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With THE RT REV DAVID KONSTANT Stereo

Presented by John Humphrys and Chris Lowe
6.30,7.30,8.30 News Summary
6.45* Business News with PETER DAY
7.00,8.00 Today's News Read by CHARLOTTE GREEN
7.25*, 8.25* Sport with GARRY RICHARDSON
7.45* Thoughtfor the Day
8.35* Yesterday in Parliament

Chris Dunkley of the Financial Times returns with more of your comments on BBC programmes and policy. Producer JOHN WATKINS
(Re-broadcast next Sunday)
If you have questions you wish to raise with those responsible for BBC output, write to:
Feedback. BBC, Broadcasting House, London WIA 4WW

Producers CAROLE LACEY and BERNARD THOMPSON
(Re-broadcast next Sunday)

A New Man by PIPPA STUART Read by Leon Sinden Producer LOUISE DALZIEL BBC Scotland

nem. p 93; Blest are the pure in heart (BBC HB 318); Psalm 98; Matthew 11, vv 2-11; Father, hear the prayer we offer (BBC HB 352) Stereo

A series of eight portraits presented by Hugh O'Shaughnessy 1: Nacha Guevara
'When they put a bomb in the theatre, I knew they were serious - so I left Argentina.'
After eight years in exile, Nacha returned to Buenos Aires, made a triumphant appearance in the musical Eva, and became a star. She talks of her career as an actress and singer, the close and often dangerous connection between art and politics in Buenos Aires, and her latest venture - directing and acting in Cabaret.
Friends and critics comment on her talent - 'she can be a witch, a lady, an urchin, a clown - anything she chooses'; and her character - 'anyone who can be a vegetarian in Argentina must be a rebel.'
Series producer MICK WEBB. Stereo (R) BBC book, same title, £11.95 hardback and £6.95 paperback, from booksellers

1: A Jarful of Science
Many of the latest creams from the cosmetic houses claim to remove wrinkles or improve the texture of the skin by combatting the ageing process or speeding up the renewal of cells. Today science is being used more and more to sell cosmetics, but what is the evidence that the products live up to their slogans?
In the first of two programmes, Barbara Myers looks at why some feel the need to search for an eternally youthful skin, and finds out if any of the current creams can help in this quest. Producer DEBORAH COHEN
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News and advice for consumers. Presented by John Howard For information about this week's programme. write for Factsheet No 30: You and Yours, BBC. London W1A 1AA

The Story of Radio Comedy By the time John Reith had taken the helm at the BBC. the wireless 'listeners-in' had certainly been educated and informed by the sparse broadcasts - but what had they experienced by way of entertainment?
In the first of 12 programmes Russell Davies begins his analysis of how people have fun on the radio by listening again to rare recordings of comedy pioneers including
MABEL CONSTANDUROS. A.J. ALAN
NORMAN LONG. JOHN HENRY AND BLOSSOM HENRY and a young but promising TOMMY HANDLEY. Written and compiled by RUSSELL DAVIES
Producer NEIL CARGILL
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Presented by Nick Worrall

5: Party Dresses (R)

from Bristol
Where do you prefer to seek contraceptive advice - at a family planning clinic or your GP? In the programme which links the personal and the political, Jenni Mills and guests debate the effect on women of the forthcoming reduction of services throughout the country. Serial: The True Story of Spit MacPhee (2)

by ANTHONY THOLLOPE Last of an eight-part dramatisation by david SPENSER Distress abounds. Melmotte is on the brink of ruin. Marie, Hetta and Mrs Hurtle are unhappy in love. Lady Carbury despairs over Sir Felix. What future is there for any of them?
Narrator ALAN DUDLEY
Directed by GRAHAM GAULD Stereo

In the third of six programmes offering an intimate view of working life in Lancashire, Phil Smith listens to the experiences of the Policemen and Policewomen. Producer GILLIAN HUSH BBC Manchester (R)

Presented by Gordon Clough 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 BRYAN MARTIN including Financial Report

The weekend starts here with Susan Marling
Mike Dicken is on his portable phone with the Code Cracker clues:
'I'm in Whitstable today as the town begins its celebration of the noble oyster. It gets swallowed alive, and I have the choice of getting my throat cut or my guts squeezed.'
This week's Code Cracker symbol: <- X
Producer IRENE MALLIS

Written by ROB GITTINS Cast for the week:

Margaret Howard presents her selection of extracts from BBC radio and television over the past week.
Producer ANNE HOWELLS. Stereo
(Revised re-broadcast next Sunday)

The Rt Hon Douglas Hurd , mp, Home Secretary
Paddy Ashdown , mp
Ron Todd , General Secretary, Transport and General Workers Union and Eric Heffer , mp tackle the issues raised in Hassocks, West Sussex
Chairman Jonathan Dimbleby Producer CAROLE STONE BBCBristol
(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 1.10pm) Send your letters to: Any Answers? BBC, Bristol BS8 2LR

Alistair Cooke reports on the polluted state of America's waters, coastline and lakes, its effect on the wildlife and the reactions of the public.

The last in the present series of the topical weekly magazine about issues thrown up by the courts and by Parliament.
Presented by John Eidinow Producer ANTHONY MONCRIEFF

by Alistair Cooke
(Re-broadcast next Sunday)

Down to the Words I Use
Most of the songs don't come from personal experience. I'd hate to think I'd gone through every experience on 13 records.... I'd be a schizophrenic.
Joan Armatrading is a shy, quiet composer/performer with many classics like Willow, Love and Affection and Show Some Emotion to her credit.
Paul Gambaccini talks to Joan about her new album The Shouting Stage. Producer JOHN BOUNDY

The Bible in Spain (10)

Presented by Richard Kershaw

A satirical view of the week's news with Sally Grace
David Tate and Bill Wallis Written by MIKE COLEMAN
MARK BURTON and JOHN OFARRELL BILL MATTHEWS. ROBERT LINFORD MAX HANDLEY. GED PARSONS
DAVID BADDIEL and ROB NEWMAN
ALISON RENSHAW. SIMON BULLIV ANT and MARK BRISENDEN. PAUL B. DAVIES BARRY ATKINS. MICHAEL DINES PETER HICKEY and others Producer PAUL SPENCER Stereo
(Re-broadcast tomorrow at 5.25pm L W)