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A Matter of Class. Pat Cumperwas born in Jamaica. But when she emigrated to Britain she became
"invisible" and had to find heridentityin unexpected places. With poems by Keats, Walcott and Breeze. Producer Matt Thompson Repeated at 11.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Pat Cumperwas
Producer:
Matt Thompson

Saira Shah appeals on behalf of the charity Anti-Slavery International.
Producer Laurence Grissell
Repeated at 9.25pm and Thursday 3.27pm DONATIONS: [address removed] Anti-Slavery
CREDIT CARDS: Freephone [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Saira Shah
Producer:
Laurence Grissell

From Manchester's Lowry Centre, Michael Symmons Roberts explores how poets through the ages have sought to understand the nature of God through their writings. Music arranged and led by Nigel Swinford. Producer Stephen Shipley E-MAIL: sunday.worship@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Symmons
Unknown:
Nigel Swinford.
Producer:
Stephen Shipley

This week Nigel Rees is joined by Valerie Grove,
Charlie Lee-Potter, Christopher Matthew and Sir John Mortimer. The reader is William Franklyn.
[E-mail: address removed]

(Repeated from Monday)
(BBC Radio Collection: A compilation of the best of Quote, Unquote is available on audio cassette at good retail outlets or [web address removed] Call [number removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Nigel Rees
Panellist:
Valerie Grove
Panellist:
Charlie Lee-Potter
Panellist:
Christopher Matthew
Panellist:
Sir John Mortimer
Reader:
William Franklyn
Producer:
Carol Smith

1,000 Years of Jewish Life in Britain A four-part series in which Andrew Sachs discovers the story of England's Jewish history. 3: How the Jews Became Englishmen Producer Nichola West
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: The Jewish Journey―1,000 Years of Jewish Life in Britain is available on audio cassette at good retail outlets or www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Sachs

Bob Rowerdew , Bunny Guinness and Roy Lancaster are guests of Girton College, Cambridge. And work continues in the GQTGarden at Sparsholt College in Hampshire. The chairman is Eric Robson.
Producer Trevor Taylor 3pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Bob Rowerdew
Unknown:
Roy Lancaster
Unknown:
Eric Robson.
Producer:
Trevor Taylor

Favourite Clues. Author Colin Dexter is joined by Sandy Balfour , Don Manley and Barbara Hall to unearth some crossword gems. Producer Felix Riley

Contributors

Unknown:
Colin Dexter
Unknown:
Sandy Balfour
Unknown:
Don Manley
Unknown:
Barbara Hall
Producer:
Felix Riley

By Ivy Compton-Burnett. Dramatised in two parts by Maria Aitken. Written by one of English literature's most original and idiosyncratic authors, this is a dark comedy about filial devotion and maternal domination, of betrayal and the denial of love, and the misuse of power within a family. 1: Seekinga Companion
Music by Howard Davidson ; Producer Marilyn Imne
Director Maria Aitken Repeated Saturday 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Maria Aitken.
Music By:
Howard Davidson
Producer:
Marilyn Imne
Director:
Maria Aitken
Miranda:
Anna Massey
Julius:
Oliver Ford Davies
Rosebery:
Bill Nighy
Emma:
Joanna David
Hester:
Samantha Bond
Miss Burke:
Imelda Staunton
Bates:
Sarah Badel
Francis:
Ed Rice
Alice:
Lauren Bird
Adela:
Tracey Wiles

Charlie Lee-Potter looks at what's happening in the world of books and, as the winner of this year's George Orwell Prize is announced, discusses the current state of political writing.
Producer Fiona McLean Repeated Thursday 4pm
May's Bookclub: Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriterby Mario Vargas Llosa June's Bookclub: Headlongby Michael Frayn

Contributors

Unknown:
Charlie Lee-Potter
Unknown:
George Orwell
Producer:
Fiona McLean
Unknown:
Headlongby Michael Frayn

A special live edition of the programme from Manchester. Frank Delaney is joined by poets Simon Armitage and Sophie Hannah, and actors Barbara Jefford and Tom Hodgkins, for a lively selection of poetry requests.

For details of the Radio 4 Poetry Festival and ticket information, call [number removed].
(Repeated Saturday 11.30pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Frank Delaney
Guest:
Simon Armitage
Guest:
Sophie Hannah
Guest:
Barbara Jefford
Guest:
Tom Hodgkins
Producer:
Sara Davies

Fraud costs the UK around £15 billion a year. In the first of a two-part investigation, Allan Urry reveals why Britain is so vulnerable to white-collar criminals and international money-launderers. Producer David Lewis Repeated from Tuesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Allan Urry
Producer:
David Lewis

At the Radio 4 Poetry Festival in Manchester, John Agard, Grace Nichols and Jackie Kay are just some of the poets who'll be reading their work. There'll also be some surprises from Manchester United's home town.
E-MAIL: [email address removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
John Agard
Unknown:
Grace Nichols
Unknown:
Jackie Kay
Producer:
Jane Chambers
Series Producer:
Olivia Seligman

1955. This week Christopher Lee 's series looks at the Warsaw pact and the departure of Churchill, Narrated by Anna Massey. 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:
Christopher Lee
Unknown:
Anna Massey.
Producer:
Pete Atkin

The Future of Money. As electronic methods of payment become more widespread than notes and coins, where does that leave the old symbols? Diane Coyle asks whether cash has lost its cachet Producer Chris Bowlby Repeated from Thursday

Contributors

Unknown:
Diane Coyle
Producer:
Chris Bowlby

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 4
Brian Walden examines how the relationship between Margaret Thatcher and Nigel Lawson moved from close co-operation to bitter conflict. Editor John Evans
Producer Martin Rosenbaum Repeated Wednesday 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Robinson
Unknown:
Brian Walden
Unknown:
Margaret Thatcher
Unknown:
Nigel Lawson
Editor:
John Evans
Producer:
Martin Rosenbaum

Rosie Boycott is joined by guests Frank Delaney and Jackie Kay to discuss popular classics by Kate Grenville, Ernest Hemmingway and Jean Rhys.

(Repeated Tuesday 4.30pm)
BBC Radio Collection: Two volumes of Poetry Please, featuring a selection of Britain's favourite poems, are available at good retail outlets or [web address removed]. Call [number removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Rosie Boycott
Guest:
Frank Delaney
Guest:
Jackie Kay
Producer:
Viv Beeby

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