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Presented by Peter Hobday and Sue MacGregor
6.30,7.30,8.30 News Summary
6.45* Business News with PETER DAY
7.00,8.00 Today's News Read by BRIAN PERKINS
7.20* Your Letters
7.25*, 8.25* Sport
With GARRY RICHARDSON
7.45* Thoughtfor the Day

Contributors

Presented By:
Peter Hobday
Presented By:
Sue MacGregor
Read By:
Brian Perkins
Unknown:
Garry Richardson

The BBC - Into the 90s
In the studio with Nick are Michael Checkland ,
Director-General of the BBC; David Hatch. Managing
Director, Network Radio; and Michael Green , Controller Radio 4.
As the BBC prepares for the decade ahead, this is your chance to enter the debate on the Corporation's proposals, policies and priorities for the future.
Producer NICK UTECHIN Lines open from 8.00am

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Checkland
Unknown:
David Hatch.
Unknown:
Michael Green

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine was the first of its kind in the world, and still pioneers research into the health problems of developing countries. On a recent visit,
GeoffWatts learned what the future holds for the control and management of conditions ranging from malaria and snakebite to hearing loss and administrative confusion. Producer ALISON RICHARDS
(Revised re-broadcast tomorrow at 8. 15pm)

Contributors

Producer:
Alison Richards

New Year's Resolutions (1) by MARCIA KAHAN
Directed by A. J. QUINN. Stereo (Part2on Thursday 11.00am)
'Citizens' synopsis on Ceefaxpage 144

Contributors

Unknown:
Marcia Kahan
Directed By:
A. J. Quinn.
Michael Brennan:
Russell Boulter
Alex Parker:
Kate Duchéne
Julia Brennan:
Beverley Hills
Anita Sharma:
Seeta Indrani
Hugh Hamilton:
James MacPherson
Cally:
Maureen Beattie
Nick Connolly:
Christopher Bowen
Jake:
Colum Convey
Megan Pryce:
Margaret John
Ernest Bond:
Brian Murphy
Jonathan:
Stephen Rashbrook

Gordon Clough and Louis Allen preside over the final spasm of cerebral callisthenics and aerobics for the lobes.
Irene Thomas and Eric Korn challenge Maurice Hayes and Paddy Fitzpatrick.
Researcher BERNICE COUPE Producer ALASTAIR WILSON BBC Manchester

Contributors

Unknown:
Gordon Clough
Unknown:
Louis Allen
Unknown:
Irene Thomas
Unknown:
Eric Korn
Unknown:
Maurice Hayes
Unknown:
Paddy Fitzpatrick.
Producer:
Alastair Wilson

In the programme that puts you in touch with politics, people and places, Jenni Murray listens to women singers from around the world and discovers what these very different musical traditions have in common.
Serial: Fiela's Child (2)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Murray

by STEPHEN SHORTT
Tony has found an outlet for his skills compiling questionnaires for a local political party. He's rather good at it, the money's good and the local city agent is thinking of putting him on the full-time staff. But he hasn't altogether been following the procedures correctly: in fact he's been using his imagination a little too much.
Directed by DAVE SHEASBY BBC North East. Stereo.

Contributors

Unknown:
Stephen Shortt
Directed By:
Dave Sheasby
Tony:
Ray Ashcroft
ROZ:
Carrie Davies
Kane:
Norman Mills
Flavell:
Randal Herley

A second chance to hear
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf in conversation with Richard Baker about the conductors, singers and accompanists she has worked with during her long and varied career. She also offers some thoughts on the art of singing and her approach to giving masterclasses. Producers JUDITH ROLES and NIGEL WILKINSON Stereo (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Unknown:
Richard Baker
Unknown:
Nigel Wilkinson

In the firstprogramme of a new series, reporters Neil Walker and David Clayton link up with Local Radio stations around the country in search of Britain's Olympic hopefuls. A Promise in Korea
A gold medal in Seoul this summer is the dream - the reality is long hours of winter training. The Local Network 8 follows the dentists, steelworkers and prison warders in their struggle to be 5 the best in the world. Producer GLYN JONES 1: BBC North East
(Re-broadcast next Sunday)
0 YOURS LOCALLY: pp 76- 77

Contributors

Reporters:
Neil Walker
Reporters:
David Clayton
Producer:
Glyn Jones

Over 600 boats, a wealth of marine equipment and the very latest nautical accessories are gathered at Earls Court for the 34th London International Boat Show. Cliff Michelmore and Dilly Barlow are there to test the best from the show, and to look at the special features, which this year include a replica of St Peter Port in Guernsey and an international exhibition to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Spanish Armada.
Producer CAROLINE ELLIOT

Contributors

Unknown:
Cliff Michelmore
Unknown:
Dilly Barlow
Producer:
Caroline Elliot

In a series of three programmes. Liz Holmes looks at the changing role of the actress on the British stage over the last century.
1:A Knack of Pleasingwith and Producer JOHN KNIGHT BBC Bristol. Stereo (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Liz Holmes
Ellen Terry:
Wendy Hiller
Mrs Patrick Campbell:
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Elizabeth Robins:
Sian Phillips
Bernard Shaw:
Denys Hawthorne

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