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Wat Tyler 's Rebellion
In 1381 under a remarkable leader the serfs nearly succeeded in obtaining personal freedom. They failed, but in the next hundred years serfdom in England faded away, and England won what it took the French another four centuries and a revolution to achieve. Here the rebellion is seen through the eyes of Richard II and his court.
Written by Cameron Miller

Contributors

Unknown:
Wat Tyler
Written By:
Cameron Miller

NORMAN TURNER invites you to
The Lake District
' There's no place in England quite like it. It's too big for anyone to be selfish about. There'll be changes galore along the valley bottoms, have. been since the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage -look at a map of Grasmere 150 years ago and judge for yourself— but the fells and the dalesmen will still be there at the end.'
Produced by Harold Rogers

Contributors

Unknown:
Norman Turner
Produced By:
Harold Rogers

Kenneth Wolstenholme, sports commentator, discusses with Roy Plomley in a recorded programme devised by him the gramophone records he would take to a desert island.

(Shortened version of last Saturday's broadcast)

Contributors

Presenter/Devised by:
Roy Plomley
Castaway:
Kenneth Wolstenholme
Producer:
Monica Chapman

Learning at Home
A guide to help those following up an interest in a serious way, perhaps by attending evening classes, or pursuing some course of study, whatever the subject.
3: Listening and Learning
CHRiS CUTHRR. HTSON talks about getting the best out of classes, making notes, and using other sources of information.

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Cuthrr.

The Tents of Kedar
A play by Val Gielgud freely adapted from the novel by H Seton MERRIMAN
The action takes place in 1838: first in England, and later in Spain
Produced by GRAHAM GAULD
Saturday's broadcast

Contributors

Play By:
Val Gielgud
Novel By:
H Seton Merriman
Produced By:
Graham Gauld

A magazine of interest to all, with older listeners specially in mind, including:
The Pot Oven: YVONNE MOLLOY discovers the merits of primitive cookerv as practised in the West of Ireland
Success Story: JOHN DENMAN DEAN returns to the village of his boyhood in order to set up the manufacture of traditional Irish tweed
The Infirm Glory: GODFREY WINN talks to John Ellison about the turning points in his life
Surprise! Surprise! : META MAYNE HEID talks about the joys of chance discoveries
Music of the Irish Regiments
Introduced by MAURICE O'CALLAGHAN from Northern Ireland

Contributors

Unknown:
Yvonne Molloy
Unknown:
John Denman
Talks:
Godfrey Winn
Unknown:
John Ellison
Introduced By:
Maurice O'Callaghan

The Adventures of Clara Chuff by Harry Harrison Donkeys can do anything The Fitting Scarecrow
Produced by MICHAEL BOWEN
From the South and West
Shortened version of the broadcasts of July 1963 and May 1963

Contributors

Unknown:
Harry Harrison
Produced By:
Michael Bowen
Clara Chuff:
Ann Codrington
Andrew:
Edgar Harrison
Fred:
Clive Batchelor
Mr Pringle:
George Holloway
George:
Douglas Horner
Desmond, the Donkey:
Johnny Morris
Policeman:
Hedley Goodall
Scarecrow:
Norman Tyrrell
Sammy Seagull:
Harry Carter
Horatio Nelson Drake:
Johnny. Morris
Fireman:
Johnny. Morris
Engine Driver:
Hedley Goodall

Latest regional news - The stories behind the headlines-Scotland Yard Calling-South-East Sport - MICHAEL BROOKE looks at listeners' letters in Postscript
Introduced by Tim GUDGIN
Produced by the South-East news unit

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Brooke
Introduced By:
Tim Gudgin

Listeners' letters and points of difference aired by Renee HOUSTON, NAN WINTON
ANNE EDWARDS , Carol BINSTED
In the chair, ANONA WINN
Devised by Anona Winn and Ian Messiter
Produced by John Cassels
Shortened version: Tlmrs., 12 noun

Contributors

Unknown:
Nan Winton
Unknown:
Anne Edwards
Unknown:
Carol Binsted
Unknown:
Anona Winn
Unknown:
Ian Messiter
Produced By:
John Cassels

by L. P. Hartley adapted by Guy Vaesen
with Denys Blakelock and Martin Jarvis

A tender love story of the past told against the bright awareness of the present.
Produced by Guy VAESEN

Contributors

Author:
L. P. Hartley
Adapted by/Producer:
Guy Vaesen
Denys:
Martin Jarvis
Richard:
Denys Blakelock
Esther:
Barbara Mitchell
Young Richard:
Nigel Anthony
Ada:
Ann Murray
Mother:
Noel Hood
Father:
Lockwood West
Dr Butcher:
Humphrey Morton
Carrie:
Beth Boyd
Headmaster:
Bernard Brown
Hal/Austin:
David Brierley
Lucy:
Sian Davies
Mrs Soames:
Ann Murray
Mr Soames:
Michael Harbour
James:
Leroy Lingwood
Coroner:
Michael Harbour
Miss Froxfield:
Barbara Mitchell

The News
Background to the News People in the News followed by LISTENING POST
JOHN THOMPSON introduces this evening's edition of a series designed to reflect listeners' own views on current topics. Letters on public affairs and issues of policy are specially welcome
For very late letters you can ring (01) 580-4468, extension 3030. and dictate your message.

Contributors

Introduces:
John Thompson

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