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With James Naughtie and Sarah Montague.
7.25 and 8.25 Sports News With Garry Richardson.
7.48 Thought for the Day With the Rev Roy Jenkins.

Contributors

Unknown:
James Naughtie
Unknown:
Sarah Montague.
Unknown:
Garry Richardson.
Unknown:
Rev Roy Jenkins.

A "Nose" is the nickname for that rare breed, the perfume-creator. In the world of perfume, noses hold the same status as couturiers, painters or composers. Rosie Goldsmith visits the world famous Nose
School in Versailles to learn the art of perfume-making.
She talks to students, teachers and successful noses about this ancient and secretive art, which feeds a multimillion-pound industry. Producer Anna Raphael

Contributors

Unknown:
Rosie Goldsmith
Producer:
Anna Raphael

10/10. Topical comedy panel game, with Simon Hoggart. Repeated from yesterday ,
BBC AUDIO: A fourth selection from recent series of The News Quiz is available on audio cassette and CD from www.bbcshop.com and all good retail outlets, or by calling [number removed]

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Hoggart.

Maria Theresia von Paradis was a musical prodigy wno lost her sight in early childhood. In an attempt to cure ner blindness, her parents approached Anton Mesmer , not yet famous, but already controversial. Soon she began to regain her vision but as she did, her musical talent seemed to deteriorate. A public and scientific scandal ensued. By Hilary Mantel. Harpsichordist Robin Bigwood ; Producer/Director Marilyn Imrie

Contributors

Unknown:
Maria Theresia
Unknown:
Anton Mesmer
Harpsichordist:
Hilary Mantel.
Harpsichordist:
Robin Bigwood
Director:
Marilyn Imrie
Maria:
Teresa Gallagher
Mesmer:
Michael Maloney
M von Paradis:
Neil Dudgeon
Mme von Paradis:
Lia Williams
Empress:
Eleanor Bron
Anna:
Jenny Howe
Marie Antoinette:
Emily Bruni
Dr Stoerk:
John Rowe
King Louis:
Paul Panting

1/2. From the third row of the balcony, ice-cream tub in hand, Michael Rosen recalls the magic of children's cinema and explores the reasons why certain film characters hold such an enduring appeal for children. The Wizard of Oz, Pinocchio, Hue and Cry, Treasure Island, The Kidnappers, Mandy, The Red Balloon, and Mr Pastry are discussed by Philip Pullman , Jacqueline Wilson , Matthew Sweet and Jeffrey Richards , with contributions from children Cameron McLaren , Rhodri McLaren and CharisTaplin. Producer Beaty Rubens Barry Norman 's cinema memories: page 51

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Rosen
Unknown:
Philip Pullman
Unknown:
Jacqueline Wilson
Unknown:
Matthew Sweet
Unknown:
Jeffrey Richards
Unknown:
Cameron McLaren
Unknown:
Rhodri McLaren
Producer:
Beaty Rubens
Producer:
Barry Norman

The best of the week on Woman's Hour, presented by Martha Kearney. Producer VibekeVenema EMAIL: womanshour@bbc.co.uk BBC AUDIO: The recently released Woman's Hour: a Celebration of Mothers, featuring excerpts from the programme, is available on audio cassette and CD from www.bbcshop.com and from all good retail outlets, or by calling [number removed]

Contributors

Presented By:
Martha Kearney.

To produce his landmark book on the art of the silent movie, The Parade's Gone By...., Kevin Brownlow interviewed many of the industry's leading figures, including directors Henry King, Alfred Hitchcock , Lewis Milestone and Clarence Brown , and stars such as Mary Pickford , Louise Brooks , Gloria Swanson , Buster Keaton and Boris Karloff. In conversation with Kevin Brownlow , Michael Pointon explores a fascinating archive of voices from a now almost forgotten era. With contributions from Sir Jeremy Isaacs and composer Carl Davis. Producer Neil Rosser Kevin Brownlow 's passion for silents: page 125

Contributors

Unknown:
Kevin Brownlow
Unknown:
Alfred Hitchcock
Unknown:
Lewis Milestone
Unknown:
Clarence Brown
Unknown:
Mary Pickford
Unknown:
Louise Brooks
Unknown:
Gloria Swanson
Unknown:
Buster Keaton
Unknown:
Boris Karloff.
Unknown:
Kevin Brownlow
Unknown:
Michael Pointon
Unknown:
Sir Jeremy Isaacs
Unknown:
Carl Davis.
Producer:
Neil Rosser
Producer:
Kevin Brownlow

5/6. The Prisoner and the Fugitive. Holidaying in Venice away from his turbulent love affair with Albertine, Marcel receives a devastating telegram. From the series of novels by Marcel Proust , dramatised by Michael Butt.
Producer/Director John Taylor Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Marcel Proust
Dramatised By:
Michael Butt.
Director:
John Taylor
Proust:
James Wilby
Marcel:
Jonathan Firth
Gilberte:
Harriet Walter
Baron deCharlus:
Corln Redgrave
The Duchess:
Sarah Kestelman
Marcel's mother:
Deborah Findlay
Francoise:
Rachel Atkins
Albertine:
Zoe Waites
Robert:
Julian Ovendon
Andree:
Rebecca Smart
Jupien:
Kim Wall
Morel:
Simon Treves
Mrs Verdurin:
Lynn Farleigh
Gilberte,as a girl:
Penny Rawlings
Doctor:
Paul Goodwin

7/10. A debate, chaired by Michael Buerk , in which Melanie Phillips , Steven Rose , Ian Hargreaves and Claire Fox cross-examine witnesses who hold conflicting moral views on a topical iSSUe. Repeated from Wednesday

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Buerk
Unknown:
Melanie Phillips
Unknown:
Steven Rose
Unknown:
Ian Hargreaves
Unknown:
Claire Fox

3/12. Landscapes of the Mind. From lost roads in the woods to fruity goblins tricking innocent girls, the landscape of British poetry is as much imagined as real. Presented by Andrew Motion , with contributions from Marina Warner and Jonathan Ree. Repeated from Sunday

Contributors

Presented By:
Andrew Motion
Presented By:
Jonathan Ree.

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