Programme Index

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With John Humphrys and Carolyn Quinn.
6.25,7.25 and 8.25 Sports News With Steve May.
7.48 Thought for the Day With Dom Antony Sutch.

Contributors

Unknown:
John Humphrys
Unknown:
Carolyn Quinn.
Unknown:
Dom Antony Sutch.

3/5 High above London's West End are the desecrated remains of the finest examples of Edwardian public sculpture. The figures - one of the first outdoor commissions of Jacob Epstein - were smashed and defaced by their owners in the 1930s. Why? Joe Kerr finds out.
(Revised)

Contributors

Presenter:
Joe Kerr
Producer:
Matthew Dodd

1/3. A look at the huge boom in experts who aim to help people cope with the pressures of day-to-day life.

Graham Easton meets those who are convinced that, for a small fee, they hold the key to domestic bliss and asks whether they really can help.

The Easton method: page 36

Contributors

Presenter:
Graham Easton
Producer:
Alexandra Feachem

New series 1/4. Bob and Ray. Mark Thomas profiles the first of four American comedy acts who used the conventions of radio for their own subversive ends. Bob Elliot and Ray Goulding were the original practitioners of the spoof radio show, who influenced at least two generations of comedians, whether they realised it or not.

Contributors

Unknown:
Mark Thomas
Unknown:
Bob Elliot
Unknown:
Ray Goulding
Producer:
Paul Bajoria

The oldest folk festival in Britain, the Sidmouth International Festival, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Its theme is "generations", marking the fact that so many famous artists have children who carry on the tradition. Mike Harding hears from a number of folkie families including Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson with their daughter, Eliza; Kate Rusby, with her parents Steve and Anne; Jim Moray with his parents Colin and Jane; and John Kirkpatrick with his son Ben.

Contributors

Unknown:
Mike Harding
Unknown:
Martin Carthy
Unknown:
Norma Waterson
Unknown:
Kate Rusby
Unknown:
Jim Moray
Unknown:
John Kirkpatrick
Producer:
Lindsay Leonard

In November 1979 Anthony Blunt had his knighthood revoked Writer and actor Corin Redgrave 's personal portrait speculates on the hopes, fears and regrets of the art historian and fourth member of the Cambridge circle of spies.
Director Keith Slade

Contributors

Unknown:
Anthony Blunt
Unknown:
Corin Redgrave
Director:
Keith Slade
Blunt:
Carin Redgrave
Margaret Thatcher:
Klka Markham

3/13. Listeners' questions about the environment and the developing world set the agenda for this programme, hosted by Richard Daniel.
ADDRESS: Home Planet, PO Box 3096, Brighton BN1 1PL Email: home.planet@bbc.co.uk Phone: [number removed] Producer Nick Patrick

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Daniel.
Producer:
Nick Patrick

New stories inspired by Zora Neale Hurston 's collection of folk tales.
2/5. Baby Talk. A first-time mother realises that it's not just a baby that's newborn, it's the mother too, just as helpless and bewildered as her child. By Angela Turvey , read byRakie Ayola. For details see yesterday

Contributors

Unknown:
Zora Neale Hurston
Unknown:
Angela Turvey

New series 1/12. Heather Payton and guests discuss the world of business, money and technology.
Fast Food. The big burger chains are under attack and takings are down so what are they doing to turn their profits around? Plus, where might the next fast-food phenomenon come from? producer June Ball

Contributors

Unknown:
Heather Payton

Irish writer Clare Boylan and marketing guru Guy Browning talk to Sue MacGregor about their favourite books. Producer Beth O'Dea Repeated on Sunday at 11pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Clare Boyian
Unknown:
Guy Browning
Unknown:
Sue MacGregor
Producer:
Beth O'Dea

4/6. Electrical retailer Matsons needs a boost - but are they ready for the sort of kick delivered by radical management consultants Unthinkable Solutions?
Starring Marcus Brigstocke , Catherine Shepherd , Robin Ince and Beth Chalmers. Written by James Cary. Producer Adam Bromley

Contributors

Unknown:
Marcus Brigstocke
Unknown:
Catherine Shepherd
Unknown:
Robin Ince
Unknown:
Beth Chalmers.
Written By:
James Cary.
Producer:
Adam Bromley

As companies wrestle with deficits in their pension funds, shareholders and trustees are up in arms and workers are threatening to strike. Michael Robinson asks why pensions are now the front line in the battle for financial Security. Producer Liz Carney Repeated on Sunday at 5pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Robinson
Producer:
Liz Carney

5/5. Dr Raj Persaud visits the child protection unit at the Metropolitan Police, the nerve centre from which the police track down Britain's paedophiles. He finds out what sort of character it takes to work there and the kind of counselling available to officers. He also discovers what kind of treament is available to convicted paedophiles and whether or not it works.
Producer Angharad Law
(Repeated tomorrow at 4.30pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Dr Raj Persaud

4/4. Comedy by Andrew McGibbon and Nick Romero. After knocking himself out, Tom - and the band in his head - wakes up and finds himself in a strange world where castrati are all the rage.
Music by Andrew McGibbon , Nick Romero and Suggs Director Dawn Ellis

Contributors

Comedy By:
Andrew McGibbon
Comedy By:
Nick Romero.
Music By:
Andrew McGibbon
Music By:
Nick Romero
Director:
Dawn Ellis
Tom:
null Suggs
Dr Boone:
Bob Monkhouse
Male/King Charles:
Bill Nlghy
Phelia:
Julia Deakin
Jake:
Andrew McGibbon
Montgomery:
Nick Romero
Bouche/Somerville:
Phil Cornwell
Pi:
Debra Stephenson

1/3. John Wilson begins this series that reassesses the influence of the names behind household names with a look at modern-art collector Peggy Guggenheim who promoted Jackson Pollock among others. Producer Robyn Read

Contributors

Unknown:
John Wilson
Unknown:
Peggy Guggenheim
Unknown:
Jackson Pollock

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