with the Rev
Gethin Abraham-Williams
Stereo
with Peter Hobday and Brian Redhead.
Details as Monday plus:
7.45 Thought for the Day with the Rev David Cohen
8.40 Yesterday in Parliament
The return of the series in which listeners report on a variety of issues with the help of Susan Marling. Producer Jenny Walmsley
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Berlin
NEW In the first of a new series of talks by foreign correspondents,
Ben Bradshaw looks at life in Berlin, a microcosm of the newly-united Germany, where the city's government is struggling to end the decades of division which have left one half in a time warp.
Producer Geoff Spink
Fergus Keeling and Jessica Holm discover among the other wildlife news that mute swans are on the increase - but is it because of the anglers' lead ban? Producer John Harrison
Reflecting on the concerns of the day. Stereo
Stereo (Omnibus edition on Saturday at 6.25pm)
Sue MacGregor's
NEW first guest in a series of six programmes is Adele Geras , whose enthusiasm for writing for young people was ignited when she failed to win a competition. Producer Gillian Hush
Joan Thornton reveals her embarrassing debut as a bridesmaid in the 1960s.
with Debbie Thrower
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The second of a six-part comedy written by Stephen Sheridan. Stereo
with James Naughtie
Introduced by Jenni Murray.
Does buying a mahogany table mean destroying irreplaceable rainforests? Michael James and Sara Oldfield discuss using tropical hardwoods. Serial: Lost for Words (11)
'They only move who travel far,
So whisk me off down roads unsigned
And take me where the good times are.'
On the publication of his memoirs,
Sir Kingsley Amis. for 40 years one of the most distinguished and perceptive of writers, reflects on the people he has known, jazz, the English language and literature, and the art of the essay and novel.
Presented by Nigel Forde. Producer Vivien Devlin
Paul Allen sees Anthony Sher play Joseph K in Steven Berkoff's adaptation of Kafka's The Trial at the National Theatre; the West Yorkshire Playhouse puts on new writers; and Maria Callas sings one of her greatest operatic roles in Lucia di Lammermoor.
(Stereo)
with Frank Partridge and Hugh Sykes
and Financial Report
from Ripley Cricket Club, in Surrey.
Brian Johnston umpires another test of wit and general knowledge. With Tim Rice , Willie Rushton ,
Alfred Marks and William Franklyn.
Producer Jon Magnusson Stereo
A series of graphic features reflecting contemporary life in Britain.
Letting Go
Sara Parker meets the Whitear family who face major changes as 89-year-old Nan leaves the family home for sheltered accommodation.
Producer Cathy Drysdale. Stereo
The series that takes an in-depth look at current affairs.
Presented by David Walker.
Producer Frank Smith
with Kati Whitaker.
For disabled listeners.
Producer Marlene Pease
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(Monday-Friday.
10.00am-5.00pm)
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Sugar?. BBC. Broadcasting House. London WIA 1AA
Stereo
with Nigel Cassidy Stereo
with David Sells. Stereo
The Secret Pilgrim by John le Carré. Part 9.
A humorous and moving exploration of middle age, in seven parts. 2: Changes
Life is changing fast for Ted and Billy. They find they have more in common than loneliness.
Written by Ken Blakeson.
Additional material by Tom Mennard.
With pupils of Tarporley High School.
Producer Susan Hogg. Stereo
The Ribble Valley by-election is the first ballot-box test for the Government since
John Major became Prime Minister.
James Naughtie presents a By-Election Special with the result live from the count and comment from senior politicians. Producer Charles Sigler
