7.10 Sunday Papers
7.15 Apna Hi
Ghar Samajhiye : for Asians BBC Birmingham
7.45 Bells
7.50 The Shape of God
Fr John Wijngaards with a meditation for the seventh Sunday before Christmas:
John 8, vv 51-58

8.10 Sunday Papers
(Broadcast at 7.10 am;

A weekly look at religious news and current affairs from home and abroad.
Presented by Clive Jacobs Producer ROGER HUTCHINGS BBC Manchester

ARTHUR NEGUS talks about the work of the National Star Centre for Disabled Youth (reg no 220239), which administers a College of Further
Education for severely disabled school leavers from all parts of the country.
Donations to: [address removed]

9.10 Sunday Papers

from Holburn West Parish Church, Aberdeen conducted by the Minister THE REV MICHAEL MAIR Organist ROBERT HOWIE BBC Scotland

Omnibus edition
Directed by PETER WINDOWS Producer
WILLIAM SMETHURST
Agricultural story editor ANTHONY PARKIN
VBBC Birmingham

A series of four programmes about the future of radio and television in Britain presented by George Scott 1: We have the Technology ...
With the cables going down and the satellites going up, broadcasting is on the brink of a technological revolution that could have considerable impact on listeners and viewers. In this programme, a panel of professionals debates the implications of the developments and invite the views of callers on the phone-in line. Panellists:
Richard Frances ,
Managing Director of BBC Radio and Michael Tyler of an American communications firm
Producer JOCK GALLAGHER BBC
(Lines open from 10.15 am)

What information do we need to be able to make sensible choices in our daily diet? Derek Cooper pursues the nutrition debate.

presenter Gordon Clough Editor DEREK LEWIS

Ken Ford invites Geoffrey Smith Clay Jones and Dr Stefan Buczackl to answer questions which listeners have sent in by post.
BBC Manchester
Questions on postcards only please and addressed to:
BBC Woodhouse Lane, LeedsLS2 OPX.
(Repeated: We4 10.0 am)

The Shell House by ANDREW TYRRELL with Frances Tomelty as Emma James Greene as Monaghan Christopher Fairbank as Cormac
For all her 30 years, Emma has led an isolated life with her father in a run-down area of Ulster. They have totally cut themselves off from the troubles outside and their only interest is a mutual obsession with the novels of Jane Austen. Then one day, a ' terrorist ' intruder dramatically alters their way of life ... Directed by CHERRY COOKSON

Kashgar, the most westerly city in China. was once the eastern-most bastion of Islam as well as bestriding the ancient silk road from the east. Now, after being closed to foreigners for many years, the region is opening up again and selected foreigners, among them the BBC's Peking Correspondent. Stephen Jessel , have been allowed to visit the city.

In a series of six programmes, Barry Cunliffe traces the development of archaeology and explains how the early pioneers enriched our understanding of the past through their endeavours, dreams, visions and obsessions.
4: The Last Poor Plunder From a Bleeding Land Readers MARTIN FRIEND GARARD GREEN,
DOUGLAS LEACH and PETER WICKHAM Producer JOHN KNIGHT BBC Bristol long wave only

Peter France and a team of naturalists take a look at the recently published natural history books you might like to give - or receive - this Christmas.
Producer MELINDA BARKER BBC Bristol
(Repeated: Thurs9.30 am) long wave only

long wave only

Brian Johnston visits
Grlmsby in Humberside Not surprisingly, the fishing industry features prominently in his conversations, but he also discovers the world's oldest footballer and a solicitor who arranges music for such people as James Galway and the King's Singers.
Producer ANTHONY SMITH BBC Bristol
(Repeated: Mon 11.0 am) long wave only

with HARRIET CASS

Colin Semper confronts producers and management with your criticisms and comments about BBC radio and television.

The third of six programmes in which Vernon Sproxton talks about people who have guided him on his spiritual pilgrimage. Joe Oldham
Contributors:
DR KATHLEEN BLISS THE REV ALAN BOOTH and MARK GIBBS
Producer ROGER HUTCHINGS BBC Manchester

The last in a six-part thriller for radio by COLIN SHAW with Freddie Jones as Sir Marcus Marten Kate Binchy as Helen Summers James Bryce as Tim Lloyd
Nigel Anthony as Steven Emmett and Amanda Murray as Jane Fleming Coming Home
Sir Marcus has recovered the Goya sketches, but are they safe? Will Steven and Jane manage to smuggle them back to England and has Edith abandoned her efforts to steal them?
With MONICA GREY Directed by MICHAEL HEFFERNAN
(Repeated: Wed 12.27 pm)

Hunter Davies presents Radio 4's book programme with this week a mysterious tale of death on the French Riviera and reincarnation in West Coast America.
Producer SIMON ELMES
(Repeated: Thurs4.10pm)

Schumann Davidsbiindlertanze , Op 6 played by JOSEPH KALICUSTEIN (piano)
(First broadcast on R3)

by Anthony Smith

or The Two Nations by BENJAMIN DISRAELI dramatised in six parts by FREDERICK BRADNUM with Sorcha Cusack as Sybil Richard Derrington as Charles Egremont Alan Dobie as Walter Gerard
Michael N. Harbour as Lord Marney Terry Molloy as Stephen Morley and Richard Pasco as Benjamin Disraeli 2: Mowbray Town and Mowbray Castle
Having seen
Sybil Gerard in the ruins of Marney Abbey, Charles Egremont can think of no one else. However, his brother, the Earl of Marney, has other plans. Charles is to be introduced to Lady Joan Fitz-Warene , heiress to Mowbray Castle and a considerable fortune.
Directed by VANESSA WHITBURN BBC Birmingham
(Repeated: Fri 3.0 pm)

by ROBIN WHITWORTH Narrated by Michael Hordern with Michael Bryant as Geoffrey Whitworth
Geoffrey Whitworth was born in 1883. A much neglected figure, he was not only the Founder of the British Drama League, but also one of the chief pioneers in the movement to establish a National Theatre.
In this centenary tribute Peter Hall
Clifford Williams John Elsom
Martin Esslin
Robin Whitworth and Frances Briggs explore his personality and assess his achievement with readings by MICHAEL BILTON and TIMOTHY BATESON
Producer JAMES RUNCIE (Michael Hordern and Michael Bryant are
National Theatre players)

The Dean of Manchester, The Very Rev
Alfred Jowett , reflects on the lessons he has learned as a Christian from contact with people of other faiths.
Producer
ROGER HUTCHINGS BBC Manchester

Westminster committees at work - extracts and discussions.
Presenter David Davies Producer PETER ROBINS