with the Rev
Anthony Stidolph.
Presented by Brian Redhead and John Humphrys.
Details as Monday plus:
7.45 Thought for the Day with Canon Paul Bates.
8.40 Yesterday in Parliament
Listeners report on a variety of issues with the help of Susan Marling and the Punters team. Editor Jenny Walmsley
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* TELEPHONE: Bristol (0272) [number removed]
Russia
In the third of a series of talks by foreign correspondents, Bridget Kendall reflects on the ethnic make-up of the Russian Federation, and wonders for how long it could survive as an entity if the Soviet Union itself starts to fall apart. Producer Geoff Spink
The struggle to save
Europe's rarest goose - the answer lies in Romania; how research at Slimbridge will aid recovery of the Hawaiian goose in the wild; and will Przewalski's horse once again gallop free across the plains of Mongolia? Presented by Fergus Keeling and Jessica Holm. Producer John Holmes
Reflecting on the concerns of the day.
Stereo
Stereo (Omnibus edition on Saturday at 6.25pm)
Today Sue MacGregor meets Loret Lee , psychologist, businessman, enthusiastic cook, and pioneer in the creation of Manchester's Chinatown. Producer Gillian Hush
George Barber continues his series Media Daze with a look at the art of Arts Council applications. Producer Janet Lee
Presented by Debbie Thrower.
Stereo
Presented by James Naughtie.
Introduced by Jenni Murray.
What's it like when you're left holding the baby? Sara Parker talks to fathers who have taken on the role of mothers.
A World of Love (7)
After 16 years away from adult fiction, Susan Hill discusses her new novel Air and Angels, an Edwardian love affair set in Cambridge; and a look at a selection of dictionaries - for Scrabble players and on the origins of words and phrases. Presented by Nigel Forde.
Producer Vivien Devlin
Paul Allen talks to the distinguished actor
Ian McKellen , awarded a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list. An actor who has invested every role he plays with passionate conviction, he has also spoken out for many causes, including gay rights.
His commitment to the theatre has now been marked by his new role as the visiting Oxford lecturer on theatre.
Producer Adrian Washbourne Stereo
with Frank Partridge and Hugh Sykes.
and Financial Report
Brian Johnston umpires another test of wit and general knowledge, from Wheathampstead Cricket Club, Hertfordshire. With Tim Rice , Willie Rushton ,
Rachel Heyhoe-Flint and Leslie Thomas. Producer Jon Magnusson Stereo
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A series of graphic features reflecting contemporary life in Britain.
Last of the Great
Landladies
Hundreds of old friends packed the public bar as Winnie Sexton called time for the very last time at her pub in Brighton.
Respected by the rougher element and renowned for her legendary kindness, she has spent 50 years behind the bar mixing Christianity and exotic travel, opera and gin. Producers Peter Hoare and Andrew Johnston. Stereo
From Clogs to Clogs? The politics of relative economic decline have featured in virtually every British election since
1906 and will undoubtedly do so again. In the first of a three-part series, Peter Hennessy examines the deeper, historical causes of Britain's economic under-performance. Producer Caroline Anstey
For disabled listeners, with Kati Whitaker.
'Can I go where you go?' A report from the Tourism for All conference. producer Marlene Pease 0 PHONE: [number removed]
Monday-Friday (10.00am-5.00pm)
Stereo
with Nigel Cassidy. Stereo
with Richard Kershaw
Stereo
A statement on behalf of the Liberal Democrats by Alan Beith , MP,
Spokesman on Treasury and Economic Affairs.
Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido. Part 9.
A humorous and moving exploration of middle age, in seven parts.
Written by Ken Blakeson. 4: The Ancient of Days Billy makes a hit with a new audience. Ted makes a hit with Jenny.
Additional material by Tom Mennard.
Hymns performed and sung by the Salvation Army Band and Choir, Grosvenor St Citadel, Manchester.
Producer Susan Hogg. Stereo
