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Chris Dunkley of The
Financial Times airs your letters and comments on BBC programmes and policy.
Producer John Watkins
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Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Dunkley
Producer:
John Watkins

Four programmes reflecting personal views of the elements.
3: Fire
'I saw a firework display as a way of painting the sky. A painter has a palette, we have Roman candles, rockets, shells, fountains and a show that contains elements of beauty and fear.' (Wilf Scott )
Impressions of their chosen element from pyrotechnics experts, a fire-eater, fire safety officers, bonfire builders, a NASA astronaut, and oil-well fighter Red Adair. Producer Rosemary Hart. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Wilf Scott
Producer:
Rosemary Hart.

In the final programme,
Paul Hyland concludes his journey up the River Congo into Joseph Conrad 's
Heart of Darkness, finding there a sense of belonging he did not expect.
Producer Alec Reid

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Hyland
Unknown:
Joseph Conrad
Producer:
Alec Reid
Joseph Conrad:
Anthony Donovan
Dan Crawford:
Dominic Taylor

Take Care
A special series, over the next six Fridays, on care in the community.
With Debbie Thrower. 2: Is Your Home Your Castle?
This week: a look at the importance of housing.
What options do you have and how can you make them work?
Producer Paul Kobrak
● HELPLINE: free, confidential advice and information available on [number removed] - open from
12.00 until 7.00pm every Friday of the series.
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Contributors

Unknown:
Debbie Thrower.
Producer:
Paul Kobrak

Natalie Wheen views the work of sculptor Jannis Kounellis , whose latest exhibition at Dean Clough in Yorkshire uses 14 tonnes of cast iron; and Charlie Watts talks about the jazz great Charlie Parker.
Producer Kate Wilkinson. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Natalie Wheen
Unknown:
Jannis Kounellis
Talks:
Charlie Watts
Unknown:
Charlie Parker.
Producer:
Kate Wilkinson.

Could this be the end of a beautiful relationship?
Written by Caroline Harrington

Contributors

Written By:
Caroline Harrington
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Kenton:
Graeme Kirk
Shltla:
Judy Bennett
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Tom:
Bob Arnold
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Peggy:
June Spencer
Nelson:
Jack May
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Kathy:
Hedu Niklaus
Lucy:
Tracy-Jane White
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Sharon:
Ceua Nelson
Cameron:
Delaval Astley
Mrs Antrobus:
Margot Boyd
Bert:
Roger Hume
Lynda:
Carole Boyd

Lucy Duran puts together a picture of the different traditions of Turkish and Greek Cypriot communities in England, attending a Greek Cypriot wedding and a Turkish folk dance class. The younger generation is aware of the past culture and customs, but is gradually absorbing western influences such as rap, jazz and cabaret into traditional poetry, music and dance.
Producer Nicki Paxman. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Lucy Duran
Unknown:
Greek Cypriot
Producer:
Nicki Paxman.

A look back at the week's news with David Tate , Sally Grace , Jon Glover and Alistair McGowan.
Producer Armando lannucci.
Stereo.

Contributors

Unknown:
David Tate
Unknown:
Sally Grace
Unknown:
Jon Glover
Unknown:
Alistair McGowan.
Producer:
Armando Lannucci.

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