With THE REV DR JOHN NEWTON Stereo
Presented by John Timpson and Brian Redhead
6.30,7.30,8.30 News Summary
6.45* Business News With SIMON ROSE
7.0,8.0 Today's News Read by CLIVE ROSLIN
7.20* Your Letters
7.25*, 8.25* Sport
With JOHN INVERDALE
7.45* Thought for the Day
8.35* Yesterday in Parliament
Myth, Legend and Romance Who was Robin Hood ? Where was Camelot? What had Old King Cole to be merry about?
All you ever wanted to know about the myths and legends of our forefathers but didn't know who to ask. Who makes myths? Why is a legend a lie? Why do these stories live through the ages? The experts are folklonst Jennifer Westwood and Dr Ray Barron , President of the International Arthurian Society. In the Chair Judith Chalmers
Produced by the Woman's Hour unit Lines open 8.0am
(Postponed from 1 7 December
Reflections on life and politics abroad.
Producer OLIVIA SEUGMAN
The Mardy Grass
Written and read by Jude Collins
'Pancake Tuesday, I'm certain, would have gone on being a winner, if my sister Anne hadn't t interfered. Certainly the day before Lent had two great advantages over ordinary days: it was able to satisfy our longing for pleasure, and, at the same time, our longing for virtue. Producer CHRIS SPURR BBC Northern Ireland
NEM, p 46; Dear Lord and Father of mankind (BBC HB 351); Psalm 16; Luke 19, vv 1-10;
0 Jesus, King most wonderful (BP 68). Stereo
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
Pattie Coldwell with the latest news and advice for consumers.
A panel game devised by TONY SHRYANE and EDWARD J. MASON
Dilys Powell and Frank Muir challenge
P. D. James and Denis Norden In the Chair Michael O'Donnell Questions compiled by PETER MOORE Producer PETE ATKIN. Stereo
(Re-broadcast on Thursday at 6.30pm)
Presented by Sir Robin Day with news and topics in and behind the headlines.
Listening Corner Goes to Scotland Today: Greta Shetland Shawl by MOIRA MILLER
2.5 History: Not So Long Ago The Early Days of Radio by JO MANTON (R)
2.25 Contact Honesty by DAVID SELF Presented by PAUL MCDOWELL
2.40 Pictures in Your Mind (Stories) White Horse on a Hill by KEVIN CROSSLEY-HOLLAND (R)
Introduced by Sue MacGregor TESSA SHAW talks to some of the Sudanese people whose projects will be put into motion as a result of your donations to the 40th Anniversary Appeal. Serial: Enquiry by DICK FRANCIS abridged in 12 episodes by JACK SINGLETON
Read by Hywel Bennett (1) 'Yesterday I lost my licence.
To a professional steeplechase jockey, it's like being chucked off the medical register, only more so.' (Music: Leighton's Concerto for Organ, String Orchestra and Timpani)
A Photograph of Lindsay Mowat by ELLEN DRYDEN with and In this atmospheric ghost story, Vanessa is employed as the personal assistant to Peter Mailing at his Tudor manor house. She thinks she has found the ideal job. but then things begin to go wrong.
Directed by CHRISTOPHER VENNING (R)
Foodfor Thought
Derek Cooper considers the link between philosophy and food, and, with Barbara Myers , follows the macrobiotic past towards contemplative eating.
Presented by Christopher Cook
Presented by Valerie Singleton and Robert Williams continued on VHFIFM5.50-5.55pm
With PAULINE BUSHNELL including Financial Report
A History of Pantomime in seven parts
3: Burlesque and Breeches Stereo
(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 1. 40 pm) Written by JULIAN SPILSBURY Cast for the week:
BBC Birmingham
The New Breadwinners
Roisin McAuley reports on a crucial fight, by working mothers in Birmingham, against exploitation and the black economy.
Producer JOHN DRURY Editor BRIAN WALKER BBC Manchester
(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 4.5pm)
What's new in medical science? How well are the doctors looking after us?
Geoff Watts reports on the health of medical care. Producer GEOFF DEEHAN
Public Eye
The police now say they cannot cope alone with the rising tide of crime. They are urging the public to play a more positive role in the battle against the burglar, the car thief and the vandal. Communities all over the country are now actively helping to combat crime, and already nearly 8,000
Neighbourhood Watch schemes have been formed.
Anne Brown takes a look at how some of these groups are operating.
Producer BRIAN KING BBC Birmingham
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News, views and information for people with a visual handicap. Presented by Peter White Producer THENA HESHEL
Listeners can phone with enquiries and comments relating to the programme on [number removed]. Lines open from 8.30 to 10.0pm Free quarterly bulletin from:
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Dr Stefan Buczacki talks about three of his favourite humorous characters from fiction. Stereo
Michael Oliver presents tonight's edition, which includes interviews, and news and reviews of books, films, plays, broadcasting, music, and exhibitions.
Producer ANNE HINDS
But For Bunter (7)
Presented by Richard Kershaw
followed by an interlude
Voix de France: French VI 2: La France des affaires (1) Compiled by GEOFFREY BRAITHWAITE Dramatic sketch by RICHARD APUN
