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NEW John Milton 's poem of the Fall of Man, abridged in 41 episodes.
1: The Fallen Angel, Satan, bitter and exasperated in Hell, tries to gather support among the devils for war against God.
Abridged by Adrian Mitchell Music: Elizabeth Parker Director John Theochans

Contributors

Unknown:
John Milton
Abridged By:
Adrian Mitchell
Music:
Elizabeth Parker
Director:
John Theochans
Milton:
Denis Quilley
Satan:
Ian McDiarmid
Beelzebub:
Matthew Morgan
Moloch:
John Church
Belial:
Steve Hodson
Mammon:
Jonathan Adams

with Jenni Murray.
Politician David Mellor , broadcaster John Walters , publisher Nairn Atallah , children's writer
Martin Waddell. ... Why do some men never learn to drive?
Simon Parkes investigates. Serial: A Lesson in Dying
by Ann Cleves.
Final part read by Marlene Sidawav.
Abridged by Elizabeth Bradbury Editors Sally Feldman and Clare Selene

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Murray.
Unknown:
David Mellor
Unknown:
John Walters
Unknown:
Nairn Atallah
Unknown:
Martin Waddell.
Unknown:
Simon Parkes
Read By:
Marlene Sidawav.
Abridged By:
Elizabeth Bradbury
Editors:
Sally Feldman
Editors:
Clare Selene

The final. London (Irene Thomas and Eric Korn) versus Scotland (Colin Bell and Joyce McMillan).
Questionmasters: Gordon Clough and Anthony Quinton.
Producer Paul Z Jackson. Stereo

Contributors

Contestant:
Irene Thomas
Contestant:
Eric Korn
Contestant:
Joyce McMillan
Quizmaster:
Gordon Clough
Quizmaster:
Anthony Quinton
Producer:
Paul Z Jackson

Written by Rib Davis. Andrea runs an NHS
Health Education Unit team. When a marketing director is appointed to sell community care, Andrea finds her job under threat.
Director Philip Martin. Stereo

Contributors

Written By:
Rib Davis.
Director:
Philip Martin.
Andrea:
Moir Leslie
Sebaslian:
John Dixon
Dr Carr:
Gerry Hinks
Fiona:
Patricia Gallimore
Geoff:
Andy Hockley
Brian:
Geoff Serle
Stephanie:
Susan Mansell
Tan:
David Holt
Dr Jones:
Terry Molloy
John:
Alex Jones

Winston Branch is a fine artist who came to the Slade art school from St
Lucia in the 60s. He talks to Ferdinand Dennis about the evolution of his work. Producer Marina Salandy-Brown Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Ferdinand Dennis
Producer:
Marina Salandy-Brown

Natalie Wheen reviews the new Nicola LeFanu opera Shod Wedding as well as two new recordings by the Balanescu Quartet; and Jo Shinner reports on colourful flags from Ghana. Producer Sarah Johnson. Stereo (Revised repeat at 9.15pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Natalie Wheen
Unknown:
Nicola Lefanu
Unknown:
Jo Shinner
Producer:
Sarah Johnson.

The Fatherland by Murray Watts. Josh Mabhena was imprisoned for life for anti-apartheid activities, and his four children have grown up in Soueto without him.
Music: Cleo Dorcas
Director Jane Dauncev Stereo (Postponed from 14 September)

Contributors

Unknown:
Murray Watts.
Unknown:
Josh Mabhena
Music:
Cleo Dorcas
Director:
Jane Dauncev
Maki:
Natasha Williams
Reuben:
Geff Francis
Fritz:
Leo Wringer
Lefty:
Ewen Cummins
Matka:
Cleo Dorcas
Peggy:
Jeillo Edwards
Freddie:
Eddie Thengani ;
Zulu:
Ja6l, Mbaloi
Nunu:
Sibongile Nene

Loitering with Intent Peter O'Toole reads the account of his early days, cutting a swathe on the turf and in taverns, up to his audition at RADA. First of eight parts.
Abridged by Andrew Simpson Producer David Benedictus 0 FEATURE: page 38

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter O'Toole
Abridged By:
Andrew Simpson
Producer:
David Benedictus

A lovingly restored classic. The Pam 's Paper Insurance Policy starring Peter Sellers , Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan , with Ray Ellington and Max Geldray.
Music 0y Wally Stott
Restoration by Ted Kendall
Producer John Browell. Stereo (First broadcast in 1958)

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Sellers
Unknown:
Harry Secombe
Unknown:
Spike Milligan
Unknown:
Ray Ellington
Unknown:
Max Geldray.
Unknown:
Wally Stott
Unknown:
Ted Kendall
Producer:
John Browell.

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