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James Naughtie and Sue MacGregor.
7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day With Tom Butler.
* The Andrew Duncan interview with James Naughtie : page 20

Contributors

Unknown:
James Naughtie
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor.
Unknown:
Tom Butler.
Unknown:
Andrew Duncan
Unknown:
James Naughtie

Not so long ago, Nigel Williams took his family to see the sights of America. Here begins his five-part "journey of a lifetime". 1: Virgins over the Atlantic Abridged by Katie Campbell Producer Duncan Minshull

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Williams
Abridged By:
Katie Campbell
Producer:
Duncan Minshull

Lady Moon hit the headlines in 1992 when her husband left her. She joins Mark Lawson , Ann Leslie , Mary Loudon and A N Wilsonfor a discussion on the subject of revenge. Producer David Coomes

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Lawson
Unknown:
Ann Leslie
Unknown:
Mary Loudon
Producer:
David Coomes

Harriet Walter reads the first episode of Noel Streatfeild 's story about the Fossil children who vow to become famous.
Abridged in ten parts by Hilary Brand.
Producer Caroline Raphael. First broadcast R5 BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Ballet Shoes is available in a double-cassette set.

Contributors

Unknown:
Harriet Walter
Unknown:
Noel Streatfeild
Unknown:
Hilary Brand.
Producer:
Caroline Raphael.

Introduced by Jenni Murray. Serial: Second Nature. Buffy Davis reads Part 10 of Alice Hoffman 's novel, abridged in 12 parts by Meg Clarke. Editors Sally Feldman and Clare Selerie

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jenni Murray.
Unknown:
Buffy Davis
Unknown:
Alice Hoffman
Unknown:
Meg Clarke.
Editors:
Sally Feldman
Editors:
Clare Selerie

First round -Wales
Chairman Robert Robinson
Contestants Arfor Hughes (chauffeur), George Sheldrick (local government officer), Ian Kinloch (solicitor) and Robert Gartside (retail pharmacist). Producer Richard Edis. Rptd Wed 6.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Robinson
Unknown:
Arfor Hughes
Unknown:
George Sheldrick
Unknown:
Ian Kinloch
Unknown:
Robert Gartside
Producer:
Richard Edis.

A three-part play by Gary Mitchell. 2: Raising the Standard. A leading
Protestant paramilitary is murdered. with Laura Hughes , Colum Convey,
Mark Mulholland , Stella McCusker , Mane Jones ,
Marc O'Shea , Alan McKee , Annie Farr. Fergai McElherron and Cart Wright. Director Pam Brighton

Contributors

Play By:
Gary Mitchell.
Unknown:
Laura Hughes
Unknown:
Mark Mulholland
Unknown:
Stella McCusker
Unknown:
Mane Jones
Unknown:
Marc O'Shea
Unknown:
Alan McKee
Unknown:
Annie Farr.
Unknown:
Fergai McElherron
Unknown:
Cart Wright.
Director:
Pam Brighton
Evans:
Gerry McSorley
McCormick:
Ian McElhinney
Redmond:
Dan Gordon
Boyd:
Conleth Hill
Gregg:
John Paulconnolly
Matthews:
George Shane

As disabled people seem to be gaining ground socially and culturally, how is this represented in the arts? Natalie Wheen presents a special edition exploring disability arts.
Producer Sarah Barnett. Rvsd rpt at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Natalie Wheen
Producer:
Sarah Barnett.

A trilogy of plays by Jonathan Myerson. 2: My Bed in the Darkness London's glitter tarnishes rapidly when you're young, poor and sleeping rough. But sometimes life on the streets is better than any other option.
Director Alison Hlndell. Part 3: Thursday 2pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Myerson.
Director:
Alison Hlndell.
Dex:
Jams Thomas
Bry:
Clare Isaac
Male:
Robert Harper
Terry:
James Westaway
Slice:
Lorraine Cole
Kit:
Brendan Charleson
Eugene:
Tessa Gearing
Ray:
Simon Ludders
Magistrate:
Simon Harris
Ticket inspector:
Stephen O'Reilly

Anthony Howard looks back 50 years to Labour's landslide election victory of 1945. He talks to the winners and the losers as well as some of the ordinary party workers who went out campaigning on the doorsteps.
Contributors include Jim Callaghan , Barbara Castle, Denis Healey , John Mortimer and Lady Soames, Churchill's daughter. Producer Mark Savage

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Howard
Unknown:
Jim Callaghan
Unknown:
Denis Healey
Unknown:
John Mortimer

Alan Cumming reads Robert Louis
Stevenson's story, abridged in eight parts by Stewart Conn.
1: Le Monastier. In September 1878, Robert Louis Stevenson set out on an adventure through the French
Cevennes accompanied by Modestine, a donkey of most decided character. Producer Tamsin Collison

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Cumming
Unknown:
Robert Louis
Unknown:
Stewart Conn.
Unknown:
Robert Louis Stevenson
Producer:
Tamsin Collison

Five tales of survival against the odds, presented by John Man.
4: Jimmy's Story. As a boy, Jimmy Laingwas condemned to life under lock and key. His struggle to prove his sanity would end nearly 50 years later. Producer Will Cantopher

Contributors

Presented By:
John Man.
Unknown:
Jimmy Laingwas

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