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With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With David Wilby and Rachel Hooper.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Indarjit Singh.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson.
Unknown:
David Wilby
Unknown:
Rachel Hooper.
Unknown:
Indarjit Singh.

Throughout the Bosnian War. a vital link kept hope alive for the 400,000 besieged inhabitants of the city. This programme tells the story of the tunnel underneath
Sarajevo Airport that became a secret lifeline for the city, talking to those Who built and used it. Producer VeraFrankl

6/6. Goodbye Mr Clement Has Clement finally run out of excuses to save himself from exorcism? Written by Marc Haynes and Chris Heath.
Producer Chris Neill

Contributors

Written By:
Marc Haynes
Written By:
Chris Heath.
Producer:
Chris Neill
Clement:
Richard Ridlnqs
Andrew:
Steve Furst
Georgia:
Amanda Abbinqton
Dan:
Martin Miller
God:
Barry Cryer

4/6. John Simpson presents a geographical panel game, with insights into fascinating places and cultures.
This week's guests are Simon Brett. Ken Hames and Valerie Singleton. Producer Liz Anstee

Contributors

Unknown:
John Simpson
Unknown:
Simon Brett.
Unknown:
Ken Hames
Unknown:
Valerie Singleton.
Producer:
Liz Anstee

Love, sex, deception and coffee - in London SW4.
Frank loves Elaine, but Elaine loves Giles. Jon loves Clare, who loves Frank. A group of 30-somethings get their priorities in a tangle in this urban comedy of manners set in cosmopolitan Clapham. By Peter Lydon.
Producer Jeremy Howe

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Lydon.
Producer:
Jeremy Howe
Elaine:
Zoe Telford
Clare:
Melanie Hudson
Giles:
Paul Mundell
Mike:
Andy Taylor
Jon:
David Leonard
Kate:
Rebecca Smart
Estate agent:
Chris Donnelly
Laura:
Kim Hicks
Fliss:
Lisa Coleman

3/5 Lek and Mrs Miller. An idyllic beach in Phuket is the setting for a brief moment of comfort between a young
Thai hotel worker and an English visitor. By Tew Bunnag. Read by Jamie Zubairi.
Producer Elizabeth Allard For further details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Mrs Miller.
Unknown:
Tew Bunnag.
Read By:
Jamie Zubairi.
Producer:
Elizabeth Allard

The Oakland Riders enjoy the distinction of attracting the most feared fans in American football, with a reputation for drinking fighting and outrageous costumes. Devotion to the team binds together this working-class, multiracial group of people. Laurie Taylor talks to
Professor Jim Miller , who followed the fans through a dramatic season in an attempt to get to grips with the reality behind their ferocious image. ProducerGavin Heard

Contributors

Talks:
Laurie Taylor
Unknown:
Professor Jim Miller

2/4. Arising from the California counterculture in the late 1960s, the Firesign Theatre became cult favourites in comedy circles. In this rare British appearance, they reprise some of their greatest routines, as well as bringing their wit to bear on more recent events. Another in the series of shows featuring iconic American comedy performers, with host Mark Thomas. Producer Paul Bajoria

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Thomas.
Producer:
Paul Bajoria

With Kirsty Lang , including an interview with director Ang Lee , whose new film Brokeback Mountain is the story of the love which develops between two cowboys. Producer Rebecca Nicholson

Contributors

Unknown:
Kirsty Lang
Director:
Ang Lee
Producer:
Rebecca Nicholson

11/11. Michael Buerk chairs a live debate in which Melanie Phillips , Professor Steven Rose , Claire Fox and Ian Hargreaves cross-examine expert witnesses on the moral issues behind the week's news.
Producer David Coomes Repeated on Saturday at 10.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Melanie Phillips
Unknown:
Professor Steven Rose
Unknown:
Claire Fox
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Producer:
David Coomes

1/3. In a series about politically controversial legal cases, Clive Anderson looks at the dramatic 1972 trial of Peter Hain for disrupting all-white South African sporting tours.
Hain, now a cabinet minister, talks about his commitment to direct action. See choice: page 124.
Producer Jane Ashley Repeated from Sunday at 10.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Clive Anderson
Unknown:
Peter Hain
Producer:
Jane Ashley

8/10. Mr Passenger is irritated to discover that his younger daughter has become engaged to Zouch. But remembering that his opposition to his elder daughter's marriage had the opposite effect to the one he'd intended, he decides on a different strategy this time round. By Anthony Powell. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Mr Passenger
Unknown:
Anthony Powell.

rNew series 1/6. Blunketto. Classic Italian opera: the tragic story of a proud, principled man who was tempted, corrupted and ruined by Presidente Blairmo - and then by Kimberlino. Starring Richie Webb ,
Dave Lamb and Vicki Pepperdine. Written by Richie Webb , Dave Cohen and David Ouantick. Music by Richie Webb. Producer Katie Tyrrell

Contributors

Unknown:
Presidente Blairmo
Unknown:
Richie Webb
Unknown:
Dave Lamb
Unknown:
Vicki Pepperdine.
Written By:
Richie Webb
Written By:
Dave Cohen
Written By:
David Ouantick.
Music By:
Richie Webb.
Producer:
Katie Tyrrell

5/6. Matthew Modine. The star of Full MetalJacket famously turned down Tom Cruise 's role in Top Gun because he didn't want to be a hero who kills. With comedian Andrew Clover , he improvises a story that tests that morality to the limit. Producer Gary Reich

Contributors

Unknown:
Matthew Modine.
Unknown:
Tom Cruise
Unknown:
Andrew Clover
Producer:
Gary Reich

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