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Mark Tully explores the enduring fascination with threefold patterns and structures. How far does the Christian doctrine of the Trinity reflect a far more ancient understanding of the power of three in both nature and religion?
(Repeated at 11.30pm)

Contributors

Speaker:
Mark Tully
Producer:
Eley McAinsh

The Dean of Canterbury, the Very Rev Robert Willis , deals with the mystery of the discovery of the empty tomb in a live sequence of music, readings and prayer. With the choristers of Canterbury Cathedral. Musical director David Rood. ProducerMarkO'Brien

Contributors

Unknown:
Robert Willis
Director:
David Rood.

Roger Bolton with a specially extended Easter edition of the religious and ethical news programme. Including at 7.55 Radio 4 Appeal
The actor Tom Conti appeals on behalf of the Lowe Syndrome Trust.
Donations: Lowe Syndrome Trust. [address removed] Credit cards: [number removed] Producer Sally Flatman
Repeated at 9.26pm and on Thursday at 3.28pm
8.00 News; Sunday Papers Series producer Amanda Hancox

Contributors

Unknown:
Roger Bolton
Unknown:
Tom Conti
Producer:
Sally Flatman
Producer:
Amanda Hancox

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams , leads a series of meditations at the Easter Morning Eucharist, live from Canterbury Cathedral.
As 2004 marks a coinciding of the Eastern and Western Christian Easters, DrWilliams reflects on the Resurrection through the rich imagery and spirituality of the Orthodox tradition. The Eucharist is celebrated by the Dean of Canterbury, Dr Robert Willis , with music embracing Orthodox and Western Christian Easter anthems and hymns, sung by the choir of Canterbury Cathedral. Organist Matthew Martin. Musical director David Flood. Producer Mark O'Brien
The Bishop of Durham on the Resurrection: page 29

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Rowan Williams
Unknown:
Dr Robert Willis
Organist:
Matthew Martin.
Director:
David Flood.
Producer:
Mark O'Brien

Exchanging favourite quotations are Emily Buchanan , Naomi Gryn , Chris Langham and Michael Rosen. The reader is Meryl O'Keeffe. With Nigel Rees. RptdfromMon

Contributors

Unknown:
Emily Buchanan
Unknown:
Naomi Gryn
Unknown:
Chris Langham
Unknown:
Michael Rosen.
Unknown:
Nigel Rees.

Romke van de Kaa joins Matthew Biggs and Pippa Greenwood as guests of the British Society of Amsterdam. They visit the famous Aalsmeer flower auction. Eric Robson is in the chair.
Producer Trevor Taylor Shortened at 3pm
BBC RADIO COLLECTION: A specially recorded edition of Gardeners Question Time is available on audio cassette and CD from good retail outlets or from www.bbcshop.com Call [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Romke van De Kaa
Unknown:
Matthew Biggs
Unknown:
Pippa Greenwood
Unknown:
Eric Robson
Producer:
Trevor Taylor

12/12. By Anthony Trollope , dramatised by Martyn Wade. Lady Glencora's independence of mind lives on through her children as they are forced to choose, as did their mother all those years ago, between love and duty.
Music by Elizabeth Parker DirectorCherryCookson Repeated Sat 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Trollope
Dramatised By:
Martyn Wade.
Music By:
Elizabeth Parker
Trollope:
David Troughton
Palliser:
Ben Miles
Mme Goesler:
Stella Gonet
Silverbridge:
Nicholas Boulton
Mary:
Rachael Stirling
Mabel:
Lydia Leonard
Lady Cantrip:
Frances Jeater
Frank:
Chris Moran
Popplecourt:
Crispin Bonham-Carter
MajorTifto:
Philip Fox

Mariella Frostrup presents a special Easter edition in which she talks to writers and listeners about books that have changed their lives.
Producer Sally Spurring Repeated on Thursday at 4pm May Bookclub: Nice Work by David Lodge

Contributors

Unknown:
Mariella Frostrup
Unknown:
David Lodge

Ovid's Amores were one of the scandalous literary successes of ancient Rome. But why was the poet suddenly banished - and how did his banishment affect his writing? Introduced by Don Taylor and Jonathan Dryden Taylor. Readers Roger Allam and Mark Evans. Director Ellen Dryden Repeated on Saturday at 11.30pm

Contributors

Introduced By:
Don Taylor
Introduced By:
Jonathan Dryden Taylor.
Readers:
Roger Allam
Readers:
Mark Evans.
Director:
Ellen Dryden

Barney Harwood hosts the children's magazine programme. Including the fourth episode of Whump! by Susie Day, read by Rob Brydon. Producer Johnny Leagas

Contributors

Unknown:
Barney Harwood
Read By:
Rob Brydon.
Producer:
Johnny Leagas

2/6. Rosie Goldsmith takes another tour of the global radio airwaves -this time tuning in to the animal kingdom. There are possums as pets, tigertales from Thailand and whatgets Aussie crocodiles feeling frisky. Repeated from Good Friday

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosie Goldsmith

It's Only Rock and Roll but.... Marking the release 50 years ago of Rock Around the Clock, Michael Rosen and guests translate the language of rock and roll and find it's every bit as scandalous as the Establishment feared. Repeated from Good Friday

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen

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