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With John Humphrys and Carolyn Quinn.

6.25, 7.25, 8.25 Sports News
With Garry Richardson.

6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Susan Hulme and David Wilby.

7.48 Thought for the Day
With John Bell.

8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Carolyn Quinn
Unknown:
Garry Richardson
Unknown:
Susan Hulme
Unknown:
David Wilby
Unknown:
John Bell

6/6. Jonathan Freedland and guests go in search of the past behind the present, exploring a moment in history that illuminates a contemporary debate. Producer Julia Adamson Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Freedland
Producer:
Julia Adamson

The North Sea is a baby in geological terms. Before it was born at the end of the last Ice Age, Britain was joined to the rest of Europe by a land bridge, according to received wisdom. But a student has discovered what archaeologists believe is the best-preserved prehistoric landscape in the world. Richard Uridge dives in search of evidence that may force history textbooks to be rewritten. Producer Richard Uridge

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Uridge
Producer:
Richard Uridge

1/2. Tim Brooke-Taylor begins this exploration of the BBC's Comedy Playhouse, the proving-ground for some of TV's best loved sitcoms, by showcasing the first seven seasons of pilots. With contributions from Bernard Cribbins, Warren Mitchell and Harry H Corbett.

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Unknown:
Bernard Cribbins
Unknown:
Warren Mitchell
Unknown:
Harry H Corbett
Producer:
Stephen Garner

Topical consumer affairs reports, with Liz Barclay and Peter White. including at 12.30 Call You and Yours. For the first time radio listeners have the chance to contribute to a Select Committee report. The Health
Select Committee has agreed to hear suggestions from the public on smoking in public places on today's programme. Committee chair Kevin Barron is
Peter White 's guest. All contributions will be considered before compilation Of the final report. Producer Samantha Fenwick
PHONE: [number removed]0444 (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute) Lines open from 10am

Contributors

Unknown:
Liz Barclay
Unknown:
Peter White.
Unknown:
Kevin Barron
Unknown:
Peter White
Producer:
Samantha Fenwick

A celebration of the Belgian singer Jacques Brel , whose songs were covered by Bowie, Sinatra, and Shirley Bassey. Philip Sweeney finds out why the British don't like chanson, and why the Belgians just don't care. Producer Miles Warde Repeated on Saturday at 4.30pm

Contributors

Singer:
Jacques Brel
Unknown:
Shirley Bassey.
Unknown:
Philip Sweeney
Producer:
Miles Warde

A blend of drama with interviews, by Howard Belgard and Jeff Young , that explores the legacy of the controversial therapy of doses of LSD given to asylum patients in the 1960s and 70s.
Producers/Directors Howard Belgard and Jeff Young

Contributors

Unknown:
Howard Belgard
Unknown:
Jeff Young
Directors:
Howard Belgard
Directors:
Jeff Young
Molly:
Marcia Warren
Graham:
Peter Wight
Carol:
Rachel Davies

5/13. Sue Cook and the team tackle listeners' historical challenges, help with family research and champion those who are actively "making history". Producer Nick Patrick ADDRESS: [address removed] email: making.history@bbc.co.uk Phone: [number removed](calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute)

Contributors

Producer:
Nick Patrick

3/5. How difficult is it for young people to become entrepreneurs? Phillippa Lamb and her guests discuss whether setting up a business is a realistic career option. Producer Caroline Bayley

Contributors

Unknown:
Phillippa Lamb
Producer:
Caroline Bayley

5/6. Justin is squeezing a morris dancer into a bin; Neil is bunging a jockey at a clock, and James takes a sailor "up the opera". Producer Will Saunders
BBC AUDIO: A CD of the first series of the The Consultants is available at www.bbcshop.com and all good retails outlets, or by calling [number removed]19.

6/10. After the controversy over the breast cancer drug Herceptin, Gerry Northam examines the way in which
Britain approves new drugs for use in the NHS and asks whether patients' lives are being put at risk by needless bureaucracy. Producer Bill Law Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Gerry Northam

3/4. Dementia. Although many people may feel that dementia is inevitable as they get older, dementia can be caused by many different factors. Richard Hannaford asks what we do know about dementia and what we need to find out in order to provide better services for our ageing population. Producer Helen Sharp Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Hannaford
Producer:
Helen Sharp

4/4. Comedy serial by Ben Edwards. Chris is destined for the awards ceremony, but points failure, a sheep, and a drunken rival stand in his way.
Producer Delia Mountford ; Director Nigel Bryant

Contributors

Unknown:
Ben Edwards.
Producer:
Delia Mountford
Director:
Nigel Bryant
Chris:
Rhys Thomas
Roger:
Graeme Garden
Claire:
Lucy Tregear
Roy:
Nitin Ganatra
Hotel clerk:
Sharon Trickett

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