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Presenter Brian Redhead with LIBBY PURVES
6.45* Prayer for the Day With CHERIDA CAMPION
7.0,8.0 Today's News
Read by PAULINE BUSHNELL
7.30. 8.30 News headlines
7.45* Thought for the Day

Contributors

Presenter:
Brian Redhead
Unknown:
Libby Purves
Unknown:
Cherida Campion
Read By:
Pauline Bushnell

01-580 4411Antiques
Time to turn out the attic to see if the spring-cleaning reveals a long-mislaid treasure for David Battle , Director of Sotheby Belgravia, or John Bly , FRSA and Freeman of the Goldsmiths Company to identify.
Sue MacGregor in the chair Produced by the Woman's Hour Unit
Lines open from 8.0 am

Contributors

Unknown:
David Battle
Unknown:
John Bly

The Probe by PETER HAWKINS
David is a Yorkshire lad who needs a new pair of specs. He's convinced he can only find the pair he needs in London. His journey in search of them becomes much more than just a simple shopping expedition.
Directed by TONY CLIFF BBC Manchester
(Paul Webster is a member of the RSC) long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Hawkins
Directed By:
Tony Cliff
Unknown:
Paul Webster
David:
Christian Rodska
Grandad:
Geoffrey Banks
Mum:
Judith Barker
Lorry driver:
John Jardine
Woman:
Kathleen Helme
Receptionist:
Sally Gibson
Optician:
Paul Webster

The team answers your questions. Introduced by Derek Jones
Producer JOHN HARRISON BBC Bristol
Questions to: ' Wildlife ', BBC. Bristol BS8 2LR. (Repeated: next Sat 2.5) long wave only

Contributors

Introduced By:
Derek Jones
Producer:
John Harrison

in Northern Ireland
Brian Johnston visits Newcastle, Co Down. where 'The mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. So says the song written by Percy French, whose life is explained by historian ARCHIE CAIRNS.
Now a popular seaside resort, Newcastle offers miles of sands and has become a centre for recreational activities. Producer SARAH pitt BBC Bristol
12.55 Weather: programme news: long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Johnston
Unknown:
Archie Cairns.

with Sue MacGregor
Talking Point - ' I made it Myself ': DIANA MCDERMOTT , design director of a pattern company, and EVE HARLOW, dressmaking journalist, discuss the Woman's Hour Summer Flying Suit Pattern and offer advice on making clothes from patterns.
HELP! page 9
Reading Your Letters.
What Do You Think of Your Dustmen So Far - Rubbish/ HENRY KELLY investigates whether it's blame or bins resting on the shoulders of our refuse collectors.
Jobs for the Girls and Jobs for the Boys: PAT PRIOR investigates.
A Small Country (9) long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
Diana McDermott
Unknown:
Henry Kelly

by Robert Barr
with Ray Brooks as Detective-Sergeant Brook, Christopher Blake as Detective-Constable Maxton

Contributors

Writer:
Robert Barr
Producer:
Martin Fisher
Detective-Sergeant Brook:
Ray Brooks
Detective-Constable Maxton:
Christopher Blake
Chief Inspector Roach:
David Daker
Jimmy Lowrie:
Tom Bowles
Hughie Crerand:
Michael Packer
Station officer:
Gordon Reid
Mr Evans:
Philip Voss
Jane Miller:
Clare Clifford
Mrs Stevenson:
Betty Alberge

Professor John Lorber , of Sheffield Children's Hospital, has found a group of people who appear to have little or no grey matter - including one who has an IQ of 126 and a first-class honours degree in mathematics.
PROFESSOR LORBER diScusses the implications of his discovery with Noel Dilly , Professor of Structural Biology at St George's Hospital Medical School. Geoff Watts is in the chair
Producer GEOFF DEEHAN
(Repeated: Friday 11.5 am)

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor John Lorber
Unknown:
Noel Dilly
Unknown:
Geoff Watts
Producer:
Geoff Deehan

Hear about sewing aids that might help people with little or no sight. Presenter Peter White Producer THENA HESHEL
If you want to check information given or comment on issues raised phone [number removed]after the broadcast until 9.30 pm

Contributors

Presenter:
Peter White

7: The Singers
' One does get paranoid about catching a cold. You can even spoil your voice laughing too loudly. One really does become quite neurotic about it, because after all, it's your only asset.'
(JAMES BOWMAN)
Interviewer Ian Horsbrugh Producer GILLIAN HUSH BBC Manchester

Contributors

Interviewer:
Ian Horsbrugh
Producer:
Gillian Hush

Venice Observed Venice, a city that's a work of art in itself, is the setting for an exhibition of The Art of the 70s. Paul Vaughan reports on this summer's huge Venice Biennate exhibition reflecting international art of the last decade.
Producer ANNE WINDER Editor ROSEMARY HART
9.59 Weather

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Vaughan
Producer:
Anne Winder
Editor:
Rosemary Hart

London v North of England (Round 2)
(End of Round 1 scores: London 9, North 10)
London: Anthony Quinton (Chairman) with Irene Thomas and Professor John B. Mays North of England:
GordonCIough(Chairman) with Dr Patrick Nuttgens and Louis Allen
Question researcher BERNICE COUPE. Series producer TREVOR HILL BBC Manchester

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Quinton
Unknown:
Irene Thomas
Unknown:
Professor John B. Mays
Unknown:
Dr Patrick Nuttgens
Unknown:
Louis Allen

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