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with John Humphrys and Sue MacGregor.
Details as Monday plus:
7.45 Thought for the Day with Rt Rev
Jim Thompson.
8.40 Yesterday in Parliament.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.
Unknown:
Jim Thompson.

The first of a three-part series in which Debbie Thrower meets people who work in a partnership almost as close as a marriage. 1: Par for the CourseDes Smyth is a professional golfer playing in tournaments all over the world. John O'Reilly is his caddy, but he doesn't just carry the golf clubs - he gives advice on the game and his salary depends on whether Des wins or loses. Producer Emma Kingsley Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Debbie Thrower
Unknown:
Des Smyth
Unknown:
John O'Reilly
Producer:
Emma Kingsley

The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians
Peter Jeffrey reads the first selection from the Revised
English Version.
Introduced by Dick France. Abridged by Elizabeth Bradbury Producer Elizabeth Taylor

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Jeffrey
Introduced By:
Dick France.
Abridged By:
Elizabeth Bradbury
Producer:
Elizabeth Taylor

by Margaret Forster. 5: Georgy's Girl
Meredith is back from hospital, so how are
Georgy and Jos going to tell her that they are in love? And with the death of Mrs Leamington , James is making plans for the future, and for his Georgy girl ...
Music played by David Chilton and Dave Swift.
Adapted by Joe Dunlop Director Adrian Bean
Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Margaret Forster.
Unknown:
Mrs Leamington
Played By:
David Chilton
Played By:
Dave Swift.
Adapted By:
Joe Dunlop
Director:
Adrian Bean
Georgy:
Caroline Strong
James:
Kenneth Cranham
Jos:
Joe McGann
Meredith:
Melanie Hudson
Ted:
John Hollis
Doris:
Eileen Bell
Peg:
Theresa Streatfeild
Gerald:
Peter Penry Jones
Sam:
John Webb
Tristram:
Jack Shute
Samantha:
Emily Riley

A two-part drama by Robin Miller.
It is 50 years since America joined the war. Tyler, an American pilot, is stationed at a Suffolk airbase to prepare for the anniversary air display. Debra, his wife, joins him but their idyllic cottage seems to hold secrets which threaten both their relationship and the 50th anniversary celebrations.
Stereo
DRAMA: page 4

Contributors

Writer:
Robin Miller
Director:
Sue Wilson
Tyler:
Joris Stuyck
Debra:
Jennifer Ehle
Jeri:
Buffy Davis
Mo:
Peter Macqueen
Tom:
John Webb
Joy:
Theresa Streatfield
Ruby:
Jill Graham
Rev Bird:
Malcolm McKee
Rita/Angie:
Sandra James-Young
Steve/Larry:
John Church

Brian Sibley reports on the new film Batman Returns and an exhibition in Bristol of Georgian art from Tblisi. Live in the studio a Mbira player, Stella Chiwesie.
Producer Adrian Washbourne Stereo
(Revised repeat at 9.15pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Unknown:
Stella Chiwesie.
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne

The Snail-Watcher by Patricia Highsmith. Mr Knoppert enjoys his hobby of snail-watching.
But one day his pets begin to get out of hand.... Read by John Webb. Producer Jocelyn Boxall

Contributors

Unknown:
Patricia Highsmith.
Unknown:
Mr Knoppert
Read By:
John Webb.
Producer:
Jocelyn Boxall

Joanna Buchan presents more remarkable personal stories, first heard on Tuesday Lives.
3: Action, Thrills and Spills Did freebooting war-hero Patrick Dalzel-Job model for his commanding officer Ian Fleming 's 007? And what does Joe Ramirez do to keep Formula One ace Ayrton Senna on the right track?
Producer Simon Elmes
Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Joanna Buchan
Unknown:
Patrick Dalzel-Job
Unknown:
Ian Fleming
Unknown:
Joe Ramirez
Unknown:
Ayrton Senna
Producer:
Simon Elmes

The last in a series of features in which
Harry Thompson climbs into his Bullnosed Morris and recalls motoring between the wars.
4: The Road to Spaghetti Junction.
As Singer Sixes and Austin Sevens nosed their way gingerly along the byways and tracks of Britain, a new map of the nation was being forged. Tiny lanes, secret places and absolute quiet were found - and lost - as motoring grew and the country seemed to shrink and flatten.

Contributors

Unknown:
Harry Thompson

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