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Six programmes in which Peter Snow presents newspaper stories from a date selected at random by computer. 1: The Universal Spectator for 26 October 1728. Claire Rayner assesses the advice of the paper's "agony uncle" on bereavement over the death of a parrot. Also, why letters from York to Chester travelled 400 miles, and a look at the heyday of the highwayman. Producer Andrew Green

Contributors

Unknown:
Claire Rayner
Producer:
Andrew Green

A six-part series in which international musicians choose and discuss music reflecting the character and spirit of their native countries.
4: Andrew Green talks to Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom. Producer Tracy Ross

Contributors

Talks:
Andrew Green
Soprano:
Elisabeth Soderstrom.
Producer:
Tracy Ross

As a festival of Prokofiev's music starts, Paul Vaughan considers the breadth of the composer's work, from film music to symphonies. Plus reviews of Walter Mosley 's new collection of short stories. Producer Jackie Christie
Revised repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Paul Vaughan
Unknown:
Walter Mosley
Producer:
Jackie Christie

The final instalment of Arnold Bennett 's classic novel set in the 1930s, dramatised in four parts by Peter Ling. From Paris to London - and some changes of heart at the hotel. with Michael Mears. Stephen Thorne.
Christopher Scott , Di Botcher and Kim Wall Director Enyd Williams Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Arnold Bennett
Unknown:
Peter Ling.
Unknown:
Michael Mears.
Unknown:
Stephen Thorne.
Unknown:
Christopher Scott
Unknown:
Di Botcher
Evelyn Orcham:
Robin Ellis
Violet Powler:
Charlotte Attenborough
Sir Henry Savott:
Derek Waring
Gracie Savott:
Colleen Prendergast
Miss Cass:
Ann Beach

Alun Lewis presents the series that guides you through the information age. 2: Creativity from the Keyboard
In 1946, an obscure Russian patent clerk published a new theory on the creativity of invention considered so radical that it cost him ten years in the Gulag. His methods have now been rediscovered and computerised, with remarkable results.
Producer Jim Clarke
E-MAIL: the.network@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Alun Lewis
Producer:
Jim Clarke

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