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Six programmes on child development. 1: Time to Talk, Time to Play. The stimulation that a baby receives in its first few months has far-reaching consequences for the development of its brain. Presented by Kirsty Wark. Producers Angie Mason and Merilyn Harris

Contributors

Presented By:
Kirsty Wark.
Producers:
Angie Mason

Comedy series by Katie Hims. The coffee tin containing half the company profits has not been found. With only three days to go, can the two-and-a-half grand be collected in time? with Roger May , Jane Whittenshaw and Mark Straker. Director Cat Horn

Contributors

Unknown:
Katie Hims.
Unknown:
Roger May
Unknown:
Jane Whittenshaw
Unknown:
Mark Straker.
Jimmy:
Gerard McDermott
Martina:
Catherine Harvey

By Gill Adams. Three generations of women head for Lourdes for a weekend of arguing, praying and discovery. A funny and moving story exploring the lies, regrets, dreams and fears of mothers and daughters. with Clare Jordan and Martin Reeve Director Melanie Harris

Contributors

Unknown:
Gill Adams.
Unknown:
Clare Jordan
Unknown:
Martin Reeve
Director:
Melanie Harris
Gran:
Ann Rye
Linda:
Sarah Parks

In the first of five programmes featuring amateur scientists, astronomer Guy Hurst acts as a bridge between amateurs and professionals worldwide. Presented by Anna Grayson. Producer Neil George Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Guy Hurst
Presented By:
Anna Grayson.
Producer:
Neil George Repeat

Anna Massey narrates the history of Britain, with the words of Sir Winston Churchill read by Paul Eddington.
Additional readings by John Turner and David Timson. 31: The King's Favourite and Bannockburn Written by Christopher Lee Producer Pete Atkin Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Anna Massey
Unknown:
Sir Winston Churchill
Read By:
Paul Eddington.
Unknown:
John Turner
Unknown:
David Timson.
Written By:
Christopher Lee
Producer:
Pete Atkin

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Clement Freud , Stephen Frost , Derek Nimmo and Tony Slattery for radio's most devious panel game. Recorded at St James's Concert Hall, Guernsey.
Devised by Ian Messiter. Producer Chris Neill

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Unknown:
Clement Freud
Unknown:
Stephen Frost
Unknown:
Derek Nimmo
Unknown:
Tony Slattery
Unknown:
Ian Messiter.
Producer:
Chris Neill

An environmental drama by Tim Jackson.

Laura applies for a job in Norfolk and explores her relationship with her fiance Dean.
Part 1 of 30.
(Repeated from 10.45am)

Contributors

Writer:
Tim Jackson
Music:
Malcolm McKee
Director:
Peter Leslie Wild
Laura McLaren:
Rachel Atkins
Dean Finch:
Ian Pepperell
[Actress]:
Kelly Hunter
[Actress]:
Tina Gray
[Actor]:
Eric Allan
[Actor]:
David Holt
[Actress]:
Bella Hamblin
[Actor]:
Norman Bird

Do Parents Matter? Recent research suggests a child's personality is shaped most by genetics and the influence of other youngsters. So what difference does good parenting make?
Presented by Frances Caimcross.
Producer Ingrid Hassler. Rptd Sunday 9.30pm
* Face behind the Voice: page 135 ,

Contributors

Presented By:
Frances CaimcRoss.
Producer:
Ingrid Hassler.

Patrick Malahide reads Patrick O'Brtan 's novel about Captain Jack Aubrey and his ' friend Dr Stephen Maturin in the Royal Navy of Nelson's time. Part 1 of 10. Abridged by Roger Danes Producer Patrick Rayner

Contributors

Unknown:
Patrick Malahide
Unknown:
Patrick O'Brtan
Unknown:
Captain Jack Aubrey
Unknown:
Dr Stephen Maturin
Abridged By:
Roger Danes
Producer:
Patrick Rayner

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