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Ramblings

Series 30

Episode 4: The Malvern Hills

Duration: 23 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Clare Balding joins Team Zulu, a group of walkers led by Tarquin Shaw-Young, who prepare for long-distance charity walks by training on the majestic Malvern hills. Show more

Saturday Live

Sophie Kinsella

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Author Sophie Kinsella, luthier Rob Cain, didgeridoo player Heath Bergersen and Charita 'Momma Cherry' Jones join Aasmah Mir and Suzy Klein to talk about their passions. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Aasmah Mir
Presenter:
Suzy Klein
Interviewed Guest:
Sophie Kinsella
Interviewed Guest:
Rob Cain
Interviewed Guest:
Heath Bergersen
Interviewed Guest:
Charita Jones
Interviewed Guest:
Pauline McLynn
Interviewed Guest:
Michelle Mone
Interviewed Guest:
Nicholas Parsons
Producer:
Corinna Jones

The News Quiz

Series 87

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig, with regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guests Andy Hamilton, Bob Mills and Rebecca Front. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Sandi Toksvig
Panellist:
Jeremy Hardy
Panellist:
Andy Hamilton
Panellist:
Bob Mills
Panellist:
Rebecca Front

British New Wave

This Sporting Life

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

David Storey's repressed northern drama juxtaposes the trapped wants and needs of protagonist Arthur Machin with the stark aggression of the rugby pitch. Directed by Johnny Vegas. Show more

Contributors

Arthur Machin:
James Purefoy
Mrs Hammond:
Emily Watson
Maurice Braithwaite:
John Thomson
Judith Parkes:
Sheridan Smith
Mr Weaver:
Philip Jackson
Mrs Weaver:
Julia Davis
Lynda Hammond:
Sophie Wright
Mam (Machin):
Gwyneth Powell
Dad (Machin):
Wayne Forester
Commentator:
Ray French
Director:
Johnny Vegas
Adaptor:
Andrew Lynch

Genres

Woman's Hour

Weekend Woman's Hour: Gemma Chan, Marguerite Patten

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Gemma Chan on her role in Humans, celebrating the life of Marguerite Patten, helping vulnerable girls avoid prison, Eliza Kennedy on her novel I Take You, and Souad Massi sings. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest:
Gemma Chan
Interviewed Guest:
Lucy Rocca
Interviewed Guest:
Sally Marlow
Interviewed Guest:
Eliza Kennedy
Interviewed Guest:
Juliet Lyon
Interviewed Guest:
Lin Hinnigan
Interviewed Guest:
Natalie Rollock
Interviewed Guest:
Amanda Vickery
Interviewed Guest:
Geeta Nargund
Interviewed Guest:
Jane Lees
Interviewed Guest:
Harriet Minter
Interviewed Guest:
Souad Massi

Loose Ends

Bob Harris, Seun Kuti, Lorraine Bowen, Ibeyi, Monophonics, Paddy Wivell

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

Clive Anderson presents conversation, music and comedy with guests Bob Harris, Lorraine Bowen, Seun Kuti, Arthur Smith, Paddy Wivell, Monophonics and Ibeyi. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Clive Anderson
Interviewed Guest:
Bob Harris
Interviewed Guest:
Lorraine Bowen
Interviewed Guest:
Seun Kuti
Interviewed Guest:
Arthur Smith
Interviewed Guest:
Paddy Wivell
Interviewed Guest:
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Interviewed Guest:
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Producer:
Sukey Firth

Saturday Review

London Road, Louis de Bernieres, The Tribe, The Red Lion Carsten Holler

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Tom Sutcliffe and guests review film London Road, Louis de Bernieres's latest novel, Channel 4's The Tribe, Patrick Marber's The Red Lion and Carsten Holler at the Hayward Gallery. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Sutcliffe
Interviewed Guest:
Abigail Morris
Interviewed Guest:
Emma Jane Unsworth
Interviewed Guest:
Kerry Shale
Producer:
Oliver Jones

The Barchester Chronicles

Anthony Trollope's The Last Chronicle of Barset

Episode 2: Propose, Propose

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Radio 4 LW

Lily's past returns to haunt her, Grace has a difficult letter to write, Johnny makes a new friend and Mr Toogood begins to live up to his name. Show more

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