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talks about this Week's Good Cause, a youth and community organisation, in the old Surrey Docks area of the East End, which is bringing life and resources to the inner city. Bede House is celebrating 50 years of service to that community. Donations to: [address removed]

Admiral Sir David Williams. GCB, DL, Vice-Chairman of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, talks about
Remembrance, and the hope it brings for the future.
Enquiries to: The Commonwealth
War Graves Commission. [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir David Williams.

John Hosken describes the scene in Whitehall as crowds gather to honour all those who have died in the service of their country. Before the Service, the Massed Bands of the Guards Division play:
Rule Britannia; Hearts of Oak; The Minstrel Boy; Men of Harlech; The Skye Boat Song; Isle of Beauty; David of the White Rock; Oft in the Stilly Night; Flowers of the Forest; Nimrod; When I Am Laid in Earth; 0 Valiant Hearts and Solemn Melody
11.00 The Two Minute Silence
The Last Post
The laying of wreaths
(during which the bands play Beethoven's Funeral March No 1 in B flat minor)
A short service is then conducted by The Lord Bishop of London.
0 God, Our Help in Ages Past;
The Lord's Prayer; The Blessing; Reveille; God Save The Queen; The Trumpet Voluntary
This is followed by a march past of ex-servicemen and women when the bands play:
Fame and Glory; It's a Long Way to Tipperary; Pack Up
Your Troubles; There'll Always Be an England; Till the Boys Come Home; Mademoiselle from Armentieres; Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
John Hosken

In most villages in Britain you will find a War Memorial listing the local lads who went off to fight in the 'Great War' and who didn't come back.
There are 24 names chiselled into the memorial which stands outside the church in the south Devon village of Ugborough. The children who watched those 24 men leave for the war remember how the village fared through the conflict and reflect on the aftermath.
Reminiscences collected by KEITH SLADE
Musician STEVEN FAUX Compiled and produced by PETER HOARE Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Keith Slade
Unknown:
Musician Steven
Produced By:
Peter Hoare

A season of six plays by leading writers broadcast both on Radio 4 and on the BBC World Service.
3: Glasnost by John Mortimer
While on an official visit to Moscow, a lady novelist begins to find the attentions of the young Russian guide and interpreter something more than just flattering. But has he other motives?
Directed by John Tydeman. Stereo (Radio 41 World Service production)

Contributors

Writer:
John Mortimer
Director:
John Tydeman
Anthea:
Anna Massey
Vladimir:
Boris Isarov
Brian:
Clive Merrison
Charles:
Philip Voss
Misha:
Michael Poole
Galya:
Anna Mazzotti
Actor:
Peter Craze
Actor:
Gennady Pokrass

'Nature: Nigel is interested and observant when keeping creatures, but is sometimes forgetful of their needs.' Robert Booth blows the dust off concert violinist
Nigel Kennedy 's school reports. Producer NIGEL ACHESON

Contributors

Violinist:
Nigel Kennedy
Producer:
Nigel Acheson

Remembering
Richard Briers and P.J.
(Jenny Luckraft ) look back into the past.
The programme includes Herge's The Crab with the Golden Claws, adapted by BRIAN TRUEMAN ; Enid Blyton 's The
Castle of Adventure, adapted by CHRIS CURRY ; another appearance by Robin Gunn (
Jonathan Kydd ); and, with the help of Julie First , the opportunity for the audience to take part. Storyline by NEIL SHENTON Researcher LIS ROBERTS
Producer CAROLINE SMITH BBC Manchester. Stereo
Write to: Cat's Whiskers, BBC
PO Box 40, Manchester M60 1FR

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Briers
Unknown:
Jenny Luckraft
Adapted By:
Brian Trueman
Adapted By:
Enid Blyton
Adapted By:
Chris Curry
Unknown:
Robin Gunn
Unknown:
Jonathan Kydd
Unknown:
Julie First
Unknown:
Neil Shenton
Producer:
Caroline Smith

Three hundred years ago, the armies of William of Orange were on the march towards
London to oust King James II from the throne.
Derek Wilson examines the events of 1688, observes the English celebrations, and visits Northern Ireland, the spectre at the tercentenary feast. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Derek Wilson

Lord of Earth and Sky: Wood and Stone
THE VERY REV LORD MACLEOD OF FULNARY, founder of the Iona Community, tried to make it possible for 20th-century
Christians to follow the way of holiness and a life of prayer. Ian Bradley completes the series on Scottish spirituality by exploring his writings. Producer CLAIR JAQUlSS BBC Manchester. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Bradley

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