with John Marsh
English regions; see column 5
6.52 VHF
Regional news and weather
Nigel Rees in London and Brian Redhead in Blackpool at the TUC Conference
with John Marsh
7.52 VHF
Regional news and weather
Brian Redhead in Blackpool and Nigel Rees in London
8.35 News headlines, weather, papers and sport
by MAURICE O'SULLIVAN abridged m ten parts by ANN REES-JONES
Read by p. G. STEPHENS (10)
(Starting on Monday: My Apprenticeships by Colette)
Ring Birmingham [number removed]and discuss your point of view on the air with George Scott and with other R4 listeners, ProducerJENNY DE YONG BBC Birmingham
The lines are open from 8.0 am
NEM, p 79; My God, my King, (BBC HB 13); Psalm 148; Mark 3, w 7-19 (RSV): Sing to the Lord (BBC HB 442)
Stop Stop Copying Me ... ! by TERRY TAPP. Read by David Ponting. Producer PAMELA HOWE. BBC Bristol
In the first of four programmes, Magnus Magnusson investigates some of the threads and strands in the history of Ireland with the evidence of the people who lived it and created it. 1: Given to Foreign Tribes 1541-1690
He that would England win
Let him in Ireland first begin With JIM NORTON , KEVIN FLOOD GAVIN CAMPBELL ,
ANTHONY NEWLANDS and MICHAEL HARBOUR Producer HELEN FRY
Brian Matthew goes backstage to visit that other world behind the footlights.
4: Soft, Sir, one word more ...
Mind and Body Edition Presenter Nancy Wise
starring Penfold and with 7: But I Was Here First
Written by PETER SPENCE Producer SIMON BRETT
12.55 medium only
Weather and programme news VHF Regional news and weather
Introduced by Gordon Clough
Introduced from Bristol by Jenni Murray
Sweet Substitute: three girls inspired by the Boswell Sisters.
2.0-2.2 News
Adulthood: MRS MARY WELLAND , separated after 18 years of marriage, feeds strongly that a girl should be brought up as am independent person.
Down With School!: a personal view from BARBARA BUCHANAN. BBC Bristol
Milk and Honey by PAUL STANTON abridged in nane parts by MONICA GREY . Read by ALEXANDER JOHN (9) (MuSiC: Copland's El Salón Mexico)
Story: Big Fat Rosie at the Seaside (Part 2) by MARY CALVERT. Presenters NERYS HUGHES and TONY AITKEN Written by RACHAEL BIRLEY Producer JENYTH WORSLEY
Sandra, a play for radio by JOHN WHITEWOOD with David Wood , Amanda Murray and Clifford Norgate ' Why have you come back? '
' Because I wondered how you were.'
' Well, this is how I am. Married. A housewife.'
Is it curiosity or something else that makes Laurence look Sandra up after all these years?
Other parts played by GINNETTE CLARKE , MICHAEL COCHRANE , NORMA RONALD and ANTHONY SMEE
Directed by JOHN CARDY
Earlier this year Dougal Has ton, one of the world's finest climbers, was killed by an avalanche whilst skiing in the Alps. Chris Bonington presents an appraisal of the art of mountaineering compiled from the recorded reminiscences and writings of Dougal Haston and dedicated to his memory.
With the voice of DOUGAL HASTON Producer JOHN KNIGHT
Excellent Women (5)
Presented by Gordon Clough
Today: Copycats
Presented by David Griffiths Producer DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN
5.55 medium only
Weather and programme news VHF Regional news; weather
Including Financial Report
with Barry Norman
A programme for people on the move which takes a close look at the fun, the frustrations, and the future in getting around. With up-to-the-minute news of where you may come unstuck if you are travelling at home or abroad this weekend. Produce.r ROGER MACDONALD
(Repeated: Monday 1.30 pm)
Margaret Howard 's selection Producer PHYLLIS ROBINSON
(Repeated: Saturday 9.10 am)
A miscellany of music from the world's choirs, with poetry read by Donald Houston
Producer GRIFF RHYS JONES
Neuro-surgeon Edward Hitch-cock concludes his series of conversations with medical colleagues. The Doctor In Society In a relaxed after-dinner atmosphere, a group of doctors discuss their place in modern society and reflect upon changing standards and status. Producer JOCK GALLAGHER BBC Birmingham
Presenter Sheridan Morley
John Tusa reporting
David Jason continues his investigations with a look at Love, Sex and Marriage
... and then comes into the studio to do the programme.
Sheila Steafel and Royce Mills keep a bucket of cold water handy, John OWEN EDWARDS provides seductive melodies
Written and researched by COLIN BOSTOCK-SMITH
ANDY HAMILTON and BARRY PILTON Producer GEOFFREY PERKINS
(Repeated: Saturday 5.30 pm)
Elaine Morgan describes one of the pleasures of life. BBC Manchester
Tender is the Night (5)
Weather report and forecast followed by an interlude
