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Having escaped his own oppressively religious upbringing, Tim Parks discovers that his own daughter cannot wait to be baptised. With John Peel. Producer Chris Berthoud. PHONE: [number removed]. E-MAIL: [address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Tim Parks
Unknown:
John Peel.
Producer:
Chris Berthoud.

Jonathan Dimbleby is joined from St Bride's Community Education Centre,
Edinburgh, by Donald Dewar , Stephen Dorrell , Winnie Ewing MEP and Baroness Williams. Repeated from yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Jonathan Dimbleby
Unknown:
Donald Dewar
Unknown:
Stephen Dorrell
Unknown:
Winnie Ewing

The English Civil War was the most turbulent period in the country's history. Thomas Fairfax was the most talented general on the Parliamentarian side, but did he really anticipate that his military triumphs would lead to the execution of his king? John Morrill presents the first in a three-part history. Producer Ian Bell

Contributors

Unknown:
John Morrill
Producer:
Ian Bell

By John Dickson Carr, dramatised by Peter Ling.
When a young journalist is found murdered at Traitors' Gate in thirties fog-bound London, there is a crossbow through his heart and a top hat on his head.

Contributors

Author:
John Dickson Carr
Dramatised By:
Peter Ling.
Director:
Enyd Williams
Dr Gideon Fell:
Donald Sinden
Chief Superintendent Hadley:
John Hartley
Sir William Batten:
Edward Jewesbury
General Mason:
Peter Howell
Robert Dowery:
Roger Moss
Julius Arbor:
Roger Hammond
Yeoman Warder Parker:
John Baddeley
Henry Marsh:
Anthony Jackson
Laura Batten:
Sabina Franklyn
Lester Batten:
Don McCorkindale
Sheila Batten:
Priyanga Elan

Brian Sibley presents the film programme, including the expert guide to films on television.
Editor Simon Elmes. WRITE TO: Talking Pictures, BBC Radio 4. London. W1A 1AA E-MAIL: [address removed] Repeated Tuesday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Editor:
Simon Elmes.

Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the week's cultural highlights, including a look at First Peoples, First Contacts, an exhibition which looks at prehistoric hunting, colonisation and the renewal of native American art. Producer Nicki Paxman

Contributors

Unknown:
Tom Sutcliffe
Producer:
Nicki Paxman

Emily Buchanan presents highlights of the world's best English-language radio programmes. Listen to Trinidadians sound off about the death penalty, meet DJs with a difference and join a local police officer as he cracks down on crime in New Zealand's North Island.
Producer Allison Puranik

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Buchanan
Producer:
Allison Puranik

Humphrey Carpenter presents debates in which a "Daniel" figure braves an audience. British TV- the Best in the World? Elaine Showalter , professor of English at Princeton University, argues that far from being the best in the world, British television lags behind the creativity on show in the US.
Producer Paul Quinn Repeat

Contributors

Unknown:
Elaine Showalter
Producer:
Paul Quinn

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