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From the East End to the South Seas. Alexander Frater presents a two-part story of cannibalism. volcanoes, religious fervour and family history in one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
1: He returns to Vanuata and the tiny island of Paama to deliver a new bell to a church built for and named after his grandfather. Producer Sara Jane Hall

Contributors

Unknown:
Alexander Frater
Producer:
Sara Jane Hall

Sue Limb's six-part story of sheep, sin and scholarship in the shadow of the Long Mynd. 2: December. Sauce for the Goose Producer Jonathan James-Moore

Contributors

Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore
Mr Jones:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Ma Jones:
Lisabeth Miles
Megan:
Rebecca Front
Owen:
Matthew Morgan
Bootle:
Michael Fenton Stevens
Jenkins:
Nickolas Grace

Jerome Vincent. Italian cafe owner Arturo Zentulli reviews his life in England and struggles to come to terms with his only son's goals for life -which do not include serving cappuccinos. Director David Blount

Contributors

Unknown:
Jerome Vincent.
Unknown:
Arturo Zentulli
Director:
David Blount
Arturo:
Kenneth Haigh
Jack:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Zelda:
Alison Pettltt
Luke:
Steve Brody
Lisa:
Jackie Stirling

Sue Cook presents the programme that investigates listeners' historical queries, exploring avenues of research and uncovering mysteries. Producers Ivan Howlett and Nick Patrick WRITE TO: [address removed] E-MAIL: making.history@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Producers:
Ivan Howlett
Producers:
Nick Patrick

5: Hear the Difference. Claudia Hammond braves the clubbing scene and asks why do more young women than men suffer from tinnitus after a night out on the town? And is it true that more men than women are tone deaf? For details see Monday (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Claudia Hammond

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis hosttopical sketches and stand-up comedy. With Bert and George, Emma Clarke and humorous songs from Mitch Benn. Producer Ashley Blaker. Repeated Saturday 12.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Steve Punt
Unknown:
Hugh Dennis
Unknown:
Emma Clarke
Unknown:
Mitch Benn.
Producer:
Ashley Blaker.

The Grundys are on the agenda.
Written by Nawal Gadalla. Director Keri Davies
Editor Vanessa Whitburn. ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an sae to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Nawal Gadalla.
Director:
Keri Davies
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn.
Phil:
Norman Painting
Jill:
Patricia Greene
David:
Timothy Bentlnck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Julia:
Mary Wimbush
Tommy:
Tom Graham
Brian:
Charles Colllngwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Peggy:
June Spencer
Sid:
Alan Devereux
Kathy:
Hedli Niklaus
Joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Edward:
Barry Farrlmond
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Usha:
Souad Faress
Bert:
Eric Allan
Siobhan:
Caroline Lennon
Simon:
Garrick Hagon
Jolene:
Buffy Davis
Matt:
Kim Durham
Andrew:
David Royle
Fallon:
Joanna van Kampen
Gerry:
Gerry Hlnks

Nick Clarke chairs debates on issues of perennial interest in front of an invited audience.
2: "Love and marriage no longer go together like a horse and carriage."
From Westminster Council House, London.
Producer Nick Utechin. To vote YES PHONE: [number removed]
To vote NO PHONE: [number removed]. LINES OPEN at 8.45pm until
2.30pm tomorrow. Maximum call cost lOp. Rptd Saturday 1.15pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Clarke
Producer:
Nick Utechin.

Eleanor Oldroyd presents the sports programme. Sports writer Ian Woolridge visited his first
Olympics in 1960. He recalls the Rome games and relates tales of the eternal city in the first of four programmes building up to Sydney 2000. Producer Simon Crosse

Contributors

Unknown:
Eleanor Oldroyd
Unknown:
Ian Woolridge
Producer:
Simon Crosse

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