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As Easter Day dawns, the Dean of Canterbury, the Very Rev Robert Willis , enters into the mystery of the discovery of the empty tomb, and reflects on the power of that moment to transform the disciples and our own lives. Singers Frances Bourne, Andrew Kennedy, Cecilia Osmond and Robert Rice. Director Of music David Flood. Producer Claire Campbell Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Willis
Singers:
Frances Bourne
Singers:
Andrew Kennedy
Singers:
Cecilia Osmond
Singers:
Robert Rice.
Music:
David Flood.
Producer:
Claire Campbell Smith

With Roger Bolton.
series producer Liz Leonard
7.55 Radio 4 Appeal
Brian Blessed appeals on behalf of a charity that campaigns forthe protection and conservation of the National Parks of England and Wales-
Producer Laurence Grissell
Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm
DONATIONS: Council for National Parks, [address removed] CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]
8.00 News; Sunday Papers

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Liz Leonard
Producer:
Laurence Grissell

A celebration of Easter, live from Canterbury Cathedral.
The Archbishopof Canterbury DrGeorge Carey reflects on the cost of disciple-ship and thejoy of Resurrection.
With a feast of Easter music, including JesusChrist
IsRisenToday,LetAlltheWorld(VaughanWilliams), and Canterbury Te Deum (GraystonIves). Director of music David Flood. Organist Matthew Martin.
Producer Claire Campbell Smith E-MAiL: sunday.worship@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Organist:
David Flood.
Organist:
Matthew Martin.
Producer:
Claire Campbell Smith

Nigel Rees with guests Jenny Colgan ,
Simon Fanshawe , Andrew Mueller and Paula Wilcox. The reader is William Franklyn. Repeated from Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Rees
Unknown:
Jenny Colgan
Unknown:
Simon Fanshawe
Unknown:
Andrew Mueller
Unknown:
Paula Wilcox.
Unknown:
William Franklyn.

Chairman Eric Robson is in Gibraltar with Matthew Biggs , Nigel Colborn , Anne Swithinbank and guest panellist Dr John Cortes.
Producer Trevor Taylor Shortened 3pm Free plug plants: page 44

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric Robson
Unknown:
Matthew Biggs
Unknown:
Nigel Colborn
Unknown:
Anne Swithinbank
Unknown:
Dr John Cortes.
Producer:
Trevor Taylor

The conclusion of Vikram Seth's epic love story.

(Repeated Saturday 9pm)
BBC Radio Collection: A Suitable Boy is available on audio cassette at good retail outlets or [web address removed] Call [number removed]

16.00 Open Book
Charlie Lee-Potter looks back at Ian Fleming's immortal literary creation James Bond, who first appeared in print 50 years ago.
Producer Sarah Johnson Repeated Thursday 4pm
(April's Bookclub: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro)
(May's Bookclub: Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter by Mario Vargas Llosa)

Contributors

Author:
Vikram Seth
Music:
Raiomond Mirza
Music:
Sacha Putnum
Music:
Nick Russell-Pavier
Singer:
Ha Arun Swanee
Swarlee soloist:
Iqbal Warsi
Dramarised and directed by:
John Dryden
Lata:
Ayesha Dharker
Rupa:
Mahabanoo Mody-Kotwal
Haresh:
Rahul Bose
Amit:
Rajat Kapoor
Kabir:
Purab Kholi
Uncle Sahgal:
Roshan Seth
Mahesh:
Noshirwad Jehangir
Mrs Kapoor:
Meher Jehangir
Saeda:
Ila Arun
Arun:
Farid Currim
Meenakshi:
Radhika da Cunha
Pran:
Joy Sengupta
Savita:
Ayeesha Menon
Maan:
Pushan Kripalanl
Firoz:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
Malti:
Lovleen Mishra
Prof Mishra:
Noel Godin
Other parts played by:
Devika Shanane
Other parts played by:
Sanjeev Vatsa
Other parts played by:
Nadir Khan
Other parts played by:
Kunal Roy Kapoor
Other parts played by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
Other parts played by:
Ella Atai
Other parts played by:
Gerson da Cunha
Other parts played by:
Firdausi Jussawalla
Presenter (Open Book):
Charlie Lee-Potter
Producer (Open Book):
Sarah Johnson

The Easter holidays are here and Matt Smith has lots of ideas about how to fill them. Our reporters give the low-down on the latest white-knuckle rides - at Alton Towers and Thorpe Park. And we go backstage with popsters S Club Juniors as they tour with mentors S Club 7. Plus the third episode of Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren.
Producer Jane Chambers Series producer Olivia Seligman
E-MAIL: gfi@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Matt Smith
Unknown:
Thorpe Park.
Producer:
Olivia Seligman

Anna Massey narrates Christopher Lee 's series exploring powerful families in British history.
9: The Dalrymples. The story of a Scottish family whose achievements have tended to be overshadowed by their involvement in one particular tragic event. 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

Free Speech for Sale. Ian Hargreaves asks whether the future of free expression will be best served by a market-based model, like the British newspaper industry, or one that's more regulated and subsidised, such as broadcasting. Repeated from Thursday

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves

Nick Robinson takes a look at the politics of the next seven days.

Including at 10.45 Not While I'm Alive He Ain't
Brian Walden examines the long-running feud between two leading labour politicians of the last century, Ernest Bevin and Herbert Morrison.
Editor John Evans
Not While I'm Alive, He Ain't: Producer Martin Rosenbaum
Repeated Wednesday 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Robinson
Unknown:
Brian Walden
Unknown:
Ernest Bevin
Unknown:
Herbert Morrison.
Editor:
John Evans
Producer:
Martin Rosenbaum

Huw Edwards uncovers this real-life history behind the scenes offourfavourite operas. 1: The Magic Flute Inthelastyear of his life Mozart made a last attempt at writing an opera that would capture the public's imagination. Producer Martin Smith

Contributors

Unknown:
Huw Edwards
Producer:
Martin Smith

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