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Diana Lamplugh appeals on behalf of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, a charity that helps people to avoid becoming the victims of violence and aggression. DONATIONS: [address removed] Credit-card donations: [number removed] Producer Sally Flatman Repeated 9.26pm and Thursday 3.28pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Diana Lamplugh
Unknown:
Suzy Lamplugh
Unknown:
Diana Lamplugh
Unknown:
Suzy Lamplugh
Producer:
Sally Flatman

From St John's Church, Waterloo. The South Bank
Sinfonia and Pegasus, directed by Simon Over , sing music by Durufle and Vaughan Williams. With the Rt Rev Tom Butler , Bishop of Southwark. Producer Philip Billson

Contributors

Directed By:
Simon Over
Directed By:
Vaughan Williams.
Unknown:
Tom Butler
Producer:
Philip Billson

Nicholas Parsons hosts the panel game from
Beverley in Yorkshire, with guests Paul Merton , Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Ross Noble and Steve Frost. Repeated from Monday

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Parsons
Unknown:
Paul Merton
Unknown:
Ross Noble
Unknown:
Steve Frost.

An epic drama by Charles W Chesnutt, adapted in two parts by Cheryl Martin, about the destiny of two sisters, separated by class and colour. The white Carteret family are concerned that their new baby boy's future is looking disturbingly multi-cultural. The black Miller family are split over the opportunities for their own son and whether he should be raised in a town filled with such growing racial tension.

(Repeated on Saturday at 9pm)

Contributors

Author:
Charles W Chesnutt
Adapted by:
Cheryl Martin
Director:
Pam Fraser Solomon
Janet:
Phylicia Rashad
Olivia:
Carrie Preston
Dr Miller:
Wendell Pierce
Maj Carteret:
PJ Benjamin
Gail:
Lizan Mitchell
MrDelamere:
John Cullum
Aunt Polly:
Lois Smith
Mr Ellis:
Michael Emerson
Dr Price:
Beau Gravitte
Josh:
Seth Gillam
Tom:
Seth Gillam
McBane:
Mark Redfiiel
Effiie:
Michelle Robinson
Marth:
Michelle Robinson
Sandy Willis:
Burke Ii

Poet Jackie Kay presents the first in a new series on poetry and place from Dove Cottage in Grasmere with Robert Woof , director of the Wordsworth Trust, poet-in-residence Paul Farley and readings of Wordsworth's work by Barrie Rutter.
Producer Sue Roberts Repeated on Saturday at 11.30pm The poetry doctor: page 41

Contributors

Unknown:
Jackie Kay
Unknown:
Robert Woof
Unknown:
Paul Farley
Unknown:
Barrie Rutter.

With even the Prime Minister acknowledging the likelihood of a terrorist attack here, Julian O'Halloran investigates the state of Britain's plans in the event Of SUCh an emergency. Repeated from Tuesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Julian O'Halloran

A series in which schoolteachers recall a single episode that explains why they stay in ajob which is often seen as low in status and pay, yet high in stress. 3: Remarkable Individuals. Pete Greaves and Jane Morris recount their rewarding teaching experiences. Producer Beaty Rubens Repeated on Saturday at 7.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Pete Greaves
Unknown:
Jane Morris
Producer:
Beaty Rubens

This week the programme goes to York to check out the Viking Festival. Plus the second episode of The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl. Presented by Barney Harwood.
Email: [email address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Barney Harwood
Producer:
Jane Chambers

Roger Bolton airs listeners' views and opinions on BBC Radio programmes and policy. Write to: Feedback, PO Box 2100, London W1A 1QT
Fax: [number removed] Phone: [number removed] Email: feedback@bbc.co.uk
Producer Margaret Budy Repeated from Friday

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Producer:
Margaret Budy

Professor Alison Oddey talks to Josie Lawrence about her passion for performing, the importance of herclose-knit family and about the people who've influenced herwork, including Beryl Reid. Producer Claire Jones

Contributors

Talks:
Professor Alison Oddey
Unknown:
Josie Lawrence
Unknown:
Beryl Reid.
Producer:
Claire Jones

The western world is no longer dominated by scarcity and queues, at least as far as manufactured goods are concerned. Peter Day examines the challenges this change poses to companies who want to survive in the 21st century. Repeated from Thursday

A look at the politics of the next seven days with Andrew Rawnsley. Including at 10.451 Was a Teenage Communist. Alexei Sayle explores the history of the British Communist Party and how, like him, others were attracted to it, only to become disillusioned later.
Editor John Evans I Was a Teenage Communist Rptd on Wed at 8.45pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Andrew Rawnsley.
Unknown:
Alexei Sayle
Editor:
John Evans

Russell Davies looks at the stories behind the first nights of well known musicals. 2: Phantom of the
Opera. Premiered in London in 1986 with Michael Crawford as the Phantom and Sarah Brightman as Christine, Phantom is still in production today. Producer Neil George

Contributors

Unknown:
Russell Davies
Unknown:
Michael Crawford
Unknown:
Sarah Brightman
Producer:
Neil George

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