Farming, food and countryside news, market trends, weather Producers TIM FINNEY and DYLAN WINTER
With FR RAYMOND O'SHEA
Presented by Brian Redhead and Peter Hobday
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
7.20* Your Letters Write to: Today Letters BBC, London W1A 1AA
7.25*, 8.25* Sport
With CHARLES COL VILE
7.45* Thought for the Day
8.35* Yesterday in Parliament
Your chance to discuss an issue of the moment with Nick and his guests
Producer NICK UTECHIN
What's new in medical science? How well are the doctors looking after you? Is your money being spent to best effect?
Geoff Watts reports on the health of medical care - from the research laboratory and the operating theatre to the dentist's chair and the GP's surgery.
Producer JACKIE LUNN
Clay, in the Hands of the Potter by STEPHEN OSBORNE
Read by James Benson
Producer HERBERT WILLIAMS BBC Wales
New Every Morning, page 9;
Immortal, invisible (BBC HB 10); Psalm 112; Isaiah 40, vv 25-31; My God, how wonderful thou art (BBC HB 12) Stereo
A series of six programmes Dragons Underfoot
Roger Worsley explores the unnatural history of the underworld down a disused coal mine. BBC Bristol
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Presented by Debbie Thrower
The 1988 world tour continues at the Neighbour's Hall, Great Milton.
Brian Johnston umpires the proceedings and captains
Tim Rice and Willie Rushton are ably assisted by Michael Parkinson and Bill Pertwee.
Written by PETER HICKEY and MALCOLM WILLIAMSON
Producer PAUL SPENCER. Stereo
Presented by Nick Worrall
1.55 Listening Corner Today's story: Wee Chick and Big Eddie in Space Stereo (R)
2.05 Health Education: My Body A Packet of 20 by EDWARD KELSEY (e)
2.25 Mainstream GCSE Presented by SIMON MAYO and SUSIE GRANT A teenage resource magazine for GCSE students 13: Technology Stereo (e)
In the programme that celebrates women's achievements throughout the world, Anne Catchpole meets four enterprising women in Zimbabwe who have set up thriving businesses since independence in 1980. Serial: The Phoenix Tree (5) Presenter Jenni Murray
by Ruth Rabin Worrall
When mum and dad split up and it looks as though they're heading for divorce, the kids decide that it's time for some positive action.
(Stereo)
The King's Singers are almost a national institution, and this year they celebrate their 20th anniversary. Their busy concert schedule round the world, numerous recording sessions and vast repertoire require a special blend of vocal, musical and administrative capabilities. Two of the founder members,
Simon Carrington and Alistair Hume , are still in the group. They talk to Richard Baker about their experiences and introduce some of their favourite recordings.
Producer NIGEL WILKINSON. Stereo
The Most Important Man on the Pitch
Reporters Neil Walker and David Clayton link up with BBC Local Radio stations to meet the enthusiasts who lovingly tend Britain's football pitches, race tracks and golf courses.
Keep off the Grass
How 80,000 humble earthworms helped change the fortunes of one top football club. Producer GLYN JONES BBC North East
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Presented by Robert Williams and Valerie Singleton
5.00,5.30 News Summary
5.20* Test Match report
5.25 PM Letters
5.31 City News continued on FM 5.50-5.55
With CHARLOTTE GREEN including Financial Report
An eight-part comedy by ALEX SHEARER
4: The Opium of the People starring with featuring
It is Glorious Reindeer Day in the People's Republic. Seasonal good will abounds, even if light bulbs don't.
Producer PETE ATKIN Stereo (R)
(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 1. 40pm)
(Details tomorrow at 4.05pm)
Accused of crimes against humanity, the last son of Krypton stands powerless before a court dominated by Lex Luthor - criminal genius turned prosecutor.
Has Superman really corrupted our children? Can he justify his continued interference in world affairs? Do we know the truth about his powers?
Only Lois Lane can defend
Fifty Years of the Man of Steel! with with and Adam West , Jenette Kahn and Dave Gibbons featuring
Stuart Milligan as Superman Based on the character Superman created by JERRY SIEGEL and JOE SHUSTER , published by DC COMICS INC Written by DIRK MAGGS
Producer NEIL CARGILL. Stereo
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Presented by Peter White Producer THENA HESHEL
Questions and comments can be phoned in on [number removed]
with Michael Oliver including a new recording of Stephen Sondheim 's latest musical, Into the Woods Producer FIONA MCLEAN
Riceyman Steps (7)
with Alexander MacLeod
12.30 Business and Practical French (R) (e)
3: Commercial Transactions and at 12.45
4: Communications
1.00 Business Talk: French (2) Stereo (e)
