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Claire Rayner speaks on behalf of a charity which is dedicated to the creation of a nonviolent society.
DONATIONS: The Children and Violence Forum, [address removed]
CREDIT CARDS: [number removed]. Repeated Thursday 3.28pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Claire Rayner

From Lichfield Cathedral. Choral Matins forthe fourth Sunday of Easter sung by the Cathedral
Chamber Choir. Psalm 119, w89-96; Stanford in A; Nehemiah 8, wl-12; Luke 24, w25-32; Haec Dies (Byrd). Director of music Nigel Argust. Organist Robert Sharpe.

Contributors

Organist:
Nigel Argust.
Organist:
Robert Sharpe.

Joining Nigel Rees to exchange quotations and anecdotes this week are Vivienne Parry , Sarah Harrison , Gemma O'Connor and Clive Swift. ReaderWilliam Franklyn. Repeated from Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Rees
Unknown:
Vivienne Parry
Unknown:
Sarah Harrison
Unknown:
Gemma O'Connor
Unknown:
Clive Swift.
Unknown:
Readerwilliam Franklyn.

In a series Mary Allen talks to musical experts who attempt to convince her of the finest example of a particular genre of music. 3: The Greatest Protest Song
Producers Bruce Hyman and Karen Sanders Young Repeated Saturday llpm

Contributors

Talks:
Mary Allen
Producers:
Bruce Hyman

Nigel Colborn , John Cushnie and Bunny
Guinness answer questions posed by staff, pupils and parents at Ripley St Thomas Church of England High School in Lancaster. With chairman Eric Robson.
Producer Trevor Taylor. Repeated Wednesday 3pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Colborn
Unknown:
John Cushnie
Unknown:
Eric Robson.
Producer:
Trevor Taylor.

A look at a year in the life of countryman and riding master Christopher Barker , whose family has run the riding school and livery stables in Helmsley for over 200 years.
3: Autumn. Barkervisits a local animal dealerto find out whether zebra has anything to offerthe school. Pip gives birth to a litter of puppies, and some gamekeepers become so attached to their birds that they can't bearto shoot them. Producer Lucy Lunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Barker
Producer:
Lucy Lunt

The conclusion of Don Taylor 's three-part dramatisation of the novel by James Hogg. Gil-Martin's influence over Robert increases, and Robert finds himself cast out by all levels of society. He gradually comes to realise the terrifying truth of who, or what, Gil-Martin is. But is it too late?
Director Don Taylor. Repeated Saturday 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Don Taylor
Novel By:
James Hogg.
Director:
Don Taylor.
Editor:
Edward Petherbridge
Robert:
Cal MacAnlnch
Gil-Martin:
Paul Higgins
Blanchard/Lawyer/Walker/Landlord/Demon voice:
Stuart McGugan
Voice/Mrs Keeler/Landlady:
Sandra Clark
Servant/Scrape/Purdie:
Maitland Chandler
Lad:
Ruarhaidh Murray

Undertaker and poet Thomas Lynch presents lyrical and humane essays about the emotions that underpin daily life. 3: Virus Checking. This week he tries to find a solution for his friend's hypochondria. Producer Kate McAII. Rptd Saturday 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Thomas Lynch
Producer:
Kate McAii.

Six social entrepreneurs - creative people using theirtalents to rejuvenate their local communities -tell their stories. 3: Furnishing Homes, Furnishing Lives. Felicity Finch meets Liam Black , who runs a network of social businesses which are reviving the fortunes of the long-term unemployed of Liverpool. Producer Rebecca Nicholson (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Felicity Finch
Unknown:
Liam Black
Producer:
Rebecca Nicholson

Lucie Skeaping and guests explore the lives of five notorious mistresses. 4: Dora Jordan. Comedian, composer, singer, mother and spurned companion of Prince William, Duke of Clarence. Songs performed by Lucie Skeaping and accompanied by Paul Nicholson. Producer Clare Csonka (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Dora Jordan.
Unknown:
Lucie Skeaping
Accompanied By:
Paul Nicholson.
Producer:
Clare Csonka

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