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With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
7.25, 8.25 Sports News
7.45 Thought for the Day
With Bishop Jim Thompson.
8.40 Yesterday in Parliament

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
James Naughtie.
Unknown:
Jim Thompson.

The last in the series in which four writers celebrate a single, readily available sensual experience.
Jeanette Winterson on Second-Hand Pleasures. "My nostrils flare, my breath quickens, my heart pounds, my wallet opens. I cannot rest until I am alone in the farthermost edge, wedge, ledge of the shop, lying along the skirting board, legs propped, reading."
Producer Beaty Rubens

Contributors

Unknown:
Jeanette Winterson
Producer:
Beaty Rubens

The final part of Peter Kerry 's comedy. Joseph finds a relic - a piece of "the Cross" - and pilgrims come from miles around to Paradise Island.
With Sammy Johnson , Joan Southern. Stephen Thirkeld and Niall Ashdown Producer Kathy Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Kerry
Unknown:
Sammy Johnson
Unknown:
Joan Southern.
Unknown:
Stephen Thirkeld
Unknown:
Niall Ashdown
Producer:
Kathy Smith
Auntie Annie:
Joan Sims
Marcia:
Rebecca Front
Joseph:
James Garbutt

The second part of Alex Ferguson 's trilogy, set in thirties Jarrow. 2: A Time of Deep Affliction
Ten-year-old Lecky continues his hopeless pursuit of the butcher's daughter. With all these distractions, will he win a scholarship to Jarrow Grammar School? with Colin MacLachlan , Janine Birkett and Donald McBride. Music by Jane Wade and Donald McBride. Director Melanie Harris

Contributors

Unknown:
Alex Ferguson
Unknown:
Colin MacLachlan
Unknown:
Janine Birkett
Unknown:
Donald McBride.
Music By:
Jane Wade
Music By:
Donald McBride.
Director:
Melanie Harris
Uncle Freddie:
Shaun Prendergast
Lecky:
Gareth Brown
Our Mam:
Charlie Hardwick
Our Dad:
Alex Ferguson
Robert Service:
Alex Ferguson

Ten views of life in this century.
4: The Ideal Age. Clarice Scruton was six when Queen Victoria died. Not clever enough to have been a suffragette, she says, but always a rebel. At home in Hull she takes on establishments past and present. Producers Sara Lloyd and Piers Plowright

Contributors

Unknown:
Clarice Scruton
Producers:
Sara Lloyd
Producers:
Piers Plowright

Paul Gambaccini sees the week's new film releases, including
Palookaville and Portrait Chinois starring Helena Bonham-Carter . Producer Olive Clancy
Revised repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Gambaccini
Unknown:
Helena Bonham-Carter
Producer:
Olive Clancy

The last of three programmes which focus on Cheshire, home of the richest people outside Greater London, and the women who live there.
A Day at the Races
Fillies, fancy hats and a fiver each way on the 3.30pm. It is Gold Cup day at Chester Races, and the designer outfits are out in force.
Producer Lindsay Leonard

Contributors

Producer:
Lindsay Leonard

On the 31 October 1959, Ronnie Scott opened his club in the basement of 39 Gerard Street,
London Wl. Tubby Hayes was top of the bill. Manager Pete King , sax player Peter King , Benny Green , the late Ronnie Scott and members of that first night audience share their memories with John Florance. Producer Rosie Boulton Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Ronnie Scott
Unknown:
Tubby Hayes
Unknown:
Pete King
Unknown:
Peter King
Unknown:
Benny Green
Unknown:
Ronnie Scott
Unknown:
John Florance.
Producer:
Rosie Boulton

An eight-part environmental series. 1: Forestry. Eighty per cent of the world's old growth forests have now been destroyed or degraded. In the aftermath of Earth Summit II, this programme asks what can be done to protect the remainder. Producer Sera Lefroy-Owen Repeated Sunday 9.30pm

11.00 Dry Slopes
A four-part comedy series written by and starring Nick Ball , with Louisa Rix as Mum.
2: Tick Took. Angus is approaching 30 and has not achieved his ambitions. with Robert Harley. Wayne Forester and Julie Gibbs. Producer Gareth Edwards

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Ball
Unknown:
Louisa Rix
Unknown:
Robert Harley.
Unknown:
Wayne Forester
Unknown:
Julie Gibbs.
Producer:
Gareth Edwards

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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