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Seventy years ago, Henry Williamson began writing his famous novel Tarka the Otter, telling the story of Tarka's life in North Devon. Jessica Holm goes down to the banks of the River Torridge to explore the rich otter habitat there. Producer Simon Roberts

Contributors

Unknown:
Henry Williamson
Unknown:
Jessica Holm
Producer:
Simon Roberts

To mark the Partnership for Change meeting in Manchester tomorrow, Martin Palmer and Liz Patterson lead a group of Pilgrims to St Ninian's Cave near Whithorn and on the way explore what different faiths can contribute to the future. Producer Johnston McKay

Contributors

Unknown:
Martin Palmer
Unknown:
Liz Patterson
Producer:
Johnston McKay

Anthony Trollope's novel dramatised in four episodes.
1: Lily Dale, one of Trollope's most charming heroines, is the impoverished niece of the squire of Allington. She is loved by Johnny Eames, yet rejects him in favour of the dashing Adolphus Crosbie.
Dramatised by Martyn Wade Director Cherry Cookson

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Trollope
Unknown:
Lily Dale
Unknown:
Johnny Eames
Unknown:
Adolphus Crosbie.
Dramatised By:
Martyn Wade
Director:
Cherry Cookson
Adolphus Crosbie:
Alex Jennings
Lily Dale:
Julia Ford
JohnmEames:
Jamie Glover
Squire Dale:
Richard Vernon
Mrs Dak:
Brenda Blethyn
Bell Dale:
Lesley Sharp
Bemard Dale:
Jeremy Clyde
DrCrofts:
Dominic Letts
Mrs Roper:
Diana Payan
Amelia Roper:
Rachel Atkins
Joseph Cradell:
David Thorpe
Lupex:
Steve Hodson
Mrs Lupex:
Jillie Meers
Miss Spruce:
Lala Lloyd
Jemima:
Pauline Yates

Compiled by Michael Bakewell from Tolstoy's writings. In seven parts. 6: My Unhappy Family
Other parts played by members of the cast Director Rosemary Hart

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Bakewell
Director:
Rosemary Hart
Count Leo Tolstoy:
Norman Rodway
Sofya Tolstoy:
Anna Massey
Sasha Tolstoy:
Alice Arnold
Ilya Tolstoy:
David Collings
Leon Tolstoy:
Dwid Goudge
Alexandrine:
Rosalie Crutchley
Fet:
David King
Chertkov:
Nigel Carrington
Pozdnyshev:
Nicholas Farrell
Anne Seuron:
Melinda Walker
Reader:
John Rowe

Two teams captained by Austin Mitchell and Michael White , with their guests Sir David Steel and Vincent Hanna. Chairman is Patrick Hannan. Producer Louise Coats

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael White
Unknown:
David Steel
Unknown:
Vincent Hanna.
Unknown:
Patrick Hannan.
Producer:
Louise Coats

To mark the Jewish New Year festival of Rosh Hashanah , the Chief Rabbi Dr Jonathan Sacks talks to Trevor Barnes about the significance of the festival. Producer Christina Morgan

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosh Hashanah
Talks:
Dr Jonathan Sacks
Unknown:
Trevor Barnes
Producer:
Christina Morgan

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