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With most of the Election results in, will Britain be waking up to find that
John Major will be staying at Number 10? Or will Neil Kinnock be taking over? Or will we have elected a hung parliament? John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor will be examining the political future of Britain with the winners and losers.
Plus:
6.25 Prayer for the Day with Terry Tastard.
7.45 Thought for the Day with the Rev
Dr Donald English.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Major
Unknown:
Neil Kinnock
Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor
Unknown:
Terry Tastard.
Unknown:
Dr Donald English.

Six features in which Edward Blishen recalls radio, TV and theatrical events which touched the national nerve.
4: Beyond a Joke As the 50s bent into the 60s four young graduates took to the stage at the Edinburgh Festival with an irreverent, pointed and satirical revue. It took Edinburgh, London, New York - and Edward Blishen - by storm. It was Beyond the Fringe. Producer Amanda Mares

Contributors

Unknown:
Edward Blishen
Unknown:
Edward Blishen
Producer:
Amanda Mares

In a special edition from Wales, Nigel Forde explores the life and work of the century's foremost prose writer in Welsh, Kate Roberts. Producer Abigail Appleton. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Forde
Unknown:
Kate Roberts.
Producer:
Abigail Appleton.

Natalie Wheen is at two events that celebrate George Bernard Shaw : a new production of Pygmalion at the National Theatre and photographs and letters at the National Portrait Gallery. Producer Julian May. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Natalie Wheen
Unknown:
George Bernard Shaw

Nelson raises an eyebrow at the change in Lizzie's habits.
Written by Louise Page
Director Vanessa Whitburn

Contributors

Written By:
Louise Page
Director:
Vanessa Whitburn
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Shula:
Judy Bennett
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Tony:
Colin Skipp
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
John:
Sam Barriscale
Tom:
Bob Arnold
Nelson:
Jack May
Martha:
Mollie Harris
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Sharon:
Celia Nelson
Cameron:
Delaval Astley
Robert:
Graham Roberts
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Nigel:
Graham Seed

As the final results come in. Brian Redhead follows the political action of the day that will decide the future government of the country.
The news live as it breaks; analysis of how people voted, from David Butler ; the constitutional process, from Peter Hennessy ; political commentary; and interviews with politicians. Producer Charles Sigler Editor Anne Sloman

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Redhead
Unknown:
David Butler
Unknown:
Peter Hennessy
Producer:
Charles Sigler
Editor:
Anne Sloman

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