Adrian Chiles presents Radio 4's Saturday Morning programme:Alan Cumming has always had a lot going on, in theatre, in Hollywood, as presenter now of one of the biggest shows in television. And yet he stays close to his Perthshire roots as Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s artistic director.In search of Mel Giedroych’s roots, we travel south to Leatherhead in Surrey where her new novel is set. Like Alan, Mel has an enormous range of work on stage and screen to her name.And Eric Ngalle Charles is a poet and writer whose life story is something to which no work of fiction could do justice: trafficked from Cameroon to Russia before somehow finding his way to sanctuary in Wales. Eric gets a chance to speak to Liz Mitchell, the original lead singer with Boney M who he had met on stage at a concert during his time in Russia. We revisit the last programme before we went on our summer break. Back on the programme in July, listener David Cornmell from York was desperately seeking the kind policemen from Greater Manchester Police who came to his rescue when he came a cropper at Manchester Airport last year.And we have the Inheritance Tracks of the professional dancer, Carlos Gu.Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies
Assistant Producer: Catherine Powell and Imy Harper
Researcher: Jesse Edwards
Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Adrian Chiles presents Radio 4's Saturday Morning programme: Alan Cumming has always had a lot going on, in theatre, in Hollywood, as presenter now of one of the biggest shows in television. And yet he stays close to his Perthshire roots as Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s artistic director. In search of Mel Giedroych’s roots, we travel south to Leatherhead in Surrey where her new novel is set. Like Alan, Mel has an enormous range of work on stage and screen to her name. And Eric Ngalle Charles is a poet and writer whose life story is something to which no work of fiction could do justice: trafficked from Cameroon to Russia before somehow finding his way to sanctuary in Wales. Eric gets a chance to speak to Liz Mitchell, the original lead singer with Boney M who he had met on stage at a concert during his time in Russia. We revisit the last programme before we went on our summer break. Back on the programme in July, listener David Cornmell from York was desperately seeking the kind policemen from Greater Manchester Police who came to his rescue when he came a cropper at Manchester Airport last year. And we have the Inheritance Tracks of the professional dancer, Carlos Gu. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant Producer: Catherine Powell and Imy Harper Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Mel Giedroyc, Alan Cumming, Eric Ngalle Charles and the Inheritance Tracks of Carlos Gu

When it comes to bringing history to life on television Lucy Worsley is queen of the realm; she’s written a personal history of the Queens and Kings whose lives she’s almost lived through her work. Clare Balding’s one of the most respected and well-loved broadcasters in the business, bringing the biggest sporting and ceremonial events into our homes, as well as writing a series of best selling books, her latest being a first novel for adults. Dr Liz O’Riordan has at least two crowning achievements to her name. Firstly, qualifying as a doctor and becoming a breast surgeon. Secondly, negotiating the trauma of having breast cancer herself and finding a new path after she had to leave her career in surgery behind.Plus we will hear the Inheritance Tracks of the comedian Lucy Porter. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies
Assistant Producers: Catherine Powell and Lowri Morgan
Researcher: Jesse Edwards
Editor: Andrea Kennedy

When it comes to bringing history to life on television Lucy Worsley is queen of the realm; she’s written a personal history of the Queens and Kings whose lives she’s almost lived through her work. Clare Balding’s one of the most respected and well-loved broadcasters in the business, bringing the biggest sporting and ceremonial events into our homes, as well as writing a series of best selling books, her latest being a first novel for adults. Dr Liz O’Riordan has at least two crowning achievements to her name. Firstly, qualifying as a doctor and becoming a breast surgeon. Secondly, negotiating the trauma of having breast cancer herself and finding a new path after she had to leave her career in surgery behind. Plus we will hear the Inheritance Tracks of the comedian Lucy Porter. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant Producers: Catherine Powell and Lowri Morgan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Clare Balding, Lucy Worsley, Dr Liz O'Riordan and the Inheritance Tracks of Lucy Porter

On the programme this week are Caitlin Moran, Eric Idle and Rob Brydon. Caitlin’s here to talk about - how to be hopeful in a world gone mad.For more than half a century Eric Idle’s refuge from the mad world of comedy, music, film and fame has been a little place in Provence. And his latest book is a love letter to it.And Rob Brydon is in a happy place having found hope, peace and contentment in his work, not least in writing about his cat.Also, we have a listener on the Isle of Wight offers thanks to the young man who pulled him out of trouble when a swim went very wrong one day last month. Plus, we have the Inheritance Tracks of the Professor of Physics and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies
Assistant Producers: Catherine Powell and Lowri Morgan
Researcher: Jesse Edwards
Editor: Andrea Kennedy

On the programme this week are Caitlin Moran, Eric Idle and Rob Brydon. Caitlin’s here to talk about - how to be hopeful in a world gone mad. For more than half a century Eric Idle’s refuge from the mad world of comedy, music, film and fame has been a little place in Provence. And his latest book is a love letter to it. And Rob Brydon is in a happy place having found hope, peace and contentment in his work, not least in writing about his cat. Also, we have a listener on the Isle of Wight offers thanks to the young man who pulled him out of trouble when a swim went very wrong one day last month. Plus, we have the Inheritance Tracks of the Professor of Physics and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant Producers: Catherine Powell and Lowri Morgan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Eric Idle, Caitlin Moran, Rob Brydon and the Inheritance Tracks of Jim Al-Khalili

Adrian Chiles presents Radio 4's Saturday morning programme full of remarkable people with extraordinary stories.Academically we’re in very good shape today. Dr Kevin Fong has degrees in medicine, astrophysics, aerospace engineering and he’s a fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Kevin has spent his working life in high-risk, high-performance teams and he's written a new book called Minute Six which charts his experiences. Professor Alice Roberts warmed up for her degree in medicine with a BSc in Anatomy and went on to get a PhD in palaeopathology. And while Alexis Sayle might not be quite so well endowed in the degree department he is considered the godfather of alternative comedy, which is something of which we’re all very much in awe.Plus we have Inheritance Tracks from the actress Sian Brooke.Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies
Assistant Producers: Catherine Powell and Lowri Morgan
Researcher: Jesse Edwards
Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Adrian Chiles presents Radio 4's Saturday morning programme full of remarkable people with extraordinary stories. Academically we’re in very good shape today. Dr Kevin Fong has degrees in medicine, astrophysics, aerospace engineering and he’s a fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Kevin has spent his working life in high-risk, high-performance teams and he's written a new book called Minute Six which charts his experiences. Professor Alice Roberts warmed up for her degree in medicine with a BSc in Anatomy and went on to get a PhD in palaeopathology. And while Alexis Sayle might not be quite so well endowed in the degree department he is considered the godfather of alternative comedy, which is something of which we’re all very much in awe. Plus we have Inheritance Tracks from the actress Sian Brooke. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant Producers: Catherine Powell and Lowri Morgan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Alexei Sayle, Alice Roberts, Kevin Fong and the Inheritance Tracks of Sian Brooke

Joining Adrian this week on Saturday Live, BBC Radio treasure and bestselling author Sara Cox. She just taken over BBC Radio 2's breakfast show but has found the time to write a brand new novel, 'The Truth of Us' that is published on the 16th July. We have the Booker Prize Winning Author and poet Ben Okri, he is a giant amongst writers, a master storyteller with a fascinating life story of his own to tell. And Chris Terill has more than 200 documentaries under his belt, awards galore, and a long career worthy of a documentary in its own right. Plus, the inheritance tracks of the chef and restaurateur behind Mowgli Street Food restaurants, Nisha Katona. Presenter: Adrian Chiles 
Producer: Lowri Morgan 
Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan 
Researcher: Jesse Edwards 
Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Joining Adrian this week on Saturday Live, BBC Radio treasure and bestselling author Sara Cox. She just taken over BBC Radio 2's breakfast show but has found the time to write a brand new novel, 'The Truth of Us' that is published on the 16th July. We have the Booker Prize Winning Author and poet Ben Okri, he is a giant amongst writers, a master storyteller with a fascinating life story of his own to tell. And Chris Terill has more than 200 documentaries under his belt, awards galore, and a long career worthy of a documentary in its own right. Plus, the inheritance tracks of the chef and restaurateur behind Mowgli Street Food restaurants, Nisha Katona. Presenter: Adrian Chiles Producer: Lowri Morgan Assistant Producer: Ribika Moktan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea Kennedy

Sara Cox, Ben Okri, Chris Terrill and the Inheritance Tracks of Nisha Katona

Fi Glover with studio guest Noel Sharkey, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and poet Matt Harvey. There's an interview with His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, and with the designer who brought us - among other things - the Popemobile. Author Joanne Harris describes her Secret Life and out-going R4 Controller Mark Damazer shares his Inheritance Tracks.

Fi Glover with studio guest Noel Sharkey, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and poet Matt Harvey. There's an interview with His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, and with the designer who brought us - among other things - the Popemobile. Author Joanne Harris describes her Secret Life and out-going R4 Controller Mark Damazer shares his Inheritance Tracks.

18/09/2010

Richard Coles with author Charlie Higson, poet Kate Fox, a diplomat held hostage by al-Qaeda, a Romani journalist, a man who eschews shoes and Evelyn Glennie's Inheritance Tracks.

Richard Coles with author Charlie Higson, poet Kate Fox, a diplomat held hostage by al-Qaeda, a Romani journalist, a man who eschews shoes and Evelyn Glennie's Inheritance Tracks.

11/09/2010

Fi Glover is joined by TV personality Fiona Phillips, and poet Murray Lachlan Young. There's an interview with Oscar-winning costume designer Jenny Beavan, a Sound Sculpture about geese, JP meets rock star record producer Dale Griffin who's now developed Alzheimer's, and singer songwriter Tracey Thorn shares her Inheritance Tracks.

Fi Glover is joined by TV personality Fiona Phillips, and poet Murray Lachlan Young. There's an interview with Oscar-winning costume designer Jenny Beavan, a Sound Sculpture about geese, JP meets rock star record producer Dale Griffin who's now developed Alzheimer's, and singer songwriter Tracey Thorn shares her Inheritance Tracks.

04/09/2010

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