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With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
6.25 ,7.25.8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Rachel Hooper and Robert Orchard.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Dr Mona Siddiqui.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson.
Unknown:
Rachel Hooper
Unknown:
Robert Orchard.
Unknown:
Dr Mona Siddiqui.

2/3. A series exploring the world of beauty contests in which we hear about the tears, the fears and the falsies, and why a woman might think this is a way to the top.
South Africa. Sun City in South Africa is hosting the "Face of Africa", with contestants from all over the continent.
Until the end of apartheid, segregation also took place in beauty contests. If "Miss South Africa" once showcased the typical blonde, blue-eyed, long-legged beauty, "Face of Africa" today features mainly black women In this new post-apartheid era, Rosie Goldsmith asks what is African beauty and why are there no white finalists this year? Producer Michael Gallagher

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosie Goldsmith
Producer:
Michael Gallagher

4/4. Round the Clock-Tower. The four lovers fates are resolved in the centre of town. Dramatisation by Eric Pringle of William Cooper 's comic novel.
Director David Blount

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric Pringle
Unknown:
William Cooper
Director:
David Blount
Joe:
David Thorpe
Myrtle:
Alison Pettltt
Tom:
Jonathan Keeble
Steve:
Robert Harper

Roger Bolton selects listeners' comments and redirects them towards BBC radio programme and policy maKers. Producer Maire Devine Repeated on Sunday at 8pm ADDRESS: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London W1A 1QT
Phone [number removed]0400 Fax: [number removed]: email: feedbackd-bbc.co.uK

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Maire Devine

Tracy Spottiswoode 's dramatisation of Regina Kaiser and Uwe Karistedt 's true story of a most unlikely love affair
Regina fears the worst when, in April 1981. she is arrested and taken to Stasi headquarters for questioning. Uwe, a tall, blond 26-year-old Stasi officer is charged with interrogating her and compiling the report that will send her to prison. As they face each other for the first time, they both feel an unexpected attraction. This strange meeting will have a profound effect on both their lives
Producer/Director Kate McAII

Contributors

Unknown:
Tracy Spottiswoode
Unknown:
Regina Kaiser
Unknown:
Uwe Karistedt
Director:
Kate McAii
Regina:
Eiry Thomas
Uwe:
Steffan Rhodri
Ludmilla:
Sara McGaughey
Adler:
Paul Humpoletz
Ellen:
Clare Isaac
Photographer:
Simon Ludders
Son of Uwe:
Gareth Pierce

3/6. Forest Schools. Forest schools began in Scandinavia in the 1950s and have slowly spread to other countries.
The first British one was established ten years ago. Taking place outdoors in woodlands, the teaching methods encourage children to develop independence and self-esteem as well as an appreciation and understanding of their natural environment. Dylan Winter reports.
Producer Sheena Duncan

Contributors

Producer:
Sheena Duncan

25/90. Clive of India. Robert Clive's military successes and personal fame began to cause problems for both the East India Company and the government at home. By Christopher Lee. Readings by Robert Powell , Martin Freeman , and Rob Brydon. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Lee.
Unknown:
Robert Powell
Unknown:
Martin Freeman
Unknown:
Rob Brydon.

Clive Coleman presents the series that cross-examines aspects of the law and legal system. He analyses the major legal stories and uncovers the ones that haven't yet hit the headlines. producer Jim Frank

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Coleman
Producer:
Jim Frank

New series 1/8. The finest topical comedy panel game known to radio returns, with regulars Alan Coren and Jeremy Hardy. Simon Hoggart is in the chair. Producer Katie Tyrrell Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
RT DIRECT- The News Quiz: The Best of 2005 is available on CD for Ell.99 (RRP E12.99) including p&p. Call [number removed]042 (national rate) or visit www.rtdirect.sparkledirect.com

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Coren
Unknown:
Jeremy Hardy.
Unknown:
Simon Hoggart
Producer:
Katie Tyrrell

The pressure takes its toll on Will.
For cast see page 41
Written by Caroline Harrington ; Director Joanna Toye ; Editor Vanessa Whitburn
ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Caroline Harrington
Director:
Joanna Toye
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn

5/5. The Riding Crop. When Anthony chooses Beatrice over her older sister, Lucinda, sibling rivalry simmers as matters head towards a dark and twisted fate. By Dermot Bolger.
For details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Dermot Bolger.
Lucinda:
Alison McKenna
Priest:
David Kelly
Sharon:
Dawn Bradfield
Beatrice:
Jody O'Neill
Anthony:
Luke Griffin
Creed:
John Hewitt

8/16. Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the discussion as an audience in Richmond upon Thames, London, puts questions on the issues of the week to a panel of four leading figures, including the Culture Secretary
Tessa Jowell , and the former editor and historian Max Hastings. Producer Anne Peacock Repeated tomorrow at 1.10pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Tessa Jowell
Unknown:
Max Hastings.
Producer:
Anne Peacock

4/10. Vasily Grossman. He fought and wrote at the bloodiest battles of the Second World War but novelist and war reporter Vasily Grossman is barely known outside Russia. Antony Beevor and Gillian Slovo correct that omission, with Francine Stock. Producer Alasdair Cross

Contributors

Unknown:
Vasily Grossman.
Reporter:
Vasily Grossman
Reporter:
Gillian Slovo
Unknown:
Francine Stock.
Producer:
Alasdair Cross

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