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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

Professor Sir Denis Brogan, writer, teacher, journalist, and broadcaster, discusses with Roy Plomley in a recorded programme devised by him the gramophone records he would take to a desert island.

(Shortened version of Saturday's broadcast)

Contributors

Presenter/Devised by:
Roy Plomley
Castaway:
Professor Sir Denis Brogan
Producer:
Monica Chapman

A Lodging for a Bride by Patrick Kirwan
Adapted by the author from his stage play
A coterie of crooks become involved in a bank robbery which ends in the murder of a policeman. The Press are tipped off, the thieves fall out. and the one innocent party-the murderer's newly married wife-is the helpless victim of a sordid attempt to create a nine days' wonder.
Produced by JOE BURROUGHS
Saturday's broadcast

Contributors

Unknown:
Patrick Kirwan
Produced By:
Joe Burroughs

A magazine of interest to all, with older listeners specially in mind, including
Ϯ ' The Infirm Glory The second part of a conversation in which GODFREY WINN tells John Ellison about the turning points in his life
For Your Library List:
GilBERT PHELPS recommends Meeting for Burial, The Handsomest Man in England, and A Sailor Hat in the House of the Lord
Ϯ ' Wonderful things - books
The late THÈRÈSE LA CHARD talks about her charlady
A Reed in the Wind:
WARREN MITCHELL talks to Brian Groom -bridge about his adventures with a clarinet
Introduced by KEN SYKORA

Contributors

Unknown:
Godfrey Winn
Unknown:
John Ellison
Unknown:
Gilbert Phelps
Talks:
Warren Mitchell
Unknown:
Brian Groom
Introduced By:
Ken Sykora

The Adventures of Clara Chuff by Harry Harrison with Ann Codrington as Clara Chuff
The Unusual Ostrich
The Absurd Affair of the Short-Sighted Hawk
Produced by Michael Bowen from the South and West
Shortened version of the broadcasts of April 19S3 and August 1962

Contributors

Unknown:
Harry Harrison
Unknown:
Ann Codrington
Produced By:
Michael Bowen
Olive the Ostrich:
Elizabeth Ashley
Queen of the North:
Rosina Enright
Maggie:
Rosina Enright
Bessie:
June Barrie
Huggins:
Johnny Morris
Colonel Nimrod:
Harry Carter
Cuthbert, a carrier pigeon:
Harry Carter
Claude, a carrier pigeon:
Ronald Short
Henry Hawk:
Johnny Morris
Mr Fidler:
Johnny Morris
Mayor of Bannertowh:
Douglas Leach
Mayoress of Bannertown:
Rosina Enright
Dorothy, their daughter:
Carol Griesf

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

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Brooke
Introduced By:
Colin Hamilton

Listeners' letters and points of difference, aired by RENÉE HOUSTON
THE COUNTESS OF DARTMOUTH BARBARA BLAKE , UNITY HALL
In the chair, ANONA WINN
Devised by Anona Winn and Ian Messiter
Produced by John Cassels
Shortened version: Thurs., 12 noon

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Blake
Unknown:
Anona Winn
Unknown:
Ian Messiter
Produced By:
John Cassels

by L. P. Hartley adapted by Guy Vaesen with Denys Blakelock
Martin Jarvis and Irene Sutcliffe
Produced by Guy VAESEN

Contributors

Unknown:
L. P. Hartley
Adapted By:
Guy Vaesen
Unknown:
Denys Blakelock
Unknown:
Martin Jarvis
Unknown:
Irene Sutcliffe
Produced By:
Guy Vaesen
Denys:
Martin Jarvis
Richard:
Denys Blakelock
Lucilla:
Irene Sutcliffe
Mrs Cuddesdon:
Alexa Romanes
Mrs Stonegappe:
Sheelah Willcocks
Pat:
Sian Davies
Doctor Herbright:
Bernard Brown
Berto Ferrero:
Douglas Hankin
Miss Tramter:
Gudrun Ure
Mr Smallcross:
David Brierley
Victor:
Alexander John
Nurse Haslett:
Sian Davies
Aunt Carrie:
Beth Boyd

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

Hornblower and the ' Hotspur ' by C. S. FORESTER
Abridged by H. R. F. Keating
Read by RICHARD HURNDALL
Produced by John Cardy
First of fifteen instalments
With war in the offing, he had a new ship-his own command-and a blushing bride. The future offered both adventure and domestic bliss. He ought, by rights, to have been the happiest of men.

Contributors

Abridged By:
H. R. F. Keating
Read By:
Richard Hurndall
Produced By:
John Cardy

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