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7.15 Apna Hi
Ghar Samajhiye : for Asians BBC Birmingham long wave only
7.45 Bells: long wave only
7.50 The Shape of God
FR ALBAN MCCOY , OFM CONV long wave only
7,55 Weather; programme news: long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
Ghar Samajhiye
Unknown:
Fr Alban McCoy

SIR PETER SCOTT appeals for help to provide facilities for both fit and handicapped people, young and old, to enjoy and learn about birds, especially wildfowl.
Donations, preferably by crossed PO or cheque, to: Peter Scott , The Wildfowl Trust, (Ref No 204184), [address removed] long wave only
8.55 Weather: programme news

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Peter Scott
Unknown:
Peter Scott

The Peace of Easter A parish mass from St Theresa's Church,
Port Talbot. Celebrant FR SEAN KEARNEY
Readings: 1 Peter 1, vv 3-9; John 20, vv 19-31
Hymns: Jesus Christ is risen, Alleluia (Cooper); The wise may bring their learning (Tyrolese); Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia (Davidica) Choirmaster CLIFF simmons. Organist ELMA JONES. BBC Wales

Contributors

Unknown:
Fr Sean Kearney

with Mike Phillips who talks to Helene Marks , organiser of a unique art exhibition. Israel
Observed, and exhibitors Donatd Hamilton Fraser , ARA, and Philip Hicks ; and presents highlights from Woman's Hour.

Contributors

Unknown:
Mike Phillips
Unknown:
Helene Marks
Unknown:
Donatd Hamilton Fraser
Unknown:
Philip Hicks

by J. R. R. TOLKIEN prepared for radio in 26 episodes by BRIAN SIBLEY starring
Ian Holm as Frodo and 8:The Mines of Moria
' " Who will follow me. if I lead you there? " " I will," said Aragorn heavily, " if this last warning does not move you. It is not of the Ring, or of us others that I am thinking now, but of you, Gandalf. And I say to you: if you pass the doors of Moria, beware! " ' with and with SEAN ARNOLD , JOHN
CHURCH, GRAHAM FAULKNER ALEXANDER JOHN
CHRISTOPHER SCOTT , MICHAEL SPICE and HAYDN WOOD Music composed and conducted by STEPHEN OLIVER. Episode adapted by MICHAEL BAKEWELL Directed by PENNY LEICESTER
(Repeated: Wed 10.30 pm) (Gerard Murphy is a member of the RSC)
Souvenir Tolkien posters available at £l.00 each
(p and p incl) from Radio 4 Poster Offer, [address removed] (POs and cheques payable to BBC Radio)

Contributors

Unknown:
J. R. R. Tolkien
Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Unknown:
Ian Holm
Unknown:
Sean Arnold
Unknown:
Graham Faulkner
Unknown:
Alexander John
Unknown:
Christopher Scott
Conducted By:
Stephen Oliver.
Adapted By:
Michael Bakewell
Directed By:
Penny Leicester
Unknown:
Gerard Murphy
Gandalf:
Michael Hordern
Aragorn:
Robert Stephens
Sam:
William Nighy
Merry:
Richard O'Callaghan
Pippin:
John McAndrew
Gimli:
Douglas Livingstone
Legolas:
David Collings
Boromir:
Michael Graham Cox
the Narrator:
Gerard Murphy

Kind Hearts and Coronets A radio version of the Ealing Studios film, based on the novel Israel Rank by ROY HORNIMAN, adapted by GILBERT TRAVERS THOMAS from the screenplay by ROBERT HAMER and JOHN DICHTON with and members of the d'Ascoyne family and PATRICK BARR , DIANA
BISHOP, JOHN CHURCH, SONIA FRASER , ALEXANDER JOHN , GODFREY KENTON , JENNY LEE , JOHN LIVESEY ,
DAVID MCALISTER , JOHN MCANDREW , SlðN PROBERT, MARTYN READ, JOHN RYE,
JOHN WEBB , HAYDN WOOD. Music composed and played by TERENCE ALLBRIGHT
Directed by IAN COTTERELL

Contributors

Adapted By:
Gilbert Travers Thomas
Unknown:
Robert Hamer
Unknown:
John Dichton
Unknown:
Patrick Barr
Unknown:
Sonia Fraser
Unknown:
Alexander John
Unknown:
Godfrey Kenton
Unknown:
Jenny Lee
Unknown:
John Livesey
Unknown:
David McAlister
Unknown:
John McAndrew
Unknown:
John Webb
Played By:
Terence Allbright
Directed By:
Ian Cotterell
Louis Mazzini:
Robert Powell
Sibella:
Elizabeth Bell
Edith:
Fiona Walker
the Hangman:
Timothy Bateson

Round 1
3: Sweden v England
Sweden: Anthony Quinton (chairman) with Gun Hagglund (broadcaster and translator) and Bo Ancker
(journalist and author)
England: Gordon Clough (chairman) with Irene Thomas and John Julius Norwich Question researcher BERNICE COUPE
Producer TREVOR HILL BBC Manchester long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Quinton
Unknown:
Bo Ancker
Unknown:
Gordon Clough
Unknown:
Irene Thomas
Unknown:
John Julius Norwich

Brian Johnston visits St Michael 's Mount in Cornwall. Once a monastery then fortress, now a family home, it attracts thousands of visitors every year. An island 16 hours out of 24, it's about half-a-mile from Marazion, the old, but small seaside town on the mainland.
Producer ANTHONY SMITH BBC Bristol
(Repeated: Tues 12.20 pm) long wave only
5.50 Shipping forecast long wave only
5.55 Weather: programme news: long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Johnston
Unknown:
St Michael
Producer:
Anthony Smith

You don't stop men fighting by depriving them of weapons. The whole purpose of defence is to deter.
(GEN SIR JOHN HACKETT )
1: A Necessary Duty In the first of two programmes this evening, Robert Foxcroft talks to Christians who believe that wars and armed freedom struggles can be right and just, and that soldiers can be peace-makers.
(Part 2 at 8.0 pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir John Hackett
Talks:
Robert Foxcroft

Daniel Defoe died 250 years ago. His best-known book,
Robinson Crusoe , was published in 1719. Its ' homely plain style ' and racy narrative made the book an immediate success and other novels followed.
But Defoe's novels were written only in old age after a varied life as a soldier, businessman, spy and satirical pamphleteer. Frank Delaney examines his literary career with Pat Rogers and Juliet Mitchell.
Producer ALASTAIR WILSON

Contributors

Unknown:
Daniel Defoe
Unknown:
Robinson Crusoe
Unknown:
Frank Delaney
Unknown:
Pat Rogers
Unknown:
Juliet Mitchell.
Producer:
Alastair Wilson

Ultimately God gives us weapons that are even more powerful than guns.
(CANON PAUL OESTREICHER)
2: Blessed are the Peace-makers
In this second programme Robert Foxcroft talks to Christians who say that war and violence are always wrong. They believe that the only people who are blessed are the pacifists.
Research JUDI PRICE
Producer JOHN NEWBURY

Contributors

Talks:
Robert Foxcroft

by MARY WEBB dramatised for radio in three parts by MICHELENE WANDOR with and Set in Shropshire and beginning in 1803, this is the story of the difference between a brother and a sister.
Gideon's desire for wealth is all-consuming but although Pru works hand-for-hand beside him at the plough her heart is bent on love and honest communication with her neighbours. But folk can be cruel and Pru Sarn was born with a hare-lip; surely an indication that she is bewitched.
1: The Love Spinning
Traditional folk music sung and played by SUE HARRIS , JOHN KIRKPATRICK and ANN WELLER Directed by VANESSA WHITBURN

Contributors

Played By:
Sue Harris
Played By:
John Kirkpatrick
Played By:
Ann Weller
Directed By:
Vanessa Whitburn
Pru:
Miriam Margolym
Gideon:
Terry Molloy
Kester:
Peter Davidson
Mrs Sarn:
Penelope Lee
Mr Sarn:
Haydn Jones
Mrs Beguildy:
Jill Meers
Wizard Beguildy:
Robert Vahey
Jancis Beguildy:
Elspeth Charltok
Gideon (aged 7):
Henry Milner
Tiwy:
Cecily Hobbs
Sexton:
Roger Snowdon
Callard:
John Rowe
Dorabella:
Patricia Gallimore
Squire Camperdine:
David Vann
Felena:
Kathryn Hurlbutt
Sukey:
Deirdre Lee
Moll:
Hedli Niklaus
Mrs Sexton:
Carol Snape

A history in 26 parts in the words of those who have made the history. 18: Seamanship
Seaman-ship: man relating ship to sea. The sea is vast and immensely powerful: you can make it serve your purposes by skill, but you can never be its master. Readers RONALD BADDILEY , ANTHONY HALL , LEONARD MAGUIRE , DAVID ASHFORD , MICHAEL GOLDIE , DAVID
MARCH, GORDON GOSTELOW. MALCOLM TERRIS
Programme consultant and presenter
Christopher Daniel , Head of the Department of Museum Services, National Maritime
Museum. Composed and directed by MICHAEL MASON BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Special sound DICK MILLS Book (same title), M.95 hardback. £5.95 paperback from bookshops

Contributors

Readers:
Ronald Baddiley
Readers:
Anthony Hall
Readers:
Leonard Maguire
Readers:
David Ashford
Readers:
Michael Goldie
Unknown:
Gordon Gostelow.
Unknown:
Christopher Daniel
Directed By:
Michael Mason

Today the people of France have been voting in the first round of the Presidential Elections. Direct from Paris, Erik de Mauny presents reports on the main issues and discusses the vote with a team of experts. Producers DAVID POWELL and PAUL GIBBS

Contributors

Producers:
David Powell
Producers:
Paul Gibbs

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