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The third of six programmes presented by Julian Pettifer. As the Philippines celebrates 100 years of independence, a look at this fiesta capital of Asia. Producer Rosie Goldsmith

Contributors

Presented By:
Julian Pettifer.
Producer:
Rosie Goldsmith

In Belfast Nicholas Parsons invites
Tim Rice , Gerry Kelly , Paul Merton and Clement Freud to talk for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation. Producer Chris Neill. Repeated Monday6.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Rice
Unknown:
Gerry Kelly
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Clement Freud
Producer:
Chris Neill.

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined in Leeds by panellists including deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats Alan Beith and vice chairman of the Conservative
Party Alan Duncan.
Repeated from yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Alan Beith
Unknown:
Alan Duncan.

W Somerset Maugham's satire on American heiresses who marry into
European aristocracy. This production stars Kathleen Turner as Pearl, Lady Grayston; Rula Lenska as the Duchesse de Surennes;
Barbara Jefford as the Principessa; and Nigel Davenport as Arthur Fenwick. with William Hootkins , Stephen Billington , Nicholas Caunter , Stanley Page and Paul Stewart. Director Janet Whitaker
+ See This Week: p 7;
Kathleen Turner 's Kind of Day: p 138

Contributors

Unknown:
Kathleen Turner
Unknown:
Rula Lenska
Unknown:
Barbara Jefford
Unknown:
Nigel Davenport
Unknown:
Arthur Fenwick.
Unknown:
William Hootkins
Unknown:
Stephen Billington
Unknown:
Nicholas Caunter
Unknown:
Paul Stewart.
Director:
Janet Whitaker
Unknown:
Kathleen Turner
Bessie:
Sheri Graubert
Fleming Harvey:
Charles Edwards

Topical history magazine. This edition marks the 80th anniversary of votes for women. Gerry Northam discovers that, while high-profile suffragettes may have grabbed the headlines, the real force for change lay elsewhere.
Producer John Byme. Rptd tomorrow 8.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Gerry Northam
Producer:
John Byme.

West Indies v England
Coverage of the third day's play in the rescheduled Test match from
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Commentary by Jonathan Agnew , Henry Blofeld and Christopher Martin-Jenkins . For information or retuning advice phone [number removed] 'Approximate times.

Contributors

Commentary By:
Jonathan Agnew
Commentary By:
Henry Blofeld
Commentary By:
Christopher Martin-Jenkins

Robert Robinson talks to groups of people who share a way of life. In the fifth of six programmes, he asks parapsychologists whether supernatural forces really do exist. Producer Bruce Whitney Low Repeated Thursday 11.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Robert Robinson
Producer:
Bruce Whitney Low

Landscape of Fear
Two programmes in which
Robert McNab explores art born of survival. With readers Nigel Carrington and Henry Ditson. 2: 1942-5.
Producers John Dryden and David Perry Repeated Friday 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert McNab
Readers:
Nigel Carrington
Readers:
Henry Ditson.
Producers:
John Dryden
Producers:
David Perry

Olwen Wymark and Barbara Clegg 's three-part drama.
1: Battle Cry. When someone is
"accidentally" killed while re-enacting a medieval battle, Thackeray is called in to investigate. with Doreen Mantle , Melanie Walters , James Greene. Richard Lomas , Charlotte Bird, Howell Evans , Terry Dauncey and Gwyn Vaughan Jones. Director Alison Hindell Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Olwen Wymark
Unknown:
Barbara Clegg
Unknown:
Doreen Mantle
Unknown:
Melanie Walters
Unknown:
James Greene.
Unknown:
Richard Lomas
Unknown:
Howell Evans
Unknown:
Terry Dauncey
Unknown:
Gwyn Vaughan Jones.
Director:
Alison Hindell
Thackeray:
Michael Cochrane
George:
John Hartley
Miss Birch:
Margaret John

Four programmes in which Matt Frei highlights foreign words.
Mr Kim 's Tantrum. In the South
Korean capital, Seoul, Frei examines the word han, meaning a mixture of sorrow, anger and resentment. Producer Tony Grant

Contributors

Unknown:
Matt Frei
Unknown:
Mr Kim
Producer:
Tony Grant

The radio premiere of Anthony Burgess's cult classic.
Teenage thug Alex is brainwashed out of his sadistic pursuits, but the cure has unfortunate side-effects.

with Dorien Thomas, Clare Isaac, Rhodri Hugh, Robert Harper, Wayne Forester, Jennifer Hill and Aimee Thomas.

With original music composed by John Hardy. Director Alison Hindell

Reader Offer: A Clockwork Orange is available on BBC audio cassette for £8.99 plus £1 p and p. Send a cheque, payable to RT Offers, to [address removed] or telephone [number removed].
See This Week: p 7; John Peel: p 9

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Burgess
Unknown:
Dorien Thomas
Unknown:
Clare Isaac
Unknown:
Rhodri Hugh
Unknown:
Robert Harper
Unknown:
Wayne Forester
Unknown:
Jennifer Hill
Unknown:
Aimee Thomas.
Composed By:
John Hardy.
Reader:
Alison Hindell
Unknown:
Little Mead
Unknown:
John Peel
Alex:
Jason Hughes
Dr Brodsky:
Struan Rodger
Chaplain:
John McArdle
Minister:
Jack Davenport
Alexander:
Bill Stewart

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