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Pip Torrens reads from The Prickotty Bush, the story of a garden by Montagu Don. The book is his diary of the work involved in creating a garden in Herefordshire. Abridged by Georgina Brown Producer Marilyn Imrie

Contributors

Unknown:
Pip Torrens
Garden By:
Montagu Don.
Abridged By:
Georgina Brown
Producer:
Marilyn Imrie

Angel of Mercy, Angel of Wrath by Ethan Canin.
On Eleanor Black's birthday something comes in through her open window. But is it the eponymous angel? Read by Liza Ross.
Producer Duncan Minshull

Contributors

Unknown:
Ethan Canin.
Read By:
Liza Ross.
Producer:
Duncan Minshull

Recent revelations suggest that Iraq has long been cheating on the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Has the treaty any value? And if it collapses, will there be nuclear anarchy? Reporter Stuart Simon.

Contributors

Reporter:
Stuart Simon.

The first of a new series of seven radio portraits in conversation, recollection and anecdote. 1: Sarah Hogg
Reporter David Walker. Producer John Forsyth

Contributors

Unknown:
Sarah Hogg
Reporter:
David Walker.
Producer:
John Forsyth

The lighthearted science panel game chaired by Michael Scott.
With Bob Ralph , Howie Firth , Steve Hall and John Davies.
Producer Louise Dalziel. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Scott.
Unknown:
Bob Ralph
Unknown:
Howie Firth
Unknown:
Steve Hall
Unknown:
John Davies.
Producer:
Louise Dalziel.

A man reflects bitterly on his being sent away to boarding school, and his first experiences of having to conform and betray. Written by Patrick Costeloe.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Writer:
Patrick Costeloe
Director:
Andy Jordan
Mr Latter:
Peter Copley
Mrs Latter:
Wendy Brierley
Latter (adult):
Nigel Carrington
Latter (child):
Tom Lawrence
Collins:
Robert Gill
Jenkins:
Lolo Evans
Purdey:
Elizabeth Lindsay
Mr Berry:
Michael Kilgarriff
Mr Armstrong:
David Bannerman
Mr Collins:
Vincent Brimble

Dilly Barlow bristles with curiosity as she asks how a barber keeps his razor sharp, and finds out if hair keeps growing on a dead body.
Producer Hamish Mykura
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Contributors

Unknown:
Dilly Barlow
Producer:
Hamish Mykura

Six programmes in which reporter Felicity Goodey investigates the secret of economic success.
3: Peter Hunter
The story of a London architect with a vision for inner city regeneration. Peter Hunter 's schemes in Salford and Bradford have won praise from Prince Charles and Margaret Thatcher. But not everyone is convinced.
Producer Glyn Jones

Contributors

Reporter:
Felicity Goodey
Unknown:
Peter Hunter
Unknown:
Peter Hunter
Unknown:
Margaret Thatcher.
Producer:
Glyn Jones

Nigel Andrews picks the new films and discusses the role of film schools in the UK; Nick Baker reports on new developments at the Gothic Society.
Producer Mike Greenwood
Stereo (Repeated at 9. 15pm;

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Andrews
Unknown:
Nick Baker
Producer:
Mike Greenwood

Four programmes in which Colin Semper meets two people who, confronted by the same moral dilemma, arrived at very different decisions. 3: Ann Greetham and Elaine Counsell 's sons were both killed in road accidents involving drunken drivers. Could they find it in their hearts to forgive? Producer Brian King

Contributors

Unknown:
Colin Semper
Unknown:
Ann Greetham
Unknown:
Elaine Counsell

Moscow 1940: the KGB forces a girl to spy on a British diplomat. Instead, with Stalin's help, they marry, then fall out and, on her deathbed, fall in love again. John Murray tells his amazing story to John Wilson. Producer Julian Hale

Contributors

Unknown:
John Murray
Unknown:
John Wilson.
Producer:
Julian Hale

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