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The Jacobean revenge tragedy with its ghostly apparitions, insanity, mutilation and bloodshed established vengeance as a major literary motive. In the 20th century, it seems that revenge has become a particular source of inspiration for women writers - or was "Don't get mad get even" always their motto? Kate Saunders ,
Olivia Goldsmith and Roy Porter examine the sweet satisfaction of revenge. Plus, Howard Jacobson talks about "the first and worst of crimes" in his new novel, The Very Model of a Man.
Producer Sally Marmion. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Kate Saunders
Unknown:
Olivia Goldsmith
Unknown:
Roy Porter
Talks:
Howard Jacobson
Producer:
Sally Marmion.

Tim Marlow talks about
Robert Hughes ' book on Barcelona; a work-in-progress on a film of Kafka's The Trial; and a review of Henry IV Part 2 at the Barbican.
Producer Nicki Paxman
Stereo

Contributors

Talks:
Tim Marlow
Unknown:
Robert Hughes
Producer:
Nicki Paxman

Terminal One by David Marshall.
Is Murray, the middle-aged civil servant who wears an anorak, a joke or a spy?
Read by Valerie Sarruf. Producer Richard Wortley

Contributors

Unknown:
David Marshall.
Read By:
Valerie Sarruf.
Producer:
Richard Wortley

Unpleasant shocks at Brookfield.
Written by Louise Page
Director Vanessa Whitburn

Contributors

Written By:
Louise Page
Director:
Vanessa Whitburn
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Shula:
Judy Bennett
Mark:
Richard Derrington
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Pat:
Patricia Gallimore
Christine:
Lesley Sawaeard
Tom:
Bob Arnold
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosallnd Adams
William:
Philip Molloy
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Mrs Antrobus:
Margot Boyd
Robin:
Tim Meats
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Mike:
Terry Molloy
Brenda:
Helen Cutler
Jean Paul:
Yves Aubert
Bert:
Roger Hume
Lynda:
Carole Boyd

This week's panel:
Tony Banks, Labour Junior Spokesman on Social Security;
Edwina Currie ;
Charles Kennedy , Liberal Democrat
President and Spokesman on Health; and Sir Charles Powell ,
Former Private Secretary to Mrs Thatcher.
From Burnham,
Buckinghamshire. Chairman Jonathan Dimbleby.
Producer Nick Utechin

Contributors

Unknown:
Edwina Currie
Unknown:
Charles Kennedy
Unknown:
Sir Charles Powell
Unknown:
Mrs Thatcher.
Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby.
Producer:
Nick Utechin

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