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Introduced by Jenni Murray. Short story: The Garden of the Villa Mollini. David Timson begins reading
Rose Tremain 's story, abridged in two parts by Di Speirs.

Contributors

Introduced By:
Jenni Murray.
Unknown:
Villa Mollini.
Unknown:
David Timson
Unknown:
Rose Tremain
Unknown:
Di Speirs.

Professor Anthony Clare has news for all compulsive shoppers: current research suggests that they are suffering from one of three forms of mania. Plus a discussion on the differing attitudes towards and beliefs about mental illness in Britain's white, Caribbean and Asian communities. Producer Ronni Davis. Rptd Sun 10.15pm

Contributors

Presenter:
Professor Anthony Clare
Producer:
Ronni Davis.

Presented by Edward Enfield and Miles Kington. If it sounds as though they're being unusually civil to each other, it's because this is the last programme in the series, and they won't have to meet again until 6 July. A Tony Staveacre production

Contributors

Presented By:
Edward Enfield
Unknown:
Tony Staveacre

Paul Vaughan reads the novel John Updike says is his best yet. In the Beauty of the Lilies examines the crisis of faith in modern America.
Producer Robyn Read. Rvsd rpt 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Vaughan
Unknown:
John Updike
Producer:
Robyn Read.

Elizabeth Proud's six-part dramatisation of Barbara Pym 's novel. 1: Belinda loves Henry, Harriet loves Mr Donne , and Agatha loves no-one but herself. Passions are roused amongst the cassocks. with Josephine Tewson and Geoffrey Matthews. Singers Harvey Brough. Phyllida Hancock and Mary Lincoln. Director of music Malcolm McKee. Producer Sioned William Rpt

Contributors

Unknown:
Barbara Pym
Unknown:
Mr Donne
Unknown:
Josephine Tewson
Singers:
Geoffrey Matthews.
Singers:
Harvey Brough.
Singers:
Phyllida Hancock
Singers:
Mary Lincoln.
Music:
Malcolm McKee.
Producer:
Sioned William
Harriet Bede:
Miriam Margolyes
Belinda Bede:
Hannah Gordon
Mr Donne:
David Holt
Henry Hoccleve:
Peter Jeffrey
Agatha Hoccleve:
Elizabeth Proud

A three-part World Tonight special tests the political mood of grassroots America.
1: Ain't No Reason to Be Poor.
Simon Dring hitches a ride with the repo man and travels across Iowa, where secure employment is a thing of the past. For many, the American Dream has all but disappeared.
Written by Simon Dring. Producer Judith Melby Editor Anne Koch

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Dring
Written By:
Simon Dring.
Producer:
Judith Melby
Editor:
Anne Koch

Charles Handy meets people caught up in the changing world of work. In the third of four programmes, he keeps both feet firmly on the ground with a visit to Wigan, where coal and cotton have gone and the mill and canal are a tourist attraction. Producer Norman Winter

Contributors

Producer:
Norman Winter

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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