Listings
: Today
With Carolyn Quinn and Edward Stourton.6.25,7.25,8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Indarjit Singh.
Contributors
Unknown:
Carolyn
Quinn
Unknown:
Edward
Stourton.
Unknown:
Garry
Richardson.
Unknown:
Indarjit
Singh.
: Between Ourselves
5/8. Forensic Archaeology. From traditional excavations to investigating murders, Olivia O'Leary meets Britain's leading forensic archaeologists.Producer Karen Gregor Repeated at 9.30pm
Contributors
Unknown:
Olivia
O'Leary
Producer:
Karen
Gregor
: A Further Five Numbers
4/5. G: Newton's Gravitational Constant. Ever since Newton included G in his equations that define the strength of gravity there has been an ever greater desire to measure this tiny number with increasing accuracy. But what does the value of G mean for the universe? If G was different it would mean that stars would either burn too quickly or not form at all. So is G perfectly tuned for life? Simon Singh continues his look at the history and merits Of key numbers. Producer Adrian WashbourneContributors
Unknown:
Simon
Singh
Producer:
Adrian
Washbourne
: Daily Service
Presented by Michael Wakelin. Who Can Measure Heaven and Earth? (Lucerna laudoniae). Job 28, vv20-28. 0 Lord, Increase Our Faith (Loosemore). 0 Lord My God (How Great Thou Art). Director of music Gordon Stewart.Contributors
Presented By:
Michael
Wakelin.
Music:
Gordon
Stewart.
: Book of the Week: Persian Fire
2/5. Sparta. Sparta stands up to the might of Persia. "These were not people to bow their necks to any master, not even the 'king of kings'." William Gaminara continues to read Tom Holland 's new examination of classical history. For details see yesterday Repeated at 12.30amContributors
Unknown:
William
Gaminara
Unknown:
Tom
Holland
: Woman's Hour
Presented by Jenni Murray.10.45 15 Minutes That Changed the World 2/5. The Woman's Hour drama. For details see drama repeat at 7.45pm
Contributors
Presented By:
Jenni
Murray.
: Buddhas in Bamiyan
Afghanistan's greatest monument - two giantBuddhas - were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. But legend has it that there may be a third Buddha in Bamiyan, possibly five times larger than the others.
Lyse Doucet joins Afghanistan's leading archaeologist,
Professor Zemaryalai Tarzi , as he attempts to find the first archaeological evidence of this mythical Buddha, not Seen for 1,000 years. Producer Adele Armstrong
Contributors
Unknown:
Lyse
Doucet
Unknown:
Professor Zemaryalai
Tarzi
Producer:
Adele
Armstrong
: Six Characters in Search of an Answer
5/6. June. The character of middle-class, middle-aged June Medford from Terry and June is the focus of this week's programme as Barry Cryer explores the ins and outs of June's uncomplicated suburban life. Producer Angela SherwinContributors
Unknown:
Barry
Cryer
Producer:
Angela
Sherwin
: You and Yours
Topical consumer affairs reports, with Liz Barclay and Peter White. Including at 12.30 Call You and Yours. PHONE: [number removed]0444 Lines open from 10amContributors
Unknown:
Liz
Barclay
Unknown:
Peter
White.
: The World at One
News and analysis, presented by Brian Hanrahan.Contributors
Presented By:
Brian
Hanrahan.
: The Complete Conductor
2/2. The great conductors are among the most powerful and glamorous figures in the classical music world. Yet on the concert platform, they alone make no music. Michael Brearley , psychoanalyst and former cricketer, talks to conductors, managers and players to uncover the secrets of the art of conducting.Producer Martin Smith Repeated on Saturday at 3.30pm
Contributors
Music:
Michael
Brearley
: The Archers
Repeated from yesterday at 7pm: Afternoon Play: The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
3/4. The Kalahari Typing School for Men. Mma Ramotswe discovers that the agency has competition, and Mma Makutsi embarks on an entrepreneurial enterprise. Written and dramatised by Alexander McCall Smith.Producer/Director Gaynor Macfarlane
Contributors
Unknown:
Mma
Ramotswe
Unknown:
Mma
Makutsi
Dramatised By:
Alexander McCall
Smith.
Director:
Gaynor
MacFarlane
Mma Ramotswe:
Claire
Benedict
MrJLBMatekoni:
Joseph
Marcell
Mma Makutsi:
Nadine
Marshall
Mma Potokwane:
Janice
Acquah
Bernard:
Paterson
Joseph
Mr Molefelo:
Ben
Onwukwe
MmaSeipone:
Alibe
Parsons
Cephas:
Danny
Sapanl
: Home Planet
9/13. Richard Daniel discusses listeners' questions about the environment and the developing world. Producer Nick PatrickADDRESS: [address removed] email: home.planet@bbc.co.uk Phone: [number removed]
Contributors
Unknown:
Richard
Daniel
Producer:
Nick
Patrick
: The Laws of Evening
2/5. Shibusa. Reflections on etiquette and its ancient origins suffuse a meeting between two old acquaintances with a grace that defies the painful losses both have suffered. Fordetailsseeyesterday: Soundscape: The Rats' Tales
2/5 A fight breaks out underground when an intruder invades the territory of the Tyneside sewer rats.Meanwhile in Suffolk, one of the litter embarks on a fatal journey across the farm. For details see yesterday
: Shop Talk
7/13 Heather Payton looks at the big business opportunities that are being created by the very small business Of nanotechnology. Producer Kirsteen KnightContributors
Unknown:
Heather
Payton
: A Good Read
9/10 Actress Maria Aitken and comedian Hugh Dennis join Sue MacGregor to wax lyrical about their three favourite paperbacks.Producer Christine Hall Repeated on Sunday at 11pm
Contributors
Unknown:
Maria
Aitken
Unknown:
Hugh
Dennis
Unknown:
Sue
MacGregor
: Bearded Ladies
6/6. The sketch show that takes a peek at modern life from a different perspective with an assortment of women behaving oddly. Written and performed by Susie Donkin , Charlotte McDougall , Oriane Messina ,Fay Rusling , and featuring Dave Lamb. Producer Carol smith
Contributors
Unknown:
Susie
Donkin
Unknown:
Charlotte
McDougall
Unknown:
Oriane
Messina
Unknown:
Fay
Rusling
Unknown:
Dave
Lamb.
: The Archers
Tom gets a reality check.For cast see page 35 Repeated tomorrow at 2pm
: Front Row
Arts news, interviews and reviews, hosted by Mark Lawson. Producer Nicki PaxmanContributors
Unknown:
Mark
Lawson.
Producer:
Nicki
Paxman
: 15 Minutes That Changed the World
2/5. Mrs McCaulay Is Carried Forward. Mrs McCaulay 's greatest desire has been thwarted by time and biology. But she's a practical woman. If plan A isn't going to work, it's time for plan B. A bittersweet comedy about trying to do something good. By Gowan Calder.For details see yesterday Repeated from 10.45am
Contributors
Unknown:
Mrs
McCaulay
Unknown:
Mrs
McCaulay
Unknown:
Gowan
Calder.
Jo:
Louise
Ludgate
Graeme:
Nick
Underwood
: Germany's Choice
As Germany prepares to go the polls, Paul Henley assesses the chances of the centre-right CDU candidate, Angela Merkel , becoming Germany's first femaleChancellor. What would a Merkel government look like and is she the woman to rescue Germany's ailing economy? Producer Sue Ellis Repeated on Sunday at 5pm
Contributors
Unknown:
Paul
Henley
Unknown:
Angela
Merkel
: In Touch
News of interest to blind and partially sighted people, presented by Peter White. Producer Cheryl GabrielContributors
Presented By:
Peter
White.
Producer:
Cheryl
Gabriel
: Case Notes
2/8. New Choices in the NHS. Choose and Book is a new electronic service that allows patients to select which hospital they are referred to. A recent survey showed that cleaner hospitals were a top patient priority while "where to have an operation" came bottom. So Dr Mark Porter asks why this new system is being implemented and whether it will really help patients get better healthcare. Producer Erika Wright Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pmContributors
Unknown:
Dr Mark
Porter
Producer:
Erika
Wright
: Between Ourselves
Repeated from 9am: The World Tonight
News and analysis.: Book at Bedtime: Le Pere Goriot
2/10. Eugene de Rastignac sets out to conquer Parisian society and gets a glimpse into Old Goriot's heart. Balzac's towering and compassionate classic, set in 1819, read by Benedict Cumberbatch. For details see yesterdayContributors
Read By:
Benedict
Cumberbatch.
: Happy Families
2/4. It's a Dad's Life. Scouse comedian Steve Gribbin takes a musical romp through the highs and lows of fatherhood. Starring Martin Hyder , Jo Enright and Lydon Connah. Music by Steve Gribbin : Producer Helen WilliamsContributors
Unknown:
Steve
Gribbin
Unknown:
Martin
Hyder
Unknown:
Jo
Enright
Unknown:
Lydon
Connah.
Music By:
Steve
Gribbin
Producer:
Helen
Williams
: Brains for Sale
As school and university students copy and cheat their way to success, Hugh Levinson exposes the secret world of academic plagiarism. Producer Hugh LevinsonContributors
Unknown:
Hugh
Levinson
Producer:
Hugh
Levinson
: News
: Analysis
: News
: Masterpiece
Steinway. Judith Kampfner records the making of a grand piano in the company's New York workshopsContributors
Unknown:
Judith
Kampfner
: Westway
: News
: News
: Outlook
: Off the Shelf
Stories by Somerset Maugham (3/5) The Promise, read by Anton LesserContributors
Stories By:
Somerset
Maugham
Read By:
Anton
Lesser
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