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Introduced by The Rev Stephen Shipley from the Catholic Church of All Nations in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Reading: Mark 14, w 32-42; Praise to the Holiest (Gerontius, BBC HB 88); Stay with me (Taize); There is a green hill (Horsley, BBC HB 92) Organist
Elizabeth Roloff Director of Music
Claire Campbell-Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Stephen Shipley
Organist:
Elizabeth Roloff
Unknown:
Claire Campbell-Smith

by David Wheeler.
The last in the series of six turning-points in the career of Winston Churchill.
With Daniel Massey John Moffatt.
6: One Day in May Chamberlain's men fight to keep him in office, but on lQMay 1940 the King sends for Winston.
Technical presentation
Roy Fraser , Hilary Carruthers and Charlotte Hume
Director Louise Purslow Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
David Wheeler.
Unknown:
Winston Churchill.
Unknown:
Daniel Massey
Unknown:
John Moffatt.
Unknown:
Roy Fraser
Unknown:
Hilary Carruthers
Director:
Louise Purslow
Churchill:
Daniel Massey
Neville Chamberlain:
John Moffatt
Clementine Churchi:
Fiona Walker
Harold Nicholson:
Benjamin Whitrow
Chips Channon:
John Rowe
Leo Amery:
Godfrey Kenton
George VI:
David King
Anthony Eden:
Hugh Dickson

A trilogy of plays by Alex Ferguson. With Art Davies Karl Boyd.
2: A Shocking Day
Jarrow in the hungry
30s: young Lecky learns more lessons from his adored Uncle Freddie, who is in deep trouble following certain experiments with electricity....
Director Dave Sheasby BBC North. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Alex Ferguson.
Unknown:
Davies Karl Boyd.
Director:
Dave Sheasby
Narrator:
Alex Ferguson
Uncle Freddie:
Art Davies
Lecky:
Karl Boyd
Mam:
Val McLane
Auntie Bella:
Barbara Marten
Gran:
Elizabeth Kelly
Tommy Capstick:
Rod Arthur
Billie:
Mike Wardle
Crippen:
Chris Wilkinson
Ethel:
Lucia Laratonda
Constable:
Chris Garner

The Classic Accordion Scottish-born
James Crabb is crusading for the recognition of the classic accordion in this country. In Scandinavia he has been studying original and transcribed music that uses the lyricism of the classic accordion. He demonstrates the instrument's range to Michael Berkeley.
Producer John Boundy. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
James Crabb
Unknown:
Michael Berkeley.
Producer:
John Boundy.

Eight studies in sedition and rebellion. 5: Revolutions What good are revolutions? To answer the question,
Brian Redhead takes as his starting-point the forces behind two very different revolutions - the English of 1688 and the French of 1789. Consultant Dr Janet Coleman Producer Christopher Stone

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Redhead
Unknown:
Dr Janet Coleman
Producer:
Christopher Stone

The reputation of film director Robert Altman is reassessed, and Declan McGonagle makes art happen in Derry and Gateshead. With Natalie Wheen. Producer Belinda Sample Stereo

Contributors

Director:
Robert Altman
Director:
Declan McGonagle
Unknown:
Natalie Wheen.

Four programmes.
2: A Day at the Races Punters of the 20s and 30s remember studying the form, the Royal Enclosure at Ascot, colourful characters like
Prince Monolulu and winning by a short head. Producer Julian Rose
BBC South and East. Stereo

Contributors

Producer:
Julian Rose

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