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In thisfive-part series,
John Humphrys talks to successful people who have weathered major storms in their careers. Would they, with hindsight, do things differently?
4:John Conteh formerworld light-heavyweight boxing champion. Producer BRIAN KING BBC Pebble Mill

Contributors

Talks:
John Humphrys

The Daily Telegraph and The Daily Express play for a place in the final. The referee, in the Olde
Cock Tavern, Fleet Street, is Simon Bates.
The Year in Question is the year in which dry cleaners charged by the inch when cleaning mini skirts.
Producers ANDREW PARFITT and viv BLACK. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Bates.
Producers:
Andrew Parfitt

by ELLEN BYRON. With and Memphis, 4 June 1982: three days before the opening of Elvis Presley 's home to the public, two women arrive at the gates, both desperate to be first in. As they tussle for the honour, their obsession with the king of rock 'n' roll is revealed.
Directed by CAROUNE RAPHAEL. S(ereo
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Contributors

Unknown:
Ellen Byron.
Unknown:
Elvis Presley
Directed By:
Caroune Raphael.
Rootie:
Lisa Ross
Bev:
Margaret Robertson
DJ:
Ian Michie

Israeli playwright Joshua Sobol is a controversial figure in Israel, where his Plays have aroused strong reactions. The National Theatre is currently rehearsing a production of Sobol's play Ghetto, and Pat Rowe talks to Sobol and to the play's director Nicholas Hytner.
Producer JULIAN MAY. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Joshua Sobol
Talks:
Pat Rowe
Director:
Nicholas Hytner.

The Programme with Listener Power.
Three new punters set out on their quest with the help of reporters
Susan Marling and Max Pearson. Produced by the PUNTERS TEAM. BBC Bristol
0 WRITE TO: Punters, BBC, Bristol BS8 2LR or telephone Bristol (0272) [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Susan Marling
Unknown:
Max Pearson.

True Stories:
Talking Heads
First of six programmes. At the time of the 1987 General Election, 200 first-time voters were selected to become the Radio 4 Generation.
For two years the Radio 4 Generation have discussed and debated in groups. In this series they speak as individuals about their convictions and opinions.
Paul Devlin , from
Hamilton near Glasgow, works as a manager in an insurance company and is planning to marry Nualla O'Neill in May. Marriage is something that Denzil Thomas and Julie Smith 'cannot handle', although they set up home together five years ago.
Producer DAVY SIMS

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Devlin
Unknown:
Nualla O'Neill
Unknown:
Denzil Thomas
Unknown:
Julie Smith
Producer:
Davy Sims

The artist Richard Wilson uses the whole area of a gallery to give his work impact, and his three new installations deal in the perception of space.
The number of young professional theatre companies in Scotland is growing, yet their future is always under threat, Joyce McMillan reports on their enterprise.
Presenter Tony Palmer
Producer JOHN GOUDIE. Stereo

Contributors

Artist:
Richard Wilson
Unknown:
Joyce McMillan
Presenter:
Tony Palmer
Producer:
John Goudie.

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