Presented by John Timpson in London and Brian Redhead in New York, with the results of the American Presidential Election.
(continued at 6.30 am)
A meditation for the beginning of the new day.
6.30, 7.30, 8.30 News Summary
7.0, 8.0 Today's News
Read by PETER DONALDSON
7.25*, 8.25* Sport
7.45* Thought for the Day
8.35* Yesterday in Parliament
and an eclectic selection of conversationalists.
Birthday Guest, Ken Dodd , will be talking to Michael Billington.
Producer PIPPA BURSTON. Stereo
I Told You So by PENELOPE MORTIMER
Read by Mary Wimbush
NEM, p 1; Lord of our life and God of our salvation (BBC HB
179); Psalm 20; II Corinthians 3. vv 1-11; Come, labour on! (BBC HB 388). Stereo
Derek Robinson challenges some beliefs we take for granted - and finds that the facts tell a very different story. 5: What's up, Doc?
Producer CAROLE STONE BBC Bristol
Presenter Paul Heiney
by TED ALLBEURY (5)
Presenter Sir Robin Day
1.55 Listening Corner
Today's story Daisy's Birthday Cake
2.5 Something to Think About: Small Brown Bird
2.15 Quest: Celebration Meals
(RV)
2.35 Pictures in Your Mind (Poetry): Invisible Fire
2.45 Nature: Fallow Deer
The Day War Breaks Out by ALLEN SADDLER
Rob ('The Day War Broke Out') Wilton of 'The Home Guard' sketch has been reincarnated as Bob Wilson in the nuclear age, where he finds himself in charge of the local civil defence....
Directed by BRIAN MILLER BBC Bristol. Stereo
The last of six programmes from Scotland, written and presented by Liz Lochhead More Lessons
Readers FINLAY WELSH and ANN SCOTT-JONES
Producer MARGARET BRADLEY BBC Bristol. Stereo
Let the People Sing
3: A Night with Sir George
Presented by Robert Williams and Carole West continued on VHF/FM 5.50-5.55
with CLIVE ROSLIN including Financial Report
Second Round
9: West v Midlands
WORLE SCHOOL,
Weston-super-Mare v
ALDERMAN NEWTON'S SCHOOL,
Leicester Questionmasters
Tim Gudgin and Paddy Feeny Producer PAUL MAYHEW-ARCHER
(Repeated: Thursday 1.40 pm)
Case histories from listeners form the basis of this weekly investigation into allegations that can include unfairness, injustice, bureaucratic bungling, or even fraud. Presented by Roger Cook Producer JOHN EDWARDS
Minds, Brains, and Science Six talks by John Searle, Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley.
1: A Froth on Reality
In his first lecture, Professor Searle explores our common-sense notion of ourselves, and presents his solution to a seemingly intractable philosophical problem - the nature of the connection between mind and brain.
Peter Hobday with news, views, and stories from the business world.
Producer ROSALIND BEW
Where's the Opposition?
With a Government majority of 140, who can stand up to the power wielded by Mrs Thatcher and her Ministers? Can there be an effective
Opposition at Westminster or is that role passing to organisations and individuals outside Parliament?
Presented by Mark Schreiber Producer DAVID BROOKE
8: Noël On Love
Presented by Sheridan Morley Producer DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN
What Shall We Give Them ... and what would they like?
Chris Powling, together with author and poet, Michael Rosen, and the editor of Books for Keeps, Pat Triggs, makes a selection of the best new books for children this Christmas, talking to booksellers, illustrators, authors, and to children themselves.
Producer RICHARD BANNERMAN
(For a list of recommended books.please send a SAE to:[address removed])
Some Do Not (3)
Presented by Richard Kershaw in London with Alexander MacLeod in Washington for the American Presidential Election.
11.0 Headlines on VHFiFM until 11.0
11.0 A vous la France! 5: Faisons le point (1)
followed by an interlude
Radio History (14-16)
12.30 The Romans in Britain 5: The Twilight Years
12.50 Working-Class Movements of the 19th Century: Early Unions and the Tolpuddle Martyrs
