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The Gospel of Mark Juliet Stevenson reads the first of seven episodes from the Revised English Bible. Introduced by Professor Moma Hooker.
The Beginning
Abridged by Michael Carroll Producer Christine Morgan

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Juliet Stevenson
Introduced By:
Professor Moma Hooker.
Abridged By:
Michael Carroll
Producer:
Christine Morgan

With Jenni Murray. Goodbye kiwi fruit coulis and single mange tout. Hello steak and kidney pie and oxtail stew ... Simon Parkes discovers why hearty food is back on the menu. (Reused repeat at 7.20pm L W) Serial: Coroner's Pidgin (2)

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Murray.
Unknown:
Simon Parkes

As a new five-year term of Parliament gets under way, the Conservatives, and the Opposition
Parties, congregate in the House of Lords for the Queen's Speech. Jonathan Dimbleby is at the Palace of Westminster to describe the scene as Her Majesty the Queen formally announces her
Government's plans. Chief Political Correspondent
John Sargent analyses the speech and discusses its implications.
Producer David France

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
John Sargent

Evelyn Waugh 's novel dramatised in six parts. 3: In which
Paul Pennyfeather exchanges the primitive horrors of Llanabba school for the futuristic nightmare of King's Thursday ...
Adapted by Jeremy Front
Producer Lissa Evans. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Evelyn Waugh
Unknown:
Paul Pennyfeather
Adapted By:
Jeremy Front
Producer:
Lissa Evans.
Paul:
Alistair McGowan
Grimes:
Jim Broadbent
Prendergast:
Andrew Sachs
Dr Fagan:
Edward Hardwicke
Margot:
Joanna David
Peter:
Richard Pearce
Otto:
Daniel Strauss

Gilly Fraser 's two-part serial set in Hessle Road, Hull, once the heart of the fishing community. Hilda lives in the past but her granddaughter,
Kelly Turpin , needs to break free from the traditions and taboos that have ruled her family for generations 1: Moving Out
Music composed and played by Anthea Gomez. Director Sue Wilson. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Gilly Fraser
Unknown:
Kelly Turpin
Played By:
Anthea Gomez.
Director:
Sue Wilson.
Hilda Armitage:
Pauline Letts
Thora Turpin:
Shirley Dixon
Kelly Turpin:
Alice Arnold
Aud, the deep-minded:
Ann Beach
Tom Parker:
Nicholas Murchie
Josie:
Sunny Ormonde
Joyce:
Sunny Ormonde
Elsie Tyson:
Ann Windsor
Sigurdur:
Michael Onslow
Stan:
Eric Allan

Bob Sinfield reports on the new film releases, including the controversial Basic Instinct starring Michael Douglas , and takes to the air for an exhibition at the Museum of Garden History.
Producer John Boundy. Stereo (Revised repeat at 9.30pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Bob Sinfield
Unknown:
Michael Douglas
Producer:
John Boundy.

Four programmes by Roderick Graham to celebrate the life of Sydney Smith.
Robert Lang plays the cleric who could use his wit to dazzle any social gathering. Part Two.
Director Jane Morgan. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Roderick Graham
Unknown:
Sydney Smith.
Unknown:
Robert Lang
Director:
Jane Morgan.
Saba:
Marian Diamond
Mrs Smith:
Ann Bell
Lady Holland:
Richenda Carey
Lady Grey:
Susan Sheridan
Mr Lock:
Eric Allan
Bristolian:
Terence Edmond
Rev Milestone:
Mark Straker

A panorama of British
India recalled by some of those who lived in it.
1:The Sahibs and the Land:
Presented by Evan Charlton.
Field recordings by Charles Allen and Prakash Mirchandani. Producer Michael Mason (Revised repeat)

Contributors

Presented By:
Evan Charlton.
Unknown:
Charles Allen
Unknown:
Prakash Mirchandani.
Producer:
Michael Mason

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