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Michael Buerk chairs a live investigation into the moral issues behind the news. Witnesses face cross-examination from
Rabbi Hugo Gryn , Professor Roger Scruton , Edward Pearce and Janet Daley.
Producer David Coomes. Stereo

Contributors

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

The stumps fly and the wickets fall as Brian Johnston umpires another test of wit and general knowledge. Taking the crease: Tim Rice and Willie Rushton , with William Franklyn and Paul Merton.
From Flitwick Cricket Club, Bedford.
Producer Jon Magnusson. Stereo 0 TIM RICE'S WHAT I WATCH: page 12

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Johnston
Unknown:
Tim Rice
Unknown:
Willie Rushton
Unknown:
William Franklyn
Unknown:
Paul Merton.
Producer:
Jon Magnusson.

In the PR business truth is a flexible commodity, especially if it threatens the public image. Written by Dorothy Gharbaoui.
Director Eoin O'Callaghan. Stereo

Contributors

Written By:
Dorothy Gharbaoui.
Director:
Eoin O'Callaghan.
Clare McConnell:
Libby Smyth
Hugh Posnett:
Mark Mulholland
Rita Henderson:
Stella McCusker
Edward O'Neill:
John Hewitt
Greg Mawhinney:
Robert Patterson
Sirjoseph:
Maurice O'Callaghan
Janet:
Aine McCartney
Leonard Boyd:
Niall Cusack
Arnie Henderson:
Derek Halligan
Magistrate:
John Keyes
Young boy:
Duncan Gleadhill

from the Imperial Hotel, Llandudno, recorded last month as part of Radio
Goes to Town. Simon Rae introduces requests, read by Sorcha Cusack and Ronald Pickup.
Producer Julian Wilkinson. Stereo •REQUESTS TO: Poetry Please! BBC Bristol BS8 2LR

Contributors

Read By:
Sorcha Cusack
Read By:
Ronald Pickup.
Producer:
Julian Wilkinson.

Tim Marlow discusses the merits of a new series of large format art books, and reviews the British premiere of Claire Dowie 's play Death and Dancing.
Judy Meewezen reports on an international community of artists in Devon.
Producer Nicki Paxman. Stereo (Revised repeat at 9.15pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Marlow
Unknown:
Claire Dowie
Unknown:
Judy Meewezen
Producer:
Nicki Paxman.

Still Life by Daragh Carville.
"The rain still rang on Paddy Kerr 's head. He blurrily watched the water glittering on to the soldier's gun. The man seemed to be losing patience."
Read by BJ Hogg . Producer Pam Brighton

Contributors

Unknown:
Daragh Carville.
Unknown:
Paddy Kerr
Read By:
Bj Hogg
Producer:
Pam Brighton

A sit-com for the 90s, written by and starring comedian Nick Revell.
With Alistair McGowan , Caroline Gruber , Kate McKenzie and Brian Bowles with special guest Brian Johnston. 1: Holy Water
Producer Jon Magnusson. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Revell.
Unknown:
Alistair McGowan
Unknown:
Caroline Gruber
Unknown:
Kate McKenzie
Unknown:
Brian Bowles
Unknown:
Brian Johnston.
Producer:
Jon Magnusson.

Six portraits of radio greats.
4: Audrey Russell
In a broadcasting career spanning 40 years, her voice became known to millions. Roisin McAuley traces the story of Audrey Russell from war reporter to state commentator.
Producer Fran Acheson
Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Audrey Russell
Unknown:
Roisin McAuley
Unknown:
Audrey Russell

"I travel in order to get chances to sing - that is what I like best in life."
The Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom compares her experiences of travelling with those of some illustrious predecessors.
Producer Gillian Hush. Stereo

Contributors

Soprano:
Elisabeth Soderstrom
Producer:
Gillian Hush.

The third of a six-part thriller by Nigel Baldwin , starring Alison Steadman as Dee. Journalist Dee Mitchell is now investigating three deaths, not one. But the official story is always "no suspicious circumstances."
Original music by Laurie Scott Baker Director
Jane Dauncey Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Baldwin
Unknown:
Alison Steadman
Unknown:
Dee Mitchell
Music By:
Laurie Scott
Unknown:
Jane Dauncey
Conrad:
Bill Stewart
Ceraint:
Robin Griffith
Alex:
Lesley Rooney
leum:
Robert Pugh
Tina:
Gudrun Ure
Rachel:
Helen Griffin
Turner:
Tony Leader
Press Officer:
Stacey Jefferson
Landlord:
Brendan Charleson

The natural history quiz chaired by Lionel Kelleway , with Sheila Anderson , Nicola Davies , Matthew Oates and Tegwyn Harris.
Producer John Holmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Lionel Kelleway
Unknown:
Sheila Anderson
Unknown:
Nicola Davies
Unknown:
Matthew Oates
Unknown:
Tegwyn Harris.
Producer:
John Holmes

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