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Changes and Chances. Mark Tully finds a contemporary resonance in the words of the ancient prayer in which the changelessness of God is invoked to soothe the anxieties of those unsettled by "the changes and chances of this fleeting world".
Producer Beverley McAinsh. Repeated at 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Tully
Producer:
Beverley McAinsh.

Jon Snow speaks on behalf of a charity which supports the 25,000 children in public care.
Producer Anne Downing. DONATIONS: Who Cares? Trust. [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: [number removed]. Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Jon Snow
Producer:
Anne Downing.

Nicholas Parsons is joined at the Pleasance in Edinburgh by Paul Merton, Clement Freud , Graham Norton and Ross Noble for the comedy panel game. Repeated from Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Clement Freud
Unknown:
Graham Norton
Unknown:
Ross Noble

In her new series Emily Buchanan invites some of Britain's most distinguished foreign correspondents to rememberthe music that evokes the unforgettable events which they found themselves reporting to the world. This week Mark Brayne , former BBC China Correspondent, with his own recordings of Tibetan gongs, Beijing barbershops, an antique Chinese lute and Strangers in the Night at the Peace Hotel, Shanghai. Producer SimonElmes

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Buchanan
Unknown:
Mark Brayne

By Doris Lessing, dramatised by Tina Pepler.
Mary Turner is found murdered on the verandah of her farmstead, her houseboy having confessed to the crime. But he seems to have no motive. A powerful exploration of 1940s Rhodesia.
(Repeated Saturday 9pm)

Contributors

Author:
Doris Lessing
Dramatised by:
Tina Pepler
Director:
Marion Nancarrow
Mary 1:
Alison Pettltt
Mary 2:
Tracy-Ann Oberman
Charlie Slatter:
Miles Anderson
Moses:
Nicholas Beveney
Dick Turner:
Andrew Wincott
Joseph:
Kennedy Makambira
Tony Marston:
Tom George
Susan:
Janine Eser
Monica:
Suzanna Hamilton
Bob:
Don McKorkindale
Samson:
Jess Philogene

Frank Delaney presents a selection of poems with the theme of the natural world - including Osprey by GeriRosenzweig, winner of the BBC Wildlife Magazine poet of the year competition. The readers are Alan Howard , Maggie Steed , Tim Piggot-Smith and Alice Arnold. Producer Kate McAII. Repeated Saturday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Frank Delaney
Unknown:
Alan Howard
Unknown:
Maggie Steed
Unknown:
Tim Piggot-Smith
Unknown:
Alice Arnold.
Producer:
Kate McAii.

Three women cast their minds back to the anxious months of pregnancy. 3: Carribean writer and dramatist Pat Cumper tries to come to terms with the fact that her son is now preparing to flee the nest. Producer Nicky Barranger. Repeated Saturday 7.45pm

Contributors

Dramatist:
Pat Cumper
Producer:
Nicky Barranger.

Chris Bigsby introduces a series of programmes of new writing and discussion, featuring a mix of fresh talent and established names.
6: Education. With Dr Mary Beard , ArdashirVakil and Geoff Dyer. Producer Miriam Newman

Contributors

Introduces:
Chris Bigsby
Unknown:
Dr Mary Beard
Unknown:
Geoff Dyer.
Producer:
Miriam Newman

Next week's political headlines, with Brian Walker. Including 10.45 Allegories forthe Present Day 3: Michael Charlton reflects on his interview with Adolf Hitler 's architect Albert Speer. Editor John Evans Allegories for the Present Dayrepeated Wednesday 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Walker.
Unknown:
Michael Charlton
Unknown:
Adolf Hitler
Unknown:
Albert Speer.
Editor:
John Evans

Christopher Cook presents asix-part series on the influence of war and conflict on music. 3: The Ancient Greeks and Romans - Baroque HeroesChristopher Cook surveys the decadent world of Baroque opera and finds out howclassical warrior heroes on stage mirrored heroic achievements at home. Producer Helen Garrison (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Cook
Producer:
Helen Garrison

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