For Asian listeners BBC Birmingham long Wave only
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MARTIN MUNCASTER reads from his new book The Wind in the Oak long, wave only
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Presented by Clive Jacobs Producer JOHN KEWBURY long wave onlu
LORD OLIVIER appeals on behalf of the Council for the Protection of Rural England which, with its county branches, maintains a constant vigilance to protect and preserve the countryside for everyone. Donations, preferably by crossed po or cheque,to: [address removed] long wave only
8.55 Weather; programme news
9.10 Sunday Papers
The first of four Lenten broadcasts on the theme: Hear, you that have ears to hear, what the Spirit says to the churches!
(REVELATION 2, V 7)
Matins from St Anne 's Church. Turton, Lancashire conducted by the Vicar THE REV JACK KIRKWOOD
Preacher; THE RT REV STANLEY BOOTH-CLIBBON, Bishop of Manchester Psalm 119
Readings (NEB): Deuteronomy 8, vv 6-14; Romans 12, vv 3-11
Hymns (A and m REV): Soldiers of Christ arise (303); Lead us, Heavenly Father (311); Father, hear the prayer we offer (182) Organist KENNETH MILLER BBC Manchester long wave only
Murghanita Laski presents some of our national songs that were already popular before Victoria became Queen and which are still loved and sung today.
Songs about Trades Producer HELEN FRY long wave only
Presented by Peter Hobday and Louise Butting
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, in which top financial experts discuss how their approach differs to various aspects of saving and investment. A Financial World Tonight production
Frank Muir and Alfred Marks investigate the humour of the subject.
Q: What do you get if you cross a tambourine with a submarine? '
A: 'The Salvation Navy, and the voices of BOB NEWHART , VICTOR BORGE , PETER COOK. SPIKE MILLI-GAN, MICHAEL FLANDERS and DONALD SWANN , and JACK SHELDON Producer
SIMON BRETT
Your chance to debate with the men or women in the news and listeners. In the Chair
Michael Charlton
Producers JANE MARSHALL and PETER WINDOWS BBC Birmingham
Lines open from 10.30 am
A lighthearted anthology of words and music which this week looks at games and sports, from cheating at chess, to yoga and yachting.
Introduced by Brian Thompson
With RONALD BADDILEY HEATHER STONEY and GEOFFREY WHEELER
KEITH SWALLOW(piano) plays six movements front Sports and Diversions by FRIK SATIE
Music producer ANN STANGAR
Producer KAY JAMIESON BBC Manchester
12.55 Weather; programme news
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Editor DEREK LEWIS
Presenting music on the lighter side of the Ensemble's repertoire from the 16th century to the present day.
Introduced'by Philip Jones Producer RICHARD WILLCOX
1.55 Shipping forecast long wave only
visits Essex where members of the Chelmsford Gardeners' Association put their questions to FRED LOADS BILL SOWERBUTTS and PROFESSOR ALAN GEMMEI. L Questionmaster KEN FORD BBC Manchester
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by Patrick Galvin
"We must find the mark, Michael. Changeling or Witch - she must have the Devil's mark. We must find it."
Based on the extraordinary events that took place in a small village near Cork in 1895, Patrick Galvin's play portrays an isolated community still shockingly medieval in its superstitions and prejudices.
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(Broadcast last Monday)
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Is it old? Is it genuine? What is it?
Arthur Negus and Bernard Price discuss listeners' questions With HUGH SCULLY Producer
PAMELA HOWE BBC Bristol long wave only
Discussing listeners' queries and comments about wildlife and the countryside.
Introduced by Derek Jones
(BBC Bristol)
Questions to; Talking Point [Address removed]
(Repeated: Wed at 9.5 am)
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A magazine of special interest to the visually handicapped.
Presenter Peter White Radio Churchtown
MARTYN BENEDYK reports on a visit to DEREK MILLS who has been running an unusual tape service for the blind.
Producer THENA HESHEL
Book (same title), £1.50 inc Postage and packing, from [address removed]long wave only
Brian Johnston continues his six-week tour of Australia with a visit to Alice Springs. Northern Territory
Producer ANTHONY SMITH BBC Bristol
(Friday: Adelaide, South Australia)
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Omnibus Edition Directed by VANESSA WHITBURN Producer
WILLIAM SMETHURST BBC Birmingham
This evening belief in question is comprehensive schooling.
Kenneth Green , who resigned the headship of a large London comprehensive school and wrote a Black Paper, Why Comprehensives Fail, is brought face to face with P. E. Daunt , who resigned from private education to become the headmaster of a large, unstreamed comprehensive school
Chairman Robert Kee Producer HUGK PURCELL
RAPHAEL WALLFISCH (Cello) BBC NORTHERN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA led by ANDREW ORTON conducted by WILFRIED BOFTTCHER .
Mozart Symphony No 36. in c major Linz) (k 425) Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor
BBC Manchester
by ANNE BRONTË adapted for radio in six parts by ALLAN MCCLELLAND with Rosalind Shanks and Russell Dixon
Part 1: Wildfell Hall, a desolate, empty house, suddenly acquires a mysterious tenant - a beautiful woman and her little boy. Immediately she becomes a source of speculation for the village and the object of the attentions of a young man - Gilbert Markham.
(For cast see Tues 3.35 pm)
Carleton Hobbs , always known to his colleagues as ' Hobbo ', died last summer at the age of 80. His radio career spanned 54 years and included over 3,000 separate performances. The Radio Drama Students' Prize, which takes place this week. has been renamed The Carleton Hobbs Award in his memory.
In this programme, compiled and introduced by HALLAM TENNYSON. 'Hobbo ' is recalled by those who worked with him, and commemorated with extracts from some of his performances.
Among those taking part are Sir Ralph Richardson Betty Hardy
Norman Shelley
Douglas Cleverdon and Marjorie Westbury
The Litany sung to the music of Thomas Tallis
A series of plays for late-night listening.
Footsteps by JILL HYEM with Michael Spice as Lawrence Lawrence is a haunted man-haunted by fear: But first it is only in his dreams - and gradually the nightmare becomes reality.
Directed by KAY PATRICK
Weather report: forecast followed by an interlude
