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Michael Williams reads a five-part selection from the first volume of Sir
John Betjeman 's letters, abridged by Andrew Simpson. From university days, and a shaky start to his career, to love, literature, architecture, religion and the war. 1924-9: the early years. Producer Marion Nancarrow

Contributors

Unknown:
John Betjeman
Abridged By:
Andrew Simpson.
Producer:
Marion Nancarrow

Melvyn Bragg is joined by Professor
John Carey , editor of The Faber Book of Science, and mathematician Ian Stewart who explains the connection between mathematics, rainbows and tiger stripes. Producer Ruth Gardiner

Contributors

Unknown:
Melvyn Bragg
Unknown:
John Carey
Unknown:
Ian Stewart
Producer:
Ruth Gardiner

Anna Massey tells the story of Britain, with the words of SirWinston
Churchill read by Paul Eddington and additional readings by David Timson. 46: Isabella and Mortimer
Written by Christopher Lee. Producer Pete Atkin

Contributors

Unknown:
Anna Massey
Read By:
Paul Eddington
Unknown:
David Timson.
Written By:
Christopher Lee.
Producer:
Pete Atkin

Introduced by Jenni Murray. Serial: An Experiment in Love. Mia Soteriou reads the eleventh part of Hilary Mantel 's book, abridged in 13 parts by Di Speirs. Editors Sally Feldman and Clare Selerie

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jenni Murray.
Unknown:
Hilary Mantel
Unknown:
Di Speirs.
Editors:
Sally Feldman
Editors:
Clare Selerie

This week, London takes on a team from Wales and the West. Taking part are Gordon Clough , Tony Quinton ,
Irene Thomas , Eric Korn , Peter Stead and Owen Dudley Edwards.
Producer Amanda Mares. Rptd Wed 6.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Gordon Clough
Unknown:
Tony Quinton
Unknown:
Irene Thomas
Unknown:
Eric Korn
Unknown:
Peter Stead
Unknown:
Owen Dudley Edwards.
Producer:
Amanda Mares.

Elizabeth Morrell stars as Ruth in Craig Baxter 's play about a young woman's immaculately conceived baby. with Kim Durham and Tamsin Heatley Director Brian Lighthill

Contributors

Unknown:
Elizabeth Morrell
Unknown:
Craig Baxter
Unknown:
Kim Durham
Unknown:
Tamsin Heatley
Director:
Brian Lighthill
Richard:
Jeremy Colton
Ruth's mother:
Shirin Taylor
Doctor/Charles ':
Geoffrey Leesley

By Adam Chenery. Greg Chisolm stars as a boy who, on his 16th birthday, discovers that his mum is not the ogre he thought she was. with Aaron Smith and James Lucey Director Brian Lighthill

Contributors

Unknown:
Adam Chenery.
Unknown:
Greg Chisolm
Unknown:
Aaron Smith
Unknown:
James Lucey
Director:
Brian Lighthill
Harry:
Greg Chisolm
Mrs Todd:
Marian Kemmer

Robert Dawson Scott sees a new version of Offenbach's La Vie
Parisienne currently touring the country in a new D'Oyly Carte production. Plus a review of Pride and Prejudice as it reaches the small screen.
Producer Helen Garrison. Rvsd rpt 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Dawson Scott
Producer:
Helen Garrison.

Waiting for D-Day. Phil Smith concludes his tale of Burnley's Trafalgar
Gardens estate. As drug addicts and problem families overwhelm the flats, fire-raising and wholesale theft are the latest craze on Trafalgar. Peter and Naomi have got their new home,
Margaret is about to move, but Audrey must live among the vandals as Demolition Day approaches. Producer Simon Elmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Phil Smith
Producer:
Simon Elmes

Dr Jonathan Steinberg chairs five late-night discussions.
3: Does International Co-operation Inhibit War? Kjell Goldmann of Stockholm University and Dr Alain Destexhe , former Secretary General of Medecins sans Frontieres, explore whether organising ourselves into economic and political blocs has lulled us into a false sense of security. Mary Ann Sieghart keeps the score. Editor Marina Salandy-Brown

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Jonathan Steinberg
Unknown:
Kjell Goldmann
Unknown:
Dr Alain Destexhe
Unknown:
Mary Ann Sieghart
Editor:
Marina Salandy-Brown

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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