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Antony Peregrine on the horrors of teenage foreign exchange trips. Presented by John Peel.
Producer Chris Berthoud. PHONE: [number removed]. E-MAIL: [address removed]
* See John Peel: page 9

Contributors

Unknown:
Antony Peregrine
Presented By:
John Peel.
Producer:
Chris Berthoud.

Billy Kay visits Portugal to explore the history and myths surrounding Henry the Navigator, the half-English medieval Portuguese prince credited with starting the voyages of discovery which transformed the world. Producers Billy Kay and Bruce Young

Contributors

Unknown:
Billy Kay
Producers:
Billy Kay
Producers:
Bruce Young

By Penelope Fitzgerald , dramatised by Peter Wolf. With Samuel West as Fritz. In Germany in the late 18th century, a university student's quest to find his ideal vision of love leads him to a frail but spirited 12-year-old girl. Will she fulfil his high expectations? with Giles Fagan. Elizabeth Conboy. Tessa Worsley , Ben Crowe , Gerard McDermott. Harry Myers and Tilly Gaunt Director Cherry Cookson

Contributors

Unknown:
Penelope Fitzgerald
Dramatised By:
Peter Wolf.
Unknown:
Samuel West
Unknown:
Giles Fagan.
Unknown:
Elizabeth Conboy.
Unknown:
Tessa Worsley
Unknown:
Ben Crowe
Unknown:
Gerard McDermott.
Unknown:
Harry Myers
Unknown:
Tilly Gaunt
Director:
Cherry Cookson
Sophie:
Abigail Docherty
Bernhard:
Alison Pettitt
Father:
John Rowe

Brian Sibley with the big picture on the world of film. This week,
Leslie Felperin investigates test screenings, where audience reaction to a film can determine its final shape. Producer Harry Parker
Repeated Tuesday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Unknown:
Leslie Felperin
Producer:
Harry Parker

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host more stand-up comedy, sketches and songs. With the regular team of Dan Freedman , Nick Romero ,
David Quantick , Jane Bussmann and guests. Producer Aled Evans
Repeated Tuesday llpm

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Unknown:
Dan Freedman
Unknown:
Nick Romero
Unknown:
David Quantick
Unknown:
Jane Bussmann
Producer:
Aled Evans

Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the week's cultural events, including a look at Neil Jordan's unconventional horror film In Dreams, and Cate Blanchett on stage in a major new revival of David Hare 's Plenty. Producer Adrian Washbourne

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Sutcliffe
Unknown:
Cate Blanchett
Unknown:
David Hare
Producer:
Adrian Washbourne

An hour of highlights from the best English language radio programmes from around the world, including international views on the top story of the day. Presented by Emily Buchanan. Producers Lucy Ash and Jennie Walmsley

Contributors

Presented By:
Emily Buchanan.
Producers:
Lucy Ash
Producers:
Jennie Walmsley

Patrick White 's novel dramatised in two parts by Julia Stoneham. 1: German explorer Voss is determined to lead a trek across the centre of Australia. Before he leaves, he meets an English girl with whom he forms a strange and passionate relationship. With Robert Menzies and Pamela Rabe.
Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Patrick White
Unknown:
Julia Stoneham.
Unknown:
Robert Menzies
Unknown:
Pamela Rabe.

Runaway World
Lectures on globalisation given by Anthony Giddens. 4: The Family. Some of the most profound changes occuring in the world are in people's personal lives. How best do we understand and cope with these changes? This lecture comes from the National Press Club in Washington and is followed by questions from an invited audience. Bridget Kendall is in the chair. Repeated from Wednesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Giddens.
Unknown:
Bridget Kendall

A final collection of musical anecdotes from decades past. 4: David Owen
Norris and guests explore how events of the 1840s were reflected in popular songs. Singing by Elizabeth Mansfield. Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
David Owen
Unknown:
Elizabeth Mansfield.

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