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This week, the flavour of July 1957 cooked up from a few old Radio Times back issues and a slice of the BBC sound archives. Hosted by Rory McGrath with guests Jon Glover , Sally Grace and Peter Goodwright. Producer Kathy Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Rory McGrath
Unknown:
Jon Glover
Unknown:
Sally Grace
Unknown:
Peter Goodwright.
Producer:
Kathy Smith

In Biyi Bandele 's wry tale, a thief confesses his sins and gets more than he bargained for.
Director Claire Grove

Contributors

Unknown:
Biyi Bandele
Director:
Claire Grove
Dogo:
Jude Akuwudike
Ibrahim:
Yemi Ajibade
Sule:
Patrice Naiambana
Saji:
Akim Mogaji
Rahila:
Joy Elais-Rilwan
Judge:
Femi Elufowoju Jnr

Paul Allen visits a library in Cheshire where they are introducing toddlers to the facilities. Also, a review of Ronald Harwood 's new play, Taking Sides, in Chichester.
Producer Jackie Christie. Rvsd rpt 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Allen
Unknown:
Ronald Harwood
Producer:
Jackie Christie.

Eddie Izzard , in his first radio show, and Stephen Frost are the regular panellists in this new anarchic comedy panel game loosely based on history. Chairperson Neil Mullarkey battles to keep order as guests Jo Brand and Mark Steel join the fray. Producer Phil Clarke

Contributors

Unknown:
Eddie Izzard
Unknown:
Stephen Frost
Unknown:
Neil Mullarkey
Unknown:
Jo Brand
Unknown:
Mark Steel
Producer:
Phil Clarke

The words Alexander Solzhenitsyn used to describe the forced repatriation, 50 years ago, of 2 million Soviet and former Russian citizens to the USSR.
Nicholas Bethell investigates the plight of a group of Cossacks who ended the war in the Drau Valley in Austria. Having surrendered to the British, the Cossacks believed they were in safe hands, but an agreement had been made with Stalin and they were taken to labour camps and firing squads in the Soviet Union. Producer Julian Hale Revised

Contributors

Unknown:
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Unknown:
Nicholas Bethell
Producer:
Julian Hale

The Inaugral Analysis Lecture: The United States. The United Kingdom and the Atlantic Ocean
The Cold War is over, but does the end of the drive for mutual security mean that Britain's "special relationship" with the United States is also finished? Raymond Seitz , former US Ambassador to Britain, discusses the future of Anglo-American relations and is questioned by an invited audience in the Council Chamber of Broadcasting House in London.
Producer Nicola Meyrick. Rptd Sun 4.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Raymond Seitz
Producer:
Nicola Meyrick.

Six plays for late-night listening. 1: The Ties by Katie Campbell. Treading the delicate boundary between pain and pleasure, a married woman is drawn into an obsessional affair. But is it fantasy or reality?
Music composed by Andrew Dodge and played by Mark Lockhart DirectorClaire Grove

Contributors

Unknown:
Katie Campbell.
Composed By:
Andrew Dodge
Played By:
Mark Lockhart
Director:
Claire Grove
Woman:
Harriet Walter
Man:
Garrick Hagon
Husband:
David Bannerman
Narrator:
Jane Whittenshaw

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More