The growing attractions of forestry; merging agriculture in the new
Germany; and the market for organic grains. Producer Tim Finney
with James Whitbourn Stereo
with John Humphrys and Jennie Bond.
Including
7.20 Listeners' Letters
7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day with Elaine Storkey Editor Philip Harding
with Archie McPherson Producer Andy Gillies
with Julian Pettifer and Nigel Coombs Producer Sara Jane Hall
with Ned Sherrin , Robert Elms , Victoria Mather and Sandi Toksvig
Producer Alison Vernon-Smith Stereo
Picking Winners
The last in a three-part examination of the qualities needed to get on in politics. Some of Britain's most senior politicians reflect on colleagues' strengths and weaknesses.
Presenter Peter Jenkins. Producer Dennis Sewell
Reflections of life and politics abroad. Producer Zareer Masani
Six programmes reflecting extraordinary days in people's lives. 2: Time to Go Home
For over 30 years, Elsie McKean has lived in the same house. Today she's leaving and going to live in an old people's home in Southport. David Clayton tells her story. Producer Glyn Jones. Stereo
In the chair
Tim Brooke-Taylor . This week:
Donald Sinden , Moyra Bremner and Leslie Thomas tell the stories.
Producer Edward Taylor. Stereo
Six programmes presented by Simon Bates , in which young people give their opinions on a variety of issues.
3: Do young people see the elderly as a resource or a drain on society?
Five programmes that draw on past experience. 2: Melvyn Bragg looks back at Rock Against
Racism, the anti-fascist movement of the late 70s. With its raw combination of punk and politics, it paved the way for the large-scale anti-apartheid pop concerts of recent years. With Tom Robinson (singer/songwriter),
Kwesi Owusu (authority on British black culture) and Red Saunders (founder of RAR). Producer Sue Davies (R)
Ellen is a 38-year-old teacher, bringing up three children on her own. When one of her pupils confesses his undying love for her, she refuses to believe him.
Written by Lesley Davies. Stereo
The second of eight programmes.
Dingy Footmen,
Common Lackeys and Privet Hawks are all part of the insect nightlife in a suburban garden. Mike Majerus ,
Sally Corbet and Peter France go moth-trapping at the dead of night.
Producer John Holmes
Peter Evans and a panel of scientists discuss listeners' questions. Producer Julia Durbin
Sue MacGregor talks to the abstract artist
Bridget Riley.
The second of two programmes from
Europe's City of Culture 1990 features a comedy special from the Salon Cinema in Glasgow's West End.
and Sports Round-Up
Omnibus edition.
Director Adrian Bean. Stereo
Dr Anthony Clare with six reflective interviews.
3: Derek Jarman , the controversial film maker.
Mortal Term
John Penn 's Cotswold thriller, where a hitch-hiker is found dead and Det Supt Thorne is called in to investigate.
Dramatised by Melville Jones Director Martin Jenkins. Stereo
More melodic favourites presented by Brian Kay. Producer Sarah Devonald. Stereo
led by Canon Colin Semper. stereo
Six programmes in which people remember their most important day. 3: David Elsworth , the trainer of Desert Orchid, talks to
Marjorie Lofthouse. Producer Jane Marshall (R)
Joanna Lumley is Robin Ray 's guest.
Stereo
Eight classic comedy profiles with Barry Cryer. 2: John Cleese
