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The Green Man. Mark Tully explores the symbolism of the "green man" - the pagan image of a male head made of oak leaves that adorns medieval churches and cathedrals throughout Europe. Producer Beverley McAinsh Repeated at 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Tully
Producer:
Beverley McAinsh

Chris Bonington appeals on behalf of a medical development charity which works to restore heaitn, hope and dignity to people affected by leprosy
Producer Laurence Grissell
DONATIONS: The British Leprosy Relief Association. [address removed] CREDIT CARDS:
Freephone [number removed] Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Chris Bonington
Producer:
Laurence Grissell

The first of a special series for Lent looking at personal relationships. The preacher is
Jean Vanier , author and founder of the L'Arche faith communities for people with learning difficulties. some of whom lead the worshiptoday. From the North Bank Centre. Muswell Hill, London. Leader Rev David Mullins. With the Berkshire Youth Choir. Producer Philip Billson E MAIL: sunday.worship@bbc.co.uK

Contributors

Unknown:
Jean Vanier
Unknown:
David Mullins.
Producer:
Philip Billson

Chairman Nicholas Parsons whisks the panel off to the King's theatre. Southsea. Repeated from Monday
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Volume 5 of Just a Minute is available on audio cassette from all good retailers and from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons

Sheila Dillon celebrates seaweed, sea moss and sea lettuce. Why is our taste for these highly nutritious low-cost foodstuffs on the wane? Find out from the last commercial seaweed picker in the South West and the doyenne of Irish cookery Darina Allen.
(Extended 4pm)

Contributors

Presenter;:
Sheila Dillon
Interviewee:
Darina Allen
Producer:
Rebecca Nicholson

Bob Flowerdew , John Cushnie and Nigel Colborn answer some of the questions posed by members of the Women's Institute Border Group in Malpas, Cheshire. The chairman is Eric Robson.
Producer Trevor Taylor. Shortened 3pm.

Contributors

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

Love death murder and mystery are all ingredients this week as Michael Tickell explores the tale of The Twa Corbies. Andrew Greig explains the power this story has for him and why it inspired one of his novels. Producer Lucy Lunt

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Tickell
Unknown:
Andrew Greig
Producer:
Lucy Lunt

By Stendhal. Dramatised in two episodes by Felicity Hayes-McCoy.
As Fabrice hides from his father's spies in the belfry of Father Blanes, he tells the story of his adventures at the Battle of Waterloo.
Repeated Saturday 9pm

Contributors

Author:
null Stendahl
Dramatised by:
Felicity Hayes-McCoy
Original music composed by:
Sian Burns
Director:
Lawrence Jackson
Gina:
Helen McCrory
Mosca:
Ciaran Hinds
Fabrice:
Andrew Scott
Blanes:
Richard Griffiths
Clelia:
Emilia Fox
Giletti:
James Ellis
Gaoler's Wife/Marietta:
Anne-Marie Duff
Margot:
Sheila Mitchell
Mosca's spy:
Paul Chahidi
Gaoler/Sergeant:
Roger May
Lady Gossip:
Shuna Snow
The Marquise:
Marcella Riordan

Charlie Lee-Potter looks at what's happening in the world of books and Claire Armitstead , literary editor of The Guardian, picks the week's best paperbacks. Producer Fiona McLean Repeated Thursday 4pm
March's Bookclub: Music and Silence by Rose Tremain
April's Bookclub: The Remains of the Dayby Kazuo Ishiguro

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlie Lee-Potter
Unknown:
Claire Armitstead
Producer:
Fiona McLean
Unknown:
Dayby Kazuo Ishiguro

Poetry and conversation with Christopher Cook and guests Selima Hill , winner of this year's Whitbread poetry prize, and Irish poet Matthew Sweeny. Producer Susan Roberts. Repeated Saturday 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Cook
Unknown:
Selima Hill
Unknown:
Matthew Sweeny.
Producer:
Susan Roberts.

Matt Smith discusses the latest audio books and Teresa Gallagher reads the third episode of Because of Winn Dixie by Kate Di Camillo. E-MAIL: [email address removed] Producer Jo Daykin Series producer Olivia Seligman

Contributors

Unknown:
Matt Smith
Unknown:
Teresa Gallagher
Unknown:
Kate Di Camillo.
Producer:
Jo Daykin
Producer:
Olivia Seligman

Anna Massey narrates Christopher Lee 's series that explores the roles certain powerful families have played in British history. 3: The Despensers. Greedy, corrupt and self-seeking, the Despensers' influence duringthe reign of Edward II was mercifully short-lived, but it was a colourful time in British history. Producer Pete Atkin.
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: This series is available on a series of individual audio cassettes and compact discs, as well as superb box sets. Two books to accompany the series have been published by BBC Books, www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed].

Contributors

Unknown:
Anna Massey
Unknown:
Christopher Lee
Producer:
Pete Atkin.

Andrew Rawnsley takes a look at the politics of the next seven days. Including at 10.45 Tales from the Cutting Room Bill Deedes. Michael Cockerell relates his encounters with the grand old man of Fleet Street. Editor John Evans Tales from the Cutting Room: Producer Manisha Vadhia Repeated Wednesday 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Rawnsley
Unknown:
Bill Deedes.
Unknown:
Michael Cockerell
Editor:
John Evans

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