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Among thi week's guests is the novelist
William Boyd , who talks to Jeremy Paxman about his latest book, Any Human Heart. They're joined by the historian Rachel Holmes , who has a surprising secret to reveal about the physician Dr James Barry. Producer Anane Koek Shortened repeat at 9.30pm

Contributors

Unknown:
William Boyd
Unknown:
Jeremy Paxman
Unknown:
Rachel Holmes
Unknown:
Dr James Barry.
Producer:
Anane Koek

The first in a new three-part series exploring three moments in history when the British have been swept with a wave of hysteria, gripped by a moral panic or frozen with terror. 1: Panic in the Streets. Twelve years before the infamous Warofthe Worlds broadcast put America into full scale panic, we had our very own broadcasting scare. On 16 January 1926, a radio talk by Father Ronald Knox caused havoc around the country as listeners became convinced that a revolution had broken out. Joanna Bourke tells the story of a very British panic. The readers are Nigel Anthony and Sean Barrett. Producer Kate mcall

Contributors

Talk By:
Father Ronald Knox
Unknown:
Joanna Bourke
Unknown:
Nigel Anthony
Unknown:
Sean Barrett.
Producer:
Kate McAll

Continuing Malcolm Bradbury 's classic seventies satire of radical campus politics. 6: Howard Kirk prepares to lead the revolt against Professor
Mangel's visit and hosts a party to celebrate the triumph of history. Dramatised by Dominic Power.

Contributors

Unknown:
Malcolm Bradbury
Unknown:
Howard Kirk
Dramatised By:
Dominic Power.
Howard:
Michael Mueller
Barbara:
Annabelle Apsion
Annie:
Jayne McKenna
Henry:
Malcolm James
Myra:
Anna Farnworth
George:
Vincent Penfold
Director:
Michael Fox
Alan:
Geoffrey Whitehead
Felicity:
Caroline Devlin
Benita:
Rachel Smith
Pete:
Garry Crystal
Narrator:
Gerrard McArthur

By Winifred Watson. Maureen Lipman reads a touching and funny bestseller of the thirties.
1: Miss Pettigrew is sent by her employment agency to the wrong booking. Her employer greets her in a negligee and has a man in her room. Abridged in five parts by Elizabeth Bradbury. ProducerSarahJohnson

Contributors

Unknown:
Winifred Watson.
Unknown:
Maureen Lipman
Unknown:
Elizabeth Bradbury.

Another chance to hear the five-part series in which Lars Tharp and guests look at antiques and collectables. 1: The Longcase Clock. A look at the development of the grandfather clock, with expert tips and hints on price and provenance. Producer Lindsay Leonard

Contributors

Unknown:
Lars Tharp
Producer:
Lindsay Leonard

Special guests joining Nigel Rees to exchange favourite quotes and anecdotes this week are
Matthew Parris , Michael Kilgarriff , Robert Lacey and Rosie Millard. The reader is Tim Gudgin. Producer Carol Smith E-MAIL: quote.unquote@bbc.co.uk Repeated Sunday 12.04pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Acompilation of the best of Quote.... Unquote is available on audio cassette atgood retail outlets orwww.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Rees
Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Unknown:
Michael Kilgarriff
Unknown:
Robert Lacey
Unknown:
Rosie Millard.
Unknown:
Tim Gudgin.
Producer:
Carol Smith

A ten-part dramatisation by Diana Griffiths from Stan Barstow's gritty love story set in Yorkshire during the sixties. 1: Andrea meets Philip, a married man. The warnings are all about lust but tenderness is the real enemy.
Director Pauline Harris Repeat of 10.45am

Contributors

Unknown:
Diana Griffiths
Director:
Pauline Harris
Andrea:
Deborah McAndrew
Philip:
Robert Glenister
Tom:
David Calder
George:
John Griffin
Julie:
Naomi Radcliffe
Tuth:
Naomi Radcliffe
Agnes:
Naomi Radcliffe
Mrs Warner:
Daryl Flshwick
Bess:
Daryl Flshwick
Roger:
John Griffin
Norman:
Geoff Hinsliff
Landlord:
Geoff Hinsliff
Shirley:
Ruth Herbert
Bob:
Stan Barstow
Norma:
Sharon Duce
Kate:
Jo Anne Knowles
Nick:
Ben Crompton
Caroline:
Naomi Radcliffe

In Leeds, retired police superintendent Brian Steele is one of those in the frontline of an all-out war which has been declared on burglars. But can he help turn the tide in the inner-city area with the highest break-in rate in the country? Jenny Chryss reports. Producer Gregor Stewart

Contributors

Unknown:
Brian Steele
Unknown:
Jenny Chryss
Producer:
Gregor Stewart

Ecuador. Thanks to top goal-scorer
Agustin Delgado of Southampton, Ecuador is in the World Cupforthe first time. Delgado, like many in the national team, comes from the country's tiny black community. Linda Pressly visits the football school which Delgado has set up in his home village and meets the boys who hope to follow in his footsteps. But will success in the World Cup translate into a wider acceptance of the black community which, until now, has been marginalised by society? Producer Tim Mansel Repeated from Thursday

Contributors

Unknown:
Agustin Delgado
Unknown:
Linda Pressly
Producer:
Tim Mansel

Alan Bennett continues reading his darkly comic story.

Carl, a young member of the congregation, has just taken charge of the proceedings.
Abridged in ten parts by Colin Smith.

BBC Radio Collection: The Laying on of Hands is available on audio cassette and compact disc at good retail outlets or [web address removed] Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Alan Bennett
Abridged by/Producer:
Colin Smith
Producer:
Piera Johnson

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