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Presented by John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
6.45 Yesterday in Parliament
With Rachel Hooper and Alicia McCarthy.
7.48 Thought for the Day With John Bell.
8.31 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Presented By:
John Humphrys
Presented By:
Edward Stourton.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson.
Unknown:
Rachel Hooper
Unknown:
Alicia McCarthy.
Unknown:
John Bell.

5/10. Lebanon. After the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Islamist party handed out thousands of dollars in cash for people in south Lebanon to rebuild their homes. Four months into the ceasefire, Tim Whewell visits the region to find out how a war intended to weaken the militant and political organisation may have made it stronger than ever. Producer Caroline Pare Repeated on Monday at 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Whewell

1/2 One morning, Hercule Poirot's post includes a distressing communication from an elderly spinster seeking his help, but not saying why. What intrigues him most is that the letter was written two months ago. He persuades Captain Hastings that they must investigate immediately. Starring John Moffat and Simon Williams. Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Part two is broadcast tomorrow at 2.15pm.

Contributors

Author:
Agatha Christie
Dramatist:
Michael Bakewell
Music:
Tom Small
Producer/Director:
Enyd Williams
Hercule Poirot:
John Moffatt
Captain Hastings:
Simon Williams
Miss Lawson:
Joanna David
Theresa Arundell:
Tracy Wiles
Charles Arundell:
Ifan Meredith
Ellen:
Elizabeth Proud
Miss Peabody:
Rosalind Knight
Dr Grainger:
Sam Dale
Bob the dog:
Richard Beadsmoore

3/8. Heart Attack. About ten per cent of those who have a heart attack will have a further episode within a year of leaving hospital. But lifestyle changes can reduce the risk, and new research indicates that drugs and stem cell therapy may, in the future, be able to repair a damaged heart.
Cardiologist Keith Channon is in the studio with Barbara Myers to answer listeners' questions. Producer Eiiane Giaser PHONE: [number removed] (calls from land lines cost no more than 8p per minute) from 1.30pm today or email via www.bbc.co.uk/radio4

Contributors

Unknown:
Keith Channon
Unknown:
Barbara Myers
Producer:
Eiiane Giaser

4/5. Night after Night. A story exploring the moment when a young woman is touched first by notoriety and then by stardom. Written by Clare Wigfall. Read by Tracy Ann Oberman. - For further details see Monday

Contributors

Written By:
Clare Wigfall.
Read By:
Tracy Ann OBErman.

Quentin Cooper visits Dublin to look at science in Ireland, from the restoration and conservation of the Book of Kells to the Irish equivalent of Silicon Valley, known as Shamrock Valley. He also asks if being part of the European Union has helped the technology industry. Producers Martin Redfern and Fiona Roberts

Contributors

Unknown:
Quentin Cooper
Unknown:
Shamrock Valley.
Producers:
Martin Redfern
Producers:
Fiona Roberts

4/5. Martin. Martin lives in Newcastle and works as an archaeological geophysicist. He's conscious that his job title alone makes him sound boring. And since being dumped by his girlfriend four years ago he's slowly given up on romance. His co-worker - down-to-earth, no-nonsense Alice - encourages him, listens to his tales of woe, and triumphs when he finally begins to make some progress with Enriqueta from Colombia. Alice, however, holds the final trump card. Written by Nick Russell-Pavier .
For further details see Monday Repeated from 10.45am

Contributors

Written By:
Nick Russell-Pavier
Martin:
Mark Bonnar
Alice:
Rosie Cavaliero
Enriqueta:
Mia Soteriou

Sarah Mukherjee returns to the Buncef ield oil depot near Hemel Hempstead, one year after the devastating explosion there, to speak to those whose lives were changed when one of the petrol tanks exploded into flames. She talks to the firefighters of Blue Watch who were first on the scene with their two fire engines, and to investigators from the Environment Agency and Three Valleys Water. It's left the local property market in chaos and residents recount the event and how things have progressed.... or not, 12 months down the line. Producer Sarah Taylor

Contributors

Unknown:
Sarah Mukherjee
Producer:
Sarah Taylor

5/8. Stick or Twist. Gambling has been vilified by some as a threat to the moral health of society, but "super-casinos" could soon be arriving in our cities and on-line gambling sites are openly advertised. What impact will this have, and what does the enduring popularity of gambling tell us about British society? Richard Weight explores the conflict between the funds gambling raises for the Government and concern about the social damage it may cause.
Producer Jim Frank ; Editor Nicola Meyrick Repeated on Sunday at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Weight
Producer:
Jim Frank
Editor:
Nicola Meyrick

4/6. Comedy show in which no sketch features more than one voice. Written by David Ouantick and starring Dan Maier , Lizzie Roper , Graeme Garden , Deborah Norton ,
Andrew Crawford , Dan Antopolski , Simon Greenall and Kate Gielgud.

Contributors

Written By:
David Ouantick
Unknown:
Dan Maier
Unknown:
Lizzie Roper
Unknown:
Graeme Garden
Unknown:
Deborah Norton
Unknown:
Andrew Crawford
Unknown:
Dan Antopolski
Unknown:
Simon Greenall
Unknown:
Kate Gielgud.

4/6. Now Let's Listen to Light. Disgraced musicologist Brian Appleton follows his appraisal of sound with an attempt to "listen to light" - a feat that may be a little too close to laboratory physics for comfort. Comedy written and performed by Graham Fellows. Additional research by Rex Brough. Producer Dawn Ellis

Contributors

Musicologist:
Brian Appleton
Unknown:
Graham Fellows.

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