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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 David Wilby and Rachel Hooper.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Dr Jeevan Singh Deol.
8.31 L W only Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson.
Unknown:
David Wilby
Unknown:
Rachel Hooper.
Unknown:
Dr Jeevan Singh Deol.

An aerial view of Tintagel in Cornwall reveals the outline of a giant - a huge figure whose arms stretcn along the cliff edge. His head rests on the shore, his body supports the town and his long, powerful legs stretch inland. This unusual sound portrait tells the story of the giant's consumation into the earth and his
"discovery" by artist Michael Fairfax , writer Amanda White and the pupils of Tintagel primary school. Producer Sarah Blunt

Contributors

Artist:
Michael Fairfax
Unknown:
Amanda White

Johnny Vegas stars in this powerful comic monologue by Mike Stott , which reveals the life and loves of Norman, a man who has learnt how to live on the margins of society, without bitterness, pride or a single direct debit. Producer Helen Chattwell ; Director Bruce Hyman

Contributors

Unknown:
Johnny Vegas
Unknown:
Mike Stott
Producer:
Helen Chattwell
Director:
Bruce Hyman

5/5. Vitalising the High Street. "To step from the street into the shop was to leave the roar of battle and get into a mausoleum." in praise of advertising - the Jimmy Swan way. Stanley Baxter concludes his reading of Neil Munro 's Collection of Stories. For details see Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jimmy Swan
Unknown:
Stanley Baxter
Unknown:
Neil Munro

4/8. Hugh Dennis joins Steve Punt in the topical comedy show, with the usual mix of stand-up, sketches and song. Producer Colin Anderson Repeated tomorrow at 12.30pm
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Contributors

Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Unknown:
Steve Punt
Producer:
Colin Anderson

Matt reveals his dark side.
For cast see page 34
Written by Nawal Gadalla ; Director Kate Oates ; Editor Vanessa Whitburn
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Contributors

Written By:
Nawal Gadalla
Director:
Kate Oates
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn

Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the discussion as an audience in Melbourne, Derbyshire, puts questions to a panel including the columnist Simon Jenkins ; Nick Clegg , the Liberal Democrat spokesman on Home Affairs; and Margaret Beckett , the Secretary of State for the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Producer Lisa Jenkinson Repeated tomorrow at 1.10pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Simon Jenkins
Unknown:
Nick Clegg
Unknown:
Margaret Beckett
Producer:
Lisa Jenkinson

While on holiday in the Australian bush, Brian Chase is bitten by a snake. He and his wife, Maura, spend an agonised night wondering if he is going to die - and in the process examine the darker side of their complicated relationship. Written by Jane Rogers.
Producer/Director Clive Brill

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Chase
Written By:
Jane Rogers.
Director:
Clive Brill
Brian:
Anton Lesser
Maura:
Niamh Cusack
Charles:
Stephen Boxer
Mother:
Sheila Reid
Sandra:
Sarah Kent
Pete/Jack:
Malcolm Freeman

4/10. Sigmund Freud. Craig Brown reveals great dreams as he proposes Sigmund Freud for great-life status. Almost 70 years after his death, the father of psychoanalysis remains a powerful and compelling character, though critics have denounced his work as "the greatest intellectual confidence trick of the last century". Matthew Parris chairs the programme, and Adam Phillips Offers expert advice. Repeated from Tuesday at 4.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Sigmund Freud.
Unknown:
Craig Brown
Unknown:
Sigmund Freud
Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Unknown:
Adam Phillips

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