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The first of seven extracts from the Writings of poet and Philosopher Kahlil Gibran , read by Art Malik.
With an introduction read by Dorothy Tutin. Producer Julia Wills

Contributors

Unknown:
Kahlil Gibran
Read By:
Art Malik.
Read By:
Dorothy Tutin.
Producer:
Julia Wills

Novelist Howard Jacobson talks about his search for his roots in Australia, America and Israel. Serial: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Read in 15 parts by Harriet Walter.
"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." The second Mrs de Winter embarks upon the story of her marriage to the sardonic Maxim.
Abridged by Doreen Estall Music: Shchedrin's The Humpbacked Horse Editors Clare Selerie and Sally Feldman

Contributors

Talks:
Howard Jacobson
Unknown:
Harriet Walter.
Abridged By:
Doreen Estall
Editors:
Clare Selerie
Editors:
Sally Feldman

Mortal Term
The second of three classic thrillers by John Penn , featuring Det Supt Thorne and Det Sgt Abbot.
A killer is unmasked in a case involving a minor public school.
Dramatised by Melville Jones Director Martin Jenkins

Contributors

Unknown:
John Penn
Unknown:
Det Supt Thorne
Unknown:
Det Sgt Abbot.
Dramatised By:
Melville Jones
Director:
Martin Jenkins
Det Supt Thorne:
John Castle
Hugh Royston:
John Samson
John Quarry:
James Greene
Helen Quarry:
Penelope Lee
Mark joyner:
Stuart Organ
Frances Bell:
Auriol Smith
Sylvia Royston:
Victoria Carling
Paula Danby:
Elizabeth Mansfield
Steven Layton:
Jonathan Tarer
Sgt Court:
Ian Lindsay
Jane HilmorelMoira Gale:
Jane Wittenshaw
MarkPkrson:
Paul Downing
Tony Gierey:
Stephen Garlick
Det Sgt Abbot:
Andrew Branch
Mr Gale:
David King

The last in the series in which John Humphrys talks to people who have weathered major storms in their careers.
Neil Kinnock , the best prime minister Britain never had?
Producer Brian King

Contributors

Talks:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Neil Kinnock
Producer:
Brian King

Jazz composer and piano soloist Chick Corea is Natalie Wheen's guest.
Plus reviews of the BBC2 drama Mr Wroe's Virgins, starring Jonathan Pryce.
(Revised repeat at 9.15pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Natalie Wheen
Guest:
Chick Corea
Producer:
John Goudie

Tell Me Sandra by Marian McCraith. "The younger stylists chatter away, but Sandra is thoughtful. I want her to draw me in. Choose for me. Simplify my life."
Read by Stella Forge .
Producer David Jackson Young

Contributors

Unknown:
Marian McCraith.
Read By:
Stella Forge
Producer:
David Jackson Young

Nothing Happens in Carmincross by Benedict Kiely.
Mervyn is a New York-based writer for whom
Ireland is a joyful memory. However, a journey to Carmincross provides a rude awakening.
Dramatised by Mike Gerrard Producer Eoin O'Callaghan

Contributors

Unknown:
Benedict Kiely.
Dramatised By:
Mike Gerrard
Producer:
Eoin O'Callaghan
Mervyn:
Ian McElhinney
Deborah:
Kate Binchy
Mervyn's wife:
Aine McCartney
Cecil Morrow:
Sean Caffrey
Mrs Steel:
Grainne McCann
Mrs Kavanagh:
Margaret D'Arcy
Jeremiah:
Patrick Fitzsymons
Mandrake:
John Guiney
Mr Burns/Pat Loughran:
Joe McPartland

Different Voices
Same Tune
Seven stories by leading US writers exploring cultural identity in America. Going to Meet the Man by James Baldwin.
Read in two parts by Paul Winfield.
1: When civil rights protesters refuse to stop singing, the organiser is arrested and Jessie, a deputy sheriff, interrogates him. The racist confrontation and violence that follows degrades both men.
Producer Pam Fraser Solomon

Contributors

Unknown:
James Baldwin.
Unknown:
Paul Winfield.
Producer:
Pam Fraser Solomon

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