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The first of five discussions in which John Durant ,
Professor of the Public
Understanding of Science, Imperial College, London, examines the often controversial impact of scientific research on our lives.
Dire Warnings
From global warming to famine, how do scientists feel about telling the world their catastrophic predictions?
Producer Peter Croasdale

Contributors

Unknown:
John Durant
Producer:
Peter Croasdale

The third of seven radio portraits in conversation, recollection and anecdote. Sir John TemPleton Reporter Peter Day. Producer Stephanie Harris

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir John Templeton
Reporter:
Peter Day.
Producer:
Stephanie Harris

Old Tommy rarely leaves the pub, let alone his village - until he wins a trip to Spain in a raffle. A Welsh farce by William Ingram.
Director Jane Dauncey. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
William Ingram.
Director:
Jane Dauncey.
Gerald:
Sion Probert
Owen:
Ioan Meredith
Brenda:
Myfanwy Talog
Old Tommy:
Jack Walters
Mervyn:
William Ingram

Dilly Barlow hails a London cab and goes on a tour to take the mystery out of street names.
Producer Penny Lawrence
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Contributors

Unknown:
Dilly Barlow

The fifth of six programmes in which reporter Felicity Goodey uncovers the secrets of business success.
Peter Summers is the grandson of the Victorian entrepreneur who brought steel making to Shotton in North Wales.
In 1980, 8,000 people lost their jobs when steel making ended on the site. Ironically British Steel gave Peter Summers the task of bringing new jobs to the devastated area.
Producer Glyn Jones

Contributors

Reporter:
Felicity Goodey
Unknown:
Peter Summers
Unknown:
Peter Summers
Producer:
Glyn Jones

At the Edinburgh Festival
Paul Allen reports live from the Edinburgh Festival as the UK's biggest arts event gets under way. The official Festival produces the international plums, the Fringe entices the passing punters.
Producer Belinda Sample

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Allen
Producer:
Belinda Sample

Edward Hulton was a millionaire when he fell in love with a Second World
War Sunderland flying boat. Now his fortune is almost gone and his obsession is up for sale. Heather Payton investigates the irresistible attraction of the ship they called the Flying Porcupine.
Producer Hamish Mykura. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Hulton
Unknown:
Heather Payton
Producer:
Hamish Mykura.

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