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V5. In the past decade a media revolution in Africa has changed the way Africans view the world, their thinking and their expectations. Journalist Adam Lusekelo meets the continent's key communication figures. Today it's the turn of Reginald Mengi , a businessman who privately owns or controls almost 70 per cent of Tanzania's media, Previously in government hands. What are the implications of this dramatic shift in media control and is this healthy for the country's emerging democracy? producer Ruth Evans

Contributors

Unknown:
Adam Lusekelo
Unknown:
Reginald Mengi
Producer:
Ruth Evans

2/9. The New Forest. Paul Evans explores the ancient landscape of the New Forest. Britain's newest National
Park. He discovers how the relationship between people and wildlife has created this unique place, and discusses the issues they both face. Repeated from yesterday at 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Evans

Nicholas Parsons presents a potted history of the "straight man" in comedy double-acts. In the 1950s and 60s, he played the stooge to Arthur Haynes 's funny man, and tells his memories of those years. He also explores the role of the straight man with the help of Syd Little , Peter Reeves and Ian "Krankie" Tough, among others. Producer Libby Cross

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Unknown:
Arthur Haynes
Unknown:
Syd Little
Unknown:
Peter Reeves
Producer:
Libby Cross

The recent discovery of the remains of a lyre in the grave of a Saxon prince at Prittlewell, Essex, prompts musician and instrument maker Zachary Taylor to reconstruct the instrument. In the process, he enters the heroic world of the Anglo-Saxon mead hall, a place of feasting and poetry and music. Producer Susan Marling Repeated on Saturday at 3.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Zachary Taylor
Producer:
Susan Marling

When a young boy is kidnapped for a colossal ransom, the desperate attempts of the Frankfurt police to persuade their suspect, Magnus Gaefgen , to reveal the whereabouts of his young victim culminate in a shocking decision. Jonathan Myerson 's play is based on real events. Policeman Daschner John Castle
Producer/Director Roland Jaquarello

Contributors

Unknown:
Magnus Gaefgen
Unknown:
Jonathan Myerson
Unknown:
Daschner John Castle
Director:
Roland Jaquarello
Policeman Ennigkeit:
Tim Woodward
Magnus:
Ben Silverstone
Girl:
Antonia Bernath
Policeman Vogel:
George Anton
The Voice:
Jon Glover

11/13. Richard Daniel discusses 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. Two Good Feet. On his first day at his sixth school, ten-year-old Marcus is facing a familiar prejudice. But he has more than one surprise up his sleeve - he has two outstandingly good feet. By Richard Hollins , read by Paul Simpson. Director Janet Hampson For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Hollins
Read By:
Paul Simpson.
Director:
Janet Hampson

2/90. Ireland - the First Colony. In 1155, King Henry II received the pope's permission to invade Ireland, an action that was to have hundreds of years of unforeseen circumstances. By Christopher Lee. Narrated by Juliet Stevenson. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Lee.
Unknown:
Juliet Stevenson.

9/13. Online role-playing computer games are attracting ever-expanding numbers of players of all ages. With some development budgets larger than those for Hollywood movies, and the latest generation of games consoles about to hit the shelves, Heather Payton and her guests investigate where this form of entertainment is heading. Producer Barney Rowntree

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Payton
Producer:
Barney Rowntree

2/4. in Andy Hamilton 's comedy set in hell, Satan embarks on his quest to improve mankind and tries to enlist the helD of the great religions of the world. Big mistake.
With Philip Pope , Nick Revell and Michael Fenton Stevens producer Paul Mayhew-Archer

Contributors

Unknown:
Andy Hamilton
Unknown:
Philip Pope
Unknown:
Nick Revell
Unknown:
Michael Fenton Stevens
Producer:
Paul Mayhew-Archer
Satan:
Andy Hamilton
ScumsDawn:
Robert Duncan
Thomas:
Jimmy Mulvllle

Mark Lawson with arts news, reviews and an interview with pianist Artur Pizarro , who is performing the complete solo piano works of Debussy and Ravel in a series Of concerts. Producer Philippa Ritchie
See Performance on 3 on Thursday at 7.30pm on Radio 3

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Lawson
Pianist:
Artur Pizarro
Producer:
Philippa Ritchie

2/10. Freedom. Eschewing his aristocratic background
Crimsworth has rejected aid from his mother's family and is now working as clerk to his brother. But all is not well. By Charlotte Bronte.
For cast and details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

Michael Crick examines the impact of the Freedom of information Act. which came into force in January 2005, and asks whether a new Government openness has really displaced the old habit of official secrecy.
Producer Martin Rosenbaum Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Crick
Producer:
Martin Rosenbaum

4/8. Anaesthesia. Many people mistakenly believe that an anaesthetist is not a doctor, but these specialists keep patients alive during surgery. Dr Mark Porter follows an anaesthetist for a day to discover exactly what the job involves. Producer Erika Wright Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Mark Porter
Producer:
Erika Wright

2/5. The Rebel Angels debate their course of action and decide to take their revenge on God by seducing the "new race called Man" to their side. A cunning Satan volunteers for the task. Ian McDiarmid reads an extract from Book Two of John Milton 's epic poem. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian McDiarmid
Unknown:
John Milton

4/4. Counselling Dad. Scouse comic John Bishop recreates a counselling session that enabled him to shed his status as a single parent. With Helen Moon and Alfie Joey. Producer Jon Mountague

Contributors

Unknown:
John Bishop
Unknown:
Helen Moon
Unknown:
Alfie Joey.
Producer:
Jon Mountague

Alexis Soyer was Britain's first celebrity chef. He opened England's first public restaurant, wrote cookery books and created relishes. Michel Roux tries out one of his most famous recipes while Ruth Brandon , Martin Jarvis and AN Wilson tell his remarkable story. Producer Bill Lloyd

Contributors

Unknown:
Alexis Soyer
Unknown:
Michel Roux
Unknown:
Ruth Brandon
Unknown:
Martin Jarvis
Producer:
Bill Lloyd

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