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Eight discussions hosted by Denise Robertson. 4: Backs to the Future
While many people still feel incompatible with a floppy disk, the rest of the world heads to a user-friendly future.
Discussing the impact of information technology are Dr Ian Miles , David Fimberg , Kevin Robins and George Hay.
Producer Amanda Mares

Contributors

Unknown:
Denise Robertson.
Unknown:
Dr Ian Miles
Unknown:
David Fimberg
Unknown:
Kevin Robins
Unknown:
George Hay.
Producer:
Amanda Mares

Radio Goes to Town from the Salvation Army Citadel, near Blackpool
Tower, led by Iris Mclntyre. I'll Go in the Strength of the Lord; Jesus, Thou Art Everything to Me; What a Friend We Have in Jesus. Reading: Luke 9, w 28-36

Contributors

Unknown:
Iris McLntyre.

A lady companion, a lieutenant-colonel's wife, and a former journalist now in a wheelchair - Jenni Mills explores the world of the hidden homeless.
Presenter Wendy Austin. Serial: Colette's
Bella-Vista
The sixth of eight parts read by Jane Lapotaire. Abridged by Meg Clarke Editor Clare Selerie-Grey

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Mills
Presenter:
Wendy Austin.
Read By:
Jane Lapotaire.
Abridged By:
Meg Clarke
Editor:
Clare Selerie-Grey

In 1976
Alemnish Demetri , an Ethiopian student living in London, received a letter from a brother telling her that her mother and two brothers were missing, presumed dead, after a surprise Somali air raid on their home. But she refused to believe it ...
Presented and produced by Kathy Flower.

Contributors

Unknown:
Alemnish Demetri
Produced By:
Kathy Flower.

Earlier this year, the Gregynog Festival took place in a country house in Wales which, for over 40 years, was the home of Gwendoline and Margaret Davies.
John Jones traces the history of music-making at Gregynog through the people who have been associated with it.
(First broadcast on Radio Wales)

Contributors

Unknown:
Margaret Davies.
Unknown:
John Jones

Forty-five years ago today, the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. This is the harrowing testimony of children who lived through that day, compiled by Kerry Crabbe from Professor Arata Osada 's 1951 work with the Publishing Committee for the Children of Hiroshima.
Professor Osada's words read by Richard Pascoe. Music Roger Limb of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop
Director Janet Whitaker. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Kerry Crabbe
Unknown:
Arata Osada
Read By:
Richard Pascoe.
Music:
Roger Limb
Director:
Janet Whitaker.

Hoist's Planets are set to dance at the Royal
Ballet; and Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Sir John !
Mills in Saturday's Radio 4 play, The Petition. With Paul Vaughan.
Producer Nicki Paxman. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Dame Peggy Ashcroft
Unknown:
Paul Vaughan.
Producer:
Nicki Paxman.

Amongst Women
The first of tenepisodes written and abridged by John McGahern. Reader Tony Doyle.
Moran, a proud, aloof
Leitrim farmer, was in his youth a fighter in the Irish War of Independence.
These were the glory days, since then he has become bitter and conservative. But he still holds charisma for his family. 1: The three daughters return home for Monaghan Day.
Producer Pam Brighton

Contributors

Abridged By:
John McGahern.
Reader:
Tony Doyle.
Producer:
Pam Brighton

The Marx Brothers'
Lost Radio Shows
The classic comedy team are recreated in the second of six adventures.
With the vocal talents of Lorelei King , Graham Hoadhy and Vincent Marzello. Music David Firman
Original scripts by Nat Perrin and Arthur Sheekman
Adapted by Mark Brisenden
Producer Dirk Maggs. Stereo (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Lorelei King
Unknown:
Graham Hoadhy
Unknown:
Vincent Marzello.
Music:
David Firman
Unknown:
Nat Perrin
Unknown:
Arthur Sheekman
Adapted By:
Mark Brisenden
Producer:
Dirk Maggs.
Groucho Marx:
Michael Roberts
Waldorf T Flywhee:
Michael Roberts
Chico Marx:
Frank Lazarus
Emmanuel Ravelli:
Frank Lazarus

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