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A nationwide guide by Richard I Coles and Emma Freud to the appetites and aversions of the British People, from the Watford Gap to the Isle of Mull. First of seven programmes. Producer Cathie Mahoney

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard I Coles
Unknown:
Emma Freud
Producer:
Cathie Mahoney

An 80-piece quilt submitted by listeners to celebrate 75 years of women's suffrage is unveiled in the House of Commons today. Jenni Murray talks to MPs Teresa Gorman and Tony Benn , founder of the SDP Shirley Williams and some of the contributors about the significance of this landmark in British Politics.
Serial: Fatlands by Sarah Dunant. Read in 13 parts by Barbara Flynn.
When Hannah Wolfe is hired as a chaperone to Mattie Shepherd , she discovers what dangers the girl faces. Abridged by Meg Clarke
Ed tors Sally Feldman and Clare Selerie

Contributors

Talks:
Jenni Murray
Unknown:
Teresa Gorman
Unknown:
Tony Benn
Unknown:
Sarah Dunant.
Unknown:
Barbara Flynn.
Unknown:
Hannah Wolfe
Unknown:
Mattie Shepherd
Abridged By:
Meg Clarke
Unknown:
Sally Feldman
Unknown:
Clare Selerie

by Mike Harris. Terry Oldham is all set for celebrity on his release from prison. But has he gone stir crazy?
Director Matthew Walters

Contributors

Unknown:
Mike Harris.
Unknown:
Terry Oldham
Director:
Matthew Walters
Terry Oldham:
Trevor Peacock
Beth:
Oona Beeson
Maureen:
Anne Jameson
Cliff:
John Church
Darren:
Matthew Sim
Kelly:
Melanie Hudson
Taylor:
Eric Allan
Wyllis:
Jonathan Tafler
Snape:
Keith Drinkel
Fairwell:
Terence Edmond
Sheila:
Theresa Streatfeild
Col:
Ronald Herdman

Paul Vaughan reports on The Way We Live, a photographic portrait of the squatter camps of Cape Town. Pius three novellas from one of India's most respected writers R K Narayan, and the music of Grieg on his 150th anniversary. Producer Anthony Denselow (Reused repeat at 9.15pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Vaughan
Producer:
Anthony Denselow

A selection of memorable rounds from the programme's recent history. In the chair: Humphrey Lyttelton. Round the table: Willie Rushton , Tim Brooke-Taylor , Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer. At the piano: Colin Sell.
Producer Paul Mayhew-Archer

Contributors

Unknown:
Willie Rushton
Unknown:
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Unknown:
Graeme Garden
Unknown:
Barry Cryer.
Producer:
Paul Mayhew-Archer

Willis is a secret Martian.... Tina Pepler 's oddball drama tells the story of her encounters with mortgages, homeless-ness and morris dancing.
Music: John Telfer
Director Shaun MacLoughlin

Contributors

Writer:
Tina Pepler
Music:
John Telfer
Director:
Shaun MacLoughlin
Willis:
Maureen O'Brien
Arnold:
Christian Rodska
Hilda:
June Barrie
Kissme Kirk:
Ed Bishop
Holyjoe:
John Telfer
Spocket:
Siriol Jenkins
Comic:
Bill Wallis
Bismark:
Steve Hodson
Cricketer:
John Baddeley
Shopper:
Jennifer Scott-Malden
Little boy:
Laurie Drew

Sue Townsend's novel is read in eight parts by Miriam Margolyes - a performance which won her the award for Best
Radio Actress of 1992. 1: Moving Day
Abridged by Elizabeth Proud Producer John Tydeman
BBC RADIO COLLECTION CASSETTE: The Queen and I, from retailers

Contributors

Unknown:
Miriam Margolyes
Abridged By:
Elizabeth Proud
Producer:
John Tydeman

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