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With James Naughtie Edward Stourton.
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 Dr Mona Siddiqui.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
James Naughtie Edward Stourton.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson.
Unknown:
Susan Hulme
Unknown:
David Wilby.
Unknown:
Dr Mona Siddiqui.

2/6. Fergal Keane talks to individuals who have taken a stand against something significant. He asks what motivated them to act and discovers what the consequences were of their decision. Producer Jane Beresford Repeated at 9.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Fergal Keane
Producer:
Jane Beresford

1/8 Life before Birth. Natural-history series examining what makes the difference between life and death in the wild. Zoologist Aubrey Manning observes life at the cutting edge of survival, discovering here that the die is cast even before birth - it makes a big difference who the parents are and whether they are comfortable in their environment. Producer Mary Colwell

Contributors

Unknown:
Aubrey Manning
Producer:
Mary Colwell

2/2. "They Think it's All Real." Jayne Ashbourne explores the real and fictitious locations that provide settings or some favourite television and radio comedies. She takes a trip to Lister Avenue in Doncaster to discover how a hair salon was converted into the most famous corner shop in COmedy history. Producer Stephen Garner

Contributors

Unknown:
Jayne Ashbourne
Producer:
Stephen Garner

Topical consumer affairs reports, with Liz Barclay and Peter White. Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours.
PHONE: [number removed] (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute) Lines open fromiOam

Contributors

Unknown:
Liz Barclay
Unknown:
Peter White.

3/3 Philosopher Mary Warnock reflects on a family life that's been dominated by music for more than 80 years; including her daughter's meeting as a young cellist with Rostropovich, and the extraordinary trip she and her son Felix made to Moscow with Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears when her brother was ambassador there. She also celebrates the county system of music education of the 1960s and 70s and wonders what's in store for the current generation of would-be young musicians. Producer Bill Lloyd Repeated on Saturday at 3.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Mary Warnock
Unknown:
Benjamin Britten
Unknown:
Peter Pears

2/5. It is 1920. Despite his clashes with the science master, Carter, Davy has settled in well to school life at Bamfylde. And his wife Beth is expecting twins any day.
Written by RF Delderfield and dramatised by Shaun McKenna.
(For main cast and details see yesterday)

Contributors

Author:
RF Delderfield
Dramatised by:
Shaun McKenna
Julia:
Juliet Aubrey
Keith:
John Cummins
Spats:
Anthony Glennon
Skidmore:
Josh Freeborn
Dobson:
Steven Williams
Dobson:
Steven Roberts

2/13. Richard Daniel presents the magazine that deals with environmental issues. Producer Nick Patrick ADDRESS: [address removed] email: home.planet @bbc.co.uk Phone: [number removed] (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute)

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Daniel
Producer:
Nick Patrick

2/5 Hand-Print across the Landscape. To be a good waller you need the skills that combine creating 3-D pieces of art with jigsaw puzzles. Yet there is no time to think - "never pick the same stone up twice" says waller Andy Louden - or you'll never make a living. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Andy Louden

7/7. Will we continue to live in an ever-shrinking global world, or may we see a return to a more local way of life? Heather Payton and guests discuss globalisation. Producer Caroline Bayley

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Payton
Producer:
Caroline Bayley

3/6. Through sketches, stand-up and audience participation, Jo Caulfield looks at attempts at law and order in Britain and whether things are done better abroad. Starring Jo Caulfield , with Alan Francis , Simon Greenall and Sharon Horgan. Written by Jo Caulfield and Kevin Anderson. Producer Chris Neill

Contributors

Unknown:
Jo Caulfield
Unknown:
Jo Caulfield
Unknown:
Alan Francis
Unknown:
Simon Greenall
Unknown:
Sharon Horgan.
Written By:
Jo Caulfield
Written By:
Kevin Anderson.
Producer:
Chris Neill

2/5. Something Unspoken. A wealthy Southern woman has shared her home with her female secretary for 15 years. Isn't it time they got round to speaking the unspoken? From the play by Tennessee Williams , adapted by Anna Linstrum. Starring Barbara Jefford and Elizabeth McGovern. For details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Play By:
Tennessee Williams
Adapted By:
Anna Linstrum.
Unknown:
Barbara Jefford
Unknown:
Elizabeth McGovern.

The North African countries of Morocco and Tunisia are both celebrating 50 years of independence from French colonial rule. They're two of the most pro-Western states in the Arab world and both claim to be on the road to political democracy. Yet young Moroccans and Tunisians are prominent among those accused of involvement in Islamic terror groups in western Europe. Mark Whitaker investigates. Producer Mark Whitaker Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
. Mark Whitaker
Producer:
Mark Whitaker

3/12. Four in five adults will experience back pain. Yet because the back is so complex, every sufferer needs individual treatment options. Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest range of medical techniques to prevent and treat this often debilitating condition.
Producer Paula McGrath Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Mark Porter
Producer:
Paula McGrath

2/6. Irrational Thoughts. Jon Ronson asks why his inner conversations spiral into irrationality - and discovers he isn't alone. Actress Jessica Stevenson created a whole imaginary world for her boyfriend, while comedian Danny Robins can't stop himself singing "hopefully not" after the chorus of American Pie ("This'll be the day that I die"). Producer Simon Jacobs

Contributors

Unknown:
Jon Ronson
Unknown:
Jessica Stevenson
Unknown:
Danny Robins
Producer:
Simon Jacobs

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