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Foryears, Switzerland has prided itself on having one of the most prestigious airlines in the world.
But the humiliating demise of Swissair has left the nation stunned. Henry Bonsu goes to Zurich to uncover a story of corporate recklessness and incompetence and also visits a restaurant where diners eat in complete darkness.
Producer Rosie Goldsmith. Editor Maria Balinska. Rptd Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Henry Bonsu
Producer:
Rosie Goldsmith.
Editor:
Maria Balinska.

A century after Walt Disney's birth, Brian Sibley celebrates the little-seen natural history and live-action historical films that poured out of the Disney studios in the fifties and examines their impact on popular culture and natural history broadcasting. Producer Nick Utechin. Disneyfied is at 3.45pm Disney: the lost empire? page 48

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Sibley
Producer:
Nick Utechin.

Live from Westminster Abbey, in the presence of the Queen. The preacher is the Most Rev Dr George Carey , Archbishop of Canterbury. Westminster
Abbey Choir directed by James O'Donnell. Organist Andrew Reid. Introduced by Nicholas Witchell.

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr George Carey
Directed By:
James O'Donnell.
Organist:
Andrew Reid.
Introduced By:
Nicholas Witchell.

By Judith French. In 1738 London was fascinated by a bawdy kiss-and-tell trial. In an elaborate blackmail plot a famous actor had forced his wife to have an affair. But the three ended up in court where the adulterers fell in love.
Producer/director Rachel Horan

Contributors

Unknown:
Judith French.
Director:
Rachel Horan
Cibber:
Tim McLnnerny
Susannah:
Tilly Gaunt
Stint:
Gavin Muir
Jane:
Judith French
Murdertext:
Sean Baker
Luckless:
Jonathan Forbes
Thomas Arne:
Ewan Bailey
Prosecution:
Chris Godwin

A chance for listeners to telephone a columnist and take issue with him or heron a controversial subject. With David Jessel.
Producer Nick Utechin
Phone: [number removed]. Email: Checkup@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
David Jessel.
Producer:
Nick Utechin

Christopher Reeve appeals on behalf of a charity which works to ensure that people who have been paralysed can continue to lead independent lives.
Producer Laurence Grissell. DONATIONS: Spinal Injuries Association, [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]. Repeated from Sunday at 7.55am

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Reeve
Producer:
Laurence Grissell.

Maeve Binchy 's story is read by Sean Campion. For many years the Brennan's have successfully run Quentin's restaurant in Dublin forthe owner, who lives abroad. Butwhatwill happen to them when he Suddenly pays a Visit? ProducerHeather Brennon

Contributors

Unknown:
Maeve Binchy
Read By:
Sean Campion.

Science series. A tiny crystal, hardly thicker than two human hairs, is the oldest material everfound on Earth. Quentin Coopertalks to geologists Dr William Peck and DrJohn Valley about their discovery and why it may rewrite the history of the Earth.
Producer Fiona Roberts. E-MAIL: material.world@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr William Peck
Producer:
Fiona Roberts.

Comedy by Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie about a middle-aged couple coping with transvestitism.
3: Birth of the Blues. Sonia has her baby and George is over the moon at being a grandfather until he learns Dave has banned him from seeingthe baby.
Producer Maria Esposito

Contributors

Comedy By:
Jan Etherington
Comedy By:
Gavin Petrie
Producer:
Maria Esposito
Carol:
Lynda Bellingham
George:
Christopher Ellison
Violet:
Sylvia Syms
Jerry:
Richard Standing
Sonia:
Emma Kennedy
Maureen:
Maureen Beattie
Ken:
James Vaughan
Dave:
Mark Powley

n Between 1968-71 mainland Britain suffered a campaign of 25 bombings. There were no fatalities and, at first, no identifiable bombers. That changed on 12 January 1971, when the target was Robert Carr , the Tory Minister for Employment and Productivity. Accompanying the bomb was a "communique" from the "Angry Brigade". Who were they? What did they want? Thirty years on, Jonathon Green examines the legacy of a moment in British history when a small group of dedicated urban guerrillas attempted to bring the country to its knees. Producer Fran Robertson

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Carr
Unknown:
Jonathon Green
Producer:
Fran Robertson

Although there is evidence that traditional distinctions between home and the workplace are breaking down, for many, flexible working can mean their job taking over more of their domestic and personal space. Frances Cairncross asks if this is a healthy reintegration or a new threat to family life.
(Repeated on Sunday)

Contributors

Presenter:
Frances Cairncross
Producer:
Zareer Masani

British ornithologist Fred Cooke is known as the grandfather of goose biology. A geneticist by training, he was the first scientist to apply genetics to the study of bird populations. Geoff Watts travels to a Canadian wildlife reserve to learn from Cooke how he has been developing techniques for assessing the causes of changes to bird populations and helping scientists and policy makers to deal with these Changes. Producer Alexandra Feacham

Contributors

Unknown:
Fred Cooke
Unknown:
Geoff Watts
Producer:
Alexandra Feacham

By Nick Warburton. Antonia has chucked in her City job and aims to move to the country. She can't believe that the idyllic cottage she has found is selling so cheaply. She'll soondiscoverwhy.
Producer/director Peter Kavanagh (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Warburton.
Director:
Peter Kavanagh
Antonia:
Amanda Root
Fison:
George Baker
MrsSharpe:
Liz Smith

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