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Chairman: Michael Buerk. Witnesses face cross-examination from Rabbi Hugo Gryn , Janet Daley , Edward Pearce and Professor Roger Scruton. Producer David Coomes. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk.
Unknown:
Rabbi Hugo Gryn
Unknown:
Janet Daley
Unknown:
Edward Pearce
Unknown:
Professor Roger Scruton.
Producer:
David Coomes.

with Jenni Murray.
The convent offers safety, routine, tranquillity and identity. So what drives some women to give it all up and make their own way in the world? Former nuns talk to Alison Hilliard.
Serial: Letters from
Constance (2).

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Murray.
Unknown:
Alison Hilliard.

Howie Firth takes a quizzical look at the far side of science in the company of Steve Jones , Aubrey Manning ,
John Davies and Euan Squires. This week: the fatal attraction of astrology, killer sheep on Foula and new light on the plight of Icarus.
Producer Christopher Lambton Stereo
W Questions for 'In Solution' can be sent to The Litmus Test, BBC, 5 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JF

Contributors

Unknown:
Howie Firth
Unknown:
Steve Jones
Unknown:
Aubrey Manning
Unknown:
John Davies
Unknown:
Euan Squires.
Producer:
Christopher Lambton

John Edgar 's play tells the true story of a celebrated Black Country hero - the Spring Jump Champion of the World.
Director Nigel Bryant Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
John Edgar
Director:
Nigel Bryant
Young Joe:
Alex Jones
Sarah:
Kimberly Hope
Old Joe:
Gerry Hinks
Norah:
Sheila Kelley
George/Hartshorne:
Richard Avery
Abraham:
Kim Durham
Joe's Mother:
Jenny Ashfield
Payne:
Phillp Weaver
Hughes:
Simon Carter
Fillingham:
Steven Granville
John Taylor:
Jonathan Wyatt
Alderman Walker/Higgins:
Geoffrey Banks

Simon Rae introduces your poetry requests, with readers Adjoa Andoh and Heather Williams plus guest Jean "Binta" Breeze. Producer Julian Wilkinson
Stereo
•REQUESTS TO: Poetry Please! BBC, Bristol BS8 2LR

Contributors

Introduces:
Simon Rae
Readers:
Adjoa Andoh
Readers:
Heather Williams
Producer:
Julian Wilkinson

Paul Allen reviews the Royal Shakespeare
Company's production of Richard Nelson 's play Columbus; a musical version of Macbeth, From a Jack to a King; plus a round-up of poetry books. Producer Alasdair Cross. Stereo
(Revised repeat at 9.15pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Allen
Unknown:
Richard Nelson
Producer:
Alasdair Cross.

Baby It's You by Roy Kelly.
"Things hadn't been right for a while. I knew. I just knew.... But he said I was just being silly."
Read by Valerie Windsor . Producer Gillian Hush

Contributors

Unknown:
Roy Kelly.
Read By:
Valerie Windsor
Producer:
Gillian Hush

by Jim Eldridge.
Starring James Grout as Mr Beeston , the headteacher.
4: Fatal Attraction
"Outrageous fortune" deals a cruel blow to
Mr Sims. Mr Sltazad Iqbal BHASKER
Producer John Fawcett Wilson
Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Jim Eldridge.
Unknown:
James Grout
Unknown:
Mr Beeston
Unknown:
Mr Sims.
Producer:
John Fawcett Wilson
Mr Holliday, Deputy Head:
Tom Watson
Mrs Stone, School Secretary:
Margaret John
Mrs Patterson:
Deirdre Costello
Mrs Rudd:
Vivienne Martin
Mr Long:
Paul Copley
Miss Lewis:
Marlene Sidaway
Mr Mahmud Iqbal:
Renu Setna
Man in pub:
Neil Roberts
Simon:
Simon Bright
Catherine /Vicky:
Colleen Kelly
Sunil:
Adam Pearce

Out of the Midday Sun? Despite the end of the empire and the passing of the Cold War, Britain's desire for a special world role lives on. Peter Hennessy considers whether ambitions are realistic or affordable for a medium-sized nation. Producer Zareer Masani

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Hennessy
Producer:
Zareer Masani

Bruce Bedford's six-part time-vaulting thriller, set in, and under, Bath.
4: Saul learns the truth about Stonehenge and the fear-instilling Gibson Room , and two cavers push too deep.
Music by Thomas Johnson , realised by Robin Lever. Director Andy Jordan Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Gibson Room
Music By:
Thomas Johnson
Unknown:
Robin Lever.
Director:
Andy Jordan
Saul Judd:
Robert Glenister
Elise Judd:
Sharon Duce
Scribe:
Freddie Jones
Scribe's wife:
Kate Binchy
Selwyn Fist:
Timothy West
Miss Dewhurst:
20e Hicks
Alan:
Jonathan Tafler
Martin:
Steve Woodward
Tracey:
Katy Carmichael
Optician:
Jonathan Adams
Newsreader/writer:
Cornelius Garrett

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