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with Peter Hobday and Sue MacGregor.
7.20 Listeners' Letters
7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day with Elaine Storkey. Editor Philip Harding

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Hobday
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.
Unknown:
Elaine Storkey.
Editor:
Philip Harding

Where or what is Europe's 'hot banana'? How would you identify its 'Atlantic arc'? Increasingly,
Brussels is influencing the shape of Britain's regions. Nick Clarke explores the new terrain.
Producer Sue Davies

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Clarke
Producer:
Sue Davies

This week's panel: Barbara Amiel , the Rt Hon Roy Hattersley , MP,
Helena Kennedy , QC, and the Rt Hon Cecil Parkinson , MP.
From Wayland Prison, Thetford. Chairman Jonathan Dimbleby. and at 2.00pm
Any Answers?
071.[number removed]withjonathan Dimbleby. Producers Anna Cairagher and Keith Jones
● LINES OPEN from 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Amiel
Unknown:
Roy Hattersley
Unknown:
Helena Kennedy
Unknown:
Cecil Parkinson
Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby.
Producers:
Anna Cairagher
Producers:
Keith Jones

The Other Side of the Hill Two linked plays by Peter Luke , based on his novel, which follow the Duke of Wellington and the men and women of his Peninsular campaign between 1808 and 1813. 1: It's a Long Way from Talavera
Music by Tom Eastwood , performed by Paul Archibald , Richard Benjafield , Adrian Brett , Charles Dickie ,
Bill Worrell and Simon Wynberg. Director Glyn Dearman. Stereo (Part 2 tomorrow at 2.30pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Luke
Music By:
Tom Eastwood
Unknown:
Paul Archibald
Unknown:
Richard Benjafield
Unknown:
Adrian Brett
Unknown:
Charles Dickie
Unknown:
Bill Worrell
Unknown:
Simon Wynberg.
Director:
Glyn Dearman.
Wellington:
Michael Pennington
Maj Napier:
John Moffatt
Capt Harry Smith......................:
Dominic Rickhards
Juanita:
Siriol Jenkins
Julian Sanchez:
Philip Suily
Madre Soledad:
June Tobin
Goya:
David March
Maj Somerset:
Christopher Good
Capt Gordon:
David Bannerman
Cpl Prickett:
Ronald Herdman
Rifleman Doubleday:
Clarence Smith
Rifleman Jackman:
Mark Straker
Capt Freer.:
Mark Straker
Rifleman Palmer:
Neil Roberts
Miguelin:
Neil Roberts
Rifleman West:
Eric Allan
Capt Kincaid:
Terence Edmond
Capt Soula:
Alan Barker
Lt Cardo:
Alan Barker
Capt Gronow:
Alan Barker
Gen Craufurd:
Brett Usher
Gen Menacho:
Brett Usher
Gen Skerrett:
Brett Usher
Col Ponsonby:
Brett Usher
Surtees:
Brett Usher
Lt O'Malley:
Andrew Wincott
Capt Costello:
Andrew Wincott
Jenny Cohrane:
Susan Sheridan
Gen Packenham:
Colin McFarlane /
Gen Vandeleur:
Colin McFarlane
Ono.:
Colin McFarlane
Victoria:
Emma Fielding
Fanny:
Emma Fielding
Lady Wellington:
Melanie Hudson
Harriette Wilson:
Melanie Hudson
Sister Rosario:
Theresa Streatfeild
Fanny:
Theresa Streatfeild
Gen Scovell:
Charles Millham
Orellana:
Charles Millham

Michael Scott puts Heinz Wolff , John Gribbin , Sheila Anderson and John Emsley to lighthearted quizzical investigation of science.
Producer Louise Dalael. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Scott
Unknown:
Heinz Wolff
Unknown:
John Gribbin
Unknown:
Sheila Anderson
Unknown:
John Emsley
Producer:
Louise Dalael.

Virgin Mary - Icon and Muse
Through the centuries the figure of the Virgin Mary has provided a dominant image for art and literature. Peggy Reynolds traces the impact of the Madonna, from ancient icons to the newly liberated artists of eastern Europe.
Producer Nicki Paxman. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Virgin Mary
Unknown:
Virgin Mary
Unknown:
Peggy Reynolds
Producer:
Nicki Paxman.

A ten-part dramatisation of Charles Dickens's novel.

David's mother has died and he is dispatched to London, at the age of 10, to fend for himself and work for Murdstone and Grinby. He runs away to Dover to seek his aunt. Dramatised by Betty Davies

Director Marilyn Imne.
Stereo

Contributors

Author:
Charles Dickens
Dramatised by:
Betty Davies
Director:
Marilyn Imre
David Copperfield:
Gary Cady
Betsey Trotwood:
Miriam Margolyes
Wilkins Micawber:
Harold Innocent
Mrs Micawber:
Sheila Hancock
Mr Dick:
David Bamber
Uriah Heep:
Phil Daniels
Mrs Heep:
Maria Charles
Mr Murdstone:
John Moffat
Miss Murdstone:
Auriol Smith
David Copperfield, as a boy:
Nicholas Gatt
Agnes:
Jane Whittenshaw
Mr Wickfield:
Timothy Bateson
Dr Strong:
James Greene
Annie Strong:
Alice Arnold
Jack Maldon:
David Bannerman
Mrs Markleham/Janet:
Ann Windsor
First donkey boy:
Susan Sheridan
Second donkey boy:
Richard Pearce

Solo yachtsman Robin Knox-Johnston sets out across the Atlantic to recreate Columbus's epic voyage, using only the navigational instruments available five centuries ago Presenter Clive Jacobs. Producer Chris Hipwell

Contributors

Unknown:
Robin Knox-Johnston
Presenter:
Clive Jacobs.
Producer:
Chris Hipwell

Four visits to Mayfield Cricket Club.
3: The Captain
This week the club has a derby match against Five Ashes, a neighbouring hamlet. Mayfield captain
Tim Cornish talks through his tactics for the big game and the delicate balance between his responsibilities as captain and as bowler. Producer Sally Marmion. Stereo

Contributors

Talks:
Tim Cornish
Producer:
Sally Marmion.

Last of the present series of the Empire's favourite magazine. With
Susie Brann , Alistair McGowan , Mary Elliot-Nelson , Peter Baynham and Julian Dutton. Producer Sarah Smith. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Susie Brann
Unknown:
Alistair McGowan
Unknown:
Mary Elliot-Nelson
Unknown:
Peter Baynham
Unknown:
Julian Dutton.
Producer:
Sarah Smith.

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