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The poet Lavinia Greenlaw tells Jenni Murray about the forthcoming nationwide celebration of New Generation Poets.
Short story: The Visitor by Elizabeth Bowen. Read by Sorcha Cusack. The story of a child sent to stay with the Miss Emerys while his mother is dying. Abridged by Pat McLoughlin

Contributors

Unknown:
Lavinia Greenlaw
Unknown:
Jenni Murray
Unknown:
Elizabeth Bowen.
Read By:
Sorcha Cusack.
Abridged By:
Pat McLoughlin

Quotation queries are discussed and anecdotes exchanged by quiz master Nigel Rees and his panellists Roy Hudd , Joan Bakewell , Charles Osborne and Michael Rosen in this week's quirky quiz. Producer Kathy Smith

Contributors

Quiz Master:
Nigel Rees
Unknown:
Roy Hudd
Unknown:
Joan Bakewell
Unknown:
Charles Osborne
Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Producer:
Kathy Smith

Gurmeet Matthu 's delicate comedy will awaken memories for experienced babysitters.
An anniversary outing leaves Matt "looking after Alison". One lesson in cooking curry, and lots of words later, who has learned from whom - and who is asleep?
Director Hamish Wilson

Contributors

Unknown:
Gurmeet Matthu
Director:
Hamish Wilson
Matt:
Jake D'Arcy
Alison:
Maria Miller

Whatever happened to Scott Walker ? Quentin Cooper reads a new biography which charts the career of one of pop's great enigmas.
Producer Paul Quinn (Revised repeat at 9.30pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Scott Walker
Unknown:
Quentin Cooper
Producer:
Paul Quinn

by Simon Brett. Starring Rosemary Leach , Nicola Pagett and Josie Lawrence. The comedy drama series following the ups-and-downs of Anna and her sisters. 1: Frail Memorials. A memorial service provides the backdrop for some sisterly sparring, and the perfect opportunity for Charlotte to do an audition for a National
Theatre director.
Producer Paul Schlesinger

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Brett.
Unknown:
Rosemary Leach
Unknown:
Nicola Pagett
Unknown:
Josie Lawrence.
Producer:
Paul Schlesinger
Emily:
Lisa Coleman
Judy:
Teresa Gallagher
Jeremy:
Ronald Herdman
John:
Dominic Letts

When were you last involved in fraud? Were you the victim.... or the perpetrator? A series of four programmes in which Margaret Percy explores the world of deception and detection.
2: Traces of petrol are found in a burned-out block of bedsits. Personal injury claimants make miraculous recoveries when they think they are not being watched. The insurance companies battle against ever more sophisticated fraudsters.
Producer Brian King

Contributors

Unknown:
Margaret Percy
Producer:
Brian King

The series which explores what makes a cult classic.
4: Something Other. In search of enlightenment, Mick Brown studies Zen motorcycle maintenance with Robert Pirsig , takes flight with Richard Bach and gets to grips with George Gurdjieff. Producer Martin Buckley

Contributors

Unknown:
Mick Brown
Unknown:
Robert Pirsig
Unknown:
Richard Bach
Unknown:
George Gurdjieff.
Producer:
Martin Buckley

Peter White presents practical tips for living with poor sight and a selection of listeners' solutions to everyday problems. Producer Thena Heshel
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: phone[number removed] between 9.30pm and 10.30pm
FACTSHEET: send large sae to [address removed]
CARE GUIDE: "101 Hints for Living with Poor Sight." Large print, braille or tape versions £2.50 from [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter White
Producer:
Thena Heshel

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