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Sara Cox

Sunday 19 September

10.00am-1.00pm BBC RADIO 1

Sara Cox returns from maternity leave today, following the birth of her daughter earlier this year, to her regular Sunday morning show on BBC Radio 1. As one of the UK's most popular female broadcasters with a career spanning 10 years across TV and radio, Sara's eagerly anticipated return promises to be as entertaining as ever.

Presenter/Sara Cox, Producer/Freya Mehta

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Reggie Yates chats to man of the moment, Example, in this week's Official Chart show. Following his chart success with hits such as Kickstarts and Won't Go Quietly, Example is back and talking to Reggie about his new single, Last Ones Standing, and much more.

Reggie also catches up with multi-platinum singer, songwriter and rapper Iyaz, who has risen to stardom over the past year.

Presenter/Reggie Yates, Producer/Adele Cross

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To mark the historic visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Britain, the first papal visit since 1982, Aled Jones celebrates the occasion with guests former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who converted to Catholicism soon after leaving office, and singer Dana, whose Catholic Music ministry takes her all over the world.

The programme will feature live inserts from Cofton Park for the Beatification Mass of Cardinal John Henry Newman.

Presenter/Aled Jones, Producer/Hilary Robinson for the BBC

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Pope Benedict XVI

Excitement mounts as thousands gather to greet the Pope in London's Hyde Park. Sunday Half Hour's Brian D'Arcy meets and talks with visitors and pilgrims from all corners of the country and introduces music from the event celebrating the life of faith.

The Papal Vigil provides Catholics in England, Scotland and Wales the chance not only to celebrate their faith but also to explain it and demonstrate how it influences their lives and the lives of those around them. Hymns, psalms, worship songs, gospel – a huge variety of music and musicians accompany the crowds gathered there. People representing each parish from across the UK carry banners in procession alongside members of Catholic organisations.

Cardinal Newman's phrase "Heart speaks unto heart" inspires a presentation called The Heart Of The Church. Christian organisations use that phrase to illustrate their work as a heart that sees, a heart that understands, a heart that serves and a heart that seeks justice. The Vigil Liturgy that follows consists of readings, prayers and an address by the Pope and concludes with Benediction.

The visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has been described by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office as an "unprecedented opportunity to strengthen ties between the UK and the Holy See on global initiatives, and to emphasise the important role of faith in creating strong communities".

Presenter/Brian D'Arcy, Producers/Clair Jaquiss and Mark O'Brien for the BBC

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Prize-winning Scottish novelist and poet Jackie Kay talks to Michael Berkeley about her favourite music, from Bach and Schubert to Janáček, Richard Strauss and Nina Simone.

Kay's musical favourites begin with one of Janáček's Lachian Dances (two of her stories were influenced by works by Janáček), and then move on to the Baroque era with an extract from Pergolesi's Stabat mater and a movement from a Bach cello suite played by Pablo Casals.

Presenter/Michael Berkeley, Presenter/Sarah Cropper

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Stephen Johnson explores Holst's The Planets, with extracts and a complete performance of the work performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by David Atherton.

Originally titled Seven Pieces For Large Orchestra, Gustav Holst's The Planets was a remarkably original composition when it was written. The first movement, Mars, the Bringer of War, was conceived in 1914, just before the outbreak of the First World War; almost foreseeing rather than reacting to war. The work was forward-looking in many ways – Holst scored the work for a huge orchestra, creating extraordinary sounds and colours from this vast orchestral palette, and each movement has strikingly original characteristics.

Presenter/Stephen Johnson, Producer/Rebecca Bean

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Samuel West plays Faust in Goethe's classic drama

Samuel West, Sir Derek Jacobi, Toby Jones and Anna Maxwell Martin star in Goethe's Faust, one of the pillars of Western literature, here presented in a version dramatised and directed by David Timson. In part one of tonight's drama, following an agreement between Mephistopheles and The Lord, the scholar Faust is tempted into a contract with the Devil. His life is changed and he plunges into the enjoyment of sensuality until his emotions are stirred by a meeting with Gretchen, leading to a tragic outcome.

Part two of Faust, written much later in Goethe's life, presents a series of episodic scenes in which the poet places his eponymous hero in a variety of surprising circumstances reflecting the predicament of humanity.

Funny, reflective and moving, this dramatisation shows why Goethe's Faust had such a massive influence on Western culture.

Samuel West stars as Faust with Toby Jones as Mephistopheles, Sir Derek Jacobi as The Lord and Anna Maxwell Martin as Gretchen. The cast also includes Stephen Critchlow, Joannah Tincey, Peter Kenny, Emily Raymond, Gunnar Cauthery, Sean Barrett, Hugh Dickson, Anne-Marie Piazza, Gerard Horan, Auriol Smith, Peter Kenny, Emily Raymond and Daniel Mair.

Producer/Nicholas Somes for Ukemi Productions

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The Pope's Visit 2010 – Sunday Programme

Sunday 19 September

7.10-7.55am BBC RADIO 4

Edward Stourton presents a special edition of the Sunday Programme live from Cofton Park, Birmingham, where Pope Benedict XVI will beatify Cardinal Newman.

There will be news and analysis of the Pope's first state visit to Britain, and experts explain why the beatification of Newman is of personal importance to the Pope.

Presenter/Edward Stourton, Producer/Amanda Hancox for the BBC

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This week's Sunday Worship marks the Pope's visit and Papal mass.

In preparation for the beatification of Cardinal Newman taking place at Cofton Park in Birmingham, thousands are expected to gather on the grassy slopes near Newman's oratory church.

They will gather to celebrate the life of one of the greatest English theologians of the 19th century and prepare for the forthcoming Papal Mass.

The service is led by Mike Stanley and Jo Boyce who are joined by school choirs from Coventry and Birmingham.

Producer/Philip Billson for the BBC

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Sue MacGregor reunites people involved with the classic children's TV programme Play School, which ran from 1964 to 1988 in the final programme of this series of The Reunion.

Devised by Joy Whitby, former producer of the Listen With Mother slot on BBC Radio, Play School was a direct response to concerns about the perceived poor standard of British pre-school education.

Play School was ground-breaking in more ways than one as it accidentally became the first programme to be shown on BBC Two after a power cut halted the opening night's programming.

Its enthusiastic presenters came from diverse backgrounds and became household names and, along with the iconic three shaped windows, clock and toys, formed an integral part of many early childhoods.

Sue is joined around the table by Joy along with Play School presenters Floella Benjamin, Brian Cant, who also fronted the spin-off series Play Away, and Johnny Ball, and musical director/pianist Jonathan Cohen.

Presenter/Sue MacGregor, Producer/Chris Green for Whistledown Productions

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The Ladies Delight Ep 1/2

Sunday 19 September

3.00-4.00pm BBC RADIO 4

In Emile Zola's love story, The Ladies Delight, business, ambition and fashion collide. It is set in the hustle and excitement of the expansion of one of Paris's first department stores.

When innocent provincial girl Denise arrives in Paris, she quickly catches the eye of the notorious seducer of women, Octave Mouret. Despite her uncle's disapproval, Denise accepts a job at Mouret's department store, The Ladies Delight.

The cast features David Hargreaves as the Narrator; Georgia King as Denise; Lee Williams as Mouret; Conrad Nelson as Bourdoncle; Nicholas Blane as Baudu; Will Tacey as Old Bourras, Baron and Vincard; Stephen Hoyle as Jean and Bauge; Michael Hugo as Deloche and Colomban; Clare Beck as Mme Aurelie and Mme Baudu; Melissa Jane Sinden as Mme Desforges; Maeve Larkin as Mme Marty and Pauline; Chantelle Dean as Clara; and Polly Lister as Genevieve, Margueritte and Mme de Boves.

The Ladies Delight has been adapted by Carine Adler and directed by Stefan Escreet.

Producer/Charlotte Riches for the BBC

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As the final major event of the Pope's historic visit to the UK, one of the most distinguished English Catholics of the 19th century, Cardinal Newman, was declared "Blessed" at a major open-air ceremony in Birmingham's Cofton Park near to Newman's home and oratory church.

According to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales and the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, Newman's search for truth, his commitment to education and his moderation in debate all point to a man of faith in God, who cared for people and refused to pursue arguments without touching hearts.

As the Pope's visit draws to its conclusion, Edward Stourton presents highlights of this Beatification, commentating on the ceremony and explaining the process of making a saint. In particular, he discusses Newman's own journey towards sainthood.

Presenter/Edward Stourton, Producer/Philip Billson for the BBC

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Weekend Breakfast In Newcastle At The Great North Run

Sunday 19 September

6.00-9.00am BBC RADIO 5 LIVE

Rachel Burden presents from the start of the race as the 30th Great North Run commences from Newcastle, with BBC Radio 5 Live's Phil Williams and George Riley preparing to run.

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Great North Run/The Pope's Visit To The UK

Sunday 19 September

9.00am-12.00noon BBC RADIO 5 LIVE

Stephen Nolan introduces live coverage of the Great North Run while Shelagh Fogarty follows the Pope's visit to the UK from Coventry.

Stephen presents coverage of the world's largest half marathon as part of BBC Radio 5 Live's Septemberfest. He brings all the stories from the start line on the 30th anniversary of the Great North Run, and commentary of the elite races comes from Mike Costello and Allison Curbishley. Reporters along the course will bring alive the atmosphere among the fun runners.

Presenters/Stephen Nolan and Shelagh Fogarty, Producer/Francesca Bent

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5 Live Sport

Sunday 19 September

12.00noon-6.00pm BBC RADIO 5 LIVE

Colin Murray presents Sunday Roast ahead of this afternoon's Premier League games, with a live audience of fans. Colin and his audience debate the football stories and results of the weekend.

From 1.30pm Colin continues the football debate from the Match Of The Day 2 office with pundits from tonight's show as well as the build-up to this afternoon's game between Chelsea and Blackpool. There's also coverage from Manchester United's game against Liverpool in the Premier League, Kilmarnock versus Celtic in the Scottish Premier League and London Irish versus Gloucester in the rugby union Premiership.

From 3pm there's live commentary of the match between Wigan and Manchester City followed, at 4pm, by coverage of the second half of the game between Chelsea and Blackpool at Stamford Bridge.

Presenter/Colin Murray, Producer/Graham McMillan

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Sunday 19 September

6.00-7.00pm BBC RADIO 5 LIVE

Alan Green takes calls and reacts to all the big footballing issues of the weekend, and reads out listeners' texts, emails, tweets and Facebook comments.

Presenter/Alan Green, Producer/David McGuire for Somethin' Else

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Pienaar's Politics

Sunday 19 September

7.00-8.00pm BBC RADIO 5 LIVE

John Pienaar presents a new politics show for BBC Radio 5 Live, sharing his keen political observations. The programme features news and interviews from key political figures in Westminster.

Presenter/John Pienaar, Producer/John Cary

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On The Money

Sunday 19 September

8.00-9.00pm BBC RADIO 5 LIVE

Declan Curry presents this new show featuring lively analysis of the big business stories making the headlines.

Presenter/Declan Curry, Producer/Tim Weber

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5 Live Investigates

Sunday 19 September

9.00-10.00pm BBC RADIO 5 LIVE

Adrian Goldberg presents this new show dedicated to cutting-edge investigative journalism. He also takes on listeners' campaigns and consumer issues.

Presenter/Adrian Goldberg, Producer/Innes Bowen

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BBC Radio 5 Live looks back over the past four days of coverage of Septemberfest, celebrating the best of the network's programming from Newcastle and the North East.

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Nolan In Newcastle

Sunday 19 September

10.30pm-1.00am BBC RADIO 5 LIVE

The final live show of BBC Radio 5 Live's Septemberfest hears Stephen Nolan rounding up a special four days of programming from Newcastle and the North East. He takes calls from listeners and also brings all the news from today's Great North Run.

Presenter/Stephen Nolan

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5 Live Baseball

Sunday 19 September

6.00-9.00pm BBC RADIO 5 LIVE SPORTS EXTRA

The Major League Baseball season continues with live commentary from the game of the day. The programme also features all the latest news from the week in baseball, with Jonny Gould and Josh Chetwynd.

Producer/Simon Crosse

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5 Live NFL

Sunday 19 September

9.00pm-1.00am BBC RADIO 5 LIVE SPORTS EXTRA

BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra brings live commentary from the New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey as the New England Patriots visit the New York Jets. There are also updates from all the rest of the action around the NFL.

Producer/Simon Crosse

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Cerys Matthews returns from holiday to present a musical road-trip from old school blues to African funk (and back).

Presenter/Cerys Matthews, Producer/Michelle Choudhry

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The First Time With Bernard Sumner

Sunday 19 September

12.00noon-1.00pm BBC 6 MUSIC

In a remarkably wide-ranging, candid and emotional interview, Bernard Sumner recalls his youth; the formation of Joy Division; and, with searing honesty, the day the group's iconic singer, Ian Curtis, committed suicide.

He also talks about the band's musical rebirth as New Order; how they embraced technology and the emerging dance culture; their financial troubles; how he extricated himself from their famously bacchanalian lifestyle; and the formation of his later bands Electronic and Bad Lieutenant.

Presenter/Matt Everitt, Producer/Henry Lopez-Real

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