An interview with a leader of the agricultural industry, followed by a five-day weather forecast for farmers "Oducer TIM FINNEY
A meditation for the beginning of a new day With SYLVIA SANDYS
BBC Northern Ireland. Stereo
Presented by Peter Hobday and Sue MacGregor
6.30,7.30,8.30 News Summary
6.45* Business News
With Bob Finigan
7.0,8.0 Today's News
Read by Clive Roslin
7.25*, 8.25* Sport
With Charles Colvile
7.45* Thought for the Day
A look ahead with Eugene Fraser
searches in the Sound Archives for some seasonal solace. Producer ANNE HOWELLS
Who or what is likely to cause a bit of stir, amusement or annoyance this week? A host of relevant studio guests help preview some of the forthcoming attractions. Producers ROD MCCRAE andMARINA SALANDY BROWN .Editor MICHAEL EMBER Stereo
The Swan by PATRICK O'SULUVAN
Read by William Eedle
"Three brothers!' said the barman. 'Three old men. And the only sensible one is Charlie, the youngest....'
Charlie is a lock-keeper and he has a secret to keep.
Producer BARBARA CROWTHER
New Every Morning, page 102; Earth has many a noble city
(BBC HB 64); Psalm 130; John 8, w 12-20; We have a gospel to proclaim (Bp 94). Stereo
Someofthe poetry requested by Radio 4 listeners Presented by Charles Tomlinson
Readers TIM PIGOTT-SMITH and DIANA BISHOP
Producer MARGARET BRADLEY BBC Bristol
Requests to: Poetry Please! BBC, Bristol BS82LR
The only national radio programme for consumers Presented by Susan Rae Editor KEN VASS
by JIM ELDRIDGE starring and 2: Dispute featuring and Cuts - and a collection....
And Eric Brown finds himself in the centre of conflict in the staffroom.
Producer JOHN FAWCETT WILSON
Stereo(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 6.30 pm) (Vivienne Martin is in 'Cabaret' at the Strand Theatre, London)
Presented by Brian Widlake Editor DEREK LEWIS
1.55 Listening Comer Stories by KATE WILKINSON Read by CHRISTOPHER LILLICRAP Today's story: Walter Crumpton and the Giraffes Who Caught Cold Producer MARY KALEMKERIAN
2.0 La parole auxjeunes: French m: Je voudrais savoir (1) Compiled and produced by GEOFFREY BRArrHWAITE (R) (e)
2.30 Books, Plays, Poems A Man for All Seasons (1) adapted by BLAIN FAIRMAN Producer STUART EVANS (R) (e)
Introduced by Jenni Murray Guilty! Most judges are men, many of them are elderly.... and a disturbing number appear to display outdated prejudices against women in court.
Jenny Cuffe investigates the extent of sexism among
High Court judges against women defendants and women barristers. Serial: Equal Rites by TERRY PRATCHETT abridged in ten episodes by PAT MCLOUGHLIN
Read by Sarah Badel (6) Editor SANDRA CHALMERS
by Stephen Mulrine
It is June 1941 in Leningrad and the 900-day blockade of the city is about to begin.
"Let no one forget; let nothing be forgotten."
'A fine play... a bleak picture' (Financial Times)
(Stereo)
Presented by Michael Berkeley
Presented by Gordon Clough and Valerie Singleton Editor DEREK LEWIS continued on VHFIFM5.50-5.55pm
With PETER DONALDSON including Financial Report
'He sits among the cabbages and peas, watching his onions grow.' The quotation game, with Nigel Rees in the Chair. Quoting and unquoting
Patricia Hodge , actress
Irene Thomas , all-rounder
Peter Tinniswood , novelist and writer, and Ernie Wise , award-winning playwright. Quotations read by RONALD FLETCHER
Devised by NIGEL REES
Producer HARRY THOMPSON. Stereo
(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 1.40pm)
Fed up with the mystique surrounding wine and its manufacture, George Deacon visited the Bordeaux region of France to find out what is really involved and why it can be worth spending more than a fiver for a bottle of wine. Producer ALEC REID BBC Bristol. Stereo
(Re-broadcast on Friday at 4.5pm) 0 INFO: page 77
Winter Wonderland
A seasonal review of the science of snow, ice and subzero temperatures.
Fish with Antifreeze and Tell-tale Snowflakes
This week Peter Evans discovers the impact of ice crystals in everything from the ionosphere to ice cream. Producer JENNY WALKER
The Chatelaine by MICHAEL ARDITTI with and
Lady Deborah Combe -
Carrington opens her home to the public by day but she doesn't expect them to visit her at night.
Directed by RICHARD WORTLEY. Stereo
Paul Vaughan presents tonight's edition, which includes interviews, and news and reviews of films, books, plays, broadcasting, music and exhibitions.
Producer JOHN POWELL Editor ANNE WINDER
The Hottentot Room by CHRISTOPHER HOPE abridged in 12 episodes byjOHNSCOTNEY
Read by Jack Klaff (6)
Presented by Richard Kershaw Editor BLAIR THOMSON
followed by an interlude
