BBC Birmingham
7.15 Bells
7.50 Sunday Reading John BAKER reads from The Great Masteries by ANDREW M. GREELEY
7.55 Weather: programme news
8.10 Sunday Papers
Presented by Clive Jacob * Producer david winteii
Professor Margaret Turner-Warwick appeals on behalf of the Asthma Research Council which finances research into the causes and cure of asthma, from which over a million people in Britain suffer.
Donations, preferably by crossed PO or cheque, to: [address removed]
8.55 Weather; programme news
9.10 Sunday Papers (Itpt)
from St Marys Church, Berry Port, Dyfad Preacher
The Rt Rev Eric Roberts , Bishop of St David's
Service conducted by the Vicar. THE REV T. R. K. goiilsiwne , assisted by THE REV .D. J. MORGAN
Hymns (A and M Rev): Great Shepherd of thy people (247): King of glory, King of peace (367); Rejoice: The Lord is King! (216)
Organist CRYSTAL Roberts BBC Wales long ware only
In the third of 13 programmes Marglianlta Laski presents some of our national songs that were already popular before Victoria became Queen, and are still loved and sung today.
3: Jollu Sailor-Boys
Producer MADEAU STEWART long icarc only
Presented by Peter Hobday and Louise Botting
The programme that aims to help you follow the ins and outs of personal finance and get the best deals as a saver, investor or borrower - in short. to look after the pound in your pocket.
Including Debatable Point A Financial World Tonight production
Another chance to hear Tony in Hospital starring Tony Hancock SIDNEY JAMES , BILL KERR
PATRICIA HAYES , JOAN FRANK Script by ALAN SIMPSON and RAY GALTON
Theme and incidental music by WALLY STOTT Producer TOM RONALD
Your chance to debate with the men or women in the news. In the Chair Michael Charlton
Producers peter WINDOWS and jock Gallagher BBC Birmingham
Lines open from 10.30 am
A lighthearted anthology of words and music which this week looks at love from the first hello to the last goodbye. Introduced by Brian Thompson
With John Arthur, Susan Tracy, Alan Rothwell.
Love songs, from the 17th century, played and sung by Robert Spencer.
Music producer ANN STANGAR
Producer KAY JAMIESON
BBC Manchester
12.55 Weather; programme news
Presented by Gordon Clough
Editor DEREK LEWIS
How to beat the fiends in white coats and overalls at their own game. Frank Thornton as Ernest Fontwell, with Dilys Laye, Bill Wallls and Gordon Clyde
1: The Building Expert
1.55 Shipping forecast long wave only
visits Dorset, where members of the Wimborne Horticultural Society put their questions to frwi LOADS, BILL SOWERBUTTS and PROFESSOR ALAN GKMMELI. Questionmaster kkn FORD BBC Manchester
(Rev rpt: Wed of 10.5 am) long wave only
Play Mas by Mustapha Matura with Rudolph Walker and Stefan Kalipha
In Trinidad at carnival time the whole island abandons its private affairs to 'Play Mas with whole-hearted zest. Mustapha Matura's play, when staged at the Royal Court Theatre in 1974, was praised in The Guardian as 'An endearing, intelligent comedy that manages to be both a celebration of the island's famous carnival spirit and a criticism of its devouring inclusiveness.'
Directed by Betty Davies (First broadcast in 1975) long wave only
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Arthur Negus and Bernard Price discuss listeners' questions with hugu SCULLY. Producer
PAMELA HOWE. BBC Bristol long wave only
For the past three years David Attenborough and the production teams of the new BBC2 Life on Earth series have been going to the far corners of the globe in search of the fossils, plants and animals that tell the story of how life developed on our planet. Today we hear about this major series and how those involved have had a uniquely comprehensive view of life on earth. Introduced by Peter Fiance Producer
JOHN HARRISON
BBC Bristol
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Aids to Radio Reception: MARGARET FORD has advice for blind listeners who also have a hearing problem.
Presented hy
David Scott Biackhall Producer tuena klsiiel long leave only
Brian Johnston recently visited Peterlee in County Durham.
BBC Bristol
(Revised repeat of last Friday's broadcast) (long wave only)
5.50 Shipping forecast (long wave only)
5.55 Weather; programme news (long wave only)
Omnibus Edition Directed bv
VANESSA WHITBURN Producer
WILLIAM SMETHURST BBC Birmingham
Current and controversial issues are put on trial before Dick Taverne, QC, and an invited audience of jurors in Broadcasting House, London.
Today's proposition: We are too much concerned with Equality
It is proposed by Lord Chalfont Giles Radice, MP
Each advocate calls his own witnesses, cross-questions his opponent's, and argues his case.
(Repeated: Wed 11am)
BBC SCOTTISH SYMP1IONT
ORCHESTRA leader RAYMOND OVENS conducted by ALBERT RUSTY Dvorak Overture: Amid Nature
Bartok Dance Suite
Janacek Slavonic rhap sody : Taras Bulba BBC Scotland
The novel by HOWARD SPRING freely adapted for radio in eight episodes by KEN WHITMORE
2: Thrown to the Wolves
(Details: Tues : at 3.35 pm
A look at what has been going on recently in the archaeological world.
Presenter Malcolm Billings Producer ROY HAYWARD BBC Bristol
On a theme from the Benedicite, devised and narrated by Noel Iliff.
Music: BBC singers
I mi Sat at 2.0)
by Philip Levene
with John Gabriel as Basil and Irene Sutcliffe as Madge
A new production of this very popular play from the previous "Just Before Midnight" series, about a retired stockbroker whose pride and joy is his prize-winning lawn. His obsession about keeping it in perfect condition turns into paranoia with terrifying consequences.
Weather report; forecast followed by an interlude
