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with Brian Redhead and Sue MacGregor.
Details as yesterday plus:
7.45 Thought for the Day with The Venerable George Austin
8.40 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Redhead
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.
Unknown:
George Austin

An Anthology of Spiritual Verse
A selection of poetry on the theme of animals.
Readers Amanda Waring , Jennifer Ehle ,
William Roberts and Freddie Jones. Producer David Benedictus

Contributors

Readers:
Amanda Waring
Readers:
Jennifer Ehle
Unknown:
William Roberts
Unknown:
Freddie Jones.
Producer:
David Benedictus

Professor Anthony Clare presents the weekly magazine devoted to matters of the mind, including this week a report on the psychological effects of Aids on the immediate family.
Producer James Herbert

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Anthony Clare
Producer:
James Herbert

Another edifying edition of the popular quotation quiz hosted by Nigel Rees. With Peter Jones ,
Sian Phillips , John Walsh and Max Stafford-Clark . Quotations read by Ronald Fletcher. producer Jon Naismith

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Rees.
Unknown:
Peter Jones
Unknown:
Sian Phillips
Unknown:
John Walsh
Unknown:
Max Stafford-Clark
Read By:
Ronald Fletcher.
Producer:
Jon Naismith

A Romance by Craig Warner.
There is an art to writing badly, and Graham could use the money. But can he overcome his artistic pretensions and get his writing career on the move?
Director Richard Wortley

Contributors

Unknown:
Craig Warner.
Director:
Richard Wortley
Graham:
Michael Maloney
Jane:
Kristin Milward
The Actress:
Oona Beeson

Paul Vaughan reviews Ronald Harwood 's play about critics, Poison Pen , in Manchester, and Caryl Phillips 's new book Crossing the River. Producer John Goudie
(Revised repeat at 9.15pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Vaughan
Unknown:
Ronald Harwood
Unknown:
Poison Pen
Unknown:
Caryl Phillips
Producer:
John Goudie

The Gargle by Brian McCabe.
She wouldn't be surprised if he drowned in the bathroom one of these mornings. His ablutions were obsessive.
Read by Barbara Rafferty. producer Bruce Young

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian McCabe.
Read By:
Barbara Rafferty.
Producer:
Bruce Young

The fifth of six episodes of Christopher Lee 's political drama.
"They won't like it in Brussels, Dougal."
"That's why the idea's good. It'll get right up their noses. And we all know that when Number Ten takes on the Commission, up go the ratings...."
Producer Neil Cargill

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Lee
Producer:
Neil Cargill
Charles Bannister:
Julian Glover
Dougal Baxter:
Peter Kelly
Mary Bannister:
Isla Blair
Juliet Cameron:
Siobhan Redmond
Kay:
Jane Booker
Tom:
Bill Wallis
Rose:
Sheila Reid
Nick:
Julian Dutton

Old and new hands compare notes.
3: Painters and Decorators Wilson James started in the trade in 1946. He was given a milk and cheese allowance to counter the effects of the lead paint. Paul Forrester has just started his own business. The main threat to his livelihood is DIY. Producer Lucy Lunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Wilson James
Unknown:
Paul Forrester
Producer:
Lucy Lunt

News, views and information for people with a visual handicap. With Tony Barringer. Producer Thena Heshel t QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: tel [number removed]between
9.15pm and 10.15pm
0 FACTSHEET: send large sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Barringer.
Producer:
Thena Heshel

on poetry magazines.
Andrew McAllister talks to three magazine editors: Joy Hendry , editor of Chapman, based in Edinburgh; Peter Forbes of Poetry Review, based in London; and John Osborne of Bete Noire, in Hull. Producer Susan Roberts

Contributors

Talks:
Andrew McAllister
Editors:
Joy Hendry
Editors:
John Osborne
Producer:
Susan Roberts

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