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Afire with Heavenly Love. The Very Rev John Arnold , Dean of Durham, celebrates the life of St Cuthbert whose shrine is housed in Durham
Cathedral. With the Cathedral Consort of Singers, directed by James Lancelot.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Arnold
Directed By:
James Lancelot.

Cornwall-based watercolourist
Tony Foster has travelled the globe in search of volcanos. From erupting Soufrière on devastated Montserratto the fiery chain of Hawaiian islands, his paintings not only depict their grandeur, but tell the story of his volcanic adventures. Producer Simon Elmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Tony Foster
Producer:
Simon Elmes

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Clement Freud , Paul Merton , Richard Morton and Graham Norton for the devious panel game. Recorded at the Pleasance. Repeated from Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Unknown:
Clement Freud
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Richard Morton
Unknown:
Graham Norton

Kate Chopin 's tale of one woman's pursuit of moral and sexual freedom in turn-of-the-century New Orleans. Dramatised by Jyll Bradley.
Over one long hot summer, Edna Pontellier learns to swim. with Matilda Ziegler , William Dufris , Mary Ellen Ray, Garrick Hagon. Ed Bishop. Morgan Deare , Amanda Gordon. Ben Crowe , Maaike Milligan and Phoebe Fox. Director Jonquil Panting Repeated Saturday 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Kate Chopin
Dramatised By:
Jyll Bradley.
Unknown:
Edna Pontellier
Unknown:
Matilda Ziegler
Unknown:
William Dufris
Unknown:
Mary Ellen
Unknown:
Garrick Hagon.
Unknown:
Morgan Deare
Unknown:
Amanda Gordon.
Unknown:
Ben Crowe
Unknown:
Maaike Milligan
Unknown:
Phoebe Fox.
Director:
Jonquil Panting
Kate Chopin:
Lorelei King
Edna Pontellier:
Briony Glassco

Christopher Cook talks to two popular and original poets for children -
Jackie Kay and Ian McMillan - about writing for young people. Producer Susan Roberts
Repeated Saturday 11.30pm

Contributors

Talks:
Christopher Cook
Unknown:
Jackie Kay
Unknown:
Ian McMillan
Producer:
Susan Roberts

Einstein - the Rrst Celebrity Scientist Scientists Professor Sir Roger Penrose , Paul Davies , John Gribbin and Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell , explain the importance and brilliance of Einstein's theory of relativity. Producer Ruth Gardiner and Jeanette Thomas Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Sir Roger Penrose
Unknown:
Paul Davies
Unknown:
John Gribbin
Unknown:
Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Producer:
Ruth Gardiner
Producer:
Jeanette Thomas

Andrew Rawnsley presents the political headlines of the next week, live from Westminster. Including
10.45 Joining the Club. Four programmes exploring the experiences of Northern Ireland MPs at Westminster. 2: The Ulster Unionists
Editor John Evans

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Rawnsley
Editor:
John Evans

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