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Conversion. Forthe Feast of the Transfiguration, Mark Tully considers the meaning of conversion, from dramatic Damascus Road turnings, to the little everyday shifts that mark the journey of faith. Producer Beverley McAinsh. Repeated at 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Tully
Producer:
Beverley McAinsh.

Sheila McLennon with the religious and ethical news of the week, moral arguments and perspectives on stories familiar and unfamiliar. series producer Liz Leonard

Contributors

Unknown:
Sheila McLennon
Producer:
Liz Leonard

A Fearful Symmetry. Hiroshima Day shares its anniversary with the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord. This morning, a new liturgical work which explores the symmetry of these two events, brings togetherthe poetry of Michael Symmons Roberts and the music of James Whitbourn.
Reader Fiona Shaw. Tenor Robert Tear. With the BBC Philharmonic conducted by the composer.

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Symmons
Reader:
James Whitbourn.
Reader:
Fiona Shaw.
Tenor:
Robert Tear.

Nicholas Parsons is joined by Clement Freud, Tim Rice and Paul Merton for the panel game that challenges even the most loquacious of guests.
(Repeated from Monday)

Contributors

Presenter:
Nicholas Parsons
Panellist:
Clement Freud
Panellist:
Tim Rice
Panellist:
Paul Merton

This week begins a series of four programmes dedicated to watery themes, starting in the Gironde district of France. Simon Parkes samples its diverse cuisine, which is often overlooked in favour of its world famous Bordeaux wines. Producer Lucinda Montefiore. Extended repeat tomorrow 4pm

Contributors

Producer:
Lucinda Montefiore.

By John Braine, dramatised in two parts by Gary Brown.
A postwar classic about Joe Lampton's ruthless fight out of the back streets of northern England and the two women he must choose between to find room at the top.
(Repeated Saturday 9pm)
Programme of the Week: page 4

Contributors

Author:
John Braine
Dramatised by:
Gary Brown
Director:
Lindsay Leonard
Joe:
David Threlfall
Alice:
Diana Quick
Susan:
Sarah Parish
Rose:
Lynda Baron
Cyril:
Colin Welland
Eva/Beryl:
Deborah McAndrew
Bob/Haylake/George:
Russell Dixon
Charles/Jack:
John Griffin
Man on train:
Gary Brown

Frank Delaney presents your poetry requests. Andrew Sachs , Joanna David , Jamie Glover and Stewart Clapp read poems on the theme of war and peace and a selection of favourites by Alfred Lord Tennyson. ProducerViv Beeby. Repeated Saturday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Frank Delaney
Unknown:
Andrew Sachs
Unknown:
Joanna David
Unknown:
Jamie Glover
Unknown:
Stewart Clapp
Unknown:
Alfred Lord

The last of three talks in which leading documentary-maker Roger Graef explores the dreams and dangers of working in the new media world. This week he looks at the implications of the digital age for him as a film-maker. Producer Rebecca Stratford. Repeated Saturday 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Graef
Producer:
Rebecca Stratford.

Kate Adie presents her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
Producer Harry Parker. PHONE: [number removed] FAX: [number removed]. E-MAIL: potw@bbc.co.uk WEB SITE: www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/potw

Contributors

Unknown:
Kate Adie
Producer:
Harry Parker.

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion. 2: Caught in the Web - Information. With Susan Blackmore , Sarah LeFanu and Simon Ings. Producer Minam Newman

Contributors

Introduces:
Chris Bigsby
Unknown:
Susan Blackmore
Unknown:
Sarah Lefanu
Unknown:
Simon Ings.
Producer:
Minam Newman

Wrong, Scary, orthe Greatest Thing? Andrew Dilnot asks whether GM products are safe, whether they are really different from anything we have done before, and whetherwe need to look beyond science for the answers. Repeated from Thursday

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Dilnot

Next week's political headlines, with Guto Harri. Including 10.45 Empowering Britain Charlie
Leadbeater's view of the knowledge revolution. 2: Why Education Is Bad for Us
Editor John Evans. Empowering BritainqAd Wednesday 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Guto Harri.
Editor:
John Evans.

Louise Doughty discusses three favourite paperbacks with guests Christopher Frayling ,
Rector of the Royal College of Art. and Razia Iqbal , World Service arts correspondent. Rptd from Tuesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Louise Doughty
Unknown:
Christopher Frayling
Unknown:
Razia Iqbal

Peter Hobday continues his six-part exploration of Britain's smaller opera companies. 5: He hears Opera Restor'd perform at the Deal Festival in Kent and hears about the problems of re-creating the past in village halls and local theatres. Producers Tony Cheevers and Alison Prain (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Hobday
Producers:
Tony Cheevers
Producers:
Alison Prain

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