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with Brian Redhead and Peter Hobday.
Details as yesterday plus:
7.45 Thought for the Day with the Rev
Dr Leslie Griffiths.
8.40 Yesterday in Parliament.

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Redhead
Unknown:
Peter Hobday.
Unknown:
Dr Leslie Griffiths.

Introduced by Jenni Murray.
Among the bookies and the jockeys, the fillies and the felonies, what part do women play in the novels of Dick Francis ?
Kathleen Griffin enters the sporting life.
Serial: Celia Johnson (7)

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jenni Murray.
Unknown:
Dick Francis
Unknown:
Kathleen Griffin
Unknown:
Celia Johnson

An adaptation of John Le Carré's novel in seven parts.
Vladimir was betrayed - but why? This is the question that now preoccupies
George Smiley ...and leads him to enlist the help of two old "circus" colleagues.
(Stereo)

Contributors

Author:
John Le Carré
Adapted by:
Rene Basilico
Producer:
John Fawcett Wilson
George Smiley:
Bernard Hepton
Mendel:
John Bennett
Toby Esterhase:
Charles Kay
Connie Sachs:
Rosemary Leach
Oliver Lacon:
John Quayle
Hilary:
Helena Breck
Art gallery receptionist:
Zelah Clarke
Waiter:
Charles Simpson

In-Flight Entertainment A comedy by J C Wilsher, in which everybody's fears about flying come true. By listening to the in-flight entertainment, Paul gradually learns what is wrong with the aeroplane....
Director Alec Reid. Stereo

Contributors

Director:
Alec Reid.
Paul:
Stephen Moore
Harry:
Bill Wallis
Watty:
Michael Turner
Dolly:
Elizabeth Kelly
Remington/Captain:
James Simmons
Symes:
Michael Drew
Chantelle/Stewardess:
Petra Markham
Tony:
Alan Barker

Nick Baker meets
American author
Gore Vidal ; the writer Paul Fussell collects his anthology of war; and the new British designers display their prize-winning creations.
Producer Mike Greenwood. Stereo (Revised repeat at 9.30pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Baker
Unknown:
Gore Vidal
Unknown:
Paul Fussell
Producer:
Mike Greenwood.

The Chlorine Bath by Janice Galloway.
"The remit itself is quite simple.... We are to get into the bath and sit together for the good of the department." Read by Jan Wilson. Producer Bruce Young

Contributors

Unknown:
Janice Galloway.
Read By:
Jan Wilson.
Producer:
Bruce Young

from Eggington Cricket Club, Bedfordshire.
Brian Johnston umpires the last test of wit and general knowledge in the present series. Captains Tim Rice and Willie Rushton , with Alfred Marks and Paul Merton.
Producer Jon Magnusson Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Rice
Unknown:
Willie Rushton
Unknown:
Paul Merton.
Producer:
Jon Magnusson

Two-and-a-half years after the Red Army left
Afghanistan, the chances of a political settlement there have never looked better. Will the fighting now stop and enable five million refugees to return home? Hugo Fay reports from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Producer Lynne Jones

Contributors

Unknown:
Hugo Fay
Producer:
Lynne Jones

News, views and information for people with a visual handicap. Presented by Peter White.
Producer Thena Heshel
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Contributors

Presented By:
Peter White.

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