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with James Naughtie and Sue MacGregor. Anticipating next week's World Social Summit, Today looks at the gulf between rich and poor nations.
7.25,8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day with Bill Westwood.

Contributors

Unknown:
James Naughtie
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.
Unknown:
Bill Westwood.

Introduced by Jenni Murray.
Serial: Harriet Walter reads part 15 of George Gissing 's classic The Odd Women, abridged in 20 parts by Doreen Estall.
Editors Sally Feldman and Clare Selerie

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jenni Murray.
Unknown:
Harriet Walter
Unknown:
George Gissing
Unknown:
Doreen Estall.
Editors:
Sally Feldman
Editors:
Clare Selerie

The first of two plays by Christopher Denys. The Newgate Calendarwas a record of the crimes committed by the inmates of the famous London prison during the 18th century. 1: The Life, Crimes and Death of Jonathan Wild.
He started as a buckle-maker before rising to control most of London's criminals, working on both sides of the law as the self-styled 'Thief-taker General of Great Britain and Ireland with Simon Carter , Judy Bennett , Sunny
Ormonde. Music composed and performed by John Telfer. Violinist Don Leo Schlaiffer Director Shaun MacLoughlin

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Denys.
Unknown:
Simon Carter
Unknown:
Judy Bennett
Violinist:
John Telfer.
Violinist:
Don Leo Schlaiffer
Director:
Shaun MacLoughlin
The Editor:
Peter Jeffrey
Jonathan Wild:
John Rowe
Mary Mulliner:
Sue Broomfield
Obadiah Lemon:
Corneuus Garrett
Blueskin Blake:
Christian Rodska
Quilt:
John Telfer
Jack Shepherd:
Richard Pearce
Justice Vaughan:
Bill Wallis

Robert Dawson Scott reappraises the life and work of Henry Purcell , who died 400 years ago, and airs listeners' comments on the role of the National Trust.
Producer Nicki Paxman. Revised rpt 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Dawson Scott
Unknown:
Henry Purcell
Producer:
Nicki Paxman.

Elizabeth Baines ' dark comedy portrays an English family coming to terms with Father's death - until they discover some secrets in the wardrobe.
Director Michael Fox

Contributors

Unknown:
Elizabeth Baines
Director:
Michael Fox
Clare:
Ellie Haddington
Margaret:
Val Lilley
Sally:
Jane Hazlegrove
Dave:
Keith Ladd
Emma:
Christine MacKie
Maunagh:
Ayse Owens
Johnny:
James McMartin

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