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7.10 Sunday Papers
7.15 Apna HI Ghar Samajhlye tor Asian listeners BBC Birmingham
7.45 Bells
7.50 The Shape of God THE REV TAIN MACKENZIE with a meditation for the ninth Sunday before Christmas.
John 1. w 1-14
7.55 Weather; travel: programme newt

Contributors

Unknown:
Ghar Samajhlye
Unknown:
Tain MacKenzie

BRIAN johnston appeals on behalf of Action for
Dysphasic Adults who want to create more longer-term rehabilitation for adults who have lost speech and language after strokes or accidents. Donation], by cheque or PO, to: Brian Johnston , ADA. [address removed]
1.63 Weather; travel: programme news

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Johnston
Unknown:
Brian Johnston

from Ftsherwicli Presbyterian Church,
Belfast
Conducted by THI REV DIVIO LAPSLZT
Organist and Choirmaster gaSrt rodwat
Readings: Isaiah 2, w
1-5; Matthew 23. vv 31-48 Hymns (CB3): Let all the world (361); Fairest Lord Jesus (375); Christ Is the world's true light (505); Christ for the world we sing!(500)
Anthem: Judge Eternal (Marchant)
BBC Northern Ireland

Another chance to hear some of the most successful comedy shows from the BBC Light Entertainment Radio Department
Round the Horne starring Kenneth Horne with Kenneth Williams, Hugh Paddick, Betty Marsden, Bill Pertwee
Announcer Douglas Smith THE FRASER HAYES TOUR THE HORNBLOWERS conducted by Edwin Braden Written by BARRY TOOK and MARTY FELDMAN
Producer John Simmonds

Contributors

Unknown:
Kenneth Home
Unknown:
Kenneth Williams
Unknown:
Hugh Paddlck
Unknown:
Betty Marsden
Unknown:
Bill Pertwee
Announcer:
Douglas Smith
Conducted By:
Edwin Braden
Written By:
Barry Took
Written By:
Marty Feldman
Producer:
John Simmonds

Join Derek Cooper for an analysis of what's cooking on the food front: products and prices, diet and development Issues. Today's theme is Bread - with special guest Elizabeth David , including the first of a regular monthly feature. The Driver File In which
Christopher Driver Ives foodblz a healthy stir. Producer JOY hatwoob
12.55 Weather: programme newt

Contributors

Unknown:
Derek Cooper
Unknown:
Elizabeth David

A new play by John Mortimer specially commissioned as part of the BBC's 60th anniversary celebrations.
Sir Fennimore and his wife await the return from Canada of the son they have not seen for over 15 years. What kind of person has he become? Is Edwin really Sir
Fennimore's son? Could Marjoriebanks - the randy potter - in fact be the boy's natural father?
The trial of wife and friend goes on In the retired judge's imagination. One thing is certain, Edwin's arrival will certainly rock the boat.

Contributors

Writer:
John Mortimer
Director:
John Tydeman
Sir Fennimore Truscott, a retired judge:
Emlyn Williams
Margaret, his wife:
Sylvia Coleridge
Thomas Marjoriebanks, their best friend:
Michael Gough

A series of nine programmes
Tips and techniques to save time and money if you do-it-yourself.
Jane Sheard. from the Good Housekeeping Institute
David Holtoway, Editor of Handyman Which and David Nye, DIY consultant respond to questions from diy enthusiasts at
Plessey Telecom. Liverpool
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Contributors

Unknown:
Jane Sheard.
Producer:
Clive Riche
Unknown:
Jim Black

Orchids from Ashes Despite the rotting rubbish and chemical waste produced by man's activities. plants and animals continue to colonise apparently derelict sites.
Professor Tony Bradshaw leads Peter France through the waders, worms and willows of rubbish dumps, urban brick wastes and Industrial refuse.
Producer anne BLAIR GOULD BBC Bristol
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Contributors

Unknown:
Blair Gould

Brian Johnston is in Crosby on Merseyside. He visits the Royal Seaforth Dock. the Merchant Taylor's School, a mail order company. the Civic Hall, and discovers something of Crosbv's history.
Producer anthony smith BBC Bristol
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S.50 Shipping forecast long wave only s.55 Weather: programme news long wave only

Despite headlines about the area's economic plight, enterprise can still flourish on Merseyside and Marjorie Lofthouse looks at the example of two companies that achieved success against the odds.... Advanced Electronic Products Limited and Flowmlser Limited.
Producer JOCK GALLAGHER BBC Birmingham
7.0 Travel; programme news

Contributors

Unknown:
Marjorie Lofthouse

Six contests between teams in London and in New York
Round 4: LONDON
Louis Allen (Chairman) with Irene Thomas and John Julius Norwich NEW YORK
Anthony Quinton (Chairman) with Brendan Gill, author and theatre critic of The New Yorker and Shana Alexander. journalist and author Question researcher BERNICE COUPE
Producer TREVOR rill BBC Manchester

Contributors

Unknown:
Bernice Coupe
Producer:
Trevor Rill

from Liverpool
The pianist. Clifford Benson and the CHILINGIRIAN STRING
QUARTET play Haydn's
. Piano Trio in E minor
(H xv 12) and Dvorak's
Piano Quintet in A. Op 81 before an invited audience in the Philharmonic Hall.
Producer ANN STANGAR BBC Manchester

Contributors

Pianist:
Clifford Benson
Producer:
Ann Stangar

by CHILE ZOLA translated by LEONARD TANCOCK
Dramatised in five parts by DAVID HOPKINS
2: fitienne Lantier has started work as a miner in the pit of Le Voreux. He is horrified by the misery and degradation of the miners, and is becoming more and more determined to fight for better conditions - but what price will have to be paid for such improvements?
Narrator PAT CONNEL L
Directed by KAY PATRICK BBC Manchester

Contributors

Translated By:
Leonard Tancock
Unknown:
David Hopkins
Narrator:
Pat Connel
Directed By:
Kay Patrick
etienne:
Peter Pacey
Maheu:
David Calder
Bonnemort:
Harry Beety
Catherine:
Beverly Poster
Jeanlln:
Paul Oldham
Maheude:
Ann Rye
Grfigoire:
Geoffrey Banks
Nggrel:
Gordon Duueu
Souvarine:
Christopher Ravenscroft
Chaval:
Brian Southwood
Levaque:
James Tomlinson
Ma Brule:
Paula Tilbrook
Zacharle:
Colin Meredith
Mme Grfgolre:
Lorraine Peters
Mme Hennebeau:
Madi Hedd
Hennebeau:
Hugh Dickson
Musician:
Ernie Watson

(24 October issz-9 June 1976)
A centenary celebration compiled and introduced by Derek Parker
Today would have been Dame Sybil's 100th birthday. Among those who remember the most loved and admired actress of her time are:
Margot Boyd , Ann Casson Sir Hugh Casson , John Casson. Patricia Casson
Diana Devlin. Adam Faith Dame Wendy Hiller Miriam Karlin
J. W. Lambert.
Arthur Marshall , Athene Seyler J. C. Trewin and Emlyn Williams
Producer graham gauld

Contributors

Introduced By:
Derek Parker
Unknown:
Margot Boyd
Unknown:
Ann Casson
Unknown:
Sir Hugh Casson
Unknown:
John Casson.
Unknown:
Patricia Casson
Unknown:
Diana Devlin.
Unknown:
Dame Wendy Hiller
Unknown:
Miriam Karlin
Unknown:
J. W. Lambert.
Unknown:
Arthur Marshall
Unknown:
Athene Seyler
Unknown:
J. C. Trewin

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