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Introduced by Jenni Murray.
Jill Burridge talks to teachers, parents and children who struggle to understand the symbols and concept of reading. Serial: Second Nature (2) For details see yesterday

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jenni Murray.
Talks:
Jill Burridge

A new six-part series of Gary Brown 's comedy about family life in the 90s, starring Jim Sweeney as Phil, Caroline Quentin as Sarah and Sara Kestelman as Fay.
Dream Catcher. Phil and Sarah face new challenges.
With Kim Barry. Rachel Atkins. Sarah Jane
Holm, Jonathan Keeble. Ian Masters and Eva Stuart , Producer Ann Jobson

Contributors

Unknown:
Gary Brown
Unknown:
Jim Sweeney
Unknown:
Caroline Quentin
Unknown:
Sara Kestelman
Unknown:
Kim Barry.
Unknown:
Rachel Atkins.
Unknown:
Sarah Jane
Unknown:
Jonathan Keeble.
Unknown:
Ian Masters
Unknown:
Eva Stuart
Producer:
Ann Jobson
Liam:
Steve Steen
Gerald:
Lloyd Peters
Sophie:
Nadine Ballantyne
Len:
Brian Glover

Another chance to hear Catherine
Czerkawska's four-part saga of yacht designers on the Clyde.
1: Casting Off. When Alison fell in love with the Isabella, she didn't realise she was looking at the last relic of a family history. with Alec Monteath , Irene MacDougall ,
William Armour. Susie Maguire. Isabel Wright and James MacPherson. Director Hamish Wilson Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Alec Monteath
Unknown:
Irene MacDougall
Unknown:
William Armour.
Unknown:
Susie Maguire.
Unknown:
Isabel Wright
Unknown:
James MacPherson.
Director:
Hamish Wilson Rpt
Isabella:
Sybil Wintrope
Alison:
Louise Beattie
Adam/Stirling:
Allan Sharpe
David:
Alec Heggie
Annie:
Sheila Donald
Sadie:
Anne Downie

Professor Kenneth Morgan reviews major themes of life in Britain since the end of the Second World War.
2: A Dynasty of Teachers. From the Butler Act to the National Curriculum, three generations of a family reflect on changes in education. And
Baroness Williams of Crosby recalls the political climate which shaped them. Producer Jenni Mills

Contributors

Unknown:
Professor Kenneth Morgan
Producer:
Jenni Mills

Six readings exploring the fate of nations and individuals after the end of the Second World War.
2: Snoek Piquante by Susan Cooper. A foul-tasting tinned fish was the government's answer to food shortages. Read by Anna Massey. Producer Julia Butt

Contributors

Unknown:
Susan Cooper.
Read By:
Anna Massey.
Producer:
Julia Butt

Mark Whittaker presents a new series of the environmental magazine. With Britain's flora, fauna and people all clamouring for space, something's got to give. Today's programme visits two battlesites - Britain's only turlough or limestone lake and the New Forest
- to see how the needs of animals, people and plants might be reconciled. Producer Jessica Mitchell. Rptd Sun 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Whittaker
Producer:
Jessica Mitchell.

3: The comedy show tackles more needless questions, this week from students at the University of East Anglia. Written and hosted by Dan Gaster and Paul Powell. With Simon Godley , Clare Cathcartand Martin Hyder. Producer Phil Clarke

Contributors

Unknown:
Dan Gaster
Unknown:
Paul Powell.
Unknown:
Simon Godley
Unknown:
Martin Hyder.
Producer:
Phil Clarke

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