Farming, food and countryside news, market trends, weather
A meditation for the beginning of a new day
With THE VERY REV FR DEINlOL of the Russian Orthodox
Church, Blaenau, Ffestiniog Stereo
Presented by Brian Redhead 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 SIMON VANCE
7.25*, 8.25* Sport
With CHARLES COL VILE
7.45* Thoughtfor the Day
8.35* Yesterday in Parliament
The programme where you right a wrong; cut red tape; expose a scandal; investigate a serious issue, or share a funny tale.
This is the programme where you report on your own story with the help of Nigel Farrell and Susan Marling. Producers JOHN HOLMES and MARY PRICE BBC Bristol
If you would like to take part in Punters write, with address and telephone number, to: Punters, BBC Radio 4. Bristol BS8 2LR Or telephone:
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Jamaican-born Ferdi Dennis has lived most of his life in London. Last year he travelled to some major cities on a journey of discovery among the communities of black Britain. 4: Cardiff-from Tiger Bay to Butetown
Loudon Square doesn't look like it used to but it's still the heart of a uniquely multiracial community, proud of its genealogy, and steeped in its own brand of nationalism.
Which south European mammal is found in the Chilterns and has a jar named after it?
Fergus Keeling and Jessica Holm report on the wildlife scene.
BBC Bristol
(Re-broadcast on Easter Day)
The Second Death by GRAHAM GREENE
Read by Joss Ackland
Her Majesty The Queen distributes the Royal Maundy at the service in Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire. Order of Service Hymn: Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven Mandatum: Lord High Almoner, the Bishop of Rochester Psalm 138 Anthem: Lord, for thy tender mercy's sake (Anon) Lesson: John 13, vv 1-16 Read by the Dean, The Very Rev John Lang First distribution of Maundy gifts, during which the following anthems are sung: Ah, see the fair chivalry come (Herbert Andrews ); Wash me throughly (S.S.Wesley) Lesson: Matthew 25, w 31-45 Read by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Second distribution of Maundy gifts, during which the following anthems are sung: Almighty and most merciful Father (Sir William Harris ) Zadok the priest (Handel) Prayers: the Precentor, The Rev Canon John Turner Hymn: All my hope on God is founded The Collect for the Feast of St Chad Read by The Archdeacon of Lichfield The National Anthem The Blessing: the Bishop of Lichfield Service conducted by the Dean, THE VERY REV JOHN LANG and members of the Chapter CHOIRS OF HER MAJESTY'S CHAPEL ROYAL, ST JAMES 'S PALACE and LICHFIELD CATHEDRAL Directors of Music RICHARD POPPLEWELL and JONATHAN REES WILLIAMS Scene described by Peter Jones Stereo
China Girl (2) by MARK POWER (Omnibus edition on Saturday)
Sue MacGregor meets Michael Smith, television cook, interior designer, cookery writer and champion of traditional British food.
BBC Manchester
(Re-broadcast next Saturday)
In the first of six intimate revelations, Phil Smith wrestles with the trauma of becoming a father for the first time. 1: To Be or Not to Be BBC Manchester
Presented by John Howard
by ALEX SHEARER
4: The Opium of the People starring with and It is Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic.
Seasonal good will abounds, even if light bulbs and religious tolerance don't.
Producer PETE ATKIN. Stereo
Presented by Nick Worrall
by the Labour Party
Today's story: Night Noises (R)
Do you like yours hard - or dribbly? Are you a smasher or a cracker? And how do you feel about the big end? The programme which offers a heady blend of the timeless, the topical and the trivial, celebrates Easter by unscrambling some attitudes to the humble egg.
Presenter Sarah Dunant Serial: Elizabeth and Her German Garden (3)
by LALAGE HITCHCOCK with and with Gordon Clough , Derek Cooper , Margaret Howard , Jenni Murray ,
Valerie Singleton and Paul Vaughan Laura cooks to PM, gardens to Woman's Hour and sometimes shares a bath with Richard Baker. Desperate for her undivided attention, Tom tries to reach her through the radio, by writing a play:
Goodbye and Take Care by SAM WOODBRIDGE
The play is a success, but Tom finds that even more drastic measures are needed.
Other parts played by RICHARD TATE and JOHN BADDELEY
Directed by JEREMY MORTIMER. Stereo
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Nigel Forde shares his enthusiasm for the works of G. K. Chesterton , and talks to veteran badger-watcher Chris Ferris about her book Out of the Dark.
Producer CATHY DRYSDALE (Re-broadcast on Easter Day)
(Revised re-broadcast of yesterday 's programme at 9.45pm)
Presented by Robert Williams and Frances Coverdale
5,00,5.30 News Summary
5.25 PM Letters
5.31 City News continued on FM 5.50-5. 55
With DAVID SYMONDS
Half an hour of reports from the BBC correspondents around the world including Financial Report
In the last programme of this theatre quiz, Sheila Hancock asks why actors should never work with children or animals. Keith Barron , Denise Coffey
Martin Jarvis and Moira Lister tell of the hilarious consequences when they did. Researchers JENNY BAYNES and BRIAN HAYWARD
Producer BILL DARE (R)
Cast for the week:
A chance to air your views on some of the subjects raised in last week's Any Questions? Introduced by Brian Gear Producer LAURIE MASON BBC Bristol
A Portuguese Experience
Written and narrated by Paul Hyland
"I have come here in June, during the feasts of the popular saints, to listen to bustling Lisbon and look a little more closely into the head and heart of our oldest ally..."
And at the heart is Fado, the music of fate or destiny - a music unique to Portugal.
BBC Bristol (R)
(Details tomorrow at 11.00am)
A magazine of special interest to disabled listeners and their families, with countrywide news and views on all matters of concern to them.
Presented by Kati Whitaker Producer MARLENE PEASE
Correspondence and enquiries to: Does He Take Sugar?
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On the eve of the Passover festival, the Chief Rabbi, Lord Jakobovits, talks to
Trevor Barnes about the need to 'triumph over nature' in both moral and political action. Producer DAVID COOMES Stereo
Mark Steyn presents tonight's edition, which includes interviews, and news and reviews of films, books, plays, broadcasting, music and exhibitions.
Producer SALLY MARMION
(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 4.30pm)
Leaving Home 4: Truck Stop
Presented by David Sells
National and international news, background, analysis and comment
Radio 4's international business report; market trends
