For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Zoe Strachan.
Neil Armstrong:
John Kielty
Buzz Aldrin:
Grant O'Rourke
Charlie:
Nick Underwood
Valentina:
Lesley Hart
Newsreaders:
Samantha Young,
Newsreaders:
Crawford Long

2/16. Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the discussion as an audience in Stowmarket, Suffolk, puts questions on issues of the week to a panel that includes the former commander of troops in Iraq, Colonel Tim Collins. Producer Anne Peacock Repeated tomorrow at 1.10pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Colonel Tim Collins.
Producer:
Anne Peacock

A black comedy woven into the real events surrounding Liberace's 1959 libel trial against the Daily Mirror. East
End teenager Owen Clancy is struggling with his sexuality and with his relationship with his mother, Esme.
Emotions escalate when Owen and Esme compete for the affections of Owen's piano teacher, Mr Doyle , and then erupt during Liberace's celebrated legal battle. Written by Christopher William Hill.
Other parts played by John Rowe , Philip Fox , loan Meredith and Christopher William Hill producer/Director Liz Webb

Contributors

Unknown:
Owen Clancy
Unknown:
Mr Doyle
Written By:
Christopher William Hill.
Played By:
John Rowe
Played By:
Philip Fox
Director:
Liz Webb
Owen:
Freddy White
Esme:
Frances Barber
Maurice:
James Fleet
Liberace:
Henry Goodman
Flo:
Ann Beach

9/11. Your Inner Child. The playful Pat Kane (of pop group Hue and Cry), novelist Hilary Mantel (whose inner child is a boy), and the poet Matt Harvey meet Matthew Parris. They discuss being young at heart. Producer Frances Byrnes

Contributors

Unknown:
Pat Kane
Unknown:
Hilary Mantel
Unknown:
Matt Harvey
Unknown:
Matthew Parris.
Producer:
Frances Byrnes

Olivia O'Leary tells the uniquely Irish story of the generation of women for whom large families were the norm. She speaks to the mothers about how they managed so many pregnancies, and to their children about what it was like growing up with so many siblings. Producer Rachel Hooper

Contributors

Unknown:
Olivia O'Leary
Producer:
Rachel Hooper

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