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7.15 Apna Hi Ghar Samajhiye
BBC Birmingham long wave only
7.45 Bells: long wave only
7.50 The Shape of God JOHN MATTHEWS reflects on the meaning of the Eucharist.
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith long wave only
7.55 Weather: programme news: long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
God John Matthews

CLARE RAYNER appeals on behalf of the London
Council for the Welfare of Women and Girls (reg no 209287 A/1) which helps youngsters. especially young women, to find reliable accommodation.
Donations. preferably by crossed po or cheque, to: LCWWG, [address removed]
long wave only
8.55 Weather: programme news
8.59 Continental Travel information

Contributors

Unknown:
Clare Rayner

from St Columba's Church of Scotland. Pont Street. London led by the Minister THE REV J. FRASER MCLUSKEY, MC, DD
Assisted by THE REV W. ALEXANDER CAIRNS
Hymns: God shall endure for aye (Stroudwater);
The Lord is King! lift up thy voice (Church
Triumphant); Break forth. O living light of God (Montrose); We have heard a joyful sound - ' Jesus saves: ' (Limpsfield)
Anthem: William Mathias Lift up your heads ye gates
Organist DUNCAN JOHNSTON BBC Scotland

Contributors

Unknown:
J. Fraser
Unknown:
W. Alexander
Unknown:
William Mathias
Organist:
Duncan Johnston

by J. R. R. TOLKIEN
Prepared for radio in 26 episodes by BRIAN SIBLEY starring
Ian Holm as Frodo and Michael Hordern as Gandalf
26: The Grey Havens
' Well here we are, just the four of us that started out together,' said Merry. ' We have left all the rest behind, one after another. It seems almost like a dream that has slowly faded.'
' Not to me,' said Frodo. ' To me it feels more like falling asleep again.' withand
With PATRICK BARR , JOHN BOTT , DAVID BRADSHAWE , ALAN DUDLEY ,
STEPHEN GARLICK , ALEXANDER JOHN , JOHN LIVESEY and JOHN WEBB Music composed and conducted hy STEPHEN OLIVER
Singer MATTHEW VINE Serial adapted by BRIAN SIBLEY and MICHAEL BAKEWELL Radiophonic Sound by ELIZABETH PARKER
Technical presentation by DAVID GREENWOOD and PETER NOVIS assisted by DIANA BARKHAM ,
RICHARD BEADSMOORE , PAUL PEARSON and TIM STURGEON Serial directed by JANE MORGAN and PENNY LEICESTER
Producer JANE MORGAN
(Repeated: Wed 10.30 pm) (Gerard Murphy is a member of the RSC)
Theme music (record
REH 415, cassette ZCR 415), from record shops

Contributors

Unknown:
J. R. R. Tolkien
Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Unknown:
Ian Holm
Unknown:
Michael Hordern
Unknown:
Patrick Barr
Unknown:
John Bott
Unknown:
David Bradshawe
Unknown:
Alan Dudley
Unknown:
Stephen Garlick
Unknown:
Alexander John
Unknown:
John Livesey
Unknown:
John Webb
Singer:
Stephen Oliver
Singer:
Matthew Vine
Adapted By:
Brian Sibley
Unknown:
Elizabeth Parker
Presentation By:
David Greenwood
Presentation By:
Peter Novis
Assisted By:
Diana Barkham
Assisted By:
Richard Beadsmoore
Assisted By:
Paul Pearson
Directed By:
Jane Morgan
Producer:
Jane Morgan
Unknown:
Gerard Murphy
Bilbo:
John Le Mesurier
Sam:
William Nighy
Merry:
Richard O'Callaghan
Pippin:
John McAndrew
Saruman:
Peter Howell
the Narrator:
Gerard Murphy
Elrond:
Hugh Dickson
Galadriel:
Marian Diamond
Grima Wormtongue:
Paul Brooke
Sandyman:
Gordon Reid
Gaffer Gamgee:
John Church
Rose:
Kathryn Hurlbutt
Arwen:
Sonia Fraser

Teresa McGonagle invites Christopher Booker and P. J. Kavanagh to pick some paperbacks. Producer PAMELA HOWE BBC Bristol
(Repeated: Thurs 10.2 am)
12.55 Weather; programme news

Contributors

Unknown:
Teresa McGonagle
Unknown:
Christopher Booker
Unknown:
J. Kavanagh

The Man in the Garden by RACHEL WYATT with Who is the man who comes to the bottom of the garden and stares up at the cottage? Inside,
Caroline remembers her father: did he really kill her mother? When
Rosemary and Michael come for their comfortable weekend, they too are uneasy. their routine disturbed by Caroline's obsession. Directed by MICHAEL HEFFERNAN

Contributors

Garden By:
Rachel Wyatt
Directed By:
Michael Heffernan
Rosemary:
Maureen O'Brien
Caro:
Rosalind Ayres
Michael:
James Laurenson
Geoff:
Liam Neeson

A series of ten programmes
1: Canterbury
Malcolm Billings takes us on a tour of Canterbury with Tint Tatton-Brown, director of the citv's
Archaeological Unit. to see how the history of the city is now being revealed.
Series producer ROY HAYWARD
BBC Bristol

Contributors

Unknown:
Malcolm Billings

A visit to Windsor in Berkshire - a town steeped in history and proud of its royal connections. Brian Johnston sees the magnificent Castle, St George 's Chapel, goes boating on the River
Thames and meets the Deputy Ranger of Windsor Great Park. Producer SARAH PITT BBC Bristol
5.50 Shipping forecast long wave only
5.55 Weather: programme news

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Johnston
Unknown:
St George

Further adventures i the life on an unrepentant pools winner by WALLY K. DALY starringandalso featuringand with this week: Billy Boyle and Haydn Wood
Theme music by JIM PARKER Producer
JOHN FAWCETT WILSON
(Repeated: Wed 12.27 pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Wally K. Daly
Unknown:
Billy Boyle
Music By:
Jim Parker
Unknown:
John Fawcett Wilson
Sam Baker:
David Roper
his wife Annabel:
Sharon Duce
Rose:
Patsy Rowlands
Cyril the builder:
John Junkin

In the last of five programmes
Dr Christopher Andrew argues that the events of the past 20 years have raised vital questions about the traditional secrecy of British intelligence and the ways in which its activities are controlled. 1961-81
In which George Brown goes to Century House, ' molaria ' proves infectious, the' family jewels' start to leak, Sir Harold gets a visit from the ciA, Sir Maurice gets a book of poems and the Government at last admits that we have a Secret Service.
Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Christopher Andrew
Unknown:
George Brown
Producer:
Peter Everett

A nine-part series in which William Woollard investigates law enforcement in Britain. 6: The SPG
' On demonstrations ... we are there for a purpose ... we don't discuss it ... We aren't particularly bothered what colour they are, or what political persuasion. We are stuck in the middle. All we do is keep the peace.'
(PC KEVIN O'CONNOR)
Producer JOHN STANLEY BBC Birmingham

Contributors

Unknown:
William Woollard
Producer:
John Stanley

MELOS QUARTET OF STUTTGART
Wilhelm Melcher (violin) Gerhard Voss (violin) Hermann Voss (viola) Peter Buck (cello)
Schubert Quartet in D minor (Death and the Maiden) (D 810)
Shostakovich Quartet No 8, in c minor
(First b'cast on Radio 3)

Contributors

Violin:
Gerhard Voss
Viola:
Hermann Voss
Cello:
Peter Buck

by STENDHAL
Translated by C. K. SCOTT MONCRIEFF
Dramatised for radio in seven parts by D. G. BRIDSON with and 5: The Elect
Julien Sorel is suddenly transported from the miseries of the Seminary, where he has been studying for the priesthood, to Paris to meet his new benefactor Marquis de la Mole through the good offices of a mutual friend, Abb6 Pirard. As private secretary to a nobleman, Julien at last has Paris at his feet - or so he dreams.
Directed by Brian MILLER BBC Bristol
(Repeated:Tues 3.2 pm)

Contributors

Translated By:
C. K. Scott Moncrieff
Unknown:
D. G. Bridson
Unknown:
Julien Sorel
Directed By:
Brian Miller
Narrator:
William Squire
Julien Sorel:
Andrew Hall
Mile Mathilde:
Margo Gunn
Norbert:
Siôn Probert
Croisenois:
Jon Glentoran
Conde Altamira:
Nicholas Courtney
Academician:
Christopher Scott
Fourque:
Norman Eshley
Mathilde's cousin:
Amanda Murray
Marquis de la Mole:
Cyril Shaps
Queen Marguerite:
Theresa Streatfeild

David Winter illuminates the faith and thinking of theologians and philosophers whose ideas affected subsequent generations of Christians and upon whose thought others built.
5: John Henry Newman Written by PENELOPE WALLACE
Reader COLIN SEMPER

Contributors

Unknown:
David Winter
Unknown:
John Henry Newman
Written By:
Penelope Wallace
Reader:
Colin Semper

Robert Hardy presents a series of seven pictorial journeys through history, bringing together period songs and writings to create a kaleidoscope of British life as once it was lived. 4: Life Belou: Stairs
An impression of the lot of the domestic servant in the 18th and 19th centuries
Recalled by OLIVE GREGG ANNE CLEMENTS and WILLIAM ROBERTS with CHARLES WEST
SHEILA MATHEWS
CHARLES YOUNG AND HIS SINGERS AND MUSICIANS
Compiled by GERALD FROW Producer JOHN DYAS
(Charles West is in ' Annie ' at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London)

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Hardy
Recalled By:
Olive Gregg
Recalled By:
Anne Clements
Recalled By:
William Roberts
Unknown:
Charles West
Unknown:
Sheila Mathews
Producer:
John Dyas
Unknown:
Charles West

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