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Certain events, such as the death of JFK and the Blitz, live on in memory, and these occasionally include works of art or fiction. On the 60th anniversary of the release of Bambi, Ian Christie explores the impact which the Disney film had on a generation of children growing up in war-torn Britain. Producer Beaty Rubens

Contributors

Unknown:
Ian Christie
Producer:
Beaty Rubens

Annie McCartney 's comedy about the residents of Marlborough Road, Belfast, concludes. Out of Tune. Miss Black holds a dinner party in honour of Sean Rafferty , who is in Belfast to interview her lodger
Fintan for Radio 3. Musical prodigy Simon is asked to play forthe guests but he has other ideas.
Producer and director Tanya Nash

Contributors

Unknown:
Annie McCartney
Unknown:
Sean Rafferty
Director:
Tanya Nash
Sally:
Stella McCusker
Fintan:
Gerard Murphy
Miss Black:
Roma Tomelty
Simon:
Patrick Gleadhill
Clare:
Marcella Riordan
Tony:
Robert Patterson
Trevor:
Des McAleer
Evie:
Katy Gleadhill
Victor:
Alan McKee
Fidelma:
Aine McCartney
Anna:
Hannah R Gordon
Layla:
Emily Walmsley
Sean Rafferty:
Himself

With Liz Barclay and John Waite. Eaitorchris Burns
Including at 12.30 Face the Facts.
John Waite pursues more issues of public concern. Producer Sue Mitchell Repeated Sunday 9pm
PHONE: [number removed] E-MAIL: youandyours@bbc.co.uk

Contributors

Unknown:
Liz Barclay
Unknown:
John Waite.
Unknown:
John Waite

A selection of the best English language radio from around the globe. This week Emily Buchanan finds out how stations keep listeners tuned into politics - from notorious right-wing talk shows in the USA and the fledgling Radio Kabul in Afghanistan, to biting Irish satire and sexual scandals in Australia. Producer Arlene Gregorius Repeated Sunday 8pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Buchanan
Producer:
Arlene Gregorius

A true story of love, loss and immortality by Val Syms. Billy Syms and Elvis Presley had a lot in common. They came from poor backgrounds, they liked rock 'n' roll, and they died on the same day. But who remembers Billy?
Director Chris Wallis

Contributors

Unknown:
Val Syms.
Unknown:
Billy Syms
Unknown:
Elvis Presley
Director:
Chris Wallis
Billy:
Jason Isaacs
Val:
Joy Blakeman
Flo:
Kate Fitzgerald
Fred:
Paul Broughton
Sarah:
Angela Walsh
Jean:
Lynda Thomhlll
Tommy:
Adrian Bower
Suze:
Heather Bleasdale
Careers officer:
Paul Callahan
Andy:
James Lacey
Simon:
Jack Kenny

In today's sizzling programme, Gregg Wallace and Charlie Hicks light the barbie and chat to listeners about the best summer veg to cook outdoors. Producer Paula McGinley Phone in your comments or queries: [number removed]. Lines are open from 1.30pm.

Contributors

Unknown:
Gregg Wallace
Unknown:
Charlie Hicks
Producer:
Paula McGinley

2: Oh Yeah. When the band started jumping and the joint began to swing it wasn't only the music that got all shook up. To mark the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley 's death, Michael Rosen celebrates the language Of rock 'n' roll. Producer JuliaAdamson RptdSun8.30pm The King and I: page 16

Contributors

Unknown:
Elvis Presley
Unknown:
Michael Rosen

The award-winning sketch show kicks off its eighth series with a special show from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With Jon Culshaw , Jan Ravens and Mark Perry. producer Bill Dare Repeated Saturday 12.30pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: Two senes of this programme are available on audio cassette and CD from www.bbcshop.com. Call [number removed] This week's choice: talking to Jon Cuishaw on pll7

Contributors

Unknown:
Jon Culshaw
Unknown:
Jan Ravens
Unknown:
Mark Perry.
Unknown:
Jon Cuishaw

Oliver saves the day.
Written by Mary Cutler
Director Julie Beckett Editor Vanessa Whitburn ARCHERS ADDICTS FAN CLUB: send an SAE to [address removed]

Contributors

Written By:
Mary Cutler
Director:
Julie Beckett
Editor:
Vanessa Whitburn
Jill:
Patricia Greene
Kenton:
Richard Attlee
David:
Timothy Bentinck
Ruth:
Felicity Finch
Nigel:
Graham Seed
Elizabeth:
Alison Dowling
Brian:
Charles Collingwood
Jennifer:
Angela Piper
Debbie:
Tamsin Greig
Jack:
Arnold Peters
Kathy:
Hedll Nlklaus
joe:
Edward Kelsey
Eddie:
Trevor Harrison
Clarrie:
Rosalind Adams
Neil:
Brian Hewlett
Susan:
Charlotte Martin
Emma:
Felicity Jones
Roy:
Ian Pepperell
Hayley:
Lucy Davis
Caroline:
Sara Coward
Lynda:
Carole Boyd
Siobhan:
Caroline Lennon
Wayne:
Ian Brooker
Oliver:
Michael Cochrane

Today's motion is: "Modern British art is more about money than art". The debate is chaired by Nick Clarke at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.
Listeners can vote on the motion: to vote YES dial [number removed]; to vote NO dial [number removed].
Lines remain open until 2.20pm on Saturday. Calls cost lOp.
Producer Nick Utechin

Contributors

Unknown:
Nick Clarke
Producer:
Nick Utechin

2: Absence. Matthew Parris invites Guardian journalist Emma Brockes , poet Gwyneth Lewis and novelist Jay Basu to explore how absence affects their I iveS and work. Producer Hilary Dunn

Contributors

Unknown:
Matthew Parris
Unknown:
Emma Brockes
Unknown:
Gwyneth Lewis
Unknown:
Jay Basu
Producer:
Hilary Dunn

10: Mind Our Language. Some might bemoan the "Legoland" rejuvenation of the quayside but Newcastle University academic Bill Lancaster says: "Never has the region's sense of place been so strong since the end of 'carboniferous capitalism'." Producer Chris Hodder

Contributors

Unknown:
Bill Lancaster
Producer:
Chris Hodder

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