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Paul Theroux 's epic railway voyage read in ten parts by William Hurt.
From grey, sodden London Victoria,
Theroux travels across sunny Italy and Turkey and the teeming richness and insanity of India, past beautiful, maimed Vietnam, through to the Far East on Japan's cold, efficient high tech trains. Abridged by Anne Rees-Jones Producer Sheila Fox
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Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Theroux
Unknown:
William Hurt.
Abridged By:
Anne Rees-Jones
Producer:
Sheila Fox

Part 16 of John Milton 's epic poem of the Fall of Man, abridged in 41 episodes.
With Julian Rhind-Tutt , James Telfer and John Church. Abridged by Adrian Mitchell. Music by Elizabeth Parker. Director John Theocharis Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
John Milton
Unknown:
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Unknown:
James Telfer
Unknown:
John Church.
Abridged By:
Adrian Mitchell.
Music By:
Elizabeth Parker.
Director:
John Theocharis Rpt
Milton:
Denis Quilley
Raphael:
John Rowe
Satan:
Ian McDiarmid
Adam:
Linus Roache
Eve:
Federay Holmes
God:
Godfrey Kenton
Son:
Robert Glenister
Gabriel:
David Holt

with Jenni Murray. Gillian Pugh of the National Children's Bureau puts forward a new agenda for parent education. Serial: Deborah MacLaren reads the eighth of 12 episodes of Burning Bright by Helen Dunmore.
Abridged by Doreen Estall. Editor Sally Feldman

Contributors

Unknown:
Jenni Murray.
Unknown:
Gillian Pugh
Unknown:
Deborah MacLaren
Unknown:
Helen Dunmore.
Abridged By:
Doreen Estall.
Editor:
Sally Feldman

Colin Bell and Joyce McMillan of Scotland battle with the London team of Irene Thomas and Eric Korn.
Gordon Clough and Tony Quinton ask the questions.
Producer Amanda Mares
Repeated Wednesday at 6.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Joyce McMillan
Unknown:
Irene Thomas
Unknown:
Eric Korn.
Unknown:
Gordon Clough
Unknown:
Tony Quinton
Producer:
Amanda Mares

In Bernard Farrell 's delightful black comedy. Danny wakes up confused. He thought he was in hospital, recovering from a heart attack, but now he's not so sure. Is he really in heaven with his Da about to teach him how to whistle?
With Jonathan White , Conor Farrington , Garvan McGrath and Darren McHugh Director John Penrose Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Bernard Farrell
Unknown:
Jonathan White
Unknown:
Conor Farrington
Unknown:
Garvan McGrath
Unknown:
Darren McHugh
Director:
John Penrose Rpt
Danny Hegarty:
Jim Reid
Maura Hegarty:
Colette Proctor
Sharon:
Sian Quill
Danny's mother:
Laurie Morton
Auntie Lily:
Pegg Monahan
Auntie Alice:
Daphne Carroll
Ellen:
Patricia Martin
Sister Agnes:
Barbara McCaughey
Da:
Breandan O Duill
Bill:
Brendan Cauldwell
Nurse Ryan:
Cathryn Brennan

Robert Dawson Scott on the latest recordings of Harrison Birtwistle , and Bristol artist Robert Bradford who makes sculpture with bonfires. Producer Adrian Washbourne Revised repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Dawson Scott
Unknown:
Harrison Birtwistle
Artist:
Robert Bradford
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne

Jean Rhys 's story of the first Mrs Rochester. When a Caribbean heiress is forced to marry Mr Rochester in Jamaica, cultural differences and mischief-making lead to disaster.

Singer Bernice McNaughton

Adapted by Rukhsana Ahmad
Director Anne Edyvean

Contributors

Unknown:
Jean Rhys
Singer:
Bernice McNaughton
Adapted By:
Rukhsana Ahmad
Director:
Anne Edyvean
Antoinette:
Indra Ove
Rochester:
Adam Godley
Christophine:
Juanita Waterman
Annette:
Adjoa Andoh
Aunt Cora:
Dona Croll
Mr Mason:
James Taylor
Tia:
Nina Wadia
Richard Mason:
Tom Bevan
Godfrey:
Anton Phillips
Sandi:
Desune Coleman
Baptiste:
Kenneth Gardnier
Mannie:
Femi Elufowoju Jnr
Grace Poole:
Frances Jeater
Amelie:
Irma Inniss

Shirley Williams wrestles with General Sir Peter de la Billiere , Stephen Daldry , Gavin Reid , Bishop of Maidstone,
David Puttnam and Steve Shirley over the nature of leadership. Producer Penelope Gibbs

Contributors

Unknown:
Shirley Williams
Unknown:
Sir Peter de la Billiere
Unknown:
Stephen Daldry
Unknown:
Gavin Reid
Unknown:
David Puttnam
Unknown:
Steve Shirley
Producer:
Penelope Gibbs

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